Family & EducationThe Key to a Loving Marriage Is Spelled R-E-S-P-E-C-TSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintThe importance of treating a spouse with dignity and consideration is stressed by marriage manuals, pastors, and counselors alike. Biba KayewichJeff Minick11/9/2022|Updated: 11/9/2022Respect is a big-tent word, especially when it comes to marriage.Under that canvas are other words like patience, honesty, listening, and civility.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.