Aretha Franklin sang, “R E S P E C T, Find out what it means to me.” Aretha turned the song around backwards and it became a standard for the feminist movement. However, the original lyrics were written by Otis Redding from the perspective of a desperate man who would give his wife anything she wants, as long as she gives him his due respect when he gets home: “Hey little girl, you're sweeter than honey; And I am about to just give you all my money. All I'm asking for Is a little respect when I come home . . . Respect is what I want. Respect is what I need . . . Got to, got to have it.”
Love & Respect: These instructions are fitting to each gender’s needs. Women need to be loved. Men need to be respected. This is a huge insight; realizing and acting on this can make all the difference in a marriage. Ladies, you may be good at expressing love for your husband, but do you know how to show respect?
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