If you Google the things that women love to hear, you will find hundreds of suggestions, but if you do the same for men, you are not going to get more than a couple of good ideas. Why? This is mostly because men don’t like coming forward to admit that this is something they want their girlfriend to say or they like hearing something in particular. Obviously, this seems rather unfair as they can know exactly what to say to you to get you all emotional, but you don’t know what to say to them. How can you show your gratitude and love if you are not sure of what to say?
If you are wondering that, then you might find the following list incredibly useful as it discusses the sweet words and things that a guy would definitely enjoy hearing, including your boyfriend:
- ‘I don’t know what I would do without you’
Every guy wants to be told that he is very much needed, even if it is to fix the light or unscrew the lid of a jar. They get an ego boost when they realize there are some things you simply wouldn’t be able to do when they are not around and it makes them feel needed, wanted, and loved.
- ‘Thank you so much for fixing it’
Yes, it is true that men like to be needed, but this doesn’t mean they want to be taken for granted. Therefore, you have to be very careful and always thank them when they do something nice for you. It will mean a lot to your guy if you express your thanks and tell them what a good job they have done. Moreover, when you compliment them, it will also spur them on and get them to do even more things. After all, no one wants to put a lot of effort into something if they don’t get any recognition or appreciation for it.
- ‘You look wonderful tonight’
It is true that men are not that much into their looks as girls, but when they make an effort to look nice, they want to get some positive reaction. Therefore, complimenting how they look is always going to work out well, whether you ask them if they have been working out or you just tell them they look amazing in a tux.
- ‘I am proud of you’
A number of studies have been conducted, which indicate that it is more important for men to be respected as opposed to being loved. Respect is definitely more important for them. So, this means that as their girl, you should be sure to show that you do respect them. Every time they achieve something, you should tell them how proud you are to know them and for what they have accomplished. They will love you for it.
- ‘Do you want to talk about it?’
Men don’t just want you to stroke their ego all the time; sometimes, they also want some love and attention and it is not easy for them to open up about it. It is not easy for a man to talk about things that are troubling them and they need to be prompted to do it. Being his girl, you should be able to figure out there is something on their mind and sit them down and issue the invitation to talk. You cannot expect them to open up on their own because it is not something that men do. It is you who has to make the first move.
- ‘ I will do that for you’
When you offer to help them at a time they are busy, you are showing them that you know they work hard. It tells them that you both are a team and you know they have a lot of responsibilities on their plate. It can be something as simple as making them a cup of coffee or answering the phone when they are tied up with something. It is an excellent way for you to show them that you will always be there and they are not alone.
- ‘I love you’
Last, but definitely not least, you need to say the three magic words outright. It doesn’t matter if you have said them before; they are worth repeating. Don’t you want to hear them again? Of course, you do and so do they, but they are less likely to ask and they don’t let you know how much they enjoy hearing it. Sometimes, it is very easy to get comfortable in a relationship and stop saying the words altogether. While saying them too frequently is not good either, not saying it is worse. Make sure you say the words every now and then, especially when they are least expected.
