Jill Duggar shares advice on how to have a happy, loving marriage

Derick Dillard takes care of his son Israel David. (Instagram/Jill Dillard)

New mum Jill Duggar from 19 Kids and Counting is taking some time from caring for her firstborn son Israel David Dillard to share with other married couples what it takes to enjoy a loving and happy marriage.

On her Instagram account (@jillmdillard), Jill shared a photo of a smiling Derick cradling Baby Dilly in his arms and wrote, "I'm forever in L❤️VE with you! You're the best hubby and papa! I'm so blessed! Thank you for loving God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength! I'm your greatest admirer!"

Jill added that ladies must continue to uplift their men in prayer, because they need the women's support and respect. As for the men, Jill urged them to be the kind of servant leaders that will be deserving of their wives' admiration.

At the same time, women need to constantly know how much their husbands love them, so she told husbands to tell it to their wives, not just weekly, but every single day.

"We are far from perfect, but my sweet Derick goes above and beyond 'to love and to cherish' me! Thank you babe for all you do!" she added.

Jill constantly offers words of love and encouragement to her husband Derick. During his birthday two months ago, she called him the "man of my dreams" as she shared a sweet photo of them.

"I love you more than ever and pray God continues to make you more like him every day! You're the sweetest, most Godly and caring husband! I'm so blessed to be married to you!" Jill captioned the photo.

The same outpouring of affection also goes for Derick. Weeks before his wife gave birth, Derick shared a photo collage on his Instagram account (@derickdillard) and wrote, "A LOT has happened since June 21! I am blessed beyond measure and every day is even better with you baby! You're my best friend, and I love you with all my heart!"

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