Understanding a man’s need for respect can be one of the most important things that a woman in a relationship can do. It is important to understand that men value being respected more than they value feeling loved. This sounds strange but it is true. Many men have told me that they think their wife/girlfriend/mother/daughter loves them but does not respect them. Men often describe this as being very painful. Typically this is because the woman criticizes him, tries to control him or speaks negatively about him to others.

A man will always want to feel that his partner believes in him even when he makes mistakes. He wants her to encourage him and not try to get back at him for making a mistake or not doing something she would have done. He also needs her to not speak badly about him in front of other people (which is what a lot of women do).

He will want to know that you respect his privacy and won’t share anything about him with others without his permission. He will also appreciate that he is not the only person in your life and will be happy to allow you time for friends, work or self-care. He will not try to cancel plans with you at the last moment and he will honor your feelings in those areas as well as his own. He will also respect your moral values and beliefs, not just his. understanding a man’s need for respect