I want to know what women really want. Not one grand gesture but on the daily.
What actions from your partner make you feel like you are really loved and appreciated?
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I want to know what women really want. Not one grand gesture but on the daily.
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remembering the little things i mention and surprising me with them! instant heart eyes 😍
There are so many things he does but the thing that immediately comes to mind is he is always encouraging me to just be the best version of myself. Never once had he discouraged me from following my passions.
Gives me a kiss every morning and night, and consistently cares for me
I’m not currently in a relationship, but here are a couple things my exes did that I loved:
Holding me and stroking my hair, listening to me and engaging actively in my conversations about anxiety, stress, and mental health.
Protecting me. I’ve been assaulted and harrassed a lot of times in my life. We live in a big city so his protection feels like a huge gift.
I had a partner who knew exactly how I liked my coffee and my favorite orders at the restaurants we typically ordered carryout from. One time I texted him that I was having a terrible-horrible-no good-very bad day and a DoorDash order with my favorite latte showed up shortly thereafter. I felt so seen and loved in that moment.
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He always remembers the little things, foot rubs every night for over 20 years, always willing to change for the betterment of of marriage, he’s so funny/we love trolling each other for laughs, he listens to me, amazing communication… He’s the best ❤️❤️
our love-languages are the same (physical touch and quality time), so compatibility has always felt natural.
on a day-to-day base, there are so many things on various levels. the most important ones, i’d say are
Making sure I have a coffee in the morning. Planning special dates. Doing more than their share of the housework when my arthritis flares up (and there flares last months if not years).
If it’s daily things, it’s just doing things that help or better my day. Can be as small as giving or refilling a glass of water, cutting fruit for me, asking about my day and actively listening, coming to me to vent/celebrate small things in his day, messaging me silly memes throughout the day, small compliments here and there, letting me choose what shows/YouTube I want to watch and watching them with me…
Sincere compliments about things other than my looks. Appearance compliments are very appreciated as long as they aren’t the only compliments given.
I’m a neat freak so cleaning up after himself and putting things he used back in the proper place.
Actually listening when I speak and politely stopping me if he’s zoning out and can’t pay attention rather than faking listening.
Paying attention to dressing well, doing his skincare, staying reasonably fit. General effort at staying attractive to me is hugely appreciated.
Doing things I ask without waiting until the last minute or making me nag about it.
He considers me an equal partner, genuinely values my opinion, actively listens to me, respects my decisions, always tells me what he really thinks, doesn’t sugarcoat things, doesn’t avoid conflicts, is genuinely happy about my accomplishments, shows affection, he looks at me like I’m the only person in his world (have no idea how to explain this one, but it’s my favorite), and so on.
Every morning when he wakes up and comes out of the bedroom, he walks straight over to me and places a kiss on my forehead because he knows how much I love forehead kisses.
He also cooks dinner for me everyday.
When he randomly tells me how much he loves me beyond just a simple “i love you” or when he brings up a small unimportant thing I’ve mentioned about myself