11 Basic Things All Men Want from Women but Will Never Tell ...

There are things men want from you but will never tell you that they do. I honestly don’t know why they don’t communicate their needs more clearly; it would certainly make things easier if they did. I think part of the reason they don’t is that they don’t think we need to be told. They really believe we know these things about them but sometimes we just don’t. Let’s talk about the things men want from you but will never tell you.

1 Respect

human action,person,man,male,kiss, Through much reading and research, I have learned that men desperately want respect from the woman in their life. If you are in doubt of this, ask your guy and see what his response is. This is one of the most important things men want from you but will never tell you. So, what does it really mean to give a guy respect? Simply put, it means that you give their thoughts, ideas, actions and feelings merit. It means that you think that he is important and you show it with your actions.

2 Admiration

person,image,clothing,barechestedness,beauty, Going hand in hand with respect is admiration. Guys typically love admiration, but there is a catch to this. It has to be sincere for it to work. Guys seem to have a radar to catch any insincere compliment you give them. But as long as you are telling him something you genuinely appreciate about him, he will be very pleased to hear it.

3 Companionship

hair,clothing,image,person,beauty, Men like the companionship of the woman they care about. He may want you to come along when he golfs a Saturday morning game or just join him on the couch when he watches his favorite television show. The point is, he likes having you around and that is a really great thing. Sure, he needs his guy time but he likes spending time with you, too. So take advantage of that fact and find some ways you can spend more time with him.

4 Arm Candy

sunglasses,eyewear,barechestedness,clothing,glasses, Men appreciate when the woman in their life takes time to look her best. You don’t have to be a supermodel for him to be happy. Just putting some effort out there to look your best is enough and you can trust that you will look great in his eyes when you do. Take a little time to apply some makeup and fix your hair before you see each other. Wear something he likes to see you in and watch when he notices the effort you made.

5 A Pleasant Tone of Voice

human action,person,vacation,photo shoot,romance, Men appreciate a pleasant tone of voice with the woman they are in a relationship with, and really, don’t we all? All of us appreciate a nice, friendly tone of voice. Of course, you won’t have a pleasant tone of voice all the time unless you are a Stepford Wife, but it is something you can try to work on. In fact, it is something that we can work on with everyone in our life. People respond much better to one another when they are speaking and hearing a kind tone of voice.

6 Encouragement

human action,person,people,man,nose, Men like and need encouragement. They like to know that the woman they love is in their corner, cheering them on. Your belief in them is important. They think that if you believe in them then surely they can accomplish whatever obstacles they are up against in their life. In return, you will find they are always in your corner.

7 Appreciation

person,vacation,muscle,leg,romance, Men like to be appreciated and it doesn’t take a lot to express this. A simple ‘thank you’ accompanied by a sweet smile can go far in showing you appreciate whatever it is they are doing for you. Maybe your guy took you out for a nice dinner or took care of some maintenance on your car. Whatever it is he is doing for you, appreciating the act will endear you to him. You will probably find that he wants to do more for you when you appreciate his efforts.

8 Recognition

person,finger,leg,muscle,mouth, Sometimes, men have to play many different roles and they do a lot for their friends and families. Take time to mention these things to the man in your life so he knows that you recognize what a good son, brother, friend, boyfriend, husband or father he is. Men rarely get recognized for all that they do for others and he's sure to appreciate the recognition.

9 Independence

hair,person,clothing,image,beauty, Men love their independence. This doesn't mean that they want to be left alone all of the time, but they do like to be able to do things on their own without having to check in or be made to feel guilty. Remember to give your guy time on his own to hang out with his friends or just have some alone time.

10 Support

human action,person,photography,mouth,close up, We all need a good support network and men are no different. When your guy says he's going to try completing a triathlon or try to get promoted at work, support his efforts. Let him know that you're behind him all the way and no matter how far fetched the goal might seem to you, if it's important to your guy, he wants it to be important to you, too.

11 Desired

photograph,person,blue,clothing,image, Even if you think he knows you want him, show him anyway! Men want to feel desired and when he doesn't feel wanted by you, it can get to his confidence. Flirt with him, You want him to know that you feel lucky to be with him!

Now it’s your turn to share with me. What have you found the man in your life needs the most from you? I can’t wait to read your responses!

This article was written in collaboration with editor Lisa Washington.

