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MEN’S Men, Here Are 7 Unique Qualities Only A Woman Can Bring To A Relationship W hether it’s in dating or marriage, men and women bring a lot of things uniquely to the table that help build one beautiful, whole relationship. In many ways, men and women are opposites. But perhaps this is by design. How boring would it be if we were all the same? How would a relationship function if both people had the same strengths? We all bring our own uniqueness to relationships, and in general, men and women offer their own natural skills and qualities. Men bring a lot of stability, independence, protection and physical intimacy to a relationship. What do women offer? A lot. Here are seven amazing things women bring to relationships: 1. Compassion And Empathy Let's face it; no one is better at sitting alongside you and crying with you during a difficult time than a woman. She pulls from her own experiences through difficult times and imagines what you may be feeling so that she can then feel it right along with you. It is essential to have this in any relationship, as there will be many ups and downs, as well as a need for emotional support. Most people — especially men — don't ask for emotional help when they need it, so it's up to women to step in when they feel they are needed. Who do you call when you have a problem? You call your mom, wife or girlfriend because you know she will listen and understand. 2. Gut Feelings It's hard to explain why women just have gut feelings about certain decisions. For example, she might feel an insurance agent is not being 100 percent honest about something, even if she has no logical evidence. Also, she may feel as though her child needs her, even when the child is at school and hasn't contacted her about anything. Gut feelings can appear in relationships, too. A woman may think buying a house isn't the right choice, even though the house seems fine. Guys, listen to these feelings. It's called women's intuition for a reason. 3. Endurance Through Pain Or Illness Ever heard the term “man cold?” Men don't seem to get sick often, but when they do, they really do. Women seem to be wired differently. Somehow, they endure all the pain. Perhaps this is because of their ability to have children and the need to endure childbirth, as well as everything else that comes with caring for a baby. Studies have even shown that women can still function pretty well when they’re sick, and that women can recover from illnesses more quickly than men. This definitely comes in handy when everyone is sick and one person needs to take care of things. 4. Nurturing Women have a natural tendency to care for others in all ways possible. In a relationship, this is truly an amazing quality: A woman sees what needs to be done. For example, she will organize her significant other’s closet so that he can actually find his clothes. She might iron his work shirt or pick up his favorite treat when he’s had a bad day. Women have a natural tendency to make sure everyone is well-fed. It's also about knowing when to put down a project and just be there for the other person. Women really make their partners feel special, and they nurture them in the ways they need. 5. Support A man needs someone who has his back. A woman is great at this because she falls into the role of chief supporter fairly easily. Women naturally encourage and support. They tell their men they are doing a great job, and that they are good at what they do. When HX[