18 Ways How To Help Him Feel Loved And Accepted

If you're in a new relationship or in a long-term relationship that seems to have fallen into a rut, you may be wondering how to help your partner feel loved and accepted. This article is about being the best partner you can be and giving you ideas of how you can help your partner feel the love you have for him. By caring about your partner's needs, wants, and desires, you can bring happiness into both of your lives. With the right tools, you can foster a positive relationship with your partner - a relationship that he will value.

Be Spontaneous

Being unpredictable and spontaneous every once and a while can be fun for you and your partner to experience new things together. When he gets home from work, take him out to his favorite restaurant. Instead of the predictable weekend activities, do something unusual and fun. Surprise him with his favorite drinks in the fridge, or suggest a trip that you would both enjoy.

Express Love Daily

People express love differently and knowing how your partner likes to receive love can be beneficial. Taking the 5 Love Languages test together can help you form a closer bond and understand each other on a deeper level.

You can show love in many ways, beyond saying "I love you." Please give him a back rub after a long day, cook him a nice dinner, and take the time to listen to his thoughts and feelings. There are a million ways to show you care that will make him feel valued, loved, and supported.

Be Open And Honest

Honesty is a must for any good relationship. If you want to foster healthy communication, be open about your feelings. Honesty isn't simply not lying. It's speaking up when something is wrong. It's telling him when you're feeling insecure and why. It's letting him know everything about your life and your life together.

If you struggle with your confidence and sharing your thoughts and feelings- try these tips. Being open with your partner can give them insight into who you are and what's important to you.

Have Good Communication

Good communication is also important for a healthy relationship. Communicate with your partner often and productively. Even when something seems small, keep the lines of communication open. Not talking about issues can often lead to larger arguments in the future.

Communication isn't just about talking to your partner. It's making sure you're understood and that you understand your partner as well. Good communication is open, honest, frequent, and involves both talking and listening.

Make Compromises

Be prepared to compromise. Try not to worry about who is right or gets their way, but rather what is best for both of you and the relationship as a whole. By working as a team through conflict, you can instill trust in your relationship. Though it may not always be easy to find common ground, it can be incredibly rewarding.

By taking responsibility, listening, and engaging with your partner in healthy ways, you can help him feel more comfortable and open with you.

Cultivate Positive Qualities

Positive qualities are kindness, being affectionate, being patient, being friendly, and understanding to help your partner feel loved and accepted by you. By treating him with respect, you can help your partner feel like they can be authentically themselves. Though it can be exciting to be infectiously positive, everyone has bad days. It's not your responsibility to force a smile on your face if that isn't how you genuinely feel.

Take Care Of Yourself

You may not always feel like dressing up or putting on makeup, and that's completely okay! Taking care of yourself goes way beyond how you look physically. By taking time to be independent, practice self-care, and do things that make you feel good, you are taking care of your mental and emotional health. The better relationship you have with yourself, the more you can offer a relationship.

Accept His Friends

Never try to separate your partner from his friends. Especially, friends, he's had since long before you were together as a couple. You don't have to like his friends, and you don't have to spend time with them, but they should be respected and accepted.

Accepting his friends means you accept that he has interpersonal relationships he wants to maintain. It's about giving him space and agency in his life. Try not to make him feel he must choose you over his friends.

Make Yourself His Best Friend

At the same time, make yourself his best friend. Be available to offer comfort and discussion when you feel emotionally able. Sometimes it's as simple as being there for support if he's going through a tough time. Making yourself available to him when he needs you will help him feel loved and accepted in the relationship.

Handle Conflict Together

Disagreements happen between couples all the time. It's important to pick the right times to face conflict and to do so in a respectful manner. It may be difficult to recover if you say hurtful things to your partner in a moment of emotional intensity. By allowing your partner to share their feelings, you give them the space to feel open and honest with you.

Remember that you two are a team. Any disagreements should be handled together to find a solution and not to "win."

Maintain Your Independence

Though you may love spending as much time as possible with your partner, a little space is good in any relationship. By doing things on your own with friends and family, you give each other the chance to have independence within your committed relationship. If you feel anxious without your partner or that you aren't able to have fun without them, it may be a good idea to seek out counseling. The healthiest relationships feel secure and bonded.

Listen

Part of being a good communicator is being a good listener. When you only listen to respond, you can't fully take in what your partner is sharing with you. Sometimes a person needs to share how they feel without advice or judgment. By really listening to your partner's thoughts, you can create an atmosphere of love and comfort.

Be Respectful

Both sides must show respect at all times for a healthy relationship. Showing respect means you don't belittle him, berate him, or abuse him in any way. When you and your partner show respect for each other, it creates a loving environment that nurtures both of you.

Be Intimate

Frequent intimacy with your partner is important. Intimacy doesn't just mean sex. It also means being affectionate in other ways. Hugging and kissing are intimate. Talking is intimacy.

You can also be intimate with your partner by cuddling, maybe while watching a movie or while simply sitting and talking about your day. Holding hands when you walk down the street, leaning into each other, or even a gentle squeeze while out to dinner can also be forms of intimacy.

Share His Interests

You won't share all his interests. You have some compatibility, or you wouldn't be a couple, but that doesn't mean you both like all the same things.

But you can still participate in his interests. If he likes sports, take him to a ball game. If he likes comics, take him to Comic-Con. When you both share in each other's interests, it allows you to become closer and be each other's best friends.

Show Your Appreciation

Frequently show your appreciation for your partner. Say please, and thank you. When you're appreciative of his actions, it will make him feel seen and valued.

Get Relationship Help

When you constantly worry about keeping your partner, you can't enjoy the relationship. When it becomes an obsession, it's important to seek the help of a therapist. They can help you identify why you're worrying and help you decide if the relationship is healthy. A couples therapist can also help the two of you work together for a healthier relationship. BetterHelp is especially convenient if your partner joins in the session. Below are reviews of some great BetterHelp counselors from people experiencing similar issues.

Counselor Reviews

"Rachel is awesome! Gently encouraging and very responsive. I prefer to communicate via messages, and I love that that is an option. I feel that she understands me and is never judgmental. The stress from work impacts my partner less since I've been talking to Rachel - I am managing my stress and insecurity better."

"I would refer Helen to anyone that would need to speak to a counselor. She listens and gives excellent advice. My husband and I are the closest we've ever been."

Conclusion

Romantic relationships can be a beautiful thing, and by continuing to put care and effort into your relationship, you set yourself up for success. A counselor can also help to implement certain tips, like improving your communication and confidence. Take the first step with BetterHelp to improve your relationship and foster a sense of love and acceptance within it.