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.
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. Join ForbesWoman on Facebook today!
Men secretly crave to talk about their feelings, men want to be understood, they want to know how to be more vulnerable in relationships, to let their emotions out, and — just like everyone else — want others to care about their feelings.
Men Crave Emotional Intimacy
Such vulnerability includes expressing concern, showing pain, divulging fears, etc. But some men do crave emotional support from their partners. They want to feel comfortable enough with their partner to share their secrets, their fears, and how they really feel if they are wired this way.
Husbands need mutual fun and activity.
They were not talking about anything important, but the companionship matters to them. Husbands want to have fun with their wives. They enjoy the reaction they see in their spouse. Again it tells them they are important.
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.
Men Need Love and Affection
In plain language: Men often feel most loved by the women in their lives when their partners hug them, kiss them, smile at them, and explicitly offer gratitude, praise, and words of affection. Men also feel loved and connected through sexuality, often to a greater degree than women do.
What Is the Secret Obsession Every Man Has Inside Him? According to James Bauer's book “His Secret Obsession,” a man has a deep secret urge that is more intense and powerful than hunger, and thirst. James refers to this strong biological desire as Hero Instinct. A man wants to feel irreplaceable during this drive.
Men want a partner who wants to hear about their sexual needs and desires, who wouldn't laugh at their sexual fantasies, and who would not reject them for trying something outside the box in the bedroom.
Physical attraction, sexual compatibility, empathy, and emotional connection are key to making a man fall in love with a woman.
Men adore a wife who is very serious about her dreams and ambitions. Men would want to support their wife if they are keen on chasing their dreams. He wants his woman to be as ambitious as him, and if possible, even more!
Being supportive, compassionate, and encouraging toward your significant other plays a huge part in building a successful and happy relationship. Men want women who support them in their endeavors or in their times of need.
Marriage Love Needs: Mutual love is an obvious requirement to have a marriage that operates from this level. Kindness, compassion, companionship, intimacy, affection, sex (lovemaking) are also important factors here.
The body shape that men generally find attractive in women has a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.7. That's the ratio of a 70cm waist and 100cm hips, though the study found that size wasn't as important as the proportions. Men like curves.
Men love women who are thoughtful, caring, loving, and kind. A woman who does little things for her man for no other reason other than that she loves him. A woman who makes him smile back whenever she smiles at him. A woman who radiates love and warmth from her heart.
One of the best ways to create more love after marriage is to simply have fun together! Do things that make you both laugh and enjoy each other's company. Go to a comedy show, look through old photos and reminice on how "cool" you looked in high school, and find the good in your partner.
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.
Many men value intimacy in their relationships and marriage as much as they value their lives. Intimacy to a man is fully knowing your partner's likes, dislikes, weaknesses, and strengths and being intentional in considering these as you relate.