Most men have absolutely no idea how to talk to their wife.
Their wife says, “Talk to me!” and he answers, “What am I supposed to say?”
Women develop emotional intimacy through talking. Men don’t know how to do this.
Here’s a thread on communicating intimately with your wife:
Women tend to be happiest when they feel USEFUL to the people they love. They also want to feel TRUSTED with inside information about how you’re doing and what your challenges are, again so they can HELP and BE USEFUL.
VULNERABILITY indicates huge trust.
What is vulnerability?
VULNERABILITY is revealing your weak areas. This terrifies men because we hate weakness, as it lowers our value and social status and exposes us to potential wounding.
Women crave to see weakness so they can be useful by helping their partner grow and shield his weak points.
But women do not respect men who fall apart sobbing about their problems without having a plan to fix them. They respect a man for HAVING A WEAKNESS, not for BEING WEAK.
When I say men need to learn to be vulnerable, they picture BEING WEAK.
The best way men can approach this paradox is to STATE A PROBLEM THEY FACE. Share the EMOTION attached to that problem (frustration, sadness). Then explain the solution you’ve ALREADY THOUGHT OF.
Next, you ASK FEEDBACK ON THAT SOLUTION.
This is a crucial formula.
Women DO NOT want men coming to them for all the answers. A man who’s too afraid to think logically and find a solution is NOT attractive.
But women’s brains work relationally. They see patterns and tiny connections the hyper-focused male brain may miss.
Sharing your weakness with a woman indicates trust. Sharing your feeling about that problem shows her your thought process and helps her relate to you. Asking her feedback on your solution invites her to be USEFUL to you. Being USEFUL makes her feel secure in the relationship.
If you REFUSE to do this, to share vulnerability and ask for feedback, you are saying to her
“I DON’T TRUST YOU, I DON’T TRUST YOUR THINKING, I DON’T NEED YOU, SO I WON’T STAY WITH YOU FOR VERY LONG, I’M LOOKING FOR ANOTHER WOMAN I’LL VALUE MORE.”
This kills her sex drive.
Following the formula above may INCREASE her sex drive as you develop true emotional intimacy with her through trust and respect. She feels valuable and USEFUL and believes she’s secure because you’ll want to keep her for more than just sex.
Emotional intimacy is an aphrodisiac.
If you want stronger marriage and a better sex life, learn to SHARE YOUR PROBLEMS, STATE YOUR FEELING, EXPLAIN YOUR SOLUTION, and ASK FOR FEEDBACK.
This is the secret to making your wife feel loved, respected, and USEFUL.
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The wife is getting worse. She's been unreasonable for years, but now she's plain mean.
Her husbands wants to make things better. But he can't get past her spiky armor. And he gets blamed for everything.
What can he do to turn this around?
Here's what works: 🧵
This awful dynamic is confusing for most men. They just want a loving relationship, and they try every tactic they can think of, but nothing works. She just gets WORSE.
I've seen this problem thousands of times in my 15 years of experience working with couples.
The cause is...
Huge incompatibility that was never detected (but CAN be corrected, sometimes).
When they got together, he was usually insecure. Anxious, nice guy, people pleasing. He wanted to make her happy.
She was anxious but controlling. Not too bad, just a bit.
Emotional intimacy isn’t just for women—it’s crucial for men too. But many men struggle to engage in emotional discussions because they feel overwhelmed, confused, or unsure of what’s expected.
Ladies, here’s how to meet his needs while fostering connection for both of you. 🧵👇
Men are often taught to avoid emotions or “deal with it alone.” But emotional intimacy plays a key role in his well-being. It helps regulate his nervous system, improves his focus at work, boosts his sex drive, and strengthens the relationship. Let’s break it down. 👇
Why emotional intimacy matters for men:
It lowers stress and cortisol levels, making him calm and focused.
It improves sleep, mood, and overall productivity.
It allows him to process challenges with your support, leading to better solutions.
Your wife’s low sexual desire is frustrating. You’ve tried everything—flowers, gifts, vacations—but nothing works.
Here’s the truth: it’s not about romance or material gestures. It’s about emotional connection.
Let’s dive into what that means and how to rescue her libido. 🧵👇
For most women, desire isn’t just physical—it’s emotional. When she feels safe, understood, and connected to you, her libido increases naturally. No amount of fancy dinners can replace the emotional intimacy she craves. But this works like 🔥
Let me explain why this works. 👇
Women’s desire is linked to oxytocin, the bonding hormone. Oxytocin rises when she feels loved, supported, and emotionally connected.
Oxytocin = Libido
The stronger her bond with you, the more likely she is to feel desire. Emotional intimacy is the key to unlocking this.
At first glance, these needs seem different—but they’re connected. When a husband feels peace, he naturally creates safety. When a wife feels safe, she naturally brings peace.
Let’s explore how to meet both needs. 🧵👇
For husbands, peace means respect, calm communication, and a sense that their efforts are valued.
For wives, safety means emotional security, consistency, and trust.
Both needs stem from a shared foundation: working together as a team. Here's how to do that in a few steps:
Step 1: Recognize the cycle of peace and safety.
When a husband feels disrespected, he withdraws. When a wife feels emotionally unsafe, she becomes critical. Breaking this cycle starts by meeting each other halfway. Both of you need to lead with empathy.
On the surface, these needs seem different, but they stem from the same root: trust. When trust is strong, peace and safety grow naturally.
Here's how to meet both needs and create a passionate, fulfilling marriage. 🧵👇
For men, peace means calm, respect, and a lack of chaos. They want to come home to a partner who values their efforts, communicates clearly, and works with them—not against them.
Peace isn’t passivity, it’s teamwork.
For women, safety means emotional and physical security. They need to feel heard, cherished, and supported—like their partner has their back no matter what.
Safety isn’t control, it’s trust in your partner’s commitment and care.
Ladies - Does your marriage feel cold? Like you’re just roommates, or stuck in a cycle of grumpiness?
Most husbands in cold marriages report two things are missing: respect and desire from their wife. When he feels those are missing, he shuts down.
Let’s break that cycle. 🧵👇
Men thrive on respect—it’s not just a nice bonus, it’s ESSENTIAL. When they feel respected, they open up emotionally, become more affectionate, and invest more in the relationship. And your respect and desire go hand in hand.
Here’s how to show both. 👇
What respect looks like to men:
Valuing his efforts, even when they’re small.
Speaking to him with kindness, not sarcasm.
Showing trust in his decisions or expertise.
Acknowledging his role in the relationship.