When Man DEEPLY Loves You, He’ll Start Saying THESE 12 Things

When he’s starting to get that sense of longing, like, “This is the woman for me. I can’t imagine losing her or ever having her leave my side.”

And you will know if a man is not just pulling away and pretending that he’s interested in you, but keeping you on a string, breadcrumbing you, and having a more superficial connection like friends with benefits or nothing long-term.

So let’s get right into it.

1. “I got you.”

He will say “I got you” because he wants you to know that he has your back.

He is protecting you. He is looking after you. He has your best interests in mind, as well as his own, ideally. So he is taking care of the both of you and your relationship. He’s putting a protective covering.

His spiritual leadership is falling upon the relationship, and he wants you to know it.

That anytime you need something, anytime you’re feeling unsafe or uncomfortable, you can come to him. So it’s a very important thing to look for if your man is saying that to you.

2. “I will fix it for you.”

A man will want you to know that he is willing to fix any problem that you may have.

If he’s deeply caring for you, he’s going to want to make sure that you are happy, and that your life is easy and simple.

Any issue, any problem — especially if he’s a masculine man — he’s going to want to step in and fix it for you. Whether that’s with your car, your computer, your relationship with your boss, your job, or any kind of issue you’re having, he wants to be the one that you can go to.

And he’ll say, “I will fix it,” and he actually does fix it. He is designed to be that protector, provider, and hero in your life, and he gets rewarded by feeling that he loves you and that you are starting to hopefully love him as well.

So that’s a powerful sign to look for.

3. “Tell me when you need something.”

If a man is feeling deep feelings of love for you, he’s going to say something like, “Tell me whenever you need a problem fixed,” as I mentioned before.

Or, “Tell me whenever you need anything. I’m here for you. I’m available.”

He is making himself available. He is carving out space, time, and resources. He is there for you when you need him.

If things are going bad, if you’re unhappy, sad, or scared — whatever the feeling might be, or the problem might be — he wants you to know he’s your safe harbor. He is a place you can go to, where you can get protection, provision, comfort, support, and love from him.

That’s a very important sign to look for as well.

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4. “How are you feeling?”

A man will say, “How are you feeling?” as a way to let you know that he’s starting to feel deep feelings of love because he’s showing that he cares.

He’s letting you know that he cares about what’s going on in your world. Oftentimes men are not very good at reading what’s going on inside a woman’s mind. So men often need interpretation.

That’s why, if a man actually cares about you, he’ll want to know what’s going on. He’ll want to make sure that communication is clear.

So he will ask you directly: “How are you feeling? Are you feeling okay? Do you need anything? What’s going on? How are you?”

These kinds of questions indicate he cares. He’s going to use that information as a way to start to change his behavior, hopefully, to make you happy, to help fix a problem, or to help make things better.

Oftentimes, a masculine man will get his sense of value from knowing that the woman in his world is happy and that she is happy with him.

If you are not happy, if things are not going well, generally, over time, a man’s going to feel it, his self-esteem drops. He’s going to wonder, “What am I doing here?”

So that’s a very important sign to look for as well.

5. “Why are you feeling that way?”

When a man deeply cares about you, he’s not only going to want to know what you’re feeling at any time, but he’s also going to want to go deeper.

He’ll ask, “Why are you feeling that way? Why are you feeling sad? Why are you feeling angry? Why are you feeling happy? Why are you feeling depressed?”

He’s going to want to get to the root of it because, once he gets to the root of it, he can actually do something about it. He can hopefully fix the problem, fix the miscommunication, renegotiate the relationship, or manage expectations so that you are happy and the relationship is harmonious.

If he cares about you, he’s not going to want to lose you. And the best way to make sure he doesn’t lose you is to make sure that you’re happy in the relationship and that he’s doing everything he can — within reason — to create a safe space for a healthy, happy relationship to flourish with you.

6. “What do you want?”

When a man deeply cares about you, he’s going to ask, “What do you want?” because he wants to start providing that for you.

Ideally, he’s going to be curious to hear what you want, especially when you’re not happy — when things aren’t going well when you’re having sadness, anger, or frustration at him or in the relationship.

A simple question that he will hopefully ask at some point is, “What do you want? What can I do? What will make you happy? Please give me the answer.”

Because he wants to win the game with you. And if you don’t tell him the rules of how to win the game, how is he supposed to win?

He needs to know the rules — what makes you happy, what makes you unhappy.

Men aren’t good mind readers, so they can’t often know what makes you happy or what you want. You have to tell him.

He will hopefully ask for that information. If he doesn’t ask for it, you can gently tell him. You don’t want to command him because that can sound like nagging or criticism.

Instead, you can say something like, “You know, I love it when you plan the date. I love it when you take care of me in [this] way.” Let him know those things so he can be your hero in that way.

It’s a powerful sign to look for.

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7. “I want you to feel safe.”

When a man deeply cares about you and feels deep feelings of love for you, he’s going to let you know, “I want you to feel safe.”

He may say it in different words, like, “I want you to feel comfortable,” or “I want everything to be good for you.” He’s going to try to communicate that when you’re around him, he wants you to feel okay.

This ties back to the theme of him wanting to protect you. He wants to make sure you feel secure, whether at home, out in public, or with your family and friends.

He may also protect you from people who might say or do harmful things — relatives, coworkers, or anyone else.

If you’re not feeling safe or happy with the situation or with him, over time, he might feel like a failure in the relationship. If he deeply cares, he’ll do everything he can to avoid that.

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8. “I will make it happen.”

He’ll let you know that he’s going to be there for you when you need him.

He’ll cut out time from his schedule, readjust his priorities, and focus on you. If there’s an important event like an anniversary or a date, he’ll make it happen.

He backs up his words with actions. He keeps his promises and steps up to be a man of integrity for you — even if he’s not normally that way with others.

This shows his dedication and deep care.

9. “I want you to be my girlfriend/wife.”

When a man deeply cares about you and feels a deep emotional attachment, he’s going to make it clear that he wants you to be his.

He’ll want exclusivity and commitment. He’ll make the decision to choose you and cut off other options because he wants you to do the same for him.

He won’t risk losing you to another man. If he truly respects and values you as a high-value woman who maintains her boundaries, he’ll seek a committed, exclusive relationship with you.

10. “You’re different from other women.”

When a man has deep feelings of love for you, he’s going to acknowledge that he sees you as different from other women.

This could be due to your personality, values, energy, or the way you carry yourself. It could also be how you interact with him or how you’ve uniquely connected with him.

He will see something about you as special, rare, and unique. Love often stems from recognizing that something — or someone — is precious and different.

When a man communicates this, it’s a powerful sign of his growing love and emotional connection.

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11. “I want to see you again.”

A man who deeply cares about you will make it clear that he wants to see you again.

He’ll plan the next date and ensure that there’s a solid plan in place to spend more time with you. He’s not going to leave things up to chance or risk losing the opportunity to deepen the relationship.

This shows that he’s thinking long-term and values the connection you’re building together.

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12. “We” and “Us.”

When a man starts feeling deep love for you, his language will shift from “you and I” to “we and us.”

This signifies that he’s beginning to see you both as a team, a unit, and as partners working together for shared happiness and goals.

He starts envisioning a future with you, potentially even building a life or family together.

This linguistic shift is a strong indicator of his emotional commitment and investment in the relationship.

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These are the 12 key phrases to listen for when a man is starting to feel deep emotions of love for you. While words are important, actions are even more so.

It’s essential to observe if his words align with his behavior. Trust your intuition and look for tangible evidence of his care and commitment.

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This post was previously published on medium.com.

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