All men have a bit of Neanderthal in them. This doesn’t mean that we always behave like cavemen (sometimes we do), but we all possess a certain dominant and adventurous spirit of caretaking for our loved ones. We still feel the resounding need to go into the wilderness to hunt and gather for our families. In short, men are wired to be providers.
What this necessitates in men is a burning desire to be respected by their partners. Above all, men want to be respected and to know that their partner believes in them. This is accomplished through audible messages. While women often want to be shown affection (opening the car door, cuddling on the couch, flowers, etc.), men want to hear affection, i.e. “I believe in you,” “I respect you,” “I love you,” and “I will never leave you.”
Respect is man’s greatest need. When a woman gives a man support and respect, a man’s soul bursts with delight and he feels as if he can conquer the world. Conversely, trouble begins to brew in relationships when a man doesn’t feel that he is being respected by the other party. Ephesians offers, "the wife must respect her husband." Showing a man respect also builds trust, which is crucial component to any loving relationship.
