Summary: The Five “A’sâ€- The Need For Attention & The Need For Acceptance We all have basic needs as spouses. With our focus this week on being proactive, a great place to start is to look at the needs of our spouse and do what we can to meet them. The first basic need of both spouses is the need for attention. This is especially important in today’s digital age. Sadly, there have been times where I have seen a couple out to dinner both on their cell phones. We must find a way to communicate to our spouse that there are specific times where they can have our undivided attention. The second area is the need for acceptance. Our spouse needs to feel that they are loved for who they are unconditionally. It is not our job to change who our spouse is. God brings two people together who usually have very different strengths.  This is because the two can become one and become an amazing team.    It is so much easier for our spouse to feel our acceptance, if instead of looking at the areas we feel they need to change, we focus on how best we can serve.  Being proactive to meet the needs of your spouse is extremely important. Look for ways you can serve your spouse today.  Â