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Aphrodite Yes we want the same
Sab1 No surprise
abigailfaithweb Big shock women want the same things.
Francesca Lol i once complimented my boyfriend but he kept changing the topic, what does that mean? Is he just shy or what? Haha
JULIAA Thats Cute
SexyNerd in tip arm candy what if they say your perfect the way you are
Taquilla Are these reciprocated?
Ja As a woman, I need the same 11 qualities!! from a man..
Karyn The heart
Karyn Press
Fola How does one add this article to favourites?
Splashhhh Its not only man its human nature we all want those qualities in our partner even girls.
Aida I think the best way to approach it is by telling him how you feel, so both of you work it out and find common ground :)
Egypt I just didn't want to interrupt your reading if you weren't asking me, that's all.🙂
Egypt Are you asking me?
KellJohnson_99 I think he wants me to just trust him and loosen up around him. I really wish I could appreciate him and respect him and show him that I care but for some reason I find it so hard to do that... Any advice?
Egypt I cannot imagine, nor do I want to, a life away from You Father! We also ask for strength to handle the things we thought we wanted and now we need strength to please give us the things of Your will, not our own! Thank you Father God for every single thing
Egypt Oh Lord, we just ask us to forgive us for our sins and recognize that we all fall down on the job sometimes. We recognize our own weakness and ask you to prepare our hearts, our own weakness so realize that apart from You we can do nothing.
Egypt Ok well, we can start that too! Let's just put that out there and see what happens!
ZeCo I love this app really speaks about me and how I see woman in general 🙏🏿 much appreciate and wish there's app for men that I can post on about women 🌹
Egypt @And?
Naveed Very true article
Gorgeouslace Good info to share.. Guys deserve admiration too.. Lol.. Lots of my good friend are just smearing their bf/husband like nothing.. Poor guys
Lionessisto I agree men love so much respect
Henry Is it strange that a guy can see these things?
peony Hahahha are these men or women!? Man up!
Lynn Good advice.
Seth SUPER IMPORTANT QUALITIES YOUR OR BOYFRIEND HUSBAND MUST HAVE
Seth Look up
Seth Ladies want was last week
Seth What mates
Megan Nice feet 😂
Nikki Good article however lets not forget what we want ladies.
Omneya Just be sincere in showing ur emotions without overdoing..moderation is the key word
Sue Some men want to be nurtured 👶
Kayx3 This article answer everything I've been questioning
Tin I'll apply this to the man I like for almost a year now😄
Tin I love this..
Natalia I love this article
Lucyfur I should say SOME hilarious comments, not meant to offend the writers of the serious ones.. deep throat lol but True story. Lol
Lucyfur Lol hilarious comments. Love it.
Femi What a great insight!
Sapna Can't agree less at all! So true that my man loves all of this and I realise without any effort I end up encouraging him and participating in his world. He loves to be 'with' me when I'm not physically with him. He likes to know I'm safe and having fun if I'm out with my friends!
Oludamola It requires some little effort to do the 11 if one is really sincere!
Ruth 11 things Men want from you but wote tell you it would be nice if i could see more then # 1
Lollivelikeaquee *articals *
Lollivelikeaquee I'd rather not date a guy than do all this work from other arrivals we have to do s Bunch of things and it's always stressing like do I do this or oh no yesterday I didn't conceal my zit or something like that honestly
Shirri Yu Ling - maybe they want to sing you a lullaby. Get real now. What do you think they want? As for the 11 things men want. Isn't that what we all want. A relationship is about give and take.
YuLing can i know why guys love to meet at night when you are about to sleep. what do they actually wants, i cant figure out.
Megan I think women & men are on the same page with these desires.
Msapple00 Respect for each other should be the number 1 priority of a relationship.Everyone goes through ups and downs but your mutual respect for each other is what gets you through it😀P.S...I have been married for 21 years.Without respecting each other,nothing else will fall into place
Carrie I think UNCONDITIONAL love is something they want too, but won't necessarily ask for it
Sarah Men secretly want a girl that Doesn't talk to much and can cook, having a deep throat sadly may be the only way to keep a man these days things don't change ladies
Ak47 This is great!! Something as a women we need reminder.. I believe us women are the same way!!
Norcalgirl Lmao isn't that what everyone wants?!!
cynthia need to know ow much you love
April Husnul, I understand where you are coming from. I used to be the same way. The first thing when trying to confront and change this situation is by not worrying about him, but try and figure out yourself. I saw that you are jealous, but it is probably because you have little self confidence. You must gain that self confidence. Work out, do something different with your hair or do something that makes you feel better. I seen your picture and you look very pretty, you must embrace that beauty though and you will start feeling more confident. Just learn to become happier about things in life and try to become more positive. If your happy, he will be happy. If your sad I think he would tend to be sad also. Be yourself, the positive you that you know you are. I hope this advice helps Husnul :)
Darryl He needs to hear a nicer tone from me and must make him feel respected as well! thanks
