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Communication is the <\/span>key to any successful relationship<\/span><\/a>. However, many men tend to shy away from sharing what they are looking for in a relationship. So if you are wondering what boys want from their partner, you are not the only one.<\/span><\/p>\n For a relationship to survive and thrive, knowing ‘what things guys want in a relationship’ can be useful.<\/b><\/p>\n To help you form better relationships, here are the top 7 things guys want in a relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n Men like compliments as much as anyone. What things do guys want to hear? It depends on what they appreciate most about themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n When you praise him about something, notice his reaction, and take note when he flashed his biggest smile.<\/span><\/p>\n Try different things such as their looks, their effort around you or the house, their humor, or accomplishments.<\/span><\/p>\n Remember, how you see him will affect how he sees himself, so praise often and well.<\/span><\/p>\n What boys want is for you to recognize the things they like about themselves the most that maybe no one else can see.<\/b> Stand out by giving unique compliments.<\/span><\/p>\n We are all afraid of failure, and it can prevent us from taking action. Dreaming and following our dreams becomes easier when we have support from people important to us.<\/span><\/p>\n Hence, this is one of the things a man wants in a relationship that is going to last.<\/span><\/p>\n What boys want in a true partnership is believing in each other and supporting each other’s hopes and dreams.<\/b><\/p>\n Do you know what they wanted to be when they were kids? ‘ <\/span>Have you asked what they want to achieve in life if they are to be truly accomplished? ‘<\/span><\/p>\n What is on their bucket list?<\/span><\/p>\n If you are not sure where your guy wants your support, take time to inquire about his dreams. Believing in their dream and in their capacity to achieve it is what boys want in a relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n What boys want above all? Among the many things guys want, <\/span>respect holds a special place<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Feeling respected by you can significantly affect their self-confidence and perception of you<\/b>. We like people who like us. In the same way, we tend to respect and honor people who respect us.<\/span><\/p>\n Be careful, though; what men find respectful and disrespectful varies, and this is an important conversation to have. Knowing what they deem disrespectful can help you avoid those landmines.<\/span><\/p>\n We all <\/span>need space in relationships<\/span><\/a> for our hobbies, our friends, and to be with ourselves alone. How much time and what for is different for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n This depends on the relationship as well. If we feel we don’t have enough space in a relationship, we want it even more.<\/span><\/p>\n Be that as it may, men need space and time to commit to things that are only theirs.<\/span><\/p>\n When they have this, they look forward to coming back to you so much more. How you balance that space will have an immense impact on their satisfaction with the relationship and desire to stay in it.<\/span><\/p>\n What boys want to stay with you is the option to choose separateness when they need it. <\/b>They can’t look forward to closeness if they don’t feel it is their choice.<\/span><\/p>\n What do guys like to talk about? It is hard to say. Some say that they are not as talkative as girls, and they tend to share less with their friends compared to their female counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n They are taught from a young age, not to show weakness or vulnerability. Stanford professor Judy Chu writes in her book <\/span>When Boys Become Boys<\/span><\/a> that it is indeed culture rather than nature which is responsible for this.<\/span> Feeling safe and vulnerable doesn’t come easy to them, although they crave emotional connection too.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>1. Acceptance and praise<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>2. Support for their dreams<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>5. Emotional nurturing connection<\/span><\/h2>\n
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