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100 Ways to Love Your Wife: The Simple, Powerful Path to a Loving Marriage
Couples with great marriages know one simple the best marriages are made up of many everyday decisions that say "I love you" rather than those that say "I love me." When we put the other person first, even in little ways, we find true fulfillment.
This book offers husbands powerful, practical, hands-on advice to start applying immediately. Maybe you are just entering into marriage and want to start off on the right foot. Maybe you have made some mistakes along the way and are struggling to connect. Or maybe you want your marriage to go from good to great. Wherever you currently are in your relationship, let Matt Jacobson help you learn how to love your wife well.
This book offers husbands powerful, practical, hands-on advice to start applying immediately. Maybe you are just entering into marriage and want to start off on the right foot. Maybe you have made some mistakes along the way and are struggling to connect. Or maybe you want your marriage to go from good to great. Wherever you currently are in your relationship, let Matt Jacobson help you learn how to love your wife well.
128 pages, Paperback
Published October 1, 2019
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About the author
Matthew L. Jacobson
17 books14 followersMatt Jacobson was an executive in the publishing industry for 25 years and for the past 16 years, has been a teaching elder/pastor of Tumalo Bible Fellowship. Matt is also the founder of FaithfulMan.com, an online social media community focusing on the topics of marriage, parenting, and biblical teaching, with a cross-platform reach of over 1 million viewers/visitors per month. He is the author of 100 Ways to Love Your Wife and 100 Words of Affirmation Your Wife Needs to Hear. He lives with his wife, Lisa, in the Pacific Northwest where they have raised their eight children.
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October 13, 2019
So glad my wife had me read this. It was refreshing but it is for new couples not so much for us older couples. As I do these things everyday to show my wife love.
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The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.
March 27, 2020
This is the companion to the 100 Ways to Love Your Husband and if for the husband to read. However, my husband doesn't review books so I'll share our thoughts here.
While I have been reading and working through the book for women he has been using this book. And together we have been transforming our marriage. Especially right now when fear is rampant in our country I think this is a great series of books for couples to do together. We all need reassurance and to know just how deeply we are loved and cherished and this is a great place to start when you don't know where to start.
Lots of bits of wisdom even for couples who've been married for many years. Often we forget to show our spouse that they really are the most important person in our lives and take for granted that they already know this. There are practical advice and tips on how to do this within this book.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations
While I have been reading and working through the book for women he has been using this book. And together we have been transforming our marriage. Especially right now when fear is rampant in our country I think this is a great series of books for couples to do together. We all need reassurance and to know just how deeply we are loved and cherished and this is a great place to start when you don't know where to start.
Lots of bits of wisdom even for couples who've been married for many years. Often we forget to show our spouse that they really are the most important person in our lives and take for granted that they already know this. There are practical advice and tips on how to do this within this book.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations
October 26, 2019
A quick easy read, full of practical tips to show your wife that you love her. In the busyness of kids, jobs, and all the things clamoring for our attention, it can be dreadfully easy to forgot to show your lady she is still the woman of your dreams. This book is a good reminder to show love and with a few example stories thrown in, it makes for a must have for most any husband. Speaking as a wife myself, these tips were pretty spot on.
I received this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.
I received this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.
January 12, 2023
Some examples:
