10. Feed them (not literally, unless you want to)
The way to a anyone’s heart is through their stomach. It’s such a cliché, but also true. “This is a sure-fire way to make anyone feel loved,” says Spurr. “It’s about being taken care of, partly, but it’s also because being hungry for food is such a basic primal thing. If someone brings you a freshly prepared platter of delights is it any wonder we love them more?” According to an informal poll over at Men’s Health, a steak sandwich or baguette with fried onion or mushroom toppings would be most appreciated… along with an ice cold beer, of course.
11. Love them
Love is a two-way thing. You can’t expect them to love you if you don’t really love them in the first place. What does that mean? “Sometimes we want someone to fall in love with us because we need to feel wanted, but in reality, we’re not actually in love with the person ourselves,” says Spurr. “Ask yourself how you feel about this one. Do you accept them for who they are? Value them and the fact they’re in your life? Do you appreciate all that they do for you? If not, you may just be wishing to be loved without being willing to love yourself. But the two go hand in hand.”