Compartments...

Assume the best

If your husband is frustrated, don't take it personally.

My husband describes men as having compartments.  They put their fear in one, their work in another, etc.  They are able to just shove feelings and events into their compartments and not think about them.

But when some of these compartments (Stress and fear mainly) get full, they overflow with frustration and anger.

Understand that you, as a person, are probably not the root of his anger.

If you have done something wrong, apologize and work on fixing the problem, but don't walk on eggshells.

Believe that your husband has good intentions, even when he is a bear.

Most men have a desire to be a good husband and father.

Most of them do not have a desire to get angry.

Love him anyway.

Pray for him.

Even if he is angry, he would still die for you, the greatest act of love.

He still loves you when he's angry.

He probably even still likes you when he's angry.

Challenge

-Next time your husband is grouchy, angry, or frustrated pray for him