11 Things Men Want From Their Lady

So some of the chatter that I have seen on Facebook lately goes a little like this - "I just don't understand him" or "I wish he would just tell me what he wants". Luckily, my lady gets it. For the rest of you ladies, one word of advice...he won't. He won't, probably because it's too difficult to mash all of that into one thought. Besides, you are supposed to know some of these naturally, right? No? Alright then, let me help you. Keep in mind these are not anti-feminist positions and if some offend you, trust that was not intended.

1. He wants respect. This means that you give our thoughts, ideas, feelings and our actions value. It means that you think that we are important and you show it with your actions.
2. He wants admiration. It goes along with the respect thing above, we love it. But here's the catch, you have to be sincere. If you're just saying stuff to try and pump our ego, we can smell it from a mile away. We will want to grab the pooper scooper.
3. We need companionship. I will ask you to come with me on several occasions. Yes, it will be to stuff I am interested in. This means I want to spend time with you. That's a pretty awesome thing, take advantage of it.
4. He wants you to be his arm candy. We appreciate it when you look your best for us. We know there will be times that you won't, but don't just give up 'cause you got your man.' You don't have to be a fashion model. Just don't look like you don't care what you look like when you're around him all the time. You know... toss your hair into a pretty looking situation, throw on some make up and the skirt I like. I notice. Trust me.
5. Pleasant voice. Do myself and well, all inhabitants of this planet, a favor and use a nice voice. Something positive and chipper is nice. When your voice is always depressive, or aggressive it rubs off, and it sucks.
6. Encourage me. I need to know that you are in my corner. Cheer me on and what not. When you do this, I feel like the man of steel. I can, and will do anything. I can accomplish amazing feats, but I need you in my corner. I will always be in yours.
7. Say 'thank you' once in awhile. This is what your parents kept trying to teach you when you were young. I know you think I should do the manly things. Start your car and clean it off in the winter and carry heavy schuff. I agree, I will. You know what doesn't hurt?  A quick sexy smile, a "look" and a thank you. Seriously!
8. Recognition. Men end up having to play a ton of life roles and they do a lot for their friends and families. Take time to mention these things to your dude so he knows that you recognize what a good son, brother, friend, boyfriend, husband or father he is. We will rarely get recognized for all that we do for others and we will be flattered by you noticing this stuff.
9. Independence is a good one too. Myself, and every guy needs to have a shot at me time. Whether I'm in the trailer doing maintenance on the audio rigs or if I want to build something. Let me go every now and then. I know you need me to go get laundry baskets and do all other kinds of stuff, and I will! Just once in awhile... if I've dove head first into something. Let me be.
10. Support me. Not financially. Trust me. I got this. If yours doesn't then you have an issue and that's another post. What I'm talking about is if I say I wanna go back to school, or I want to learn Cantonese, support me. This seemingly crazy adventure my male brain has concocted is important to me. I need it to be important to you too!
11. Last but certainly not least, because this is a big one, I need to feel desired. Show me you want me. If you think I know it already... maybe I do, but after awhile my confidence in your desire for me will begin to wane and needs to be reinforced. Flirt with me, hell, attack me! Make me know without a doubt that you need me, want me.

Tell me what you think of this list in the comments.