I don’t claim to know everything about women, but I’ve been around long enough to know that you ladies enjoy receiving compliments. Well, guess what? Men do too. The trick is being both genuine and specific with the praise you lavish on the guy in your life. If you don’t mean it, don’t bother. However, if these ring true to you, I bet you that your guy would love to hear them.
- I love the way you think. In a way, this is like telling a guy that you think he’s smart. It’s always a way of telling you that you appreciate the way his mind works, which is always pretty flattering. Guys like to be seen as intelligent and perceptive, so this is a huge ego boost.
- I believe in you. You have no idea how much it means to a guy to have the trust and faith of the woman he cares about. If he has a big event in his life or is nervous about doing something, tell him this and it’ll make a world of difference for his psyche.
- I love you just the way you are. Men hate being with someone who is trying to change who they are. It makes us feel like we’re not good enough for you. Needless to say, this compliment allows us to feel much more confident and secure in our connection.
- You’re rocking that shirt/jacket/hat/etc. Okay, so this is just one example of how you can show a guy that you appreciate the way he looks. I’d recommend busting this one out if he’s been exercising a lot and trying to improve his appearance or if he’s been doing a lot of yard work. Those are the ideal times to compliment a guy on his body.
- I’m so lucky to have you. Come on, wouldn’t you ladies love to hear this? Why would you think men would be any different? This compliment gives him the validation he sometimes needs that you’re happy being with him.
- Your friends are great. This doesn’t seem like a compliment but it can be. After all, who you hang out with does reflect on your character. It’s also helpful for him to know that you like his friends so it doesn’t cause any friction in the relationship.
- Thanks for fixing this. Guys love to be useful and most of us enjoy being able to fix a problem for the women in our lives. Even if we don’t make a big deal out of it, make sure you thank him if he does something to help you.
- You’re so funny. Almost more than anything else, guys love knowing that they made a woman laugh. I can’t explain it, we just love doing it. Of course, it’d be great to laugh a lot, but you should also throw in this comment every now and then too.
- I’m amazed at how hard you work. You should never let someone’s hard work and effort go unnoticed. Whether it’s their work professionally or their work around the house, guys love being appreciated in this way.
- I love a man who can cook. Okay, don’t say this if he isn’t actually a good cook. However, if he is, he’ll love hearing that you like what he does in the kitchen. He may even be inspired to do it for you more often.
- You smell amazing. You may like how the guy in your life looks, but don’t forget the other senses. He’ll always enjoy hearing that you like how he smells. It’s just another thing that we know you like about us. Plus, it can be a little sexy.
- I love your beard. Obviously, this isn’t something you should say if a guy doesn’t have a beard or if you don’t actually like it. However, if he does have one and you’re into it, letting him know can make him feel like some burly mountain man, which most of us secretly kinda like.
- I feel so safe around you. Yes, this sounds a little antiquated, but men enjoy being chivalrous and protecting you, which makes this a nice compliment to throw in every now and then.
- You’re looking sexy. I think this one is self-explanatory. It’s another great example of a compliment that women like to hear that men also enjoy hearing about themselves.
- You’re my hero. Again, it sounds stupid and old-fashioned, but men like being admired, especially after they’ve accomplished something of significance. This doesn’t mean you’re admitting that you can’t take care of yourself or anything, just that you appreciate the lengths he goes to for your happiness/well-being.
- I trust you. This might be the nicest thing you can say to a man in a committed relationship. Men need to know that you trust them for the relationship to work.
- I just wanna stare at your face. Let’s just call this a more creative way of telling a guy that you’re physically attracted to him.
- Is there anything you can’t do? Okay, so this one might seem like you’re trying a little too hard. But like I said, guys need to feel like they’re useful and able to take care of you, and this kind of comment makes that clear to them.
- You always make me smile. Outside of making a woman laugh, there is nothing men enjoy more than knowing they made a woman smile. Telling a guy this gives him the validation that you’re happy in the relationship, which means a lot to us.
- I want to spend forever with you. This is a compliment that you shouldn’t use lightly, too often, or too early in a relationship. But there is a point in every long-term relationship when it’s okay to tell a guy that you never want to go without him.
