5 Ways You Might Be Neglecting Your Man Without Realizing It

Relationships are a two-way street. One person cannot be the one receive the majority of care and attention. Here are five signs that you might be neglecting your man.

1. You never text him first

Expecting the man you're dating to make initial contact all the time is unreasonable. He may enjoy sending you good morning texts or calling you up to ask for a date, but it's important to remember that men like to know they are wanted as well. Instead of waiting for him to text you, surprise him with a morning text. If you are in a different time zone and wake up later than he does, send him a sweet text before you sleep that he can wake up to. Men like to know they are thought of just as women do. Show him he's wanted by initiating contact every now and then.

2. You don't compliment him

You probably enjoy when your man notices a new haircut or dress. You may also feel a little bummed out if he doesn't comment on your appearance at all. Men like to hear that they look good as well, so make sure you tell him you like how his shirt shows off his muscles or how good he smells. Your man will beam with pride hearing compliments from you.

3. You're too tired to be intimate

Intimacy plays an important role in romantic relationships. It's normal to have more sex in the beginning of a relationship, but if it tapers off too much, this could be damaging to your relationship. If you're always saying "no" to sex because you are too tired or simply not in the mood, your man may begin to feel neglected. Look for ways that you get into the mood again. If you're lacking energy at the end of the day, try being intimate in the morning. Intimacy with your man should never take a backseat.

4. You don't consider his feelings

Men might not be as open to talking about their feelings or things that bother them, but that doesn't mean they never want to open up. It's important to ask your spouse how he's feeling. If you notice something seems to be bothering him, ask him about it. He might not be ready to open up, but let him know you're there for him when he wants to. Men need to know their feelings matter.

5. Your focus is on everything but him

Life is busy, but your boyfriend or husband should never come last on your list of priorities. It can become easier to take your spouse for granted the longer you're together. You always expect them to be there, so you focus on your friends, family, and other interests come first. If you come home and immediately turn on the TV and get into your favourite show, you are neglecting your man. Show him he's important by giving your attention to him first.

Both spouses in a relationship need to be taken care of. Don't assume that your man needs less care and attention than you do. When you stop neglecting him, your relationship will improve.