It may sound rather odd, but men prefer to be respected rather than loved.
This is not to say that they do not want to be loved, it simply means that they want to be treated with respect from their loving partners. Respect is how they know you love, admire, and appreciate them.
Love languages in psychology shows that everyone has their own way of knowing they’re loved. Certain things make one person feel loved, although it may not be the same for another person of the same gender.
Some feel loved when they are pampered with gifts, while others crave a host of little seemingly inconsequential yet meaningful actions but, what studies do agree on is that while women need open, honest communication, men are more likely to crave respect.
If you feel like you’re groping in the dark for the right words to say to your man, here are 10 things that are sure to put a smile on his face.
#1 “Thank you.”
As simple as it may seem, this means you recognize when he’s done something for you. If he’s making you food, handing you your favorite blanket, taking you out on a date anywhere, or watching the movie he hates *but you love*, then guess what? He loves you, and he’s showing it by serving you and giving you what you want. So be nice and say “thank you,” because that’s how he knows you recognize his efforts.
#2 “I’m proud of you.”
Everyone likes hearing this, but for men it’s a little different. When you say this phrase, it means he has met your expectations, or even surpassed them. It means he has accomplished something that could potentially be useful in providing for a family in some way, shape, or form.
It’s validation for all their hard work, and it means you respect, love, and admire them. Most importantly, it means you’re proud to be their partner.
#3 “I love you.”
This one doesn’t require much explanation. Men also want to be loved. They like hearing it, just like everyone else in the world. However, try not to overuse this phrase as some sort of punctuation at the end of a message. Whenever you say it, look into his eyes and mean every word to really make him feel your love.
