What Men Want In Their Relationships But Can’t Say

Last Updated on February 26, 2021

You might think that men are complicated or difficult to understand but you’re actually too busy reading too much into something they did or say that you’re missing the real deal. Yes, men can be misunderstood! Actually, you may get surprised at how simple some of the things your man is trying to communicate to you, but because you probably overthink or become too focused on your own needs, you miss the whole point! Remember that it takes two to tango, so if your partner is the only one putting on the efforts (or giving more), your relationship lacks balance. No, seriously, ask yourself if you’re truly listening to your partner or giving proper nurturing as much as he does for you. If you want to have a happy and fulfilling relationship with the man in your life or with whoever enters your life in the future, take a look at this list of things men want in a relationship but might be too embarrassed to talk about. This is what men want:

1. What men want: He wants you to praise him

Look, I’m not telling you to give your man meaningless praise when you don’t even mean it because that gets old fast. Like women, men can tell when you’re being “fake,” so just be yourself and be genuine about how you feel. If you feel affectionate towards your man and praise just sort of comes out of your mouth naturally, don’t hold back! Your man will appreciate it when his efforts are appreciated! What men want? It can be as small as a “thank you” or if he went out of his way to do something for you, you can simply say, “[insert pet name!], thank you for picking me up today” or “I really appreciate it when you get me chocolates out of nowhere!”

2. What men want: He wants some adventure

Routine can make you feel comfortable, but being too comfortable can kill the excitement. In other words, routine kills romance! Your man may not be as expressive as you, but if you remember him mentioning something about “getting bored” or wanting to “try something new,” don’t just brush it off. Also, don’t always expect your man to take the lead and show you new places or suggest new activities. You can take the lead and your man to a new adventure. That will ignite romance and keep your long-term relationship from becoming stagnant/boring.