Women Who Know How To Make A Man Feel Special Usually Say 10 Phrases In Casual Conversation
Joshua Resnick | ShutterstockIn relationships, we emphasize the importance of building one another up rather than pointing fingers and blaming, but men live in a much different world than women do. This is why the best gifts for him are these casual emotional phrases that women who know how to make a man feel special use all the time.
Women who know how to make a man feel special often casually say these things:
1. 'I love this about you'
Telling a man you appreciate a specific detail about his personality or behavior gives him an emotional self-esteem boost. If possible, pick something as specific as possible, not a generic compliment that could apply to anyone.
2. 'You look handsome in that outfit'
Taking the time to look his best is a skill used by women who know how to make a man feel special. A sense of style does not spontaneously manifest, so when he has put in the effort to look his best, tell him. A compliment on his style tells him what is working and looks good to you and lets him know you are proud to be by his side.
3. 'I'm so glad you're my man'
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When you communicate how happy you are to be with him, it elevates his self-esteem by communicating your acceptance of all he is. It also implies you accept and want to create something real for your future.
4. 'You're so good with the kids'
Men are often told they lack compassion, either from social conditioning or some inherent trait of masculinity, neither of which is completely true. When the man you're with demonstrates his ability to care for others, let him know what it means to you. Most men don't know their compassion is an incredible trait women love.
5. 'I'm so glad you're a good provider'
In a relationship, he wants to be there for you and give you what you want and need. Letting him know you are satisfied with how he is providing for you physically and emotionally helps take off some of the pressure he might be feeling.
6. 'I'm the luckiest person in the world to have a partner like you'
OK, this one is pretty clear. Who doesn't want to hear those words from the person they love? Say this, and watch his heart swell.
7. 'Don't worry about it, we'll get through it together'
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Research from the American Psychological Association found that having support from your partner in tough times is vital to a healthy relationship. When times get tough, the last thing he or you need is to be stressed out by an argument. The power of knowing you're not alone in a problem can make finding doable solutions much easier.
8. 'Thank you for helping me with that'
Showing gratitude is a key factor in maintaining a long-lasting relationship, and a study in the Personal Relationships Journal hugely backs that up. A 'thank you' is a powerful way women who make men feel special let him know you see and appreciate him.
9. 'I've never been treated so well in my life'
You don't have to boast, but a little brag about how great he is while he is in earshot of the compliment lets him know your love is authentic. He can feel pride and know you are not afraid to let other people know how great you are together.
10. 'You are the best partner ever'
Tell him "he completes you" without saying "you complete me" and making it feel all clingy and co-dependent. You can feel you are one together, a unit, wrapped in a love that enhances all you are and can be. Yet, you can also be completely fine alone and know the love will be amplified when you see him next. We all want to feel love as strongly as possible and know we are loved the same, so tell him.
Remember, as a general rule, guys don't have someone telling them how much they like their hair, clothes, or their man bag. Compliments are always more powerful when the woman saying them knows how to make a man feel special and is the person emotionally closest to him. Ladies, in most cases, that means you.
Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC, is a psychotherapist, author, speaker, and intimacy counselor.
