1 . Taking Care of Yourself Shedding stress, eating right, exercising, quitting smoking and even pampering yourself may sound like treats for you, but they’re also ways to show you love him. “This communicates, ‘I want to have a long, wonderful life with you, and I’ll do whatever it takes to prevent you from experiencing the grief of losing someone,’”
2. Complimenting Him Throughout time, men have had to fight and provide to attract and keep women-and they aren’t afraid to pull out the masculinity measuring sticks when potential competitors come around. Let your husband know you think of him the way he’d love to be seen: as a provider, problem-solver, handyman, sex stud and knight in shining armor.
3. Your Undivided Attention “When the male brain sees you checking your iPhone during dinner, it interprets that as ‘I’m not important,’” says marriage therapist REAL LOVE,
4. His Favorite Meal That old adage is true: “The best way to a man’s heart may be through his belly,” says REAL LOVE. “Knowing what he likes to eat without having to ask him demonstrates how well you know him.
5. Wearing that Dress He Loves You in Dolling up sends the message that you still want to look good for him, no matter how long you’ve been together. “Men’s brains are wired to respond to visual cues more than women’s brains,”
6. A lengthy hug. Instead of a quick peck before running out the door, choose a lingering embrace. “While women connect verbally, men connect more through touch.
7. A quickie. Making love for an hour is nice, but once in a while, have sex for just a few minutes
8. Letting him vent. The latest office drama or family fight plays on his emotions more than he’d like to let on. So create a safe space for your guy to let his walls down. “Listen to his worries or problems without trying to fix them,
9. Encouraging Him to Take Time for Himself While you may not hesitate to ask for you time, your husband may have trouble verbalizing what he needs. Occasionally, suggest he take a day to relax with friends, play video games, work on the car or just sleep in. “This shows support and allows him the freedom to do what he needs to be his best self
10. Asking His Advice Your man wants to feel like an important part of your world. On top of that, he’s a hard-wired problem-solver. Ask for his opinion on how to approach the boss for a raise, and you prove you trust and value his judgment. “When a man can fix something, he feels competent and useful.
11. Thanking Him for the Little Things Next time your husband drives the kids to school or takes out the trash, express your gratitude. “We’re rushing through life, we forget to notice the good deeds and guys forget to say what they need from you, but they have feelings, too. So say, ‘I really appreciate that
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