Be her listener, don't judge, and let her unwind by opening up to you. Don't try to give suggestions or fix her problems. Keep your open ears and just listen. And when she's done, give her a big hug to make her feel better.
Be attentive to the little things she loves.
According to Manly, people tend to feel very happy when their partner pays attention to the little things about them. "Most wives thrive and feel deeply loved when their husbands attend to their little preferences in life," she tells mbg.
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.
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.
Share Your Heart with Her
Often the key to getting her in the mood is to show her that you're able to be vulnerable with her. You trust her. You want to be closer to her in a way that's not just physical. Think about it: With sex, she's letting you into her body.
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.
“Your wife needs to be told that she is loved, that she is beautiful to you, and that she is valued.” While as men, we enjoy our wife re-affirming us and our roles, we need to make sure that we are constantly feeding affirmation into her heart and life as well. She thrives upon being affirmed by you.
"Just being in a relationship and being committed to it, just showing up every day is an expression of [his] love," Chethik said. So what makes a man happy in a marriage? "Acceptance and appreciation. We want to be needed," he said.
Their definition of being a good wife means a domesticated woman well-versed with household chores, who should be meek and accept whatever little respect she's given but should put her husband and in-laws on a pedestal, is only focused on taking care of the house and is not ambitious, one who knows to make adjustments ...
She feels like her needs are not your priority
A wife that feels like a burden to her husband will struggle to find happiness within her relationship. Never allow your wife to believe her needs and thoughts are unimportant and nonexistent. Be kind, patient and willing to help your spouse.
Intimacy and Initiation
Husbands want more physical affection and touch from their wife — and not just sex. So cuddle up to him while you watch a show, give him a big hug and kiss hello, a back rub or some foreplay. Initiate sex! Make an effort to show some physical affection towards him consistently.
Traits of Relational Sensitivity
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.
“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.
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. The need that is often most neglected and that I want to focus on here is the need for admiration.
Show that you are thoughtful and sensitive by listening, contributing and communicating. Respecting her means respecting yourself as well. Respect her dignity. A man who respects his woman would never cheat on her.
In relationships, four types of intimacy are key: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. If you feel you fear intimacy of any type, or your loved one does, seeking the support of a therapist may help you.
Self-Esteem Issues
Where physical intimacy is lacking, this can cause self-esteem problems. If your partner shows no interest in you physically, you might feel like they're not attracted to you anymore, and this can cause you to question yourself.
Broadly speaking, intimacy means deeply knowing someone, while also feeling deeply known yourself. It is something humans crave, and though at times, it may seem more difficult for men to express it, that doesn't mean they don't need or want it.