IFYL: Male Tactics That’ll Help Keep Your Bond Strong

Ladies you might think you’re the expert on love, but believe it or not, men actually know a thing or two about romance! So here are some male tactics that’ll help keep your bond strong, from Dr. Michael Broder, author of the book “Can Your Relationship Be Saved”

Think beyond “I love you” as the true test of devotion. A lot of guys don’t get hung up on hearing or saying the “L” word – they prefer to show you they care in other ways. Taking your car for a tune-up, or planning a surprise weekend getaway. Broder says just because he doesn’t end every phone conversation with “I love you” that doesn’t mean the feeling isn’t there. And de-emphasizing those 3 little words actually makes them more powerful when they are said.

Another romance tip you can learn from guys: Don’t give your friends a daily update. It freaks a guy out to think that facts about his personal life might be floating around out there in gossip land. When guys do talk to their friends about a relationship, it’s usually about some squabble the two of you had. Basically, they’re looking for someone to back them up. But they don’t usually dish out any other love-life details. Why? Because it’s a breach of privacy. The more you involve others in your relationship, the faster it’ll unravel.

And one last approach guys take to romance, that works: Ditching excess resentment. Even the closest couples eventually butt heads. But guys are able to let it go, while women often hang on to their anger and let it brew. Before you know it, the hostility has taken on a life of its own, and it can distance you from your partner. Broder says the best thing you can do is to pipe up when you’re upset, get it out of your system and then move on. It might seem like you’re letting him off the hook, but you’re actually doing yourself, and your relationship, a big favor.

Do your friends a big favor (before date-night weekend!): share this love intel today from The John Tesh Radio Show!