Husnul i'm just do a wrong thing. i make him stress. i control him meet his friends. i'm not support him for every single thing he want do. it's because i'm too jealous if there are beautiful girl around him. i don't know. sometime i'm pity with him because i control everything. and now he in depressed.
- Luann @Husnul, it is cute what you wrote. It's okay. You're a challenge for him. Sometimes, guys need hardship before settling down. In all, you're not doing anything wrong. It's in your nature and either he accepts it or moves on.
Lora789 Very interesting article, thanks. My men likes when I focus that hi is strong and brave and honest. And tender :-)
Mimi I do all of these out of love, respect and admiration I have for him. He is my blessing.
Rebecca My new boyfriend loves it when I compliment his arm muscles, and when I touch them. He also really appreciates me wanting to meet his friends and going around the golf course with him when he plays. He's also trying to lose weight and get fitter so likes it when I tell him how good I think he's doing with his running, and I go to the gym with him when I'm able to so we can work out together, and I keep him motivated when I'm there with him.
Di i love the article thank u
SonaMohammedIhsan All of these
Saipriya Luckily,by default i do have all these kinda personality with my guy...at every and each moment...So,I got the love which is truest and pure :)
Mitota everybody want all these, the author did not mention giving them space. most guys love there private time
- Darryl @Mitota, I think number 9 covers the "space" men wanted, "Men love their independence. This doesn't mean that they want to be left alone all of the time, but they do like to be able to do #things on their own without having to check in or be made to feel guilty. Remember to give your guy time on his own to hang out with his friends or just have some alone #time."
- Mimi @Mitota, I used to think all guys love their private time till I met my guy. And I'm amazed that he isn't one of them. In fact I am the one who needs private time sometimes.
Lisette These are the same things most women want, soo.. just treat the person you care about the same way you would want to be treated. We're not all that different in that respect.
Vicky It is all nice to have
Me So true
anaconda hlo frnd
Nyambi This is so so true. If you respect your man everything else falls into place.
Cailey This is a great list, it's simple but in all honest we need a reminder of the simple things every once in awhile. Thanks!
Zarif When I'm A Man I Won't Need Any Of Those Because Girls Are Mostly Nice So Girls Always Are Nice They Do All Of That
bahar they want from you but they never tell because they don't want to be close with you they are waiting first your step to you after they will tell you we are only friend
melissa I love this one. sometimes we're so quick to throw our men under the bus or always compare what we want to their needs, it's time we appreciate them more, respect them not walk on them. thank you!!
phatpat good list goes both ways. men think its ok to be fat, um no, i dont want that eithee
Valpal28 can't forget they need good lovin' too!
eshazafar exactly wat my husband want specially respect lol
Frank2k14 All these are true, but so basic that it's surprising to see that they have to written to inform women. Really ?
Paris amazing I love how you put it into those words this will help a lot for my first date this Saturday thank you
christiedt men LOVE when their woman takes time to care for their self! what made him attracted to you in the first place? Your appearance! keep up with yourself not only for him, but for YOU!! :) I work in the beauty industry and notice when women are in their mid to late thirties is when they realize they've let themselves go and freak out trying to turn back the hands of time! Whether we admit it or not we are ALWAYS comparing ourselves with other women - therefore our men admire women who stand out aka 'put together'. just do whatever you need to do to look your best, it requires work but feeling and looking great it worth the effort!
kaaaali Reading this puts my relationship into perspective but at the same time, it works both ways and I wish I could get my boyfriend to read this I'm girl version..
Malusi love & affection
Cristina hm... I am sure women are in need of appreciation, respect.... all of the above as much as a men. why is all the time about them?
Nicky awesome article for sure. wow
Krithika true. ive tried it on my guy and he is like much more closer to me than he was before
doubleshot Can you post something about getting past infidelity?
Sally Love the article... I think that putting ourselves in their shoes helps a lot, spoil him and stick to his side specially in tough times 😉
Lystra Just remember that Men needs their space👍
Amie Wow i tried all of these i think and it working great but … our relationship is strarting to hit rock bottom. How can i work things out with him?
Valery Now I know 🌸
Kate Bulls eye. Works both ways too.
TheYellow1 This list is cool and all, but this is basic knowledge! Who doesn't want respect from there partner? As a woman/human being I want it all. When we're out together I want my man to look handsome just as much as he want me to look beautiful. This list goes BOTH ways 😒
- Nandi Men are basic. They conquer, possess and protect. They need to be king. Lol!
Kiana Great article, although I disagree with #4. Women shouldn't feel like they have to wear make-up to impress a man. Wear it if YOU want to, not because you think it's needed.