Why You Should Use Discipline in Your Marriage

I encourage the use of spanking in marriage because I know it works. I’ve seen it work. I sincerely believe more couples need to try and apply discipline in their marriage, and that very few would find no value in it. Discipline fits naturally into the structure of a marriage, and allows the husband, who is the head of the home, to correct his wife effectively when needed. I want to list what I find are the benefits of spanking, both as discipline itself, and as superior to other forms of discipline. If I missed out a few advantages, please let me know in the comments. 

It helps keep a wife soft and submissive: Perhaps the strongest benefit of spanking your wife is the general effect which it has on her character. It adds to her softness, and helps her more easily be submissive towards her husband. It gives her a deeper feminine character, and she responds to her husband more often with peace and with gentle replies. This is not just in how she submits to her husband though, but resonates through her entire spirit, allowing her to grow in her gentleness and femininity. A woman shows that character to all, and not just to her husband. She is meek not just as an act at home, but in her spirit. Spanking helps her grow into this gentleness. It breaks down any resistance she has to it. She accepts that she is not in control. Over time, the woman will love seeing the difference in herself, as submission becomes something to hunger for, and which she loves to experience. Being bared, verbally corrected, and spanked over her man’s knee, she grows as a woman. 

It helps deter bad behavior: This is one of the most practical benefits of spanking your wife. It keeps her away from bad behavior, which helps her and helps the home in many ways. Leading his wife in virtue, and correcting any bad behavior is a responsibility of the husband, and spanking her helps him achieve this. nearly any couple which use spanking would testify to the bad behavior which punishment of this kind either made less frequent, or put in the past entirely. I have seen it work quickly in my own marriage, in helping my wife avoid lateness, stop procrastinating on her work, and avoid argument and backtalk. There are certainly more serious wrongs that consistent spanking also deters. Her mind will remember there is serious punishment for certain behavior, and over time she will stay away from it. Her man will feel more present with her always, and she will remember his words better than she had. Her man will be her guiding power. All of this will benefit a marriage for many years. 

It puts a woman at rest: A spanking calms down a woman from any number of overwhelming feelings, often negative ones. Often those feelings are what facilitated her bad behavior, other times they welled inside her up apart from it. Being over her husband’s knee can wash her clean of distress, uncertainty, worry, petty anger, and bitterness. Some of this comes along with being washed clean of guilt, and some comes along simply with experiencing her man’s power over her and pouring out her tears. She has peace inside in the long run, even if she dislikes being spanked.  A spanking is healing in this effect. It soothes her soul. 

It gets rid of guilt: Guilt is a reality when a wrong has been done. Guilt is also a feeling, which sometimes comes with that reality, and sometimes does not. Spanking washes the wife clean of objective guilt for her wrong, allowing her to experience the penalty for what she did. It very often washes her of the feeling of guilt as well, which can torment the soul indefinitely. A spanking which is thorough and hard leaves no doubt that a price has been paid, and the wrong is in the past. Any mark on her as an offender has been removed, and she will love being free of it. Her wrong is forgotten. Her husband will not bring it up again and they both are free to move on to different and better things. 

It is more convenient than other punishments: As I have written on at some length, a spanking is an excellent punishment for its sheer convenience. It does not take very long to give a lecture, and to spank a lady’s bottom. Even with some talk afterward, it can easily be done in fifteen to thirty minutes. Other forms of discipline often take longer, or are impractical in other ways. A husband who punishes his wife by taking her phone, or taking her card, may actually make it impossible for her to do some necessities. Grounding can go on for days, and be very inconvenient since a woman needs to go out for some matters. There is no such worry in giving a spanking. You simply find time to have a session, usually in the evening, and it’s over quickly. The problem is put in the past. It is further faster than trying to talk out problems, or than having ongoing conflicts over power. Those things can literally go on for years, as couples often simply cannot come to peace, or to an agreement. A few minutes over the knee takes care of the problem. 

