Men and women are built differently. Women are deeply emotional and delicate creatures. They long for appreciation and love. They may not say it out loud out of fear of being dismissed or ignored, or they may assume you already know what’s in their heart. But deep down, all women crave to be seen and understood. Kind, gentle words of appreciation hold the key to her heart. She will let her guard down and trust you only when she feels she is being valued for who she truly is.
Here are 15 things women secretly want to hear but will never ask you to say.
I Was Thinking About You Today
Women love to be seen and heard. She may not ask you many times, but deep down she craves to be on your mind. To discover that you’ve been thinking about her is the best feeling ever for a woman in love.
I Appreciate How Hard You Work
A woman can be single, committed, or married; one thing is common in all: they want to feel appreciated. If a woman puts in thoughts and effort to make your relationship work, emotionally or by being the caretaker of the household and children, she secretly wishes to hear words of appreciation and praise from you.
Your Dreams Matter to Me
Women love supportive men. Even when they are in a relationship, they still have unfinished dreams and goals, which have for some reason taken a backseat for instance, when children or other responsibilities enter the relationship. When you acknowledge her sacrifices and encourage her to pursue her passions and goals even when she feels demotivated, you become her strongest pillar of strength.
I Never Knew How Much I Needed You Until Now
A dream come true for a woman in love is hearing from her partner how indispensable she is in his life. Not only do these words elevate her mood, but they also motivate her to work even harder to keep her partner happy.
I’m Proud of the Woman You’ve Become
When you live together as a couple for some time, you realize you both have evolved as humans over the years. She may have become an amazing mother, kept track of all appointments, kept the house in order, and balanced her career too. This is no small feat. A man who tells his partner how much he admires her beautiful growth wins her heart over and over again.
Tell Me How You Feel; I’m Listening
Juggling so many tasks at a time sometimes emotionally exhausts a woman. She just wants to rant without feeling judged or isolated. When a man lends an ear to his partner, she feels safe around that man. Because the universal truth is that all women love to be heard and understood.
I Love the Little Things You Do
Ever noticed how your mug of coffee is always warm? How is your dinner always served on time when you come home? It’s easy to ignore the subtle yet countless ways your partner makes your life easy and comfortable. But a true man tells his woman that he notices even the smallest of her contributions, and that deepens her respect for him.
You Make Me a Better Person
A woman loves to hear that a part of your happiness, growth, and success is because of her. To you, these may be just words, but to her, they’re the stepping stones of a beautiful foundation.
I Trust You
What could be better for a partner than knowing their significant other sees them as the most trustworthy and reliable person on earth? Women see being trusted as being accepted and loved.
I Love Your Imperfections
When you embrace her with all her flaws and quirks and acknowledge that you find her imperfections just as attractive, she feels like a queen.
I Need You
When she’s not around, maybe on a work trip or visiting her parents and suddenly a message from the man she loves saying “I need you” pops up on her screen, she feels like the luckiest woman in the world and it makes her day.
I’m Here Even When Nothing Is Happening
Women love reassurance. When you tell her that she always has your back, she feels safe and confident. She may fail, she may succeed, but she walks with the confidence that your love and support are unconditional and constant.
I’m Sorry I Haven’t Said This Enough
If you haven’t appreciated her often, it’s never too late. Reiterate your admiration and tell her how you should have said it earlier and more often. Even if she was previously hurt by your silence, she’ll forget the past and love you for your acknowledgment now.
You Don’t Have to Prove Anything to Me
In a relationship, many invisible yet heavy pressures mount, especially on women, as society expects them to meet certain gender roles. To a woman, a man who expresses unwavering support for her, even when she falls short of societal expectations, makes her feel relaxed and valued. She knows she doesn’t have to prove anything to the only person that truly matters, that is, you.
I Love You, Exactly As You Are
“I love you just the way you are” is the most liberating phrase for a woman to hear. It allows her to be honest, authentic, and truly herself, knowing she’ll be loved forever.
Final Thoughts
Appreciation, expressed not just through actions but also through words, is the foundation of a deep and unbreakable bond. You can make or break the woman you love with the choice of your words. Tender and kind words can turn her into the happiest and most confident version of herself, and when you say them often, she’ll not only love you more but also her trust in you will increase, as she would feel safe in your presence.
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