RELATIONSHIP TIPS FROM MEN: CHECK OUT AND PAY ATTENTION

guy and girl in bathroom
"I feel like I am always woo-ing my girl but it doesn't happen the other way around. I bring her flowers often. I wish occasionally she'd surprise me with a six-pack or my favorite dessert." —Dustin, 25

"When a guy first gets home, give him ten minutes or so before you really start talking to him. We need time to decompress. After that, we'll be much better listeners." —Marco, 29

"My fiance takes over the kitchen. She's a great cook, but I wish she'd ask me to join her sometimes. It'd be fun and sexy to make dinner together." — Andy, 32

"If you're irritated with me, tell me. Women seem to keep saying they're fine even when they're not until they just blow up. I'd rather know earlier so I can try and fix whatever I did." —Chris, 26


"I love spending time with my wife but sometimes it feels like we have to do everything together. I'd like to spend one night apart every so often. I feel like it'd give us more to talk about." —Peter, 27

"After a fight, I like being physically close to my girl. So, it's nice when she cuddles up next to me on the couch." —Eric, 24

"Compliment how I look when we're going out. I always say how great my girlfriend looks, but I want a little ego boost too." —Justin, 25

"If we're at dinner or even watching a movie at home together, put down your phone." — Mike, 28

"When you ask me a question give me some time to figure out the answer. Whether it is about moving in together or going to Christmas at your parents, I need to think about it. So, don't be upset or take it personally if I can't give you an answer right away." —Travis, 33

"Random 'I love you' texts are always nice." —Fabian, 29