It is more effective than other punishments: In my experience, and the experience of other couples, spanking is more effective than other forms of discipline. A part of this is because of how intimate spanking is, and because of the pain of the spanking. A woman feels her husband’s authority much more powerfully when bent over and naked than she does writing some lines. She feels his authority with each stroke of the punishment which comes down, whether it is a cane or a paddle slicing the air. The pain and humbling of the spanking also create a better deterrent than some other punishments, since it is generally more difficult to face a hard spanking than to get your toys temporarily taken away. She often experiences real regret when bearing a whipping, wishing she had never made the choice that placed her there, and hating the disapproval of her husband. Spanking speaks to a woman’s soul shaping her, and letting her know whom she belongs to. A grounding generally does not. Taking away privileges does not. I believe this is understood easily by anyone who really think about the matter.  

It creates a marriage with less overall conflict: In marriage where spanking is used, most will testify that there is little conflict. Either conflict is nearly nonexistent (this is true in my own marriage), or it is at least far less frequent than it had been before starting discipline. The explosive problems you hear about in so many marriages that make them miserable never appear to begin with. Discipline is a key to household harmony and peace. As some like to say: spanked wife, happy life. A wife feels less inner desire to rebel against her husband or to argue with him, living safely within his guiderails. A man can lead his wife more easily with gentle words, not needing to raise his voice. There is no ongoing conflict. There is a clear leader and a clear follower. Any conflicts from the past have been resolved. Both man and wife have embraced their roles, and work together as a well designed machine. This is how marriage is meant to be, and God designed us so that we can accomplish it. 

It usually increases intimacy: There is no surprise that giving and or receiving a spanking can carry an erotic charge. Spanking itself, with its interplay of male strength, and a woman’s softness, with its nudity, with a man’s penetrating commands and one body pounding against another, easily leaves one aroused. Even the thought of it arouses many. For that reason, many couples engage in sex afterward, and others find in helps break down any barriers to intimacy they had previously experienced. It is true that on the woman’s part she does not always experience excitement during the spanking itself, especially if it is very hard, but often she does when thinking about the experience, or after she’s been spanked. Her man’s power is arousing, as is his control over her body. Many couples would testify they grew closer physically after they began with discipline. 

It helps a woman feel more protected: While some find it counterintuitive, since they assume being spanked creates a scary environment, in the long run marital spankings helps a wife feel safe and protected. In experiencing her husband’s strength through the punishment, a wife also experiences the safety and protection afterward. Her husband’s oversight of her in general, his command of her, and his attention let her know just how much he is her man, and just how looked over she is. That sense of protection is what any woman ought to feel from her husband. She is safe through his strength. He is her daily king and her shepherd. She can trust in him.

It helps a man take charge of his home: Many will emphasize the way that spanking helps a woman to submit, but it also just as easily helps a man to lead in the home. Even men who had before not taken up clear reins of leadership now begin to be more responsible and take charge. The need to discipline their wives has made them aware of their overall need to lead. They become more active in setting standards in the home and in instructing their wives. They become more active in verbally correcting her when needed. They put up with less nonsense from her. In general they start showing the oversight they needed to show from the beginning, and learning to give discipline is what started this, or increased it. With discipline, there are no more passive men

It allows a man to manage his wife more easily: Apart from ending certain bad habits, giving a wife spankings provides aid long into the future, since it allows a man to handle his wife with ease. His wife learns that the husband’s words carry weight. She learns that there are consequences for disobeying. This means that the husband will find he can lead, guide, and correct her verbally with much more ease. His words reach her more effectively. In the long run, this will mean less need for punishment in the future. It will make for a man who is happier and more at peace himself. He will be more overjoyed with his wife also, at her gentle behavior and the blessings she brings. The thought of marriage, of coming home to his wife, are nothing but pleasant, and he knows that she follows him. 

