Men want certain things when it comes to relationships. Knowing what these needs are will help the love between you blossom. Here are ten things men desperately want from a relationship.
Show Him Some Respect
Respect is something we all want. Think about the last time someone didn’t give you any. It’s not a nice feeling, so don’t put your man through that kind of grief.
It’s about support and encouragement. On an online forum, one woman says this about showing respect in a relationship:
“By keeping their best interest in mind even when it is difficult to do so. By supporting them in their choices and decisions even when you do not always agree.”
Trust Your Man
Think of this as one of the bonds that keep a relationship tight. Men may have other female friends (so guard your jealousy) or want to go somewhere without sharing details with you. Trust him.
Give Him Affection
Your man wants to know that you love him. As one online user says about what men want, “A lot of cuddling.”
Physical touch releases oxytocin and other “feel-good” hormones into our system.
Communicate With Him
When a man asks you how you’re feeling, be honest with him. Let him know what you are thinking, that way, any problems can be dealt with right away. Brushing things under the carpet will only add stress to the relationship.
“Someone who will say they are going to do something and then do that thing. No leading on, no lies, just communication, honesty, and loyalty.”
Be Intimate With Him
Physical and emotional intimacy develops a strong connection with your man. One user on an online forum had this to say, which sums up intimacy nicely:
“To be wanted as much as I want them.”
Let Him Feel Like a Hero
From an evolutionary perspective, men need to be recognized for their protective efforts. Praise him when he does something that takes care of your needs. Let him feel like he is your “Superman.”
Allow Your Man to Have Some Independence
A clingy partner can be the death of a relationship. Let your man have some independence. Remember, we all still have our own lives and interests.
Have Fun Together
When you both do something together that you enjoy, positive emotions flow. Such feelings strengthen the relationship. Most men online have this to say:
“I want a companion with whom I could spend quality time and feel we have each other’s backs.”
Give Him a Sense of Security
At times, men may question whether you will stick around or not. They want security so that they can put in a bigger effort towards commitment. Assure your man that you aren’t leaving him in a hurry (provided the relationship is a healthy one).
As one guy says, “Someone that gets me and who I don’t have to change how I act, talk, dress, my hobbies, or really do anything different (more than what’s normally expected) for, and who is 100% ok with that!”
Be Interested in His Hobbies
Perhaps you both share a similar hobby. That’s great. Yet, if your man has an interest that you find boring, at least make an effort to show some fascination with what he’s into. After all, he really enjoys it, so give him support and encouragement.
One guy on an online forum comments, “I want someone to share my interests with, to spend quality time with, and to support me both emotionally and in whatever I do.”
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