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There is more to life than “I Love You”

It’s not rocket science how you can make your man feel appreciated more apart from telling him just “I Love You”.

You see men are not complicated creatures and in order to have a long lasting and successful relationship, one of the key aspects you need to keep in mind is how to make him feel special and loved without simply repeating “I Love You” over and over again.

Start making your boyfriend feel loved today and he will feel reciprocate your love. When a man feels desired by you, his love for you will grow, and he’ll be more eager to please you and win your affection back too.

So let me cut the chase; here are 11 Things Men Appreciate Way More Than Just Telling Him “I Love You”

#1. Make time for things to spice your bedroom

I know we live a busy life but c’mon it won’t kill you to make time to spice your bedroom life, if anything it may be what will save your relationship, partnership and marriage.

It’s easy: Just nurture your desire for him. Choose to fantasise about him, about a time you were together, about that favorite part of his body that you love so much. Then heap all that desire upon him when you have the next opportunity to be together, alone.

#2. Give him your undivided attention

When the male brain sees you checking your phone while having a conversation with him or out during dinner, it interprets that as ‘I’m not important’.

Your man will feel appreciated when you focus your attention solely on him. “It says, ‘You are my priority, and I love you,’

#3. Make a habit of wearing that sexy dress he loves & bought you

Sex starts in the brain so know how to excite him without even touching him. Make a habit of wearing that sexy dress he loves since seeing you in that sexy dress shows him you desire him.

Men’s brains are wired to respond to visual cues more than women’s brains. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been together, dressing up for him sends a message that you still want to look good for him.

#4. Make him his favourite meal

Just like your mother once told you “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” so don’t just be telling him “I Love You” instead make him his favourite meal.

Knowing what he likes to eat without having to ask him demonstrates how well you know him. 

#5. Give him his space to spend time with his boys

Every man needs a circle to just be himself, grow as a person and let some steam off.

Giving your loved one space to breathe in a relationship can sometimes bring you closer together in the long run.

#6. Ask for his advice

Your man will appreciate you even more if you go to him once in a while for advice. Your man will feel like an important part of your world and that his opinions matter to you.

Ask for his advice on how to solve everyday problems no matter how little they may seem.

#7. Limit The Time You Spend Calling And Texting

Thanks to technology we have things like smartphones and messaging apps, which can give you many opportunities to connect with your loved ones throughout the day.

However, too much texting and calling can intrude on their time and thoughts when they need space so limit the time you spend calling and texting.

#8. Don’t nag

Men hate nagging with a passion so go easy or else your nagging can drive him away.

Though this could be because he hasn’t fixed the kitchen drain, even after repeated reminders or his laziness when it comes to cleanliness, nagging incessantly can be a major irritant. 

#9 Do not make decisions for him

Remember that your boyfriend/husband is a full grown functioning adult who had a life before he met you. Also, most men may feel stifled if you make decisions for them.

#10. Thank him for the little things

Men are brought up to be providers and defenders but that does not mean they don’t appreciate a little appreciation for all the work, sacrifice and just going out of their way to take care of you.

We live in a fast paced world and so it’s easy to forget the good deeds your man does to put food on the table so make a habit of saying  ‘thank you’ for the little things as much as for the big things.

Bottom Line – How to understand men

There is a common misperception that men don’t crave feelings of closeness, connection, and emotional intimacy just as much as women do, nothing could be further from the truth. Countless studies on how to understand men shows that men often feel most loved by the women in their lives when their partners hug them, kiss them, smile at them, and explicitly offer gratitude, praise, and words of affection. Men also feel loved and connected through sexuality, often to a greater degree than women do.

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