? 7 things men find romantic? (7)
#6. Show Interest in His Outside Life
We live in a fast-paced world, and we all know it's easy enough to get wrapped up in our own routines. But finding ways to let a man know you care about all aspects of his life, not just the parts he shares with you, is a great way to show you love the whole man. Shoot him a few well-directed questions about work to help him unwind, surprise him with a book relating to a hobby, track down a website that deals with some problem he's having -- all are touching gestures I guarantee will be well received.
#7. Tell Him a Secret
Men want to be soul mates, too. Telling him a secret -- symbolically letting him deeper inside you -- demonstrates total trust in him and faith in your relationship. Because you're making yourself vulnerable, it's an incredible bonding experience. What works just as well: Encourage him to tell you a secret or two. And don't laugh.
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We live in a fast-paced world, and we all know it's easy enough to get wrapped up in our own routines. But finding ways to let a man know you care about all aspects of his life, not just the parts he shares with you, is a great way to show you love the whole man. Shoot him a few well-directed questions about work to help him unwind, surprise him with a book relating to a hobby, track down a website that deals with some problem he's having -- all are touching gestures I guarantee will be well received.
#7. Tell Him a Secret
Men want to be soul mates, too. Telling him a secret -- symbolically letting him deeper inside you -- demonstrates total trust in him and faith in your relationship. Because you're making yourself vulnerable, it's an incredible bonding experience. What works just as well: Encourage him to tell you a secret or two. And don't laugh.
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1, 2, 6 and 7.
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Hey was up Tator , Yea i been readin for a while nowwwwww but stil wit ya I agree definutely 2 and 3 ,,, But i also think from my standpiont That 4 and 7 carry some weight too,,,48 yrs old and dont know it all,
but alot to be said 4 them
# 4 is building one another up , not just her , BUT BOTH should do this as it gives us an inner strength, to show how much we do care and those little things are the big things, of what keeps the flame burning, When we dont feed the fire ,, it goes out, and so does she , OUT DA DOOR Think on this as a friend! Like Hey Babe thanks for doing the laundy , you did a great job and so on , We take these thing for granted and it becomes expected, INSTEAD OF RESPECTED, so when you keep showing those Sweet things she will love you more ,like watering a plant , take care of it or it dies!! and even makes it better in the Bedroom! OOP'S
# 7 i cant read it so i will respond to it in a bit
but alot to be said 4 them# 4 is building one another up , not just her , BUT BOTH should do this as it gives us an inner strength, to show how much we do care
and those little things are the big things, of what keeps the flame burning, When we dont feed the fire ,, it goes out, and so does she , OUT DA DOOR Think on this as a friend! Like Hey Babe thanks for doing the laundy , you did a great job and so on , We take these thing for granted and it becomes expected, INSTEAD OF RESPECTED, so when you keep showing those Sweet things she will love you more ,like watering a plant , take care of it or it dies!! and even makes it better in the Bedroom! OOP'S# 7 i cant read it so i will respond to it in a bit
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HotrodLarrys: Hey was up Tator , Yea i been readin for a while nowwwwww but stil wit ya I agree definutely 2 and 3 ,,, But i also think from my standpiont That 4 and 7 carry some weight too,,,48 yrs old and dont know it all, but alot to be said 4 them
# 4 is building one another up , not just her , BUT BOTH should do this as it gives us an inner strength, to show how much we do care and those little things are the big things, of what keeps the flame burning, When we dont feed the fire ,, it goes out, and so does she , OUT DA DOOR Think on this as a friend! Like Hey Babe thanks for doing the laundy , you did a great job and so on , We take these thing for granted and it becomes expected, INSTEAD OF RESPECTED, so when you keep showing those Sweet things she will love you more ,like watering a plant , take care of it or it dies!! and even makes it better in the Bedroom! OOP'S
# 7 i cant read it so i will respond to it in a bit
# 4 is building one another up , not just her , BUT BOTH should do this as it gives us an inner strength, to show how much we do care and those little things are the big things, of what keeps the flame burning, When we dont feed the fire ,, it goes out, and so does she , OUT DA DOOR Think on this as a friend! Like Hey Babe thanks for doing the laundy , you did a great job and so on , We take these thing for granted and it becomes expected, INSTEAD OF RESPECTED, so when you keep showing those Sweet things she will love you more ,like watering a plant , take care of it or it dies!! and even makes it better in the Bedroom! OOP'S
# 7 i cant read it so i will respond to it in a bit
well thanks for the responses ya'll, I posted this one, just because I actually felt one of those magizines, were finally close for once..
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Wow I do everything but #1 dressing for him and # 5 scoring tickets, but If I had the money, both of those would have been done also.
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I just copied this from my Yahoo homepage thing that gives you the latest news and stuff.. So GUYS just curious is this pretty accurate for you.....
I agree with #'s 2,3 and seven the rest mean nothing to me.... WHAT SAY YOU?
Men aren't supposed to like romance, right? Well, that's the theory, anyway. In practice, men may not always like to call it romance, but we feel the same yearning to connect that you do, to give and receive physical expressions of love and to continue the rituals of courtship. In short, we want to romance you... and we secretly want you to romance us. The flowery stuff, the roses, and candlelight, just isn't a guy thing. So skip the sweet little trappings and go for what's guaranteed to work.
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#1. Dress Up for Him
"Consider dressing for his tastes and not just yours once in a while," says Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D., author of "Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know." "Take him shopping and have him choose outfits he would like to see you in."
Remember, you're doing this for him, not for you. And, as psychologist Ronald Goldstein, Ph.D., a marriage counselor in Newtown, Pennsylvania, explains: "Women should keep in mind that men are visually oriented." Trust me, men find it very romantic when you step wholeheartedly into our debauched little fantasy worlds. If we're hard-wired to be turned on by visual cues, why not indulge us -- and use it to your advantage?
#2. Initiate Physical Affection
Whether you're playing footsie under the table or placing a hand on our shoulders while scooting behind our chairs, men find the touch of the woman they love unbelievably reassuring. In our treasured nonverbal language, it translates as: "I accept you... I love you... We're a team."
#3. Give Him a Night Out with the Boys -- No Strings Attached
It may seem odd to you that a romantic gesture might not involve you at all. But dogs run with dogs, wolves run with wolves, and every so often, guys just have to break away and run with the guys (drooling and howling optional).
#4. Tell Him What a Big, Strong Guy He Is
We men are famously incompetent at expressing ourselves verbally... but that doesn't mean we don't appreciate hearing a little praise now and then. In particular, we draw a lot of our identity from our maleness. Nurturing our big-ape fantasies -- me Tarzan, you Jane -- lets us know you value us as males, which is somehow important to the continued production of testosterone.
A quick insight into men: We all want to be heroes. Remembering to compliment your mate on being a great partner isn't always easy in the middle of a busy day, but it's a quick shortcut to making him feel wanted, needed, and loved, which is of course the ultimate point of any romantic gesture. And this positive reinforcement of your mate's good behavior will yield big dividends later, as he subconsciously tries to live up to your glowing appraisal.
#5. Score Him a Pair of Tickets to the Big Game
Which would you rather receive from your mate: a weekend at a spa or a new set of cookware? The spa is by far the more romantic gift, if only because he doesn't stand to gain anything from it. Gifts that don't benefit the giver are somehow purer because they demonstrate you care only about making your partner happy. So when you're thinking about gifts, try not to think about what you'd like to get him, but what he'd like to receive.
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