There is much more to say, of course. These are just key points in how discipline benefits a marriage. I write out of personal experience, and also within the context of other couples I have spoken with about their experience. This is not abstract truth, but very practical. I sincerely believe that if you don’t find at least the large majority of these effects through discipline in marriage, you are doing something wrong. Discipline cleanses the home of many wrongs, and aids in the growth of man and wife. Spanking as discipline proves more effective and convenient than other kinds of discipline. For those who have not brought it into your marriage, consider the help that it will bring you.


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29 responses to “Why You Should Use Discipline in Your Marriage”

  1. LindatoBehave Avatar
    LindatoBehave

    My husband received an email on this new article and I have been directed to read it by my husband. First it is an excellent article, covering the most significant “Whys”; second, most all the reasons include links that are most relevant and should be read as well (which I have been directed to read); the reasons can easily be incorporated into homework assignments for the wife and the challenge can be given to think of other advantages of spanking. I have my homework assignment and I will have to think of at least three more advantages. Finally, my husband and I will be discussing each advantage upon completion of that related homework. Thank you so much Sir for providing such a thought provoking and practical article.

    1. You’re welcome. Having you do written assignments sounds like a helpful practice, as is discussion of the topic. That is a part of how we learn.

    2. Hi, Linda. A well-spanked bottom may have saved many marriages. There are certain psychological benefits for healthy and positive consequences. Guilt, already mentioned, is a big one for me. I only feel forgiven when I feel the pain and see the results of a well-spanked bottom. Additionally, there is a certain stress and emotional release not just for the wife but for the husband in administrating the much deserved spanking. Helps to further define our roles and our hierarchy family structure. It works.. how a well-spanked bottom gives a woman a renewal in that she is loved and all is forgiven. Funny, how afterward’s we become more conscious of our behavior and sitting a little uncomfortable as a good reminder that is until we forget and need a well-spanked bottom again to be reminded.

  2. Thank you for the wonderful post…

    Gosh I blush when I read your post…. I often am embarrassed that it takes a discipline like a spanking, a punishment that was reserved for when I was a 12 year old girl, to snap me out of it.

    It also helps with bad habits or addictions. Like social media, shopping, gossip etc.

    1. You’re welcome. Yes, spanking helps with all of those problems. It’s not just for little girls, but it puts women in the right mindset to be more respectful and to behave. The next time she is tempted to do those things, she remembers the consequences.

    2. Oh Lisa, I think all disciplined wives struggle with this thought! Marital spanking isn’t the same as the discipline of a parent, and wives are not being treated as children, but it does make me feel sometimes like I can’t seem to grow up. I keep having to learn the same lessons. The frequency declines, but I haven’t achieved perfection. I don’t know that I ever will. I have to trust that this is God’s plan for marriage and be grateful that it does in fact “snap me out of it.”

  3. Sage McDowell Avatar
    Sage McDowell

    Hello Aron,
    My name is Sage and I am nineteen years old, almost twenty. My good friend from church Darcy told me about your website. I was raised in a more of a secular home but even young I felt called to religion and I just didn’t know which one. God led me to the same church that Darcy and her beautiful family goes to where I have been welcomed with opened arms. Even though I was secular for a lot of my life I did always know in my heart that I was meant to be a wife and mother and once I learned of submissive hearts in women I knew that is the type of relationship I very much wanted. I was introduced to some good Christian gentlemen from the church community and lately I have been courting one man who is a good and godly man who is twenty-seven. Many of my church members have been chaperoning us as we have been getting to know each other and Praise Jesus just last week he asked for my hand in marriage. We are together in our committment to have a Biblical marriage with him as the head of the household and we will be giving God the decision on the number of children we shall have. I am pleased that Darcy has shown me the way and that she recommended your sight as a place where I can learn a lot of information about a disciplined marriage. I ask to be lifted in prayer by you and your community and also to pray for my parents who I love and who are still secular that they can come to Christ.
    Yours in Faith,
    Sage (soon to be McDowell)

    1. It is very good to meet you, Sage. Thank you for joining us here, and thanks to Darcy for recommending you come. That’s great news about your coming wedding, and I am very glad to hear that you are seeking to learn more about being a submissive wife. There is a great deal of material on this website, so I can only recommend you take your time, and start with the basics.

