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How to ... teach him to be more tender: when he was wooing you, your guy was so sweet. These days, not so much. Get back the affection you crave with this advice.(COUPLES)(Brief article)

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Customize His Skill Set

"Men often don't intuitively know how to make you feel cared for," says Barton Goldsmith, PhD, author of Emotional Fitness for Couples. So tell him you need a neck rub or an empathic ear. Then encourage the behavior by saying "Thanks, I needed that."

Recall a Love Moment

For instance, ask if he remembers the way you guys hung out in bed on your birthday. Then draw his attention to what you liked most about that ...

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