Respect him! Men don't get enough respect in our society. We've gone from "Father Knows Best," where the father was held in high esteem to "Home Improvement," where the father is treated like one more child. Don't misunderstand me; I'm not advocating the return of male chauvinism, but avoid the modern tendency to over-correct for the past. Any time you're thinking you want to "put him in his place," you're assuming you have the authority to put him in his place. Therefore, you are telling yourself that his place is under your authority. For most guys, feeling respected is almost as good as sex.
Lay your head on his chest and tell him you feel safe when you're wrapped in his arms.
Praise him in front of your friends. Never insult him or ridicule him in front of others. (Yes, of course men should treat women with this same degree of respect!)
When you must criticize him, try to do it only in private, and even then, be respectful. Think of how you would have brought up the same criticism when you were still trying to get him to ask you out.
Be proud of him. I don't care what it is you're proud of him for, as long as you find a reason to be proud of him.
Look for situations where you "need" to ask him a question about an area he knows well. And refer your friends to him when they have a question on that topic. Hopefully, they will preface their question by telling him that you said they should ask him.
Ask him to open that jar for you.
Tell him he's a man of integrity and back it up with an example.
When other women start trashing men in general, say, "Not my man" - even when he isn't there to hear you. Eventually stuff like that gets back to him, and it means even more when he hears it thru the grapevine.
When you're decorating, ask him if he thinks something is too feminine for this room. If he says "yes," it's gone - no matter how much you love it. (He isn't going to say peach tones and floral prints are too feminine for your craft room, but on the bed HE sleeps in? Come on, ladies!)
Let him toss the baby in the air, even if you can't bear to watch. Fathers are not bad parents just because they aren't mothers. Fathers are different from mothers, so it would be logical to expect that they would interact with children in a way that is different from the way mothers interact with children. (No, I'm not saying all mothers parent the same way. And no, I'm not saying that all fathers parent the same way. But I am saying that all fathers parent differently from their children's mother. Don't assume that different means inferior.
Wear his old jersey if he likes that. (No, not that autographed one in the glass case on his bedroom wall!)
If you don't live together, ask him to give you one of his old shirts to wear at home. Tell him that when you wear it, you like to imagine that he's there holding you.
Promise him that after you're married, you'll make sure it was worth the wait. Once you're married, keep that promise!
When his plans succeed, tell him you knew they would because you believe in him.
When his plans fail, do NOT tell him he should have been more realistic/practical/cautious, etc. If he doesn't come to that conclusion on his own, he DEFINITELY won't come to it at your bidding. Tell him that even though this idea didn't work out, you're proud of him because he had the courage to try. Tell him you know he'll figure it out sooner or later.
2006-07-27 21:04:18
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answered by Warm Sober Hag 1
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Oooops sorry I missed that this question was for men, but I'm gonna leave my answer anyway...
I try to let my hubby know how much I love and appreciate him with words. I love to hold him and give him kisses as we spoon in bed.
I'm 36 so things are a lot different then they were back in the Leave it to Beaver days however, I have seen reruns of shows from that time. I think that emulating the behaviors of the women from that era gives her hubby a sense of ...he is the bread winner and that she understands that his day was stressful...."how about a massage tonight honey?" I do it, even though I may have had a tough day too. He still gives me understanding too and a massage from time to time.
Some women wouldn't agree with what I said. I am a stay at home mom and appreciate ALL that my husband does for me!
2006-07-28 00:40:19
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answered by reighngstar 2
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Sex is not the only thing in a relationship. If a woman carries a baby and not suitable to have sex with her man. Does that mean she doesn't love him? How about some caring, concern, listening etc? Man likes that too.
If a man only want to have sex in a relationship then it is something wrong with him.
However, a healthy sex relationship is important too. So if she is not sick or something to prevent her to have sex, then there should be a reason why she can't have sex with the man. If there is a problem then deal with it. Seek professional advise if necessary.
2006-07-28 00:01:43
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answered by ec24ever 2
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Cook him dinner, serve it to him, and watch the game with him and act like you're genuinely interested.
2006-07-28 01:11:26
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answered by WestCoastin4Life 7
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of course, just do the little things for him, get him something for no reason, write him a love letter.....its truly the little things that we really remember to be honest, at least for me
2006-07-28 00:00:27
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answered by mtugodfath3r 3
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sex is an essentail bond in marriage, very few marriages survive sans sexual contact
2006-07-28 00:29:20
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answered by Anonymous
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Good luck
2006-07-27 23:57:44
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answered by Anonymous
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Win the lotto and give it to him.....
2006-07-27 23:57:04
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answered by Kenny 2
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