      While I write mostly about discipline in marriage here, it is nothing more than a normal, loving marriage in which the husband corrects his wife when she needs it. Spanking is only one tool, and it comes in the context of the whole joyful experience of spending your life with your spouse, whom you are committed to love, and raising children together.

      I hope others will join me in prayer for you, and for your coming wedding. Blessings.

    2. Hello again, Sage! I’m glad to hear that submission is something you truly want for yourself, not just because the man you love wants you to be submissive to him. I read your other post first and wasn’t sure of your uncensored thoughts. A truly submissive wife doesn’t simply submit to her husband’s will. In her heart, she must embrace his will and believe that following him, even when she disagrees, even when she is spanked soundly for disobedience, will lead her to her greatest happiness. You can’t simply accept punishment. You have to believe in the awesome transformative power it has over both you and your marriage. In these blissful days of courtship, it may be hard to imagine that you would ever offer your man a rebellious tongue or an act of disobedience, but you are imperfect, sweet girl, just like me. The more fully you can devote your heart now to honoring the godly authority your man will have in your marriage, the easier it will be to accept the consequences when you inevitably disobey. Joyfully submitting both your body and soul to your man’s authority will allow you to reap the full benefits God has in store for you in a marriage grounded on His Biblical principles.

      Blessings,
      Sophia

    3. Sage I do love seeing your comments appearing here! It warms my heart to know that in just a month’s time you will become Seth’s wife. I have known him for a few years and I think you two are a good match and I believe he will guide you in your spiritual journey toward Christ. Nick and I pray for you!
      I’m grateful that God led you to me as well. The help you gave me when you first came to our church and I was struggling with the children when Nick’s hours at work had increased temporarily? It was lifesaving to me and truly I praise God that we crossed paths.

  4. I have read all the content on this website. I have been following your content for a while. I have searched on various websites about the topic of domestic discipline. I completely understand why a woman might want this lifestyle and marriage. But I couldn’t understand why a man would want to take on so much responsibility? When he could live much more easily. Why are you satisfied with domestic discipline and recommend it to others, even though compared to other men who don’t follow this lifestyle, you have more responsibility?

    1. Hello Zari, Thank you for your interest in my website. Marital discipline is good both for the man who leads, and the woman who is submissive to him. There are certain responsibilities which come with marriage, and managing my wife is one of them. When I got married, I accepted this responsibility, among others. Discipline makes it easier, but it’s not the only thing. I believe any man who gets married should also be prepared to fulfill his role as head of the home, which by necessity includes the oversight he gives to his wife. It is indispensable in marriage.

      While it may take some time to manage a wife, it is easily possible in a normal schedule. Giving instructions, verbal correction, and discipline fit in easily, and should not make you too busy, unless the wife has some serious problems. Most do not. I have been doing it for years, and I do not find it much of a burden.

  5. LindatoBehave Avatar
    LindatoBehave

    Hi, Jenny. Thank you so much for your comments, which both my husband and I read. My husband relates to his certain stress and emotional release by administering the much-deserved spanking I have coming. For me, having to spend 20 to 30 minutes in the corner gives me the needed rethinking time to do a reset. With my nose right in the corner, glowing red bottom on display, the lasting sting, and tears puts me in a place of true contrition. Furthermore, I have time to think of how I am going to thank and please my husband to for giving me what I needed. My husband then enjoys the fruits of his labor – my lips pleasing him how a man should be pleased and after I swallow hard, all is forgiven.

    1. Hi Linda, from reading your various comments I can see you have a wonderful husband and blessed marriage. I can also relate to the nose to the corner (and hold it there or else! .. I’m very familiar with the or else!!) Sometimes I wish I was the man, as it’s definitely a man’s world. But then I think of all the responsibilities and stress a man has. Then it’s no thank you. I couldn’t handle it. I get into enough trouble being a woman (reminds me of the old “I love Lucy” show, only seen in syndication! Lol.) Trouble leads to a spanking (severe welting and sitting uncomfortable at times) which is very much needed and deserved before the forgiveness I so need and crave. Many blessings.

