How to Make Your Boyfriend Feel Loved

At the beginning of any relationship, the sparks fly, hearts flutter and it's easy to overlook the characteristics in your loved one that you may find distasteful later on. Keeping the love in a relationship alive is not easy to do. It takes self-knowledge and self-love to really be able to know and love someone else. Ultimately, you can give all the love you have, but if the person you love can't receive it, it won't do any good. The trick is to recognize the signs your loved one needs to see in order to feel loved and to regularly send them out.

Instructions

1. Recognize the signs of love. Most people will show their love in the way they feel it. If you notice that your boyfriend showers you with gifts in the early days of the relationship, you can feel certain that he will want you to shower him with gifts at some point in the relationship. Gift-giving can be tricky with some men; just be sure to give a gift that can be returned--or a gift card, or an experience (like a resort hotel stay) that you can share together. These never fail to please the guy who recognizes love through gift-giving.

2. Use the right words. Some men need constant reassurance from their woman that they are loved. If "I love you" is getting overused, or you just aren't the type to say it all the time, try saying it in other ways. Men love to hear "You are such a sexy man" and "You look hot today" and "I can't wait to see you, I miss you." These are all ways of saying "I love you" without overusing the words. Many men will reciprocate by using the same language, so be on the lookout for it yourself so you can recognize when they are trying to tell you they love you.

3. Actions speak loudest. Most women show their love through their deeds. Taking care of people and doing things for them is almost a sure way to make your love known. It's true that many men may take a while to clue in to this way of showing love. They may think you are doing something because you want something in return (which you do: their love). Every time your guy thanks you for doing something, be sure to tell him "This is how I show my love." That way, he will be sure to recognize it next time you show it.

4. Be there or be square. Men want a woman who is reliable, just like women want a reliable man. Be there when you say you will, and do what you say you will; in short, don't be a flake! This is a sure way to make your man feel loved. It may take some time for him to trust that you will always be there, no matter what. However, once he knows it for a fact, he'll be sure to return the favor and be there for you in high times and low.

5. Confidence is key. A man will never love someone he can't respect, period. Even if it seems like love, it won't last unless you love yourself and have the confidence to keep your man coming back for more, knowing that he's with the best woman on the planet. Confidence comes with wisdom and maturity. So if you don't have much of it now, rest assured that, the more life experiences you amass and the more love you send out and receive, the more confidence you will develop.

Tips & Warnings

• By being a good example of how to show love, your boyfriend will reciprocate the favor to you.

Resources

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