2. REACH for her often-put your arms around her often.
9. Tell her you really appreciate the dinner she made or that baking effort every time-even if it doesn't turn out well.
10. Kiss every day, but more importantly, kiss with passion - every time you kiss.
24. Speak with gentleness.
34. From the time the kids are very young, TELL THEM how wonderful their mom is-it helps them appreciate and honor her.
39. Admire her with your words-daily in person, email, text, or by phone.
40. Banish sarcasm from your speech.
49. Hold hands-everywhere you go, tells her you like being connected with her.
63. Get away together for a couple of nights at least once a year-our true priorities are almost always possible.
68. Make Valentine's Day irrelevant with expressions of your love all year long.
80. Choose to be happy-what kind of spirit are you bringing into your marriage and home?
87. Stop making the little things important-don't dwell on them, focus on the big things and let the rest go.
2. REACH for her often-put your arms around her often.
9. Tell her you really appreciate the dinner she made or that baking effort every time-even if it doesn't turn out well.
10. Kiss every day, but more importantly, kiss with passion - every time you kiss.
24. Speak with gentleness.
34. From the time the kids are very young, TELL THEM how wonderful their mom is-it helps them appreciate and honor her.
39. Admire her with your words-daily in person, email, text, or by phone.
40. Banish sarcasm from your speech.
49. Hold hands-everywhere you go, tells her you like being connected with her.
63. Get away together for a couple of nights at least once a year-our true priorities are almost always possible.
68. Make Valentine's Day irrelevant with expressions of your love all year long.
80. Choose to be happy-what kind of spirit are you bringing into your marriage and home?
87. Stop making the little things important-don't dwell on them, focus on the big things and let the rest go.
October 2, 2019
I read 100 Ways to Love your Husband first. I ordered it, read it, and quickly realized that I was missing the mark when it came to loving my husband. After reading it, I immediately went to my husband and asked for his forgiveness. I thought I was an awesome wife, and in some ways, I truly think I am, but I had work to do. And work I did. Using the simple ways outlined in this book, our relationship strengthened, our love, while always there, was enhanced, and yes, our intimate times became, well....I'll let you figure that out.
My husband read 100 Ways to Love Your Wife (I have too since then), and he came to the same realization. He is an amazing man, don't get me wrong. I picked a good one for sure. But, he had work to do too. Working on us together has been amazing. Marriage is work, no doubt. But it's a journey, not a marathon, and it's a journey well worth taking together.
This book certainly changed our marriage - strengthened it, enhanced it, solidified it. As
most people have experienced, time makes you forget - makes you take for granted that your spouse knows what you're thinking. Seeing how this book affected my husband has been thrilling.
Reading it as a wife, I will admit that I did need my husband to do or say some of these things, even if I believed he was thinking or feeling them. It's still nice to hear the words, or feel the actions.
I would definitely recommend this to any husband. No, I'm not saying anyone needs fixing. But, from my own experience, it becomes easy to fall in to complacency in a marriage. Sometimes we all need a reminder to bring back those butterflies.
My husband read 100 Ways to Love Your Wife (I have too since then), and he came to the same realization. He is an amazing man, don't get me wrong. I picked a good one for sure. But, he had work to do too. Working on us together has been amazing. Marriage is work, no doubt. But it's a journey, not a marathon, and it's a journey well worth taking together.
This book certainly changed our marriage - strengthened it, enhanced it, solidified it. As
most people have experienced, time makes you forget - makes you take for granted that your spouse knows what you're thinking. Seeing how this book affected my husband has been thrilling.
Reading it as a wife, I will admit that I did need my husband to do or say some of these things, even if I believed he was thinking or feeling them. It's still nice to hear the words, or feel the actions.
I would definitely recommend this to any husband. No, I'm not saying anyone needs fixing. But, from my own experience, it becomes easy to fall in to complacency in a marriage. Sometimes we all need a reminder to bring back those butterflies.
November 6, 2019
Matt Jacobson wrote this sweet book about how he goes about honoring his wife in the best manner possible. It's hugely true that when there's a happy wife there's a happy home. But more than that, in all honesty, husbands are called to respect and honor their wives. Paul wrote these words: "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it" (Ephesians 5:25). I don't ever go out of my way to mistreat or dishonor my wife, in the least bit, but from time to time I slip up. I'm not perfect.
But to get back to the point of Matt Jacobson's book here, the point is that it hits a right and good point in which husbands can do great things for their wives in little acts of love and kindness. Truly, even if and when we're called to a specific kind of ministry within the Church body it's that same kind of sacrificial love Christ gave the Church. Even Christ said, "If any of you want to come with me, your must forget yourself, carry your cross, and follow me" (Matthew 16:24).
I meant to post this review yesterday, but time slipped away from me. I received this book complimentary from Revell for a fair and honest review.
But to get back to the point of Matt Jacobson's book here, the point is that it hits a right and good point in which husbands can do great things for their wives in little acts of love and kindness. Truly, even if and when we're called to a specific kind of ministry within the Church body it's that same kind of sacrificial love Christ gave the Church. Even Christ said, "If any of you want to come with me, your must forget yourself, carry your cross, and follow me" (Matthew 16:24).
I meant to post this review yesterday, but time slipped away from me. I received this book complimentary from Revell for a fair and honest review.
