As well-trained, adorable, and sweet your guy is, there is no doubt that there's a carnal, beast of a man inside him somewhere. Even those dorky, skinny guys who become graphic designers and work at Starbucks have a man in there, somewhere. Ditch the fluffy pet names for the night to help him feel like a man and get in touch with his masculine side.
- Cook for him. Don't hold back on the steak and loaded bacon-and-cheese mashed potatoes. Foods that don't require utensils are a bonus. When you nurture him with your cooking, he will feel cared for and loved.
- Kiss him deeply. Even the goodbye kiss can be more powerful. Exchange a peck for a full sensory experience. Wrap your arms around his shoulders, and if he's the one, let him hold you and kick back your leg.
"If he's the one, let him hold you and kick back your leg."
3. Wear his old tee-shirts to bed and around the house. There's something a guy loves about seeing his girl wearing his clothes. It shows that you're really thinking about him and that he is a part of your everyday life.
4. Ask him for help. Having him change the oil in your car or open a jar of pickles is a surefire way to make him feel like a man who is needed. But he'll feel like even more of a hero when you open up to him after a bad day. Even if he can't give great advice, he will gladly be your shoulder to cry on.
5. Dress up. The more you act like a woman, the more you will make him feel like a man. Lace, pearls, and a flowery fragrance will remind him of just how perfectly feminine you are, and how his masculinity complements your delicate features.
6. Give him a pair of your unmentionables. If you live separately, this is a must. Spritz them with your favorite perfume, and every time he sees them, he'll fantasize.
7. Experience oral pleasure. It's clear that men love being on the receiving end of oral sex, and it is great to oblige. But when a guy gets up close and personal with your taste and smell, fireworks go off. It really is better to receive than to give after all!
8. Give him freedom. Sometimes, a night of drinking, football, and horseplay with his buds is the best way for him to get his testosterone fix.
9. Change positions. It doesn't have to be the Wheelbarrow, the Pinwheel, or the Double Jointed Flamingo. Missionary and doggy-style are the two classic positions that will make him feel like a ruthless animal in a very sexy way.
10. Let him make decisions. Ask him where he wants to go for dinner. Even if you don't agree with all of his opinions and personal tastes, negotiation is key.
11. Ask him to teach you. He'll love to show you how to play a few notes on his guitar or change the wiper fluid. It shows you have an interest in the things he enjoys.
12. Expect more from him. There is no reason to settle for a guy who does not welcome the responsibilities of being a man, especially the main one: to take care of you. If you feel as though you're being taken advantage of, or neglected, do something about it.
Allowing him to feel like a man at times will boost his confidence. You don't have to be submissive to bring out the man in him. Strengthen him and build him up so he can be the best man in your life.