To All the Men: 5 Things That Women Will Always Appreciate

This one is for the fellas. For all the giant, adorable man-babies who despite being super strong, intelligent, and kind, can also be clueless, distracted, and insensitive. What??? It's true!

I decided to forget my usual man-bashing and dirty talk and write something helpful, simple, and guaranteed to get all of you men laid more than you were before reading this! See, I care about you guys too!

This isn't rocket science, hell, all of you should already know that these few actions can bring a smile to any face, but I understand that life gets crazy too. I totally sympathize with how easy it is to forget how much these tiny gestures mean. How after a full day of work, dinner, homework, playing with the kids, bath time, and finally bed time, that thinking to ask your wife how her doctor's appointment went is the last thing on your mind. Luckily for you, I am here to help. Now ladies, don't think you're off the hook here either. There will 100 percent be a followup article on all the easily-forgettable things that men appreciate. Granted, four out of the five will probably be sex-related, but hey if you want to get the love, you've got to give the love, even if it is in the form of a hand job.

Here are five things women will never stop appreciating.

Holding Hands

I don't know what it is about a man reaching out to hold his woman's hand (assuming this man is YOUR man and not some stranger, because that would just be super weird) but this tiny action is timeless and always subtly romantic. Whether it's passing through a large crowd or just a walk around the block, a woman will always appreciate you holding her hand.

Random Calls and Texts

Now I most certainly don't mean the annoying and very common texts like, "I want steak for dinner" or "think we can have sex tonight" and of course the, "sorry about our fight last night, you know I love you babe." Those texts just bother us. I am referring to the unexpected proclamations of love, appreciation, or affection. Not a poem or journal entry, just a few words to tell her something sweet. I truly feel, despite saying this time and time again, that a man does not know how a simple, "you looked beautiful this morning" or "I miss you babe" can make a woman smile.

Asking About Her Day

This made me laugh. I mean how freaking HARD is it to stop for five-minutes of your life and ask your lady how her day was? Now, in a man's defense, I know most women will recall their day even before they are asked, but when she doesn't, try asking. It doesn't have to be a therapy session; it can be as easy as, "how was your doctor appointment" or "was work crazy today" shows that you are not a robot, you do care, and your woman is so much more than just a mother and a wife—she's an actual human being.

Compliments

You would not believe how often this is discussed in my house. Or how many times my husband has mentally complimented me yet never verbalized the words for me to hear (or so he says that's what happens). Like dude, open your mouth and say the words. Women want to hear nice things about themselves from the man they love, especially the mothers of young children who spend most days in sweats and messy buns. When that girl gets the chance to put on a nice pair of jeans, heels, and actually do her hair, well then God dammit you HAVE TO RECOGNIZE it. It's doesn't have to be just about looks. It can be in regards to her hard work at her job or the gym. Even complimenting her stellar mothering skills would be so darn nice to hear. So just remember, SAY NICE THINGS. Write it on a sticky note and stick it to every flat surface available and repeat it everyday!

Recognition of When She Is Right

I went back and forth on this last one. Should it be help with cleaning or telling your woman "she's right" when she deserves it? Both such delightful options. However, like the natural bitch I am, I find more satisfaction from hearing, "you were right honey" than from helping me clean a dish. I mean if you really want to get in my good graces you might want to try both of these, simultaneously! Oh my God could you imagine! I just got excited thinking about it! Anyways, you don't need to admit her winning every time because honestly that would get boring from its repetitiveness (HA), but when it comes to the big things, just say it. Let's practice together. Here are a few examples that may or may not have been real life for my husband and I. Sorry, babe!

"Honey, turns out you were right about the time it would take to get to your brother's. I didn't think there would be traffic even though you told me after checking your Waze app and seeing that there was a major accident on the way."

"Babe, you were right, that piece you kept telling me was backwards while I was building the IKEA dresser was indeed backwards and now I have to take it apart and redo it. See you in eight hours.

"Damn sweety, I should have listened when you told me not to give our daughter that cupcake for breakfast. She actually puked hot-pink frosting everywhere after spinning around like a tornado from her sugar-high, JUST AS YOU PREDICTED. Are you sure you're not psychic? Do I have to clean this up?"