Women want a husband that they can count on, and this hasn't changed in recent years. Yes, women look to their spouse to be a lover and friend, but they also want him to be supportive and trustworthy. They want to know that he will be there and will be loyal.
Kindness, compassion, companionship, intimacy, affection, sex (lovemaking) are also important factors here.
Women need men to show kindness, patience, understanding, empathy, and compassion. Regardless of the type of relationship, men and women should be considerate of each other's feelings.
Like women, men want a life partner who will be trustworthy, faithful and reliable. They want a wife who will stand by their side and, considering divorce rates, it's no surprise that dependability would continue to be attractive.
Willard Harvey, in his book His Needs/Her Needs, states the five top needs of men in marriage. Those five needs are admiration, physical attractiveness, recreational companionship, sexual fulfillment and domestic support.
Marriages take work, commitment, and love, but they also need respect to be truly happy and successful. A marriage based on love and respect doesn't just happen.
“A man's highest need is to feel respect, whereas a woman's highest need is to feel loved.” Marriage expert and researcher Shaunti Feldhahn came to that conclusion after studying what men really need.
Communication is key to a happy marriage. Happy wives tell their husbands everything — worries, fears, accomplishments and joys. She's not afraid to say what she's feeling and she loves having those daily conversations. If she's happy, she'll try as hard as she can to have the best relationship with your family.
A good wife exhibits both care and compassion. She is sensitive to the family's needs, and does her best to provide a solution. She understands when her husband is frustrated, and tries to make him happy. Her caring disposition makes sure the family does not lack in any aspect of life.
“You look beautiful.” This is what women like to hear from their husbands because it shows you still value her attractiveness and the effort she makes to look good. “You're an amazing mom.” Moms need to hear this because they tend to compare and then beat themselves up for their shortcomings.
Love and affection are the foundations:
Women long for affection in their relationship, whether they are newly married or have spent a couple of years in their marriage. They like to know that they are valued and loved by their husbands. As an ideal husband, you need to spend some fruitful time with your wife.
Communication, Commitment, Compassion, Compatibility, and Chemistry.
One of the greatest rules of a happy marriage is respect. Even when you're fighting, you have to maintain respect for each other in order for things to work. It's important to keep calm when you have disagreements. It's OK to get angry, but never resort to name calling or spiteful comments.
A strong and healthy relationship is built on the three C's: Communication, Compromise and Commitment. Think about how to use communication to make your partner feel needed, desired and appreciated.
A new study finds that men are happier when their ladies pick up on their positive emotions, while women are more satisfied when men “feel their pain.” A lot of research has looked at the connection between picking up on what your spouse is feeling and satisfaction with the relationship.
Men Seek Honesty In A Relationship
When it comes to relationships, men want to trust their partners completely. They also expect the trust to be reciprocated. A man cannot bear to be kept in the dark over any matter by his partner. They prefer to know the truth, regardless of how unpleasant it might be.
In this Triangular Theory of Love, Sternberg did exactly that and divided love and relationships into three components — intimacy, passion, and commitment. These three elements provide a man a strong sense of attachment, sexual compatibility, and security, making them fall head over heels in love with you.
Men want to be treated in a way that doesn't diminish their egos or make them feel inadequate. They love to be praised and acknowledged for the things they do right. Above all, they like to be reminded that they are great guys who are well-loved and appreciated. Simply put, men care about the same things as women.
Telling him you believe in him and support what he is attempting to achieve is a very powerful way to show your guy you respect him. When he feels that support from you, the confidence you are pouring into him will help him to feel invincible. Someone once said, Behind every great man, is a great woman.