    2. Oh my gosh yes the after spanking thank you.
      Hubby always said that I’m the reason I’m getting a spanking. I should be responsible for taking care of him if anything pops up.
      I get into my Subspace and really want to do that for him.

  6. Like you say, Discipline is the key to household harmony and peace! So many couples waste time and energy arguing, fighting, engaging in endless disagreement and discussion. In our home we have rules which make everything run smoothly. Rules without consequences aren’t really rules, which is where my husband’s firm hand comes in. I can’t imagine ever talking back to my husband, questioning him, or disobeying him. It would be so miserable for all of us to live with that tension. How much easier and better it would be in the world if we all simply obeyed our leaders and concentrated on being the best servants that we can be instead of looking for conflict the way so many people (especially women) do.

    1. Thank you for your comment, Monica. It is true everyone has someone above them in authority, and should be able to humbly serve, and do as they are told. A wife is no exception, and her submission is especially important for the peace of her marriage, and for her growth as a woman. A spanking solves a problem quickly when she is out of line, and avoids a great deal of conflict. No husband should be without this tool when he needs to use it.

  7. Aron, as always, this is so insightful, and I agree with all of the ways you mentioned in which discipline benefits a wife. I am most comforted by the feeling of protection it offers me, chastened, but warm and safe in the strong arms of my shepherd.

    But if I am honest, the main way it helps me is by putting me to rest, as you phrased it. Like most women, my heart is full of love for my family and a desire to serve God and my husband. Sometimes, though, I feel things so strongly that it overwhelms me, leading me to do or say things I regret. I’m sincerely unhappy when I feel hot tears in my eyes and sinful stubbornness in my heart, so it is a sort of bittersweet relief when I am told I will be spanked. I know that his punishment will force me to let go of the pride in my heart, an act that I wasn’t able to do on my own, even when it was making me miserable.

    I agree that learning to discipline their wives well makes men better leaders, not just in their homes, but in their business and community. I believe it gives them a sense of confidence and satisfaction that transfers outside the home, portraying strength, wisdom, and level-headed decision making. A man who is king within his home is more courageous when answering God’s call to righteousness outside of it.

    1. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I know your husband is diligent to lead and correct you, and I trust you benefit greatly from that peace that it brings to your soul, and to the marriage. He is your king and protector.

  8. HappyWifey1 Avatar
    HappyWifey1

    Genuinely curious if other wives are treated by female friends like they are “abused” because their husbands spank them. I used to not tell my friends anything about it because I figured they would think it was weird and excessively mean. But lately I’ve found that my friends don’t see it that way at all, and many are pretty secular. I wouldn’t say they are liberal but they definitely are not DD couples.

    Ladies do you tell your friends about your arrangement? How do they react? Do they treat you or your husband differently? Are they somewhat surprised to see how “normal” and happy you are?

    1. biblicalwife Avatar
      biblicalwife

      I haven’t told anyone yet. I’m not interested in everyone’s opinions. It always amazes me that when people learn something new, even if it’s personal, they feel they have a right to approve/ disapprove. I don’t let most have a voice in my life, so I haven’t mentioned it.

      If led by God to say something, I would. People are noticing the difference in my husband and me and are commenting. It may happen.

      Very interested in other responses to this question.

    2. Hello Happy Wifey and Biblical Wife! My husband forbids me to discuss marital discipline anywhere but here, my private journals, and a few online interactions with women I’ve met here. He believes it may negatively impact his business and the carefully curated peace of our lives. Even if one person agrees, they might share with someone who does not, and we can’t risk being ostracized. Most all of my friends embrace traditional roles in marriage, and I can talk with them in general terms about headship and respecting my husband without shame. It’s become very popular in some Christian circles for women to embrace their husband’s leadership in marriage, relieved to be able to focus fully on family and home, the things that naturally bring joy to a woman’s heart. This is a culture that feels very welcoming to me, even though I know where our differences lie.

