Comments on: Seven things men want in a relationship

By: Mandy

Mandy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:38:00 +0000

Great thoughts. I think you’re definitely right. Men and women both want someone who ultimately makes them feel good (both emotionally and physically). Not someone who is always nagging or dragging your down.

My husband and I try to compliment each other in some way every day, even something small like, “thank you for letting me take a break so I could read/exercise (whatever).” Showing appreciation is key, you’re right.

Sense of humor is so important to me. I love that my husband and I can laugh during sex. It shows such a trust and comfort level. Sometimes one of us will quote a random movie line and then just both go into hysterics over it.

By: TravisW

TravisW — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:34:33 +0000

Well I would like to submit (respectfully Vince) that swinging from the chandeliers is highly encouraged. If you have a woman who’s got that ability by all means….

By: Vince

Vince — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:29:29 +0000

Food is an interesting one – I actually prefer to do most of the cooking, but have her act as sous-chef. I always want to feel that my cooking is appreciated, and at least that the effort is appreciated when the result sucks.

By: Eileen

Eileen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:46:55 +0000

You forgot food!! Men love some one who can also cook. My husband told me that he was sold after I made him dinner….

let’s face it. Men like someone who can still cook and clean to settle down with. Great sex is also required. Sex is definitely about clean bathrooms on a man’s priority list…..

You should make a list of the top 10 things that men need in priority order.

By: Cristy

Cristy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:23:11 +0000

My husband told me a long time ago about the “Appreciation” part and how much he *needs* to hear and feel that from me, and he’s told me that I do a good job in that department. I think it’s really interesting that that is one of your top 7 – I had never heard a man state it until he did. I guess it’s common for guys to want to make sure they’re not going to be taken for granted.

Along those lines, I think it’s true in the reverse, too. Women don’t like their significant others to *assume* they’re going to do the dishes or the laundry, and like to hear thanks occasionally for doing them.

Great list!

By: Vince

Vince — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:13:45 +0000

A rare tantrum under exceptional circumstances isn’t a problem. If it feels like a bad pattern has been established though, I chalk it up to a personality fault. The point of pattern recognition is really just the guy’s subjective variable. I think I’m pretty intolerant and pick up that pattern after just a few tantrums.