Relationships 101: The 10 Things You Should Know About Your Other Half

On a scale of one to ten how well do you know your other half? We’ve always been told that the mark of a truly epic relationship is when you know your partner inside out, but we have to ask: just how much do you need to know in order to have a healthy connection?

According to relationship experts, there are ten crucial bits of information that you should know about your man. Knowing this info will help you discover what makes you partner tick and help you to strengthen your connection on a deeper level.

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See if you can figure out what makes your man feel needed

1. What makes him feel needed: Men like to be helpful. They like to show us that they care about us by having a positive impact on our lives, whether it’s by fixing something, helping you carry something heavy or making sure you get home safe after a night out. Take the time to figure out what makes your man feel helpful and take note.

2. What helps him to relax: You may love watching bad reality TV after a particularly stressful day at the office however chances are he doesn’t enjoy it as much as you. Encourage him to do what he enjoys during his downtime. Sometimes fellas need a little push, so if you know that he loves having a beer and watching football, give him a free pass to hog the telly one night a week. It’ll boost his mood and show him that you care.

3. What blood type he is: This is the type of thing that you definitely need to know just in case something happens. Make it a point of asking your man what blood type he is and if he’s an organ donor or not. Hopefully this is information that you’ll never have to use but it’s no load to carry just in case.

4. What are his political views? It’s always good to know where your man stands, especially on political issues. If you have conflicting opinions, at least by knowing his stance you’ll know what topics to avoid if you don’t want to start a fight.

 5. How to get him to open up: Despite what we’re led to believe, men need to talk about their feelings and emotions too. Figure out how you can get your man to open up to you when he needs to. This will help him to realise that you’re there for him and ready to listen whenever he needs you.

What turns your man on?

6. What turns him on? Great sex comes by knowing what your partner enjoys and not being afraid to take the initative sometimes. Learn what turns him on – this is information that you’ll use over and over and over again so it’s worth taking note.

7. What gets him down: Whether it’s when his football team loses or a particularly upsetting anniversary, it’s important to know what makes your man sad. You can try to lift his spirits but the main thing is that it helpps you to know that you’re not the reason why he’s acting so disconnected.

8. He always wants to help you: It’s so easy to complain about him if he gets in your way or doesn’t do something properly, however it’s important to know that deep down he just wants to help you out and make your life easier. Acknowledge his desire to help you and know that his efforts come from a good place.

9. His favourite team: Even if you hate watching sports, it’s nice to know what team he supports and to take an interest every now and then. If you know his team are playing, ask a few questions. It’ll show your man that you’re taking an interest in something that’s important to him.

Spend time taking note of how he likes to relax

10. What hurts his feelings: If you know what’s likely to hurt his feelings, you can avoid bringing it up. He probably extends you the same courtsey, so there’s no harm in returning the favour every now and then.