      Most days I convince myself that it makes sense not to talk about it. A modest Christian wife shouldn’t violate the sanctity of the marital bed by gossiping about the details of what happens there with her friends. Spanking feels similar in that it is very intimate, it generally happens in our bedroom (always in private), and I am always either partially or fully nude. Certainly no one should witness this, and there can be parts of the larger process, between the announcement of the punishment and full restoration that can be sensual or sexual, for my husband definitely, if not always for me.

      But there are also very public outcomes of our private affairs. Like a pregnancy, the forgiveness and restoration following a punishment can make a woman glow from within. The tension others may have noticed in her is gone, her dedicated to her family and church community renewed. A modest wife may not discuss the frequency of her husband’s attentions or his intimate style and preferences, even though they clearly led to the blessed swell of her belly. However, she’ll happily and proudly discuss with her friends the symptoms of her pregnancy and every detail of birthing and breastfeeding.

      I think that’s what I want to have with discipline. The more intimate details are ours alone, but women should be able to share our feelings with each other. Your best girlfriend should know that you’re not crying simply because you are sleep-deprived, your toddler is having a tantrum, and your fussy baby who might be coming down with a cold won’t feed for more than two minutes at a time. You also have an aching bottom and a bruised ego, and while you wanted to spend the night in your husband’s arms soaking in his forgiveness, you were pacing the floor with a screaming infant. Now he’s at work and you won’t see him again until late tonight, and you’re just feeling a little raw without his steady reassurance.

      That is what makes me thankful for Aron’s courage in providing this space and the gentle honesty of the wives who feel compelled to share what’s on their hearts. It also makes me so happy for Darcy and Sage! What a beautiful blessing from God to have each other to lean on. I look for signs that my more traditional friends might have an element of discipline in their marriage, but I haven’t seen any, and I feel like I would know. I would definitely recognize the private wince when sitting on the hard wooden chair your friend offers you in her kitchen, because don’t you want to take a load off of those feet, mama? If she only knew… Instead, they are the ones who sometimes see tiny signs in me that they don’t fully understand. They tease me for being anti-feminist when I’m not antagonist at all towards other women. They’ve seen tiny bruises on my knees from kneeling on our wooden floors and urged me to get my iron levels checked. They’ve heard me say “yes, sir” or “no, sir” to my husband (which I really try not to do in public, but in our home it does slip out even when visitors are over). Older folks seem to think it’s sweet, but my friends did raise an eyebrow at me at first. I had to explain that I did it because he thinks it’s incredibly sexy, which he definitely does. I do, too!

      May God bless the meek, obedient wives who serve their husbands faithfully and seek comfort and community from other disciplined women.

      1. HappyWifey1 Avatar
        HappyWifey1

        Thank you biblicalwife and sophia for your thoughtful responses, and your observations. Yes it is a very private decision between man and wife. Of course the intimate details are reserved for the couple, but we as women sometimes find ways to bond without disrespecting that sanctity. Yes it is an extremely intimate act. And many of our husbands enjoy it for obvious reasons even when we may not be.

        I don’t bring it up, ever, and sometimes I find myself stopping short of “Oh I quit doing that because- ” because let’s face it, many people would not totally understand it and would interpret it as abuse when it’s fully consensual and loving between a bonded and sanctified couple in the Covenant of marriage. And our husbands probably have differing levels of what they tolerate or don’t tolerate, which is again completely fine and in the spirit of how God made us all individual and new in His grace when accepting His Covenants.

        At times I wish I had someone I could ask about certain things, like how long to expect healing or what implements cause less bruising etc. Without being graphic sometimes my husband would like to administer a spanking that lasts longer but does not cause as much real marking (i.e. doesn’t want me wincing when sitting at my desk for a week) but makes the actual session not fun at all and adequately painful. Of course if he wants severe he will give severe but that’s not his typical goal. The belt beyond about 10 or so strokes will leave me completely black and blue from top to bottom side to side and is very tender for about 4 days. We are pretty new to DD so it’s still a learning process for us. I love my husband and I do not fault him for accidentally going beyond what he originally intended sometimes. Aron talks about how he has given some really long ones and I can’t imagine how that would work for us- but I know my husband does wish he could make them longer sessions without creating immediate “damage” with one or two strokes if that makes sense.

