"I don't always understand what he needs or wants from me." Most wives want a heart-to-heart connection with their husbands. But men often communicate their needs in ways that seem strange to women. How to bridge the gap? Straight from a veteran dad and husband come these insightful, unexpected, and occasionally offbeat ideas. Bestselling author Jay Payleitner digs deep to give practical insight into how a woman can • see the ways her husband does want to connect...which may be different than what she expects • encourage him-not overwhelm him-with her words • understand why sex is such a big deal • make space for him to step up and participate in family life • be alert to his "hero moments" and respect and appreciate him A husband does want to be close to his wife. Here are great steps to strengthening a marriage by making room for that closeness to happen. Payleitner digs deep to give practical, doable, fun, and unexpected ideas for a wife to connect with her husband by listening; remembering he's a man; encouraging him with her words; making space for him to participate; and appreciating his "hero moments" and respecting him. Great steps for strengthening a marriage!