It says "Men, it seems, also need what social scientists call affective affirmation, or in layman’s terms, a compliment, some encouragement, maybe even just a cuddle showing support.
“Husbands who reported that their wives noticed them and
made them feel special were very happy,” says Orbuch. In fact they were so
happy, that couple was about two times less likely to get divorced.
Surprisingly, men need this non-sexual show of support more
than women. “We (women) get it from a lot of people in our lives like best
friends, kids, even a stranger walking down the street who says ‘I like your
haircut,’” says Orbuch. “Men generally don’t get that from other people except
their wives.”
What us wives need to get from this: our husbands need a little love too.
If you haven't tried the previous marriage challenges or exercises, I highly recommend them.
Try: 7 ways to knock the socks of your spouse and/or 101 ways to tell your spouse you love them (under the October posts)
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