How to compliment your guy

Everyone loves a good compliment — even men. And the key to a good compliment is making it stick. With the help of two degreed relationship experts, we’ve come up with a solid list of do’s and don’ts to remember when sending some flattery a man’s way. Take heed, and you’ll surely earn brownie points — and you might even make him blush.

DON’T be impressed by his job, but DO notice how well he does it
While you might think drooling over his job title or salary is a great way to make a man feel worthwhile, expressing your interest in a guy’s career by saying, “Wow! That’s a lot of zeroes on your paycheck” is about as subtle as wearing a miner’s helmet and carrying a pickaxe. Frankly, it screams “gold-digger” to many of us. Instead, let him know that you’re a fan of how well he does at his chosen profession. “Guys want women to notice how successful they are, but not necessarily how much they earn,” says Scott Kudia, Ph.D., author of If This is Love, Why Am I Unhappy? “It’s always better to recognize the passion that exists within a man, rather than what he actually does or how much he makes,” agrees Allen Berger, Ph.D., author of Love Secrets Revealed. “Recognize his commitment to excellence or the tenacity he’s had in following his dream, and he’ll be grateful.”