There are so many bizarre ideas about relationships going around in the world.
A relationship that was once a beautiful and fulfilling affair is now one that is filled with all manner of toxicity and competition.
It’s now a concern of who does what and who doesn’t do what.
So, if you’re here because you are seeking ways to make your man happy in your relationship, I am truly happy that there is still one relationship in which people actually do care about themselves and are seeking ways to make their lives better.
Relationships require a good deal of effort, attention, and care if they are to be exciting and fulfilling.
The butterflies in the tummy that keep the relationship at the beginning will only last for a while.
If the relationship must last beyond the initial tingles, both parties must be willing to do the work.
Every person, whether man or woman, desires to feel loved, valued, and appreciated.
So, as much as you want to be happy in your relationship, your man also wants the same.
No two men are the same, but there are some universal practices that can help keep your man happy and deepen your connection.
Let’s see.
7 Ways to Keep Your Man Happy in Your Relationship
1. Appreciate the Little Things
I’ve related and interacted with men for a while now, and there’s one thing that they collectively dislike – ingratitude.
When you fail to appreciate a man for what he does, he feels belittled and spited.
It makes him feel like you do not value him or his effort at all.
So, if you are looking to get your man to resent you, I’ve given you a picture of what to do.
But I don’t think you want your man to resent you, or you won’t be here.
So if you want to keep him happy, appreciate him.
Especially for those seemingly little gestures.
Show him that you see the effort he puts into making you happy and making the relationship work and that you are grateful for them.
Say thank you very frequently, and go a bit forward to always spice it up with an unexpected hug.
When your man feels appreciated, he is likely to reciprocate all those positive feelings, strengthening your bond.
2. Respect and Trust
When I hear people (women) debating on whether or not to respect their men, I just shake my head in disbelief.
And my advice is always: if you cannot respect this man, don’t be with him.
Choose someone who you can respect and be with.
If you feel your man is below you and cannot respect him, leave him be for the woman who will respect him.
A relationship thrives on mutual respect and trust.
As much as you’d love your man to respect and trust you, you must be able to do the same.
If you want to keep your man happy, you must trust him and respect him for who he is.
Show respect for his opinions, even when they differ from yours.
Acknowledge his perspective, even when you don’t entirely agree, and find common ground to work through any disagreements.
Being dismissive or belittling his thoughts and feelings will only lead to resentment in the long run.
3. Encourage Fun and Laughter
I feel like we underestimate the power of laughter and joy in our relationships.
We look for far-fetched things when, sometimes, the best way to keep your man happy is to simply have fun together.
Laughter is a powerful tool that helps to break down barriers and relieve tensions in a relationship.
You do not have to take everything too seriously.
Life is already as serious as it gets.
If you ask couples who are happy in their relationship what keeps them going, they’ll list laughing together as one of the foremost things.
Be playful, tease each other, and enjoy the lighthearted moments.
Do activities that you both find enjoyable together.
The more joy and laughter you share, your bond will strengthen.
4. Surprise Him Occasionally
If your man is not hypertensive, why do you live a boring life in your relationship?
First off, surprising your man is one way to show him that you have him in your thoughts.
When you surprise him with something that he actually needs, you’re also telling him that you are attentive to his needs.
Life in itself is already filled with boring routines; your relationship should not add to the number.
Every now and then, spice up your marriage with a good surprise.
Change the routine or take up a chore or responsibility for him.
The good thing about surprises is that it doesn’t always have to be monetary.
But if you can afford it, please take your man out and treat him to the beautiful things of life.
Let him take the day off—buy him things, take him on a date, give him a spa treatment.
The list goes on.
You just need your man to know that someone cares about him in his life.
5. Have Meaningful Conversations
If your man is intelligent, and he does not have intelligent conversations with you, he is having them with someone else.
Men are logical people who like to think deeply and have deep conversations.
If your man perceives that you’re unable to hold any meaningful conversations away from daily chit-chat and gossip, he may choose to stay with you for other reasons.
Still, the relationship won’t be as fulfilling for him as it should be.
The truth is, conversations about the latest technological innovation or the best political leader don’t have to be about that.
You can talk to him about something as simple as your dreams and visions.
Hearing you talk about this lets him know you know what you are doing in life.
You can also ask him about his, too.
It’s a man’s pride to have a woman who is actually doing something with her life.
6. Be His Confidante
We find that many men are with women they cannot confide in.
This is why whenever they face one challenge or another, they would rather talk to their male friends about it than talk to their women.
This may be because their women have not proven themselves to be great listeners with intelligent minds, or maybe they believe that their man never has issues.
Or he doesn’t feel safe talking to her about confidential matters.
You’ll know a relationship is happy when both partners feel safe confiding in one another.
Being a great listener can encourage your man to share his feelings, concerns, and thoughts with you.
And when he opens up, you respond with empathy and understanding.
Sometimes, he is just looking for someone to talk to and not necessarily advice or solutions.
You must be sensitive and attentive enough to know when he wants what.
How can your man be unhappy when he knows you’re there?
7. Embrace Growth and Change Together
I’ve been following a couple for a while now, and I’ve watched them grow and evolve over the years from ordinary, broke people to people who have good influence in different spheres of life.
Every relationship evolves over time, and both partners will and must go through periods of personal growth.
If you are unwilling to grow alongside your man, it will weigh him down because the more he tries to go forward, the more he will feel like you keep bringing him back.
The relationship can only grow comfortably when you both are growing together.
If one person is growing and the other isn’t, it will be a struggle to move the relationship forward.
Do you want to keep your man happy in the relationship?
Encourage and embrace growth and change as it comes.
As you are actively seeking ways to improve your relationship, I wish you the best of it.
That you are happy, and that your relationship will last the rest of the time.