I find that men eat up just about any type of compliment you can give them. It’s almost as if they live for compliments. The 8 ways to compliment a man that I’ve mentioned below might work on your guy. It never hurts to try and see what type of response you get. Feel free to comment on these, pass them on to friends, or add your own!

8. Praise him on a current achievement

Guys like to be told that they’ve done a good job on something. Maybe he got a promotion at work and needs a little pat on the back. If there is something that he has been working hard towards for a long time, then let him know you’ve noticed all the effort he’s put into it. Completing a fitness program or a marathon that he’s been training for is also reason to offer him a bit of praise.

7. Acknowledge his gaming skills

If you live with guys who play video games, then you know how excited they get when they reach a new level. They also get wound up about new characters and finding a stash of something valuable that gives them more power in the game. Congratulate him on his exceptional gaming skills. I’m sure he’ll be thrilled that you’ve noticed what a master of the game controller he is.

6. Voice your appreciation for things he does

Even the little things around the house shouldn’t go unmentioned. Women tend to notice when something has been moved, painted, fixed, adjusted, or altered in any form or fashion. Let your man know that you appreciate what he has done around the house. If you wait too long, he’ll probably point it out to you. He’ll still relish the compliment, but it will mean a lot more if you can give the compliment before your guy points out exactly what he’s done for you.