

{"id":42733,"date":"2019-10-14T07:11:51","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T07:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=42733"},"modified":"2026-03-19T08:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:53:14","slug":"how-to-make-your-husband-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-make-your-husband-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Husband Happy: 25 possible ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68143\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/how-to-make-your-husband-happy.jpg\" alt=\"Couple looking happy together\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a married woman, the question that will always stay in the back of your mind is &ndash;<\/span><b> How to make your husband happy?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because a happy husband equals happy life, yes, there are other problems, but for some people, with a content husband, things tend to get a lot easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t be worried. You know your husband best, and there are many little things that you can pull off to make him happy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/signs-husband-not-happy-in-marriage\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs to Show Your Husband Is Not Happy in Your Marriage<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h2>25 ways to make your husband happy<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you don&rsquo;t know how to make your husband happy but you really want to make him happier?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 25 tested things you can do when you wonder how to make your husband happy and your life a bit nicer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Create a home<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&rsquo;re getting married or are freshly married, you spend a lot of time thinking about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-decorate-your-house-as-a-couple\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creating a home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your husband and yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the least traditional couples don&rsquo;t get married unless they want the union to be more than their relationship. Marriage is about two people making their house a home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, to <\/span><b>make your husband happy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, feel free to indulge your nesting urges. Try to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/makespace.com\/blog\/posts\/create-personal-space\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create the perfect and personalized space<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the two of you (and your children).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of different ways to ensure the place you&rsquo;re living in is oozing the feelings of family warmth and safety. Make home-cooked meals, invite friends and family over, frame your photos. The possibilities are boundless!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/experts\/grady-shumway\">LMHC Grady Shumway<\/a> highlights,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A home filled with love, warmth, and personal touches can deepen your connection and create a sense of belonging for both partners. By investing time and care into your shared space, you nurture not only your home but the foundation of your marriage as well.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><b>2. Give him space<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you asked any man to give his honest opinion on how a wife should treat her husband, you&rsquo;d surely hear that she should give him space. It&rsquo;s not a bad thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women tend to cling firmly to those they love, and they interpret any distance as a sign of emotional coldness. However, for men, this isn&rsquo;t the case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respecting your man means respecting his needs. His individuality and his aspirations. This means letting him have as much alone time or guys-time as he needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He&rsquo;ll be that much happier to see you afterward. It will also show him that you&rsquo;re feeling safe with him and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/can-i-trust-him-quiz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trust him<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which will definitely, make him happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/let-there-be-some-space-in-your-relationship\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let There Be Some Space in Your Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>3. Maintain the romance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you&rsquo;ve made him happy, but<\/span><b> how to keep your husband happy?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There&rsquo;s one universal way that works every time &ndash; keep the flame alive.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It works even when you wonder how to make your husband love you again after you&rsquo;ve <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/bring-back-the-love\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lost the spark<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The secret is in going back to the time when the two of you couldn&rsquo;t keep your hands off of each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of ideas on how to please your husband sexually and how to make love to your husband out there. But, unfortunately, it&rsquo;s easy to get too comfortable with each other in marriage to the point of becoming roommates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of succumbing to inertia, think of how to romance your husband repeatedly and enjoy the rekindled passion of your relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/maintain-love-in-married-life\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ways to Maintain Love in Married Life<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>4. Small gestures of love<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you ask for<\/span><b> tips to look after your husband,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happily married<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> women will tell you never to lose focus on the small things you can do for him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking care of your man sometimes means getting out of the routine and thinking of a present or a surprise for him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will show him that you aren&rsquo;t just mechanically living out your married life, but you think of different ways to make him happy. So, sit down and make a list of nice things to do for your husband.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you can buy him tickets for a show, a game, or a plane &ndash; to wherever he always wanted to travel! You could incorporate all of the previous advice into a surprise for him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&rsquo;s only one rule &ndash; make sure it&rsquo;s personal and well thought-through.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/experts\/grady-shumway\">LMHC Grady Shumway<\/a>,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small gestures of love, no matter how simple, can make a huge impact by showing your husband that you truly value him. Thoughtful surprises remind him that your relationship is not just about routine, but about actively nurturing and deepening your connection.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/romantic-gestures-for-him\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romantic Gestures for Him to Show You Care<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>5. Keep yourself happy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, one unexpected piece of advice on how to make your husband happy? Be happy with yourself. Yes, marriage is about giving and dedication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, there&rsquo;s no point in you spending the entire day cleaning, cooking, decorating, arranging a gift if you&rsquo;re going to fall unconscious at the end of it all. Your husband needs someone to share the joy with!