Princess Training: The How-To Reference Guide for Guys with High-Maintenance Wives

She takes time.
Do you feel like your wife demands all of your waking moments? Well fellas, that's not going to change.  Next to God, she is your top priority, and your top priorities will require your time. If you're not giving her the T.L.C. she desires, she will go hungry, like a plant without water. Make sure you are scheduling in plenty of talk time, date nights, and getaways. Mindy and I shoot for at least 20 minutes a day of just "talk time" between her and I, one date night each week, and one getaway every 3 months. This may seem like a lot, especially if you are parents with young kids. However, if you want to keep that beautiful flower healthy, you need to make sure you are giving her the water and nutrients she needs.

She is emotional.
You married a woman. She was created differently than you, especially in the realm of emotions. Be appreciative of this, because when you have kids she is going to be the one responsible for ensuring they are emotionally stable by showing empathy when in your moments of being callous and aloof.

She expects a prince charming.
Many guys use the excuse, "I'm not the romantic type." Truth is, you had to have done some romantic and thoughtful things while you dated that attracted her to you. Otherwise, you'd still be single, right? Are you still putting forth the same effort as before? If not, she has been a victim of false advertisement. She thought the person she married would be the same person she was dating, so man up and write that chick a love letter, open the door, take her on a spontaneous date. Then maybe you will start peeling back the walls that a romance-less marriage puts up. Every woman needs to feel loved and to be treated like a princess. Reality is that every woman desires it and gravitates towards it. If you're not meeting the requirements, some other guy out there just might try to replace you.

She wants stuff.
So your wife is materialistic? Join the club. Women were created by God to enjoy beautiful things. When they see something sparkly, it immediately draws their attention. That's why all the advertisements for women products are covered with pink and purple sparkles. Just check out the deoderant aisle, you'll see what I mean. Women feel beautiful when they have beautiful things. Make a routine of buying her something pretty about once a month, even if its just one simple rose. She will light up with smiles.

So your wife is high maintenance; that's okay. Be happy that she hasn't let go of the hope that you are still her prince charming. Don't let another day go by without her feeling like your princess.