Survey # 1 ----- For Wives ----- RESULTS

Here are the results from my first survey.

What says "I love you" to you? Your top three needs...

69 % --Communication (Talk to me)
65 % --Acts of Service (Help me PLEASE!)
48 % --Physical Touch (Hold me)
43 % --Sincere Praise (Words of Affirmation)
35 % --Security
7 % --Gifts


4 % --Quality Time

I am not sure that the quality time is accurate since I forgot to add it to the list... and then had to ask you to respond by comment if that was one of your top three. Since many come and read, but do not comment - this may have been a higher percentage if I had originally added it to my list. (Sorry)

Regardless, I am a little surprised by a couple of these... and not so surprised by others.

With all of the counseling that we have done over the years - it is no surprise that Communication is on the top. So often that is the first thing the wife will say. She needs her husband to talk to her ... and then to LISTEN. Communication. So vital to a relationship.

Then look at this comment... "It is interesting how few are motivated by gifts - or they are just not being truthful. A tiny little (I was just thinking about you today) gift tells me so much." I personally knew this would not be the top one, but I am really surprised that it is so much lower than all of the others.

Another cute comment ... one who said that quality time was her top need... said, "acts of service is for the birds." LOL.

I must respond to that one - since this is very high on my list - It means sooooooooo much to me for my husband to help me. And he knows it. :)

Which leads me to the next thought - it is so very important that your husband knows. And that brings us back to the top on our list - COMMUNICATION. So tell him, wives. It will be good for you both. Plan a date and talk about your needs - both of you. (Then go see the movie)

Interesting stuff...

Thank you all for responding. I am adding these results to my notes for the Marriage/Parenting Seminar that we are preparing.

And I will have another survey posted soon... but just do not have it ready yet. Life really is too busy, isn't it?

Fireproof - the Movie

We went to see this movie this past weekend. We both highly recommend that you go see it. I am not one who buys very many dvd's but this one is on my list to purchase as soon as it comes out.

If you have already seen it too - leave a comment and let me know what you think about it.

Go to http://www.fireproofthemovie.com/ for more information.

Oh, and by the way...I will be posting about the first poll results tomorrow. And I am working on the next poll. Thanks to all of you who responded.

Survey # 1 ----- For Wives

****Note - I left "Quality Time" off the list - so if this is one of your top three please leave a comment for me to add it to my totals. I apologize to the "Quality Time" ladies out there. Feel free to comment about your needs also********

So here is the deal...

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Hal and I are leading a Marriage/Parenting Seminar in South Florida in November. We are putting the finishing touches on our preparations, and I would love to have your input on a few polls. (Probably one a week for the next few weeks)

I know (by looking at my site meter) that there are many who read my blog... so I am asking that you just take a few seconds and answer the poll. You do not have to sign in or leave your name. Easy enough? Just check your answers. I really NEED at least 100 to respond :)

This week is for Wives. What are you needs? What says, "I love You" to you? What do you want from your husband.

If I have not listed yours or if you would like to leave more of a comment, I would LOVE to hear from you. You may also comment anonymously.

Thank you so much for your co-operation. I will share the total results with you.

Sweet Blessings my "bloggy friends"!!!