“I appreciate how hard you work to provide for our family.” Emphasize to him that you trust his wise judgment. Recognizing your husband’s mental prowess and complimenting him on his intelligence will pay massive dividends to you. This, incidentally, is why your husband is always trying to “fix” your problems when all you want him to do is listen. Many men are born problem solvers and relish the process of thinking through something and arriving at a solution. Encourage your husband in his faith and for taking his role as a spiritual leader seriously. “I’m so grateful for your spiritual leadership.”Īll of us are hardwired for a relationship with God, and many men want to be seen as the spiritual caretakers of their families. Having a wife he can rely on to spend and save wisely is a tremendous comfort to him. So that means he is concerned about taking care of his family financially. Your husband is concerned about the future of your family. “I know how important it is to live within our means. He wants to know that his wife is behind him and admires his ability to make good decisions. When a man makes a decision, especially a tough one, he doesn’t want his wife being critical of it or questioning him about it. “I really respect the decision you made.” Tell him he’s “hot” and how attracted you are to him. As guys’ hairlines begin to recede and stomachs start protruding, they can become quite sensitive about their appearance. It’s a myth that women are always more looks-conscious than men. And tell your children why he is so special, too. Specifically, tell your husband why he is your kids’ hero. “You’re an outstanding father.”ĭeep in the heart of every man is the desire to be seen as a hero-especially to his children. When is the last time you thanked your husband for marrying you? Don’t just assume he knows.

“I love being your wife.”Īs simple as it sounds, husbands want to know that their wives are content in their marriage and truly enjoy just being with them. There is nothing like specific and detailed praise and validation to energize a marriage.Īfter some research here at Family First, we found the 10 things husbands want to hear most from their wives. As Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” I agree.

What men want to hear from a woman