It starts with the man in the mirror

“A good husband makes a good wife.” – John Florio

The above statement can be true in any context and any relationship. You could turn the sentence around and say that a good wife makes a good husband. The sentence structure doesn’t matter here; it’s the thought process that counts.

When reading the above sentence from a husband’s perspective, I view it as saying what actions I make for my wife (how I help around the house, provide love to her, and care for her) is repaid in like kindness. The more gracious I am, the more gracious she becomes.

You can say this about your relationship with friends, family, co-workers, or random strangers. It starts with your actions towards them. If you are good to them, they will be more inclined to be good to you.