These three words/Sweet and Simple. We're not
marginalizing the importance of those three little
words that two weeks or two years into a
relationship still have the power to make your
heart skip a beat. But while saying “I love you” is
essential, so are other phrases, each with their
own positive ripple effects in your relationship.
Here are seven things we all want to hear just
as much as “I love you.” in a relationship
1. “You can do it."
Perhaps one of the most important roles a
partner plays in our lives is cheerleader and life
coach. or preparing
to lead a huge work project solo, it’s time for
your co-captain to break out the pom-poms and
cheer you on.
2. “I’m proud of you.”
When you finish your first semester after
enrolling back in school or finally start writing
that song you know will be a hit, the best thing
your man can do is swell with pride and express
just how he thinks you are the best. Knowing you
impressed yourself is great in-and-of itself—but
blowing his mind is a new level of greatness.
3. “You’re sexy.”
We’ve all been the recipients of insincere
compliments, and because of that, too often this
phrase only elicits an eye roll. But there’s
nothing like the feeling we get when a man we
love whispers this in our ear as we wake up, our
face puffy and eyes half open—and knowing he
means it.
4. “I appreciate you.”
We take out the trash because that’s what you
do when it’s full. We pull of their shoes when he
passes out on the couch after a long day. It’s
nothing special—and it’s certainly not about
recognition. But a man can turn these simple
acts into something more when he recognizes
our acts of service are acts of love.
5. “Let me take you on a date.”
Routine is the silent killer of passion. So when a
man wants to break free of binge-watching
Netflix and take you for the night, or for a home-
cooked meal on your balcony—he’s saying he
wants to keep the spark alive and roaring.
6. “I support you.”
If your man’s got your back, it’s like having
Oprah endorse your product: You know there’s
nothing you can’t do.
7. “I’m sorry.”
We don’t mean the insincere variety tossed out
mid-argument meant only to shut you up. We’re
talking about the “I’m sorry” whose subtext is, “I
understand where you’re coming from, I feel bad
that I contributed to this situation, and I’m going
to do my best to make sure it never happens
again.” When it’s said that way, is there anything
more loving?
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