12 men on how to make them feel wanted in a relationship
Being in a healthy relationship can be so great. You know each other's love languages, you know how to spot the signs of toxic relationship behaviours and you communicate well.
But do you know whether your partner(s) feels desired? Here, 12 men shared what makes them feel wanted in a relationship.
1."Physical affection and at least semi frequent verbal reinforcements." [via]
2."Being the reciprocate of nice things like physical affection, compliments, etc. It's pretty similar to women. We are raised to believe that affection is earned, so try to give affection when he isn't expecting it. It can help him feel safe in the relationship. You can also just remind him." [via]
3."Actively desiring contact and intimacy, sharing and fulfilling kinks. I suppose that would do it." [via]
4."Actions speak louder than words. Compliments and intimacy are nice, but I'd love it if a partner would do something independently that's just for me to show it. Actually listen to us and take us seriously. Tell us when we look nice or even sexy. No one says this to men enough, and a lot of us actually have body image issues. It's important to feel desired as well. Treat us the way you would want to be treated really." [via]
5."Like the difference between saying something and putting it on a card. It shows that you care enough to bother going to a shop, reading two dozen cards, and filling it out and going through a little fanfare to make someone feel special." [via]
6."When she's genuinely excited and enthusiastic to be spending time with me, and I feel the same way." [via]
7."It helps when they sort of boost your ego sometimes in subtle way. It's also just a really good feeling, even though some guys pretend like it's not a big deal, when you compliment them. Know that on the inside they are most likely absolutely swimming in your compliment. Granted, not all men (including me when I was younger) deserve the praise or will respond to the praise in this way." [via]
8."A woman that actually initiates contact." [via]
9. "I could list a million little things, but honestly I think your intent comes through. If you genuinely care and don't try to hide it, it will come through." [via]
10."Placing her hands on my cheeks softly, looking me in the eyes and telling me she loves me would probably destroy me. Also random soft hugs and grabbing my arms gently during a kiss." [via]
11."Initiating. Initiating what? Basically anything. Shows me that she isn't just tagging along because it's the path of least resistance, but that she actually wants to be with me." [via]
12."Cuddling up to me while watching something." [via]
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