Father’s Day was yesterday. It’s the day we honor men in our lives-in particular our dads and our children’s fathers

Unfortunately, I’m afraid the men in our culture often don’t get much honor outside of this particular day.

Just turn on the TV for proof. Most of the commercials (and shows, for that matter) make dads look like total idiots.

Many of the shows run like this:

Dad makes a mess of something.
Mom fixes the mess.
Repeat.

It’s unfortunate, because our men deserve more respect than that. (At least, the men in my family do, and I pray the men in your family do as well.)

I would love it if we could start a revolution of sorts. If nothing else, start a revolution in our own families. A revolution in which the hard-working, deserving men in our lives get honor on a regular basis.

Here are 5 easy ways to honor the man in your life.

5 Easy Ways to Honor the Man In Your Life:

1. Tell him thank you.

If he works, tell him thank you for providing for your family. If he mows the lawn, thank him for it. If he stays at home with the children while you work, show him appreciation for what he does. If he does laundry, washes the car, fixes a broken door, or whatever….thank him for it.

I think most of us would have a lot better marriages (myself included!) if we learned to show more appreciation for the things our spouse does.

2. Pick up his favorite candy bar or other treat at the grocery store.

This is good on the budget and still shows him you were thinking of him!

3. Call him and see how his day is going every so often.

Or, if he isn’t able to take calls at work, send him a text message or email. Even if he doesn’t get it at work, it will be a pleasant surprise when he prepares to head home at the end of the day.

4. Praise him for the little things.

When he takes out the trash (even if it’s his regular duty), praise him for it. When he finishes an item on your “honey do” list, thank him.

Don’t let the little things go unnoticed.

5. Give him a break every so often.

He deserves it, just like you do.

Thank you, Keith, and Happy Father’s Day yesterday. I’m proud of you and honored to be your wife.

What are some other easy ways you can or have honored the special men in your life? 

*This post was originally published in 2012, but has been updated here.