Smile at her.
Make eye contact.
When she is talking, listen intently.
Open doors for her.
Build up her confidence.
Praise her for her accomplishments.
Encourage her when she is in need of it.
Empathize with her when she seeks support.
Go on adventures with her.
Tell her she is beautiful, inside and out, and tell her often.
Your daughter more than loves her mother; she is enthralled with her. The mother-daughter connection is so intertwined, that mothers and their daughters, well, they tend to live a parallel life. And, your understanding of this will help you to come to this realization:
That your relationship with your wife is about so much more than just you and her.
The greatest gift — behind his time and attention — that a father can give to his daughter, is loving her mother.”
I truly, truly believe what Merritt says here is 100 percent correct. Not every time, but the majority of the time, a woman will gravitate toward a man who is similar to her father in many ways. I know I certainly did (and sometimes it freaks me out a little bit). So, Dads of daughters: are you worried about what kind of man your precious girl will end up with? Spend time with her, but also spend time loving on your wife in a practical and visible way. This is one area where actions not only speak louder than words, they have an impact on your children and your children’s children.
Parents, work on your marriage. Be intentional and be selfless. Show your children that true love is about giving, not taking. Your sons AND daughters will be all the better for it.
Thanks, Nicole, for all your wise words. For more from Nicole, you can follow Jthreenme on Facebook.
