

{"id":28578,"date":"2018-10-18T09:24:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T09:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=28578"},"modified":"2023-03-16T04:35:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T04:35:32","slug":"secret-to-happy-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/secret-to-happy-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Emotionally Intelligent Husbands Are Key to a Happy Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28600 size-full\" title=\"Are Emotionally Intelligent Husbands the Secret to a Happy Marriage\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Are-Emotionally-Intelligent-Husbands-the-Secret-to-a-Happy-Marriage.jpg\" alt=\"Are Emotionally Intelligent Husbands the Secret to a Happy Marriage\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional intelligence is an ability to understand, manage, empathize, and control one&rsquo;s own and other people&rsquo;s emotions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An emotionally intelligent person is capable of identifying their own emotions and others while also keeping control of how it affects them and others around. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danielgoleman.info\/books\/emotional-intelligence\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daniel Goleman<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">played a major role in making emotional intelligence famous. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>He suggested there are 4 main elements of emotional intelligence :<\/p>\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-awareness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-regulation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And empathy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Don%E2%80%99t-get-confused-between-IQ-and-EQ\"><\/span>Don&rsquo;t get confused between IQ and EQ!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IQ or information quotient refers to an objective measure of one&rsquo;s ability to learn, reason and apply information to skills. While EQ has to do with controlling and managing emotions and feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-is-emotional-intelligence-important-in-marriage\"><\/span>How is emotional intelligence important in marriage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional intelligence is often associated with leadership qualities required for successful businesses. But the role and importance of EQ in relationships should not be underestimated! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/combine-logic-and-emotions-to-choose-a-life-partner\/\">emotional intelligence as a quality in someone&rsquo;s life partner<\/a> may just make yours, and their lives easier and happier. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional intelligence enables you to comprehend your partner&rsquo;s feelings and also tackle with them. <\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often conflicts and arguments arise because either of the partners is unable to feel or empathize with what the other is feeling. This leads to misunderstanding, misconceptions and even some unwanted, inappropriate actions or steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marriage-is-a-box-full-of-different-emotions\"><\/span>Marriage is a box full of different emotions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jealousy, anger, frustration, irritation and the list goes on. It is essential for both the parties involved to be able to keep control of their emotions and what effects they may have. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often consider people &ldquo;immature&rdquo; if they keep their partner&rsquo;s past mistakes or past mishaps in their hearts forever. Well, immaturity might be there, but lack of EQ is the right thing to say here. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you cannot overcome emotional situations or setback, that is an indication of your lack of emotional intelligence.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28601 size-full\" title=\"Marriage is a box full of different emotions\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Marriage-is-a-box-full-of-different-emotions.jpg\" alt=\"Marriage is a box full of different emotions\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emotionally-intelligent-husbands-and-their-charm\"><\/span>Emotionally intelligent husbands and their charm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An emotionally intelligent husband would not reject or resist his wife&rsquo;s interference or influence in decision-making. This is because EQ helps you respect and honor your partner&rsquo;s wife. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today&rsquo;s age, women are more aware and strong. They are now used to having a voice, which is why they will want a significant say in all the decisions being made. This can be a challenge for both<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the man and the woman in the marriage if the husband lacks EQ<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A marriage is a boat that cannot be run by any one party. Not giving importance to your wife&rsquo;s feelings or emotions, and how you affect them, you could be damaging your marriage. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With better emotional intelligence, you can resolve issues faster, more maturely and efficiently.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women, generally, are expected to make more compromises in a marriage than men. They also have a softer approach and are submissive as compared to men. If this one-sided compromising goes on for a while, it might put a strain on your relationship, and your wife&rsquo;s mental health (not to mention, yours too). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As said earlier, the efforts and compromises for a marriage to work need to be equal. So, husbands who are emotionally intelligent, and understand, express and manage their feelings better, will be living a satisfied married life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empathy-is-an-important-element-in-absolutely-any-relationship\"><\/span>Empathy is an important element in absolutely any relationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is our ability to feel what the other person is feeling and understand it first-hand. Nothing makes you a better and supportive person like empathy does. And during fights and arguments and general mood swings, all your wife needs is you be there and understand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-you-become-an-emotionally-intelligent-husband\"><\/span>How do you become an emotionally intelligent husband?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men from a very young age are taught to be less emotional and focus more on leading and winning. For many social or psychological reasons, men lack emotional intelligence compared to women. So how or what can you do to change that?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Everyone-feels-differently\"><\/span>Everyone feels differently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to realize and accept the fact that your wife, or anyone for that matter, has a different perspective and way of dealing with things. What could be fine with you might not be okay for your wife? Try and understand her view about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Respect-your-differences\"><\/span>Respect your differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there&rsquo;s a conflict of views or opinions, respect the differences. Do not belittle her thoughts and perspectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Space\"><\/span>Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space is important for both of you. When there&rsquo;s too much anger, and frustration boiling up, get a break. Use this space to let go off all the negativity and bring in positivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listen\"><\/span>Listen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a good, patient listener. For you to understand her feelings, you first need to work on how you listen to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forgive-and-forget\"><\/span>Forgive and forget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not hold onto arguments and fights, all that does is prolong the conflicts and hurt you and your marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emotional intelligence is an ability to understand, manage, empathize, and control one&rsquo;s own and other people&rsquo;s emotions. An emotionally intelligent person is capable of identifying their own emotions and others while also keeping control of how it affects them and others around. Daniel Goleman played a major role in making emotional intelligence famous. He suggested there are 4 main elements of emotional intelligence : Social skills Self-awareness Self-regulation And empathy Don&rsquo;t get confused between IQ and EQ! IQ or information quotient refers to an objective measure of one&rsquo;s ability to learn, reason and apply information to skills. 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