11 Phrases A Man Uses Often When He's Proud Of His Relationship
A man will gush with pride about his partner when he is truly in love.
Olena Yakobchuk / Shutterstock It can be difficult to find that special person. When you do, though, it’s special. Finding a partner whom you truly adore brings a type of happiness that can be rare. When a man is head over heels in love with his partner, he will look for any reason to praise her. He’ll always do his best to lift her up and increase her confidence. That behavior doesn’t stop when he’s out and about with other people. A man who is proud of his relationship will use sweet phrases to tell the world just how much he loves her.
"The nature of pride in one's partner can reveal a lot about the nature of romantic love between the two [people]. If the pride is merely in our partner's external appearance, so also is the nature of our love toward that partner — it is merely that of attractiveness with no positive evaluation of her other characteristics," says Aaron Ben-Zeév, Ph.D. "As the nature of love can change as the romantic relationship continues, so the nature of pride toward the partner might change."
These are 11 phrases a man uses often when he's proud of his relationship
1. 'That's my girl'
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What better way can a man show how proud he is of his relationship than by bragging to his friends? I don’t know about you, but when I know my partner is sharing kind words about me with the people in his life, it makes me feel good. It tells me how proud he is of the person I am, which is a powerful compliment.
When a man is truly proud of his relationship, he’ll say this phrase to anyone who will listen. When his partner has done something he’s proud of, like landing a new job or even something as small as winning a game of cornhole against his friends, he’ll say, ‘That’s my girl.’ He knows her potential, and he is ecstatic when she reaches it. He wants to shout it from the rooftops to anyone who will listen.
2. ‘We’ve been through so much’
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Life is hard, and there is something to be said about couples who can withstand the obstacles thrown their way together. Having a supportive partner makes a huge difference when it comes to navigating the tough stuff. A man who knows he can always count on his partner when times are tough is happy to tell the people in his life how much they’ve been through and how proud he is that they came out on top of it all.
“The best relationships are fortified with as much respect as romance and rely on more grit than glamor. It takes strength to survive. In the end, survival is both the foundation for and outcome of true love. Love without longevity is simply longing. Love desires sustainability, while strength delivers it. Love can start with a wink or a wish, while strength takes will and work. How do you create the type of relationship that can withstand adversity, empower growth, and keep love alive for the long run?” says Mark Verber, MS, LPC, for Epic Counseling Solutions. “There are certain things that strong couples do and don’t do. Ultimately, both love and strength come from these deliberate actions done consistently. In other words, couples rise or fall based on their habits.”
3. ‘I can’t believe how lucky I am’
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When a man is proud of his relationship, he won’t be able to wrap his mind around how lucky he is. He’s happy to gush about his feelings for his partner. He’ll often talk about her and tell everyone he knows about how wonderful she is. The word ‘lucky’ will come up in every conversation about her. He’s proud of her and his relationship.
The pride he feels will have him wondering how he got to be so lucky. His partner is someone special and unique. He’s never had a relationship as strong as this one. He won’t be able to understand why she picked him, but he is so happy she did.
4. ‘We're a great team’
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Whether they are raising children together, running a business together, or simply getting through life with ease, a man will always show his appreciation to his partner. It’s so much easier to make it through life when you have a partner who helps you out. His partner likely has traits that he doesn’t have, making everything easier. He’ll be so proud of everything they can accomplish together, making him beam with pride over his relationship.
“Many happily married couples often report 'teamwork' as a critical ingredient to a happy marriage. Most of us would agree that we want to send a message to our partners that we are on their sides. Marriage is about becoming a team. Teamwork in marriage is a critical ingredient in making a marriage happy and successful,” says psychotherapist Denise Limongello.
5. ‘She’s always there for me’
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It’s special to have a partner that you know you can count on. Someone who is there to listen to you. They don’t always try to solve your problems for you. They allow you to bounce ideas off of them. They’re a rare type of partner to find.
When a man knows his partner is always there for him, he’ll be proud of his relationship. He will let his friends know that he is happy to have someone who treats him so well. Any chance he gets, he’ll tell anyone who listens how much his partner is there for him. No matter what, he knows his relationship is strong and will endure. He is proud of what they have built.