October 10, 2019
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For this book, I asked my husband, Luke, to read it and give me some feedback on it from a man's point of view (especially since this book is written for men). Although I have to admit, I did pick it up and flip through it and I have to say it was almost as good as the woman's version. (Click here to read that review)
Here is what Luke had to say about this book:
I can’t begin to say just how great a book this is. This book is full of tidbits of wisdom that will help you be a better husband. What I really love about this book is how easy a read it is. Almost all of the “100 Ways” are less than one page each. That means you can easily read one in less than five minutes. If you read one a day for 100 days, you are on your way to a better marriage. Even if you think you are the perfect husband, I bet you will find at least one way to love your wife better and I think that is worth the price of this book (and I’m sure your wife would agree).
For this book, I asked my husband, Luke, to read it and give me some feedback on it from a man's point of view (especially since this book is written for men). Although I have to admit, I did pick it up and flip through it and I have to say it was almost as good as the woman's version. (Click here to read that review)
Here is what Luke had to say about this book:
I can’t begin to say just how great a book this is. This book is full of tidbits of wisdom that will help you be a better husband. What I really love about this book is how easy a read it is. Almost all of the “100 Ways” are less than one page each. That means you can easily read one in less than five minutes. If you read one a day for 100 days, you are on your way to a better marriage. Even if you think you are the perfect husband, I bet you will find at least one way to love your wife better and I think that is worth the price of this book (and I’m sure your wife would agree).
November 1, 2019
Proving to be very readable in nature (as as well as very short: 128 pages), Matthew Jocobson's latest *100 Ways to Love Your Wife* provides husbands with some helpful tips for marriage, namely in the style of a list of do's and dont's. The author assumes the reader is a believer when sometimes bringing up biblical passages to serve as guidelines.
Where the book falls short is, as practical as much of the information is, it is not much of a book but rather more of a list. Each point can seem a bit random, as this is a list and not a book.
I wanted to know my wife's take on it and after scanning through it, she resonated with a lot of the advice the author was giving to Christian husbands.
I enjoyed *100 Ways To Love Your Life* for its simplicity and practicality, though it is not really written in the style of a book. As noted, there is helpful content as husbands (I certainly am not exempt) can forget our wive's basic needs.
*I received my copy from Revell Books in exchange for an honest review.
Where the book falls short is, as practical as much of the information is, it is not much of a book but rather more of a list. Each point can seem a bit random, as this is a list and not a book.
I wanted to know my wife's take on it and after scanning through it, she resonated with a lot of the advice the author was giving to Christian husbands.
I enjoyed *100 Ways To Love Your Life* for its simplicity and practicality, though it is not really written in the style of a book. As noted, there is helpful content as husbands (I certainly am not exempt) can forget our wive's basic needs.
*I received my copy from Revell Books in exchange for an honest review.
September 28, 2019
I love books that promote positivity, respect, love, and Godliness in a marriage, so the title, 100 Ways to Love Your Wife, resonated with me. Positivity breeds positivity, and Love empowers the giver as well as the receiver.
This book is a bit different than I expected. Rather than tools and techniques, it showcases thought-provoking statements, verses, and explanations. Each page represents a particular theme or assertion, stimulating a succinct thought process that can change your attitude throughout the day.
Although I expected something deeper from this book, I do find value in its simplicity. It takes only a moment or two to read a page that can project your thoughts and actions in a positive way. Similar to a devotion book.
Source: I received a complimentary copy of from the publisher with no obligation to post a review.
This book is a bit different than I expected. Rather than tools and techniques, it showcases thought-provoking statements, verses, and explanations. Each page represents a particular theme or assertion, stimulating a succinct thought process that can change your attitude throughout the day.
Although I expected something deeper from this book, I do find value in its simplicity. It takes only a moment or two to read a page that can project your thoughts and actions in a positive way. Similar to a devotion book.
Source: I received a complimentary copy of from the publisher with no obligation to post a review.
December 1, 2025
Very short read since most pages only have a one-sentence piece of advice in large font with a short explanatory paragraph below. An overly casual tone and the frequent combination of underlining, bold, and italics was distracting at times. Probably just the author's personality, but the editor probably needed to reign in the author's zeal a little more. Or maybe someone who reads mostly academic works isn't his target audience. Definitely some good advice throughout, although some of them came across as flippant platitudes. If his advice was as easy as he sometimes made it out to be, I wouldn't have really needed to buy the book, now would I? Nevertheless, still quite a few good reminders in there.
November 23, 2019
Jacobson provides great resource to men who have trouble thinking of ways to love their wives. Jacobson does an excellent job of putting marriage and romance into biblical perspective.
