Pr. 31:28, 29 [The Message, KJV]

 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.  Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

Interestingly, Eugene Peterson links verse 29 to 28 as being a compliment paid to the wife from the husband. I’ve never looked at it that way, but I buy it.

In essence, a husband who praises his wife is raising the ceiling on her performance and function. He says, “Honey, U Da Bes!”

I know from experience that it works MUCH BETTER than criticism.