R-E-S-P-E-C-T is a must in any relationship & marriages are no exception. On last evening, I watched in horror as one wife degraded & disrespected her husband.
Yes, unfortunately I was watching “reality tv.”
KeKe Wyatt, an R&B singer, is starting in the new TVOne show R&B Divas. KeKe & her husband Michael are a married couple with six kids.
In this first episode, the viewers were able to get a good understanding of the dysfunction happening in their marriage. Several times during the one hour show, KeKe told her husband to shut up, told him his opinion didn’t matter, & even went as far to tell her son (in front of her husband) that the wife is your life & she is always right.
Wait!
I was fuming watching this show. The portrayal of a wife is screwed.
Under no circumstances should a spouse ever degrade or humiliate a spouse in public or behind closed doors.
In marriage, all actions should uplift & improve our marriages not tear them down.
Respecting our spouse should be a consistent action on our part.
Your husband is the leader of the family. Don’t belittle or undermine his leadership.
Your wife is your helpmate. Don’t treat her like a second class citizen.
Respect!
Marriage tidbit: if you cannot say something positive & without contentment don’t say anything at that time. Wait until you have your emotions under control & address the issue.
KeKe Wyatt definitely need to understand what it means to be married & understand that RESPECT is a major contribution to a strong healthy marriage.
What is your view on respect in marriage?
Cinny says
That is really bad portrayal of family. I haven’t watched the show before and well, in my opinion, husband and wife should be equal and always treat each other with respect, just like you would treat anyone else.
Angela Christopher says
Thanks so much for your awesome blog! I love reading your posts and you really make me think of different ways to keep my marriage alive! Thanks!
jennifer zuna says
I also get really fired up when I see stuff like that! Me and my husband get mad at each other and we may argue but one thing neither one of do is be disrepspectful like that, and if we do get so mad we say stuff we dont mean we are quick to apologize…i want my sons to grow up knowing how to treat their future gf’s and wives with respect and love
Anna says
Unfortunately, shows like the one you mentioned are now the norm and are all over tv these days. I hate that shows like “Mob Wives”, “Basketball Wives”, and “The Real Housewives of (insert city here)” all come on during primetime and are enjoyed by young people with young children which then distorts their image of marriages and family. The worst part is if there actually were a reality show featuring a Godly family that honors and respects eachother, no one would want to watch it.
Norma Kay Lawson Neal says
I agree. You have to respect the other person. I hate people who abuse or are evasive in a relationship.
Erin Slocum says
I agree! Great post!
Heidi G. says
I agree with respect you don’t’ have much of a relationship, but it is great to see that other’s feel the same way.
Patty A says
I believe we should respect one another in marriage too and that the man is the head of the household.
Still Dating My Spouse says
Anna,
You are so right! The only show I can remember that promoted healthy marriages was Cosby show.
Pamela
Still Dating My Spouse says
Jennifer,
It is really sad to know that there are some husbands/wives that disrespect their spouse constantly. Like you, we have those moments that we don’t agree but there is never a disrespect that goes with it.
Pamela
Still Dating My Spouse says
Aww Angela thank you! I’m glad SDMS gives you something to think about.
Pamela