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In marriage, you should also remember to cherish your individuality. Be selfless, but also tend to your own needs. Don&rsquo;t neglect your friends and family, your hobbies, or your interests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t forget your ambitions and plans. Don&rsquo;t sit on your own needs. If you deprive yourself of satisfying your own needs and wants, you&rsquo;ll end up a miserable person. And a husband cannot be happy with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/save-your-marriage\/signs-your-wife-is-unhappy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unhappy wife<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Be a good listener<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the nice things to do for your husband is to be a good listener. There are so many distractions in life, but it would make him happy if you listened carefully to him and participated in the conversation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, he will be listening to you as well, and this process will <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/14-ways-to-keep-your-relationship-strong-healthy-and-happy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make your relationship healthier and happier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/become-a-better-listener\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips to Be a Better Listener in a Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>7. The ritual of &ldquo;Good Morning&rdquo; and &ldquo;Good Night&rdquo;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may not sound much, but it could be one of the most special things to do for your husband.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little things significantly impact relationships<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially if his working hours keep him out of the house for the entire day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just wishing him good morning, goodbye, welcome or good night makes a person realize how special he is.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just a reminder that someone is waiting for him at home will keep him happy all day long.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/good-morning-messages-for-him\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good Morning Messages for Him<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/pre>\n<h3><b>8. Plan surprise dates&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might juggle between so many chores that you forget to enjoy romance as you did before. You love keeping your man happy, but you aren&rsquo;t getting enough time to do things for your husband.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at your schedule and tally it with your husband&rsquo;s, and plan a surprise date now and then.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will be a reminder for him that you know what makes your husband happy. It is not ambitious to expect the same from your husband.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/creative-date-ideas\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 Experiences as Creative Date Ideas for Couples<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68142\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/happy-husband.jpg\" alt=\"couple looking at each other happily\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Compliment him frequently&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men usually don&rsquo;t get a lot of praise or compliments compared to women, so they tend to remember it when you compliment them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for ways to keep your man happy, you should start dropping compliments between the conversations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even a random compliment can change his mood.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-compliment-a-guy\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Compliment a Guy<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>10. Dress up for him<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are times when monotony overshadows your relationship, and you turn your attention to other things than yourself.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you never knew what makes a husband happy, try dressing up for him. It will be refreshing for both of you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will be glad that you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/ways-to-put-effort-in-a-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">put in the effort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make him happy, and you both might find your way back to long-lost romance.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you put your mind to it, even the simple things can make a big difference.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Work on disagreements together&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There might be no couple who has never fought in the history of relationships. Of course, every couple has arguments, but it would be helpful if you remember that you and your partner are on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/intimacy\/being-on-the-same-team-creates-better-intimacy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">same team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things to do for your husband is to make sure that when you both have an argument and work through the problems as &ldquo;us,&rdquo; not &ldquo;I&rdquo; and &ldquo;you.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/344332650_Conflict_resolution_between_husband_and_wife_in_the_light_of_the_hermeneutics_of_biblical_proverbs\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work on your disagreements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effectively and strengthen your bond.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-deal-with-disagreements-in-a-relationship\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Deal With Disagreements In A Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>12. Be there for him on a bad day&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your man happy becomes simple if you take care of the fundamental <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/emotional-needs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emotional needs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your husband has had a bad day at work or there is a family conflict bothering him.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of wondering if my husband isn&rsquo;t happy, be there for him and try to make a hard day a little better.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can console him better than anyone. Sharing his problems will bring you both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/things-that-can-bring-couples-closer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">closer to each other<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you will be successful in making your husband happy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. Learn to cook his favorite food<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one can make anyone happy every day, but you can try things to make your husband happy every once in a while.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out all his favorite food choices and learn how to make them. Then, you can cook one of those choices once in a while to make him feel happy and special.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A woman doesn&rsquo;t need to cook a meal for her husband, but it will certainly make your husband happy if you do cook his favorite meals in a week or so.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Speak kindly&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kindness is one of the essential factors in any relationship. Speaking with kindness is one of the important things a wife should do to make her husband happy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An affectionate tone can work wonders in a relationship. If you are warm and polite while speaking to your partner, he will reciprocate the same.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would help if you were not rude or said hurtful things that might make him upset. Suppose you do want to discuss something, practice politeness in the discussion.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Respect him&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to know the close to perfect answer to how to make your husband happy? You should respect him. You have married him for his qualities, and you like so many things about him. He deserves your respect.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect is of the utmost importance in a strong relationship. Mutual respect and support make a happy husband, happy home.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-respect-your-husband\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 Ways to Respect Your Husband<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>16. Be honest&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/2941860_Marriage_Honesty_and_Stability\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honesty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and loyalty are the two most important pillars of a good relationship. So always be honest when you are talking to him or if you don&rsquo;t like something about him, confront him about it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not demean him or shout when you are stating something honest, as the discussion might turn into an argument and make your happy hubby a grumpy one. Instead, keep calm and share your thoughts and feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>17. Take an interest in his work and his hobbies&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not know what things to do for your husband to make him happy, but you can certainly start by joining him in his hobbies.