Becoming Closer: 5 Things Men Want In A Relationship

You went through the matchmaking process, survived the first date, and maybe even invited him over to your place. You are on your way to a serious relationship, but how serious is he about it? Not all women realize what a man wants in a relationship. This lack of knowledge may lead to problems and eventually result in a breakup. Being informed about what men want in advance may make you a perfect couple for years to come.

1. Complete Trust

If you love checking his phone for messages, searching his pockets, and opening his mail, he is bound to say goodbye very soon. Men require utter trust from their partners. They believe that it’s a vital part of love. If you keep checking up on him, he feels your lack of trust and thinks you don’t love him. Meanwhile, such inspections can be downright annoying.

2. Independent Partner

Yes, some men fall for damsels in distress and such women usually have an easy time snagging a date without any matchmaking. However, this approach wears off rather quickly. No man is ready to save the damsel 20, 40, and 50 years into the relationship. It’s frustrating. An independent woman with her own thoughts and interests is a partner that most men usually settle for after they are done with their “knight in shining armor” act.

3. Communication

Women love to use hints to try to get what they want. Men have a very hard time understanding them. As a result, both partners are unhappy. If you ask any man if his partner communicates enough, he’ll say “no”.

Be straightforward with your thoughts and your wishes. Wearing a blue dress to dinner every evening won’t make him understand that you want to see the ocean. Men’s brains are not created to decipher a woman’s mood. Be clear and concise and your man will thank you.

4. Some Space

Men need personal space more than most women do. That’s why an ideal partner should give a man a chance to have a separate life. We are not talking about separate vacations or, god forbid, infidelity. You should allow your partner to have a night out with friends every once in a while or enjoy a hobby you might not like.

5. Praise

Men love being praised. A lot. In order to feel confident, they need your acceptance. The best way to do it is to offer praise. Find little things to commend in your partner and you’ll see how much better he’ll feel. Always feeling as if he isn’t doing enough leads to hangups and rage. If the man feels underappreciated, he is bound to explore new matchmaking options.