What men want?

Uncover the secret to understanding your partner’s needs and building a stronger, happier bond together

- Stuti Gupta

International Men's Day, falling on November 19 each year, highlights issues that trouble men. Apart from the obvious larger issues their struggles in communicating with women in a relationship are marked number one. Here are a few small tips to help make your man happy this International Men's Day:

Emotional dependency

“Since childhood, men are conditioned to subconsciously suppress emotions and put up a strong front. This often creates an emotional gap and a lack of understanding of their own emotions, feelings, desires, and needs,” shares Avi Gupta, a 21-year-old in a committed relationship. “So, I think what men expect and need most in a relationship is a person who allows them to be their true self, beyond how society has conditioned them to act.” A small affirmation that says “I'm there for you, no matter what may be” goes miles longer than the constant feeling of “You need to change”.

Appreciation and acknowledgement