How do guys want to be respected in relationships?

[spiritGirl13]

I want to know how to respect my Boyfriend.

[caring__1]

Before you say or do anything, ask yourself whether you'd truly appreciate being on the receiving end of what you plan to dish out. If you'd only tolerate it, at best, come up with an alternative. If you want your boyfriend to feel respected, be considerate of how your choices might impact him. Also show him you care enough to want to understand his thoughts and feelings, so those thoughts and feelings can be incorporated in whatever choices the two of you make together. Never believe assumptions are good enough... show him you want to see things through his eyes. Never view any aspect of a relationship as an entitlement. Be an active, equal participant in all aspects of the relationship.

[Berethor]

When a girl is acting like a housewife then the guy is getting respected by his girl.

[spiritGirl13]

Even during the dating phrase?

[Berethor]

Yea, even during the dating phrase it's good if the girl is showing a housewife abilities.

[spiritGirl13]

👏🏼 agree

[Guy13]

Appreciated with physicality. It’s a daily transactions on both ends. Guys behavior has to be consistent and respectful. It is a two-way street.

[spiritGirl13]

Okay when you say it’s “physicality” what do you mean?

[Guy13]

We are like golden retrievers. We like being petted. We understand physical touching.

[spiritGirl13]

We aren’t animals 😭 but I get it

[Guy13]

🐶. 👅

[FilmGuy93]

Here's a pretty basic and easy list of things you can do:

• When he does something that you appreciate, give him a little acknowledgement. You don't have to go crazy with it, either. When he cleans your car or something, just give him a little smile and say "thanks babe." When he takes charge and sets reservations to your favorite restaurant, give him a kiss and say "I love how you just know what I want."
• Don't make every conversation about yourself. If you ask us about our day, just let us get it off our chest before you interject with your own problems.
• Not everything deserves your critique and an argument; don't complain and nag him about little, inconsequential shit. If he's parking the car, and he didn't pick the exact space you wanted; it probably doesn't matter enough to comment on.
• Your girlfriends don't need to hear the latest tea about your relationship.

[SnowedIn]

• Acknowledge when he does something. Not everything but a little praise goes a long way.
• Speak nicely.
• Be truthful
• Don't play word and mind games -- please don't expect him to know what you mean or what you're thinking
• Say please and thank you

[Brando10222]

Be loyal, share everything especially when you are hanging out with friends. Tell who your friends are. Those 2 things are really important. Especially the second one, makes me feel loved and like she has nothing to hide.

[In_Trance]

Ask the guy you're in a relationship with

[spiritGirl13]

Nice answer. Never thought to ask him.

[TheSpaceGnome]

Love, comfort, affection, time and effort.