@dorismarcus
He won’t say it loud, not because he doesn’t feel it, but because he was raised to swallow his needs and wear silence like an armor.
Sadly, men don’t always ask for reassurance, not because they don’t crave it, but because the world taught them to be providers of strength, not receivers of care.
Yet, watch how his shoulders loosen when he hears, “I see how hard you're trying.”
Watch how his eyes soften when someone says, “I'm proud of you.”
Those small words? They don’t just touch his heart, they rebuild him from the inside.
Love attracts a man, yes, no doubt. But respect and reassurance fuel his spirit in ways love alone never could.
Sometimes, all he needs isn’t another demand for strength, just a gentle reminder that his strength is not going unnoticed.
Say something nice to your husband/significant other today.
EMI✍🏼
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