8 Things That Mean More to
Men Than "I Love You"

1. Your Undivided Attention
"When the male brain sees you checking
your iPhone during dinner, it interprets
that as ‘I'm not important,’” says
marriage therapist Mike Dow, PsyD.
That’s because men’s brains evolved to
do one thing at a time while filtering out
all other stimuli, he explains. Even
though women function differently (you
know firsthand how well you multitask),
your man will appreciate you focusing
solely on him. “It says, ‘You are my
priority, and I love you,’” adds Dr. Dow.
So make eye contact while he’s talking
and limit interruptions.

2. His Favorite Meal
That old adage is true: “The best way to
a man’s heart may be through his belly,”
says Dr. Dow. “Knowing what he likes to
eat without having to ask him
demonstrates how well you know him.
And the couples I’ve treated who know
small details about each other have the
happiest marriages.” But maybe your
husband likes everything you make! In
that case, try breaking out the pumpkin
pie. Research by Alan Hirsch, PhD, of the
Smell & Taste Research Foundation in
Chicago has shown that that sweet scent
arouses men more than other aromas.

3. Wearing that Dress He Loves
You in
Dolling up sends the message that you
still want to look good for him, no matter
how long you’ve been together. “Men’s
brains are wired to respond to visual
cues more than women’s brains,” says
Dr. Dow. “Seeing you in that sexy dress
shows him you desire him.” And a scarlet
number may work best. A study by
researchers at the University of
Rochester in New York found that ladies
in red are an aphrodisiac to men.

4. Taking Care of Yourself
Shedding stress, eating right, exercising,
quitting smoking and even pampering
yourself may sound like treats for you,
but they’re also ways to show you love
him. “This communicates, ‘I want to
have a long, wonderful life with you,
and I’ll do whatever it takes to prevent
you from experiencing the grief of losing
someone,’” says Dr. Dow. What better
motivation is there to get healthy?

5. Complimenting Him
Throughout time, men have had to fight
and provide to attract and keep women
—and they aren’t afraid to pull out the
masculinity measuring sticks when
potential competitors come around. Let
your husband know you think of him the
way he’d love to be seen: as a provider,
problem-solver, handyman, sex stud and
knight in shining armor. "Genuine
compliments on his looks and strength
confirm that you admire him, which
equates to love,” says clinical
psychologist Andra Brosh, PhD. When he
pops the lid on the jam jar with ease,
mention that you enjoy having such a
strong man around. He’ll beam—and
chalk it up as a reason you chose him
over all those other guys.

6. Encouraging Him to Take Time
for Himself
While you may not hesitate to ask for
you time, your husband may have
trouble verbalizing what he needs.
Occasionally, suggest he take a day to
relax with friends, play video games,
work on the car or just sleep in. “This
shows support and allows him the
freedom to do what he needs to be his
best self,” says Dr. Brosh. Your husband
will see hassle-free, worry-free, chore-
free time as a loving reward.

7. Asking His Advice
Your man wants to feel like an important
part of your world. On top of that, he’s a
hard-wired problem-solver. Ask for his
opinion on how to approach the boss for
a raise, and you prove you trust and
value his judgment. “When a man can
fix something, he feels competent and
useful,” says Dr. Brosh. “Asking for
advice shows that you rely on him and
that there’s a place for him in your life.
Need, dependency and love go hand in
hand.”

8. Thanking Him for the Little
Things
Next time your husband drives the kids
to school or takes out the trash, express
your gratitude. “We’re rushing through
life, we forget to notice the good deeds
and guys forget to say what they need
from you, but they have feelings, too. So
say, ‘I really appreciate that,’” says
licensed marriage and family therapist
Carin Goldstein, creator of
BetheSmartWife . Giving thanks will
improve his attitude and infuse your
relationship with a feel-good energy.

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Gibberish!

Nairaland girLs will never like this, they'd never live upto expectations...just like the two above me

9)Suck his dick 3ce a day

Well, girls will be girls and women will be women!

It's obvious Dat the "girls" will frown at this!

"I Love You" Doesn't mean anything to me these days. Most of them girls just lie about it to get a thing OR two.

& none of those things you listed means a thing to me, OR any sensible man. Those things can be "faked". Stuffs that cannot be faked are what means a lot to me.


Nice thread, BTW.

Cutehector:
Well, girls will be girls and women will be women!

It's obvious Dat the "girls" will frown at this!

what makes you think so?

Only my husband. Only him.

Learning

dollyjoy:
what makes you think so?

because girls are immature... they don't have what it takes to be a woman yet

Cutehector:
because girls are immature... they don't have what it takes to be a woman yet

but a "woman" was once a "girl"

dollyjoy:
but a "woman" was once a "girl"

does it take a day to become a man? Can a boy reason like a man?

You should knw that when one is matured enough, things like these dnt seem Strange to them.

Cutehector:
does it take a day to become a man? Can a boy reason like a man?

You should knw that when one is matured enough, things like these dnt seem Strange to them.

i really dont understand what you mean by a "man" because frankly speaking,some boys are more matured in reasoning than the supposed "men"

even after doing this ,some men won't budge .

dollyjoy:
i really dont understand what you mean by a "man" because frankly speaking,some boys are more matured in reasoning than the supposed "men"

because males are unique .

It's very rare to see a girl reason like a woman

Cutehector:
because males are unique .

It's very rare to see a girl reason like a woman

and that is due to the kinda ladies you move with?some girls are more matured in reasoning and approach than some women,

The real truth.

dollyjoy:
and that is due to the kinda ladies you move with?some girls are more matured in reasoning and approach than some women,

I dnt move with girls..

Compliments very important

All these does n don't on social media is becoming tiring.I better be myself n allow nature play its role than trying all these.
Though I know some points up there are vital.

Future hubby hold on am coming

True gist

RexKexMilann:
"I Love You" Doesn't mean anything to me these days. Most of them girls just lie about it to get a thing OR two.

& none of those things you listed means a thing to me, OR any sensible man. Those things can be "faked". Stuffs that cannot be faked are what means a lot to me.


Nice thread, BTW.

like what cant be faked?