We all like to be around people who make us feel good about ourselves, and that goes for men as much as for women. When you’re dating a man, a few choice phrases can go a long way to making him feel more confident, attractive and wanted. Here are the top 5 feel-good phrases to keep that sparkle in his eye through dating and beyond!

1. ‘Will you help me open this?’

It may not be all that politically correct to point this out, but helping women out with certain kinds of simple but traditionally male-type tasks can make a man feel more manly, macho and noble. There’s no need to ask the man you are dating for help with things you can manage by yourself, but when you could do with his assistance, don’t shy away from asking for it.

2. ‘You’re not losing your hair’

A lot of men are surprisingly sensitive about the issue of hair loss. If necessary, a little white lie on this front is sure to boost his spirits. ‘Is my hair getting thinner’ is the male equivalent of the question ‘does my bum look big in this?’- the answer has to be: ‘No