Men Who Are Madly & Deeply In Love Usually Say 7 Little Phrases In Casual Conversation
seljansalim | Pexels We don’t want to downplay the importance of those three little words that two weeks or two years into a relationship still have the power to make your heart skip a beat. But while knowing how to say “I love you” at the right time is essential, so are other casual phrases men who are madly & deeply in love often say, each with its positive ripple effects in your relationship
Men who are madly & deeply in love usually say these things casually:
1. 'You can do it'
Miljan Zivkovic / Shutterstock
Perhaps one of the most important roles a partner plays in our lives is a cheerleader. So whether you’re ready to tap out and leave that last delicious bite of gelato uneaten or preparing to lead a huge work project solo, it’s time for your partner to break out the pom-poms and cheer you on. Science supports the benefits of having a loyal fan as your partner, too: Studies from the American Psychological Association show that people with supportive partners end up happier than most.
2. 'I’m proud of you'
When you kick butt at your work project or set a new Peloton record, the best thing your man can do is swell with pride and express just how he thinks you rock. Knowing you impressed yourself is great in and of itself, but blowing his mind is a new level of awesome. One study even shows that watching a partner succeed can boost your self-esteem, too: It's a win-win situation.
3. 'You’re beautiful'
We’ve all been the recipients of insincere compliments, and because of that, too often this casual phrase only elicits an eye roll. But there’s nothing like the feeling we get when a man who loves us madly & deeply drops this doozy as we wake up, our unwashed mascara smudged along our puffy eyes — and knowing he truly means it.
4. 'I appreciate you'
Men who are madly & deeply in love take out the trash because that’s what a man in love does when it’s full. He folds your socks into pairs because he can’t stand the thought of another stray, lonely argyle without its mate. It’s nothing special to him — and it’s certainly not about recognition.
But folding socks goes from a mundane act into something more when we recognize that acts of service are, deep down, acts of love. In fact, people who feel appreciated by their partners are more resilient to internal and external stress, research from Florida State University shows.
5. 'Let me take you on a date'
LightField Studios / Shutterstock
Routine is the silent killer of passion, people. So when a man wants to break free of binge-watching Netflix and take you out for a night on the town — or even for a candlelit, home-cooked meal on your patio — he’s saying he's madly & deeply in love and wants to keep the spark alive and roaring.
6. 'I support you'
If your man who loves you madly & deeply has got your back, it’s akin to having the full force of HGTV behind you when you purchase that fixer-upper: You know there’s nothing you can’t do.
7. 'I’m sorry'
We don’t mean the insincere variety tossed out mid-argument meant only to shut you up. We’re talking about the “I’m sorry” whose subtext is, “I understand where you’re coming from, I feel bad that I contributed to this situation, and I’m going to do my best to make sure it never happens again.” When it’s said that way, is there anything more loving?
For nearly 85 years, Glamour has been leading the conversation about the topics women are invested in, which are more diverse, complex, and exciting than ever.