Some of Jacobson's suggestions are definitely dependant on knowing your wife. There were quite a few things I know for certain would not speak to my wife. One of the biggest tips is to make sure you know your partner well. I would suggest reading the 5 Love Languages before embarking on putting to practice Jacobson's tips. Learn who your partner is so you can learn to do the things that will make them feel loved.
Some of Jacobson's suggestions are definitely dependant on knowing your wife. There were quite a few things I know for certain would not speak to my wife. One of the biggest tips is to make sure you know your partner well. I would suggest reading the 5 Love Languages before embarking on putting to practice Jacobson's tips. Learn who your partner is so you can learn to do the things that will make them feel loved.
December 9, 2020
Whether you've been married 1 month or 50 years, these are good reminders about how to show love to your wife. Not all ideas will appeal to all people, but there are plenty of ideas here. Even if you pick only 25, you've still found 25 ways to show love. I read both the husband and wife versions of this book, and both are really good.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
October 22, 2019
Easy, easy to read. This title would make a great wedding gift, along with its companion book for wives. It's basically 100 ideas for husbands to incorporate in their lives to encourage a stronger marriage. I encouraged my husband to take a look--and he's already a good husband. :-)
Quick note: I received a free copy of this book via the publisher, and this is my opinion, whether the book was purchased, gratis, or otherwise. ;-)
Quick note: I received a free copy of this book via the publisher, and this is my opinion, whether the book was purchased, gratis, or otherwise. ;-)
November 14, 2019
Based upon biblical studies, this series of books succinctly reminds us of the importance of cultivating a successful, loving marriage through communication. Practical words that need to spoken.
The hardcover copy would make a wonderful daily devotional. I plan to purchase all of the books in the series. Thank you!
Thank you to NetGalley, Revell, and Matt Jacobson for an ARC of '100 Ways to Love Your Wife' in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
The hardcover copy would make a wonderful daily devotional. I plan to purchase all of the books in the series. Thank you!
Thank you to NetGalley, Revell, and Matt Jacobson for an ARC of '100 Ways to Love Your Wife' in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
April 3, 2022
From a women's perspective
My son is getting married. In consideration of getting this book for him I read it. While a few things probably wouldn't apply to how I personally would like to be loved, for the most part they are things that are great. Seems like it would be a good book for men to read a portion frequently just to get ideas for keeping love for their wives fresh in their mind.
My son is getting married. In consideration of getting this book for him I read it. While a few things probably wouldn't apply to how I personally would like to be loved, for the most part they are things that are great. Seems like it would be a good book for men to read a portion frequently just to get ideas for keeping love for their wives fresh in their mind.
May 1, 2021
Great Reminders and Insight!
This is a really good book to read as a daily devotion and then reflect on the advice.
There were a few many days where I was kicking myself for mistakes I never knew I was making.
It's a book written from a Christian perspective but I'd encourage anyone to read it. We can all learn from different sources and I got a lot out of this one.
This is a really good book to read as a daily devotion and then reflect on the advice.
There were a few many days where I was kicking myself for mistakes I never knew I was making.
It's a book written from a Christian perspective but I'd encourage anyone to read it. We can all learn from different sources and I got a lot out of this one.
November 15, 2019
This book is even more practical than the words of affirmation companion book. As a wife reading this, I was really encouraged and impressed with the suggestions. Highly practical, encouraging, and easy to understand!
January 11, 2020
Great resource to help your marriage! This book is written in down to earth language and in small enough sections that you could take one a day to improve your marriage. And then after 100 days, start again!
April 23, 2020
A wonderfully encouraging book for any marriage. This version speaks to husbands, sharing ideas of how to love and connect to their wives in order to better show love. A great book of encouragement for all men
April 25, 2020
Short. Helpful. If nothing else, it’s good to read/skim once and then review the table of contents (which includes the list of the 100 ways) occasionally.
September 22, 2023
Christian. Simple. Honest. Truthful. Empowering.
February 25, 2020
Easy to follow
There is a ton of advice that I will use to put the spark back into my marriage. There are things that I recognize that I can certainly do better.
There is a ton of advice that I will use to put the spark back into my marriage. There are things that I recognize that I can certainly do better.
January 16, 2020
Excellent tips
Great tips some common sense some new to me.
Excellent reminder of how to love your wife. All men should read
Great tips some common sense some new to me.
Excellent reminder of how to love your wife. All men should read
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