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Find out what he likes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dance, sports, gym, etc., encourage him to follow it, and join him in that activity. It will help you bond and connect.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also try and learn about his work, take an interest in his career plan, help him get clearer if he has any doubts, or offer better advice about it if you have a clear understanding of it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you take an interest in his life, it will uplift his spirits.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68144\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/keeping-your-man-happy.jpg\" alt=\"girl and boy snuggling in love\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>18. Make out time for vacation&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new location rejuvenates everything about romance. So, make sure to plan a vacation twice a year. Make all the arrangements and give him a break from his exhausting schedule.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning a vacation is one of the nice things to do for your husband. It will help him unwind and focus on you. You can schedule these vacations to places where your husband wants to visit, get as creative as you want to,<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>19. Let things go&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many women don&rsquo;t know the answer to &ldquo;how to make your husband happy?&rdquo; because they have a hard time letting go of things.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;Not everything is worth keeping in your heart. Sometimes people make mistakes such as forgetting birthdays or showing up late on a date but if he hasn&rsquo;t done something as big as cheating on you, let it go.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you say you have forgiven him, you should forgive and move on. Unless you are happy, you won&rsquo;t be good at keeping your man happy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/forgiveness\/how-to-learn-to-let-go-and-forgive-in-your-marriage\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Learn to Let Go and Forgive In Your Marriage<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<p><b>To know more about how to let go and practice forgiveness, watch this video:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ex1zKugPWng\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>20. Don&rsquo;t try to change him&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, you fell in love with the same person, and if there are a few things you don&rsquo;t like about him, it&rsquo;s okay.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to do things to make him happy, start by dropping the idea of changing anything about him until it is as bad as addiction to drugs, alcohol, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let him be himself. You can challenge him to be a better version, but trying to erase a part of his personality will bring his spirits down.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/why-you-shouldnt-try-to-change-your-partner\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why You Shouldn't Try to Change Your Partner<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>21. Be friends with his friends&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are making him choose between you and his friend, you are probably making him suffer. If you want to make him happy, try to be friends with his friends.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will love you for doing this, and he will be happier than ever. You have to stop competing with them and understand that they will be a part of your life.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>22. Speak your wants and needs&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must understand that no one is a mind reader. Therefore, if you have some expectations, you have to speak them out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He can&rsquo;t just guess what you want. It would be helpful if you could communicate directly. Don&rsquo;t drop hints and expect a miracle but tell him what you want, and maybe he will move mountains for you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men are always perplexed about what a woman wants. If you could answer it every time, he would be a happy hubby.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/how-to-communicate-your-needs-in-a-relationship\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Communicate Your Needs in a Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>23. Prioritize him&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After kids, the focus shifts more to them, making a partner feel left out or not important enough.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you keep him hungry for your attention, he might not feel as important as before, which might not make him happy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&rsquo;t have to make a significant schedule change to make your husband happy. Just take out time for him every day. He would love that.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>24. Show gratitude&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People don&rsquo;t appreciate the word thank you enough. You can show gratitude just by saying thank you for random things.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can thank him for helping you in the kitchen or for taking out the trash or for being a great husband or dad, or for taking care of you and your children.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will make him happy, and he might start to show more gratitude towards you too.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i><\/i><\/b><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/10-ways-to-show-gratitude-to-your-spouse\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Ways to Show Gratitude to Your Spouse<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>25. Love his parents&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no better feeling than knowing that your partner and your family get along well. It avoids many conflicts and keeps the balance of the relationship intact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you keep fighting with his parents or complaining about them, he will be upset, and it will affect your relationship.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to understand your in-laws and accept them for who they are. Just make sure that you don&rsquo;t disrespect them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a partner, you don&rsquo;t know how to make your husband happy, don&rsquo;t be disheartened, a happy marriage seems like a fairytale, but it has its shortcomings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the suggested options above are simple things you can do to make your husband happy. You want to do something to make him happy because you love him, care for him, and to put a smile on his face brings you joy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sail through your relationship smoothly, focus on keeping yourself happy and keeping your husband happy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a married woman, the question that will always stay in the back of your mind is &ndash; How to make your husband happy? Because a happy husband equals happy life, yes, there are other problems, but for some people, with a content husband, things tend to get a lot easier. Don&rsquo;t be worried. You know your husband best, and there are many little things that you can pull off to make him happy.&nbsp; Related Reading: Signs to Show Your Husband Is Not Happy in Your Marriage 25 ways to make your husband happy So you don&rsquo;t know how to <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":675,"featured_media":68143,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[2562],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42733"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/675"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42733"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42733\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118430,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42733\/revisions\/118430"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68143"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}