6. ‘We did this together’
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There is nothing that makes a man feel more pride than accomplishing something with the person he loves most. Building a successful life together is something to be proud of. He will tell everyone he knows that he didn’t do it on his own. The woman in his life had just as big a role. It makes him proud of his relationship.
“The most prominent sign of a healthy relationship is when a couple feels attracted to certain traits they see in their partner. A man who is serious about his lady takes time to understand her strengths and constraints and accepts her for who she is,” says Laura Bruton. “If your boyfriend has chosen you to be the love of his life, he will not miss a chance to convey how proud he is of you. When a man shows signs he is serious about you, he will compliment you often and will boast about your achievements.”
7. ‘She just gets me’
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Finding someone you connect with makes a difference. No one wants to build a life with someone they feel they don’t mesh well with. Constant arguments and misunderstandings can make even the most mundane occurrences feel impossible. A man who has built a relationship he is proud of will gladly share the phrase, ‘She just gets me.’
There are few better feelings than spending time with someone who knows you inside and out. They lower their judgment. They are always thoughtful when talking to you. They know you, and you know them. A relationship like this will make any man proud.
8. ‘I was just talking to her about this’
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Have you ever walked by your partner talking to someone close to them? You listened closely and heard, ‘I was just talking to her about this,’ in a positive way. You know he is proud to share you with the people in his life if he is telling them how he fills you in on everything. A man who is proud of his relationship uses this phrase to let others know that his partner is always in the mix.
“Couples with strong, vital relationships use candor characterized by forthrightness or frankness. Candor is truth-telling with tact and reserve. Such couples are generally more committed to revealing all aspects of themselves, including those that may not reflect favorably upon them,” say couples counselors Linda and Charlie Bloom. “They are more committed to authentically sharing themselves than to protecting their image and manipulating another’s impressions. The commitment to reveal is really about authenticity. For people committed to being authentic, self-expression shows up in all relationships, not just those with their romantic partners.”
9. ‘I love the way she thinks’
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Some couples make you wonder how and why they ever got together in the first place. In these situations, one partner always seems embarrassed by what their significant other says. They are often correcting them or telling them to stop talking. They aren’t thrilled when they tag along for social events because they feel like they have to be on guard. When someone is proud of their relationship, they’ll never act like this.
Instead, when a man is proud of his relationship, he’ll say things like ‘I love the way she thinks.’ He knows how smart she is. Her ideas are something he values and wants to share with the people in his life. He’s not ashamed of her. He’s proud of her, and it shows in the way he talks about her when she’s around.
10. ‘I can’t wait to spend time with her’
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I think we've all known men who make it seem like spending time with their partner is like pulling teeth. It’s ridiculous the things they say to their friends about their significant other. It’s almost like they are embarrassed or ashamed of the person they’re paired with. Men who are proud of their relationship will never act like this.
He isn’t afraid to change his plans with his friends or family to prioritize his partner. He’ll be up front and honest with them by telling them he will be spending the day hanging out with her instead. He will even use phrases like ‘I can’t wait to spend time with her,’ which shows how proud he is to have found a relationship that makes him so happy.
11. ‘She’s perfect’
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A man who is proud of his relationship will never be afraid to tell the people in his life how special he thinks his partner is. He’ll say phrases like, ‘she’s perfect.’ He isn’t afraid to show the world how passionate he is about his relationship. He is proud of the life they have built together.
“Romantic relationships are frequently framed as something women desperately want, while men mostly resist. That’s why stag do’s (or bachelor parties, for my American readers) are essentially treated like last rites, and why expressions like being ‘whipped’ or ‘tied down’ still get casually tossed around to describe men in relationships — while their partners, in turn, get branded ‘the old ball and chain,’” says Katie Jgin on Medium.
Men who are proud of their relationships never say things like this. They think their partner is perfect and isn’t afraid to say so.
Haley Van Horn is a freelance writer with a master’s degree in Humanities, living in Los Angeles. Her focus includes entertainment and lifestyle stories.