        Even with those struggles I still far prefer letting him lead in our home this way over constant wondering if I did ok, if he’s happy with me, if he’s disappointed etc. Now that he knows he can immediately take me in the bedroom and correct whatever is wrong our lives are so much more relaxed and happy. It truly is the natural order of man and wife in a loving and secure union.

        1. I won’t act like I know all of this too deeply personally, but I think your husband might be hitting too hard. My dad sometimes hit me with his belt (when I was like ten), and while he did put strength, it got never that bruised, and he definitely gave me more than ten lashes.

          What might help, is a warmup spanking, and also checking the material of the belt, some are heavier than others, or have rougher finishing (Id know, lol). I am not sure if this observation will help that much, but for longer spankings, while extremely unpleasant, the strength has to be moderate to control the pain. So basically what I’m saying, the first hits won’t hurt terribly, but after repeated strokes it will be very powerful. I hope you never earn a longer lesson, but if that happens it will be for your betterment 😅

          Spankings are powerful because they manage to reach the soul.

          Alternatively, he could go harder, and offer some numbing creams after. They’re not magic, but might help you sleep better and do your work without extreme discomfort. While he doesn’t want you sitting gingerly for a week, if it’s needed, it’s needed.

          Dunno if this will help much, but I’ve read multiple sites on the topic of spanking and it’s effects.

        2. This conversation is getting a bit long. Please continue by e-mail if you’d like to keep discussing it.

  9. biblicalwife Avatar
    biblicalwife

    My husband and I found this truth a little over a year ago. We are middle aged so overcoming ideologies and learned behavior is challenging. Last night was the most severe, deserved punishment I have endured. I had gotten annoyed with my husband was very disrespectful. Today, it hurts to sit down or even bend over. Every time I feel the pain, I remember what he kept saying and repeat it in my head. “I will be a submissive, obedient, respectful wife.”

    I felt bad after losing my cool and deserved worse than he administered but the discipline is effective. I want to be with him. I want to be submissive. I’m naturally not submissive (maybe that’s just a product of decades of living in the lies of a worldly culture). Regardless of the reason, submission has to be very purposeful for me. I’m learning. I’m happier submitted to this man God gave me.

    I would never go back to a life without discipline from my husband. It heals him, me, us, and our family. I want him to lead and it calms my soul in a way I didn’t realize I needed.

    1. I am very happy you can experience those positive changes already from having discipline in your marriage. It does help a lady in her submission, and makes it easier for her husband to lead. I love to see more couples begin using it.

    2. Hi biblicalwife and love the name you use! A good Christian man helps a woman understand and learn her role and responsibilities of being submissive, obedient and respectful. Consistently enforcing the rules and following through on the consequences by not lessening the discipline helps to stay focus and build on good habits for the long term. It’s less about punishment and more about correcting unacceptable performances.

      1. biblicalwife Avatar
        biblicalwife

        Hi Jenny

        Thank you for that. I agree with your points.

        A woman has to choose submission. The act of bending over for any reason is submission. If a wife is simply trying to get through the discipline and not focusing on why she is there, it won’t be as effective. When we reap what we sow with a sore backside the next day, we must choose to remember what the lesson taught us. If we don’t choose submission, we will only focus on alleviating the soreness.

        The aftercare I mentioned is because I must thank him for the discipline. I’m sorry he had to discipline me. I deserved it and am grateful for a Godly man. It is not always sexual. I truly am thankful and want him to know that. It sets everything back in order completely.

        Full submission has benefits I would have never dreamed. The peace and joy are overwhelming. It starts with a choice in the mindset.

        Thank you for encouraging me.

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