“I've been able to classify most of their responses into ten emotional needs—admiration, affection, conversation, domestic support, family commitment, financial support, honesty and openness, physical attractiveness, recreational companionship, and sexual fulfillment.” RelationshipsMarriageDating Book:His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage Source: His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage
“Affection is the environment of the marriage, while sex is an event. Affection is a way of life, a canopy that covers and protects a marriage. It's a direct and convincing expression of care that gives the event of sex a more appropriate context. Most women need affection before sex means much to them.” RelationshipsMarriageDatingAffairs Book:His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage Source: His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage
“To most women, affection symbolizes security, protection, comfort, and approval, vitally important commodities in their eyes. When a husband shows his wife affection, he sends the following messages: · I care about you. · You are important to me, and I don't want anything to happen to you. · I'm concerned about the problems you face and I'll try to help you overcome them. A hug can say any and all of the above. Men need to understand how strongly women need these affirmations. For the typical wife, there can hardly be enough of them.” RelationshipsMarriageDating Author:Willard F. Harley Jr.