Relationships
What Men Need?
Most women believe that men are simple, and that they
Guy time: Men need time with their
don’t possess as many requirements when dealing with friends, completely alone. Going out together
is positive, but still set aside time to go out with
relationships. We’ve arrived at this conclusion from
your groups separately. Girl/guy bonding time
stereotypes and lack of communication with our past or
is important to maintain. It will give both of you
a chance to reconnect with your friends without
present partners. I must admit, that I was one of these
worrying about each other. Being apart for the
night, will also give you the opportunity to miss
women. I figured men were deeper than food, sex and each other, which always creates a spark when you
reunite.
silence, but I never took it upon myself to utilize my male
resources to solve the puzzle. What I discovered, was
Gratitude: Remember your manners
quite interesting and a bit surprising. Men are actually
punishment. I know this has been women’s claim to ladies. If your man takes you out for an evening
fame for years, and it may initially get you what you on the town, cooks you an amazing dinner, or
similar to women in what they need and want, perhaps
want, but the long term effects will have negative simply does something sweet for you, say thank
results for all. This action leads to a wandering eye. you. Men enjoy doing things for their women, but
not quite as complex, but they are definitely multi-faceted.
Remember, when we are missing something from when we don’t communicate our appreciation, they
As a sequel to
our relationship, we begin to look outside. Rule of feel unacknowledged and as if we think it is an
So here it is ladies, the secret things that men need in
thumb, manipulation is not a healthy way to get what expected behavior.
the relationship
you want, so throw this technique out the window.
relationships. Take notes and be prepared to learn a few
sacrifice article,
things! Interests:
Good listener: Believe it or not,
Men are attracted to women men need to vent as well. They have bad days and
who share their interests, but are not looking tough times just like we do, and because most men
I thought I would
Surprises:
for their exact match. They want someone that don’t confide in their friends in the same fashion as
Men don’t want the monotony that often occurs compliments their life, but also challenges them to women, we need to ensure that we are there for
delve a little deeper
in relationships. They crave activities that are interesting and fresh. try new things. Paying attention to their pastimes them. Listen tentatively versus piping in with advice
Catch him off guard by cooking him dinner in just an apron or have can be beneficial & enjoyable for both, but don’t or examples from your life. Even if it is a topic
and examine the
the place set up with his choice snack foods and beverages when his take it to the extreme. No one likes a “faker”. For that does not particularly interest you, listen and
favorite team has a big game. He will appreciate your effort to break example, it’s nice to watch the game with your man respond with care.
out of your everyday couple existence. and to cheer his favorite team to victory, but don’t
individual needs of
start memorizing the roster and shooting of player
Space:
stats just to fit in. Be yourself, he is with you for a Food: Though most men have changed their
men and women.
Women, we love to talk, and habitually the minute our reason. views on the role of women in the household,
man walks in the door, we want to know how his day was, and we there is still something sexy and comforting
Men, you are up
want to divulge all the details of ours. Understand that men don’t about a woman making dinner for her man.
function in the same manor as women. Sometimes, they need quiet Independence: Men desire confident You don’t have to perform this action every
time to unwind. Let them sit and relax in front of the TV for an hour women, as long as they are not too cocky and vain. night, but once in awhile, it is nice. For the
first, but ladies,
before you bombard them. They might not require it every night, but They want someone that is comfortable in their own women that don’t cook, order in and arrange it
often all they long for is a little silence. You will find if you allow for skin and outgoing, but not to the point of emasculation. nicely on your plates at home. Presentation is
don’t worry, you
their down time, they will be more attentive and willing to listen to your This comes with balance because though men want everything. He will never know it came from the
stories and problems. an independent woman, they still have the desire to Italian restaurant down the street, as long as
are in the on-deck
feel needed. Coming to them for business advice, to you remember to dispose of the take out boxes
Sex:
fix a leaky faucet, or to help hang that frame that has before he arrives home. The old saying “the way
circle and will be
We all know how men feel about this little, three letter word. been sitting on your floor for months makes them feel to a man’s heart is through his stomach” does
Sex is an integral part of relationships and is important to maintain. A dependable and wanted. Men like to take care of their have some validity.
steady sex life is beneficial for both parties and will certainly keep your women, it’s a natural instinct, but they also like when
batting soon.
man happy. One issue to avoid in the bedroom is withholding sex as we can fend for ourselves. (continued)
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