The decline of marriage as seen through the common cold is a funny look at a not-so-funny reality.

One gifted author[2] has identified 25 ways to be a husband discipling his wife:

1.       A husband discipling his wife includes his wife in envisioning the future. 

2.       A husband discipling his wife accepts spiritual responsibility for his family. 

3.       A husband discipling his wife is willing to say "I'm sorry" and "forgive me" to his family. 

4.       A husband discipling his wife discusses household responsibilities with his wife and makes sure these are fairly distributed. 

5.       A husband discipling his wife seeks the consultation of his wife on all major financial decisions. 

6.       A husband discipling his wife follows through with commitments he has made to his wife. 

7.       A husband discipling his wife anticipates the different states his marriage will pass through.