Your wife doesn’t need poetry or skywriting, but let’s be honest. She notices when certain things go unsaid. Instead of cheesy pickup lines, it’s those moments where you could’ve said something but didn’t. Here are 19 compliments your wife wishes you gave more often. These go beyond simply saying, “you look nice,” and are things actually worth complimenting.
Her Patience When You’re Being Annoying
Sometimes, you’re being a little too much and you know it. She definitely knows it. But instead of rolling her eyes or snapping, she just lets you have your moment, which is her way of choosing peace over an argument. You don’t need to make a whole speech about it. Simply saying, “I know I was annoying and I appreciate your patience” once in a while wouldn’t kill you. If anything, it’ll make her feel better.
The Way She Looks After Her Friends
You’ve watched her drop what she’s doing to call someone back, and you’ve seen her keep track of birthdays without needing Facebook to remind her. She listens to her friends’ drama without zoning out. She also checks in when no one else does, although she never brags about any of that. It’s just how she works. As such, you should say something and let her know you notice how much you love that she shows up for people.
How She Talks About Things She Loves
When she’s talking about something she really likes, she really gets into it, whether it’s sourdough one week and true crime documentaries the next. She has a way of talking about her passions that brings them to life, and that kind of excitement is contagious. Tell her she makes things more interesting just by being excited about them. She’ll pretend she doesn’t care, but she does, and she appreciates it.
The Way She Smells
You can’t help but take a whiff when you hug her, and it makes you ask, “What is that? Vanilla?” She knows what she’s doing with that lotion-perfume combination, but you don’t always tell her. So do it. That smell goes beyond perfume. It’s the shampoo she picked out three months ago, and it’s the body wash she gets only when it’s on sale. If you notice that once, just once, she’ll remember.
Her Texting Style
She sends the cutest updates or perfectly-timed memes that cheer you up just when you need them. Don’t just tap a heart. Tell her, “I love how you text. Makes my day better.” It’s simple enough, and it’s about time you show some gratitude for the time she puts into making you laugh. Of course, you don’t have to respond with a poem, just don’t act like it’s nothing. Because it’s not nothing.
How She Manages Holidays
You show up after she planned it, and she brought matching napkins, while also remembering that your weird aunt doesn’t like garlic. She wrapped 14 gifts and made it look effortless. As such, complimenting her for this is a must because you want to show how much you care that she kept track of everything. It’s the least you could do.
Her Eyebrows
Listen. She didn’t just wake up with her eyebrows looking that good, and, in fact, she plucks and fills. Sometimes, she starts over completely. Tell her how good her eyebrows look. This kind of compliment goes beyond simply saying she looks beautiful and shows you care about the details. After all, she probably watched a 15-minute tutorial to get them even and likely worked for ages to fix one tiny angle.
The Way She Handles Annoying People
Your wife has a talent for being nice-but-deadly, like when someone’s being a pain, and she shuts it down with one sentence. But she does it in a way that means no drama, just peace. She won’t even gossip about it later or hold a grudge. She’ll simply move on like it never happened. That takes restraint. Compliment her on that, and rather than waiting until she’s venting to say something, catch it in the moment.
Her Hair After a Shower
Her hair is damp and messy after she’s had a shower, but it’s still her, unapologetically and honestly. It doesn’t matter if she looks like a wet cat. You know better, and there’s something so special about this no-frills version of her. Tell her she looks gorgeous in that just-showered state because even if she rolls her eyes, she hears you. She doesn’t expect compliments then, and that’s exactly why it’s the best time to give her one.
How She Remembers Everyone’s Preferences
She knows who’s gluten-free and who hates onions, as well as who needs decaf. Meanwhile, you forget your own Wi-Fi password. However, she never writes this information down, but rather, she just stores it and remembers when it matters. Next time you’re both hosting something and someone says, “Oh wow, thanks for remembering,” just turn to her and say, “That was all you.”
The Way She Laughs At Dumb Stuff
You make the dumbest joke, but she laughs like it’s a stand-up special, or she loses it over a squirrel meme. Don’t lie. That laugh is easily one of the best sounds you’ve ever heard, especially because she’s not pretending. She’s really into it. Let her know how much fun it is being around her and how much you enjoy the sound of her laugh, even if she hates it herself.
Her Voice When She’s Tired
There’s this soft, unbothered version of her that you’ll only hear at the end of the night where she starts mumbling sentences. She drags out words and sometimes laughs mid-yawn. That voice isn’t a performance. Of course, she probably doesn’t even know she sounds different, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t compliment her. Say something like, “I love it when you get all sleepy and soft.” She’ll act like you’re being weird, but she’ll smile when she hears it.
How She Packs a Bag
Rather than throwing stuff in last minute, your wife’s running mental simulations of what could go wrong and fixing it before it happens. She’ll have a backup charger and plenty of snack options. Some might say it’s overpacking, but the truth is that she just doesn’t want to deal with drama on the road, and the way she fits everything into one bag is truly a skill. Say thank you before she has to hand you what you forgot for the third time.
Her Handwriting
When she writes something, and you read it, you’re learning about her mood as much as you are about the words themselves. Some days, it’s rushed and wild, other times, it’s neat with little loops and slanted lines, but either way, her handwriting has personality. Tell her her handwriting makes everything feel more real, and make sure you say not real, not polished. She won’t expect you to notice, which is exactly why you should.
Her Side of the Bed
She practically has an entire ecosystem set up over on her side of the bed, with one pillow for her knees and probably a blanket that’s folded just perfectly. There’s a book she keeps starting and a half-finished water bottle, perhaps also that lip balm that somehow never moves from its exact spot. Her side of the bed is her spot to fully decompress, although you probably don’t think about it. Still, you might want to compliment her on how she manages to make it seem all put together. She’ll love hearing it.
The Way She Uses Her Hands When She Talks
As she’s telling a story, she starts using her hands, which means that you know it’s about to get good, as she’s throwing in finger guns and outlining shapes midair. It’s fun to watch. She doesn’t do it on purpose, of course, it’s just how she tells things. While she sometimes gets a little carried away and knocks over a cup, you wouldn’t want her to stop, so tell her the next time it happens. Let her know that that was the best part of the story.
Her Taste in Background Music
Your wife refuses to simply throw on random noise, and instead, she matches the music to whatever’s going on without saying a word. She plays something chill when she’s cleaning and something upbeat when you’re both dragging. Somehow, she knows what song will get you both out of a bad mood, but she probably thinks that you didn’t even notice. Show her that you did. Say something dumb and sweet like, “I never knew I liked that song until you played it.”
How She Deals With Mornings
While she might hate waking up early, she still manages to pull herself together and keep things moving, even on those days when she barely slept. She doesn’t complain but powers through, making coffee and checking schedules. Let her know that you don’t take it for granted by complimenting her because she won’t expect it. In all honesty, she probably deserves to hear it, too.
How She Notices What Needs Doing Without Being Asked
She sees the laundry basket getting full and just handles it, then she wipes the counter without making a big deal about it. Rather than announcing it or waiting for praise, she just sees the mess and fixes it. That takes a lot from someone, and it’s high time you showed you care about it. Tell her how thankful you are, and while she probably won’t say anything back, she’ll still remember you said it.
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