52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives: What Wives Can Do to Build a Stronger Marriage

I dont always understand what he needs or wants from me. Most wives want a heart-to-heart connection with their husbands. But men often communicate their needs in ways that seem strange to women. How to bridge the gap?

Straight from a veteran dad and husband come these insightful, unexpected, and occasionally offbeat ideas. Bestselling author Jay Payleitner digs deep to give practical insight into how a woman can

• see the ways her husband does want to connectwhich may be different than what she expects
• encourage himnot overwhelm himwith her words
• understand why sex is such a big deal
• make space for him to step up and participate in family life
• be alert to his hero moments and respect and appreciate him

A husband does want to be close to his wife. Here are great steps to strengthening a marriage by making room for that closeness to happen.