"Love is a many splendored thing," is a wonderful old song. We all
have a basic need to be loved. When we are children we are content with
maternal love and familial bonds. As we mature and we form romantic
relationships, initially we may want to keep things light and
uncomplicated. But as relationships deepen most individuals feel an
innate need to love and be loved in return.
In the early days of romance you may often wonder how serious your
man is about you? But even those in serious relationships, whether
living together or married, are not exempt from these doubts. Just
because he's told you at some point that he loves you or cares for you
is no guarantee that his feelings won't change. We need constant
reassurance that the loving feeling is still there.
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Apart from whimsically plucking a daisy's petals and wondering 'He
loves me, he loves me not', how can you gauge his feelings? One can't
generalize, but men on the whole find it difficult to express their
feelings. It's often left to a woman to try and fathom his deeper
feelings. What are some of the signs which you as a woman can watch out
for as an indication of whether your man loves you?
1. He tells you
If he says those three words and says them often, count yourself
lucky. A lot of men assume that their women know they're loved and don't
really tell them often enough. If he realizes your need to hear him say
he loves you, and he means every word of it, he's truly one of a kind. A
man may not say the actual words but imply as much when he tells you
how fortunate he feels to have you in his life.
2. He shows you
Some men aren't exactly good with words and expressing their
feelings. But they choose their own avenues of expression. This kind of
guy does things, little or big to show you how much you mean to him.
That may include ordering take-away when he thinks you need a break from
cooking or taking the kids off your hands so that you can have some
time to yourself. Yes, you may need to hear the words from him, but have
you never heard that 'actions speak louder than words?'
3. He makes you feel special
And then there's the man who's always trying to keep the romance
alive. He brings you flowers or wakes up extra early to bring you
breakfast in bed. He's always going out of his way to make you feel
exceptional.
4. He's happy around you
He sometimes foregoes time with his guy friends just to be with you.
It may be because you've been feeling particularly low or you haven't
spent enough time together lately or just because he feels good to be
with you. If he can't get enough of you it's a sure sign that he's got
it bad.
5. He listens to you
We're not talking 'You command, he obeys'. But when you're talking,
he's genuinely interested in what you're saying and gives you his
undivided attention. He looks at you (not at the television blaring in
the background or the newspaper in his hand), responds appropriately and
gives you the idea that he's really concerned about your concerns.
6. He compliments you
He notices when you make an effort with your appearance and
appreciates it. He tells you which things suit you and add to your look.
It always feels great to dress up but when he looks up admiringly and
tells you so, you know you matter.
7. He takes care of you
If he babies you when you're sick and nurses you back to health, you
can be pretty sure you've got a good thing going. If your comfort level
is so high that you can look most miserable and still be secure enough
in his love, you've got it made. Marriage vows don't include the "In
good times and bad, in sickness and health" clause for nothing. Rose, a
high-flying career woman, recalls the time she was suffering from a
stomach infection and feeling wretched. "I was running a high fever and
feeling like my stomach was turned inside out. The only thing that made
me feel like I should hasten my recovery was Marvin, my boyfriend. He
was like a guardian angel. He soothed my fevered brow and held the bowl
while I puked my guts out. If ever I had any doubt about his undying
devotion for me, it was quelled at that instant."
8. His friends and family respect you
Sometimes you can gauge how a man feels about you from the way his
circle of friends and close family behave around you. If they hold you
in high regard, you can be sure he's been telling them just how happy he
is to have you in his life.
9. He appreciates your worth
Sometimes men choose more indirect ways of expressing their true
feelings. He may not actually tell you he loves you or even do anything
special. But he may tell you how proud he is of your achievements or
what a good mother you are or even how well you run the house. You may
even find him praising you to the skies to family or acquaintances.
10. He asks for your opinion
When important decisions are at stake, either concerning him or both
of you jointly or even the kids, he doesn't just go ahead and do what he
thinks is right. He asks for your advice and not just for the sake of
it. He often considers it and may even go by it. Or if he doesn't, he
tells you why he didn't.
11. He takes your feelings into account
If something upsets you concerning his family or friends, he tries to
see your side of it. He feels for you and even if he's seen you cry a
thousand times before, he still tries to make you feel better and has
that tissue box at hand.
12. He's interested in what you want too
Let's say you're both watching television and you want to watch
Oprah, while he'd like to catch Arsenal v/s Chelsea. You know how men
are where football is concerned! If he lets you watch your choice of
program, not just grudgingly but because he loves to see you happy,
you've got a winner. And if he actually sits through it just because he
wants to be by your side, you know he's a goner!
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