Why Men Withdraw… (And What He’s Really Craving From You)

Dear Beautiful Soul,

Let’s talk about something that’s rarely taught but absolutely essential if you desire devotion, depth, and lifelong desire from a man:

Respect.

Not just saying you respect him.
Not just thinking it in your heart.
But letting him feel it from you—through your energy, your words, your tone, and your actions.

Men don’t pull away because they’re heartless.
They withdraw when they feel disrespected.
It’s not that they don’t care—it’s that they don’t feel safe to lead, provide, or give when they’re being second-guessed, criticized, or energetically emasculated.

You see, while women long to feel safe, seen, and loved,
men long to feel respected, trusted, and received.

Respect is to a man what love is to a woman.

It ignites his soul.
It inspires his devotion.
It makes him want to pour into you without reserve.

And yet—no one ever taught us how to respect a man.
Especially not in a way that honors our own feminine energy and divine truth.

So let’s change that. Let’s talk about how to let a man feel respected—not from a place of submission that erases you, but from empowered femininity that elevates both of you.

Here are 3 powerful ways to show respect to a man and invite deeper love and leadership in return:

1. Stop Criticizing Him (Even in Your Mind)

Respect begins where criticism ends.

Yes—you might do it differently.
Yes—you might think you know better.
But when you constantly question his decisions, try to control the outcome, or correct his every move… you send the message:
“I don’t trust you.”
And trust is the oxygen his masculine energy breathes.

What if you let go a little?
What if you allowed space for him to lead—even if his way isn’t perfect?

The most magnetic thing you can do is learn to trust his decisions, and if you genuinely can’t—then you may need to look at whether this is a man you can build a life with.

2. Ask Permission Before You Speak

I know—this might sound triggering.
But stay with me.

This isn’t about asking for permission to exist—it’s about practicing feminine communication that invites instead of demands.

Try saying:

• “May I ask you something?”

• “May I share a thought with you?”

• “Would this be a good time to bring something up?”

It doesn’t make you smaller—it makes you magnetic.

You’re creating space for him to open up to you, rather than putting him on the defense.

You’ll be amazed at how seen and cherished you’ll feel when you lean into this gentle power.
You don’t lose your voice—you elevate your presence.

3. Follow His Advice When You Ask For It

One of the most disrespectful things you can do (without realizing it) is to ask a man for his advice… then do the exact opposite.

Masculine energy thrives on problem-solving and providing solutions.
So when you ask him what to do, then dismiss his answer—you’re sending a message:
“I don’t value your opinion.”

So here’s the standard:
If you’re not prepared to consider and act on his input—don’t ask for it.

This doesn’t mean you blindly obey—it means you honor the masculine offering by receiving it with intention.
Even if it’s not your final choice, acknowledge his perspective with gratitude and emotional openness, not resistance.

That… is respect.
And when a man feels respected, his walls drop. His heart opens. His love flows.

Beautiful, you were made to be cherished.
To be chosen.
To be adored and led by a man whose strength inspires your softness.

But that level of devotion can’t grow in an environment of subtle emasculation.
It grows in the soil of honor, admiration, and trust.

Respect isn’t weakness.
It’s your feminine power expressed through grace.

And when you begin to embody it?
You’ll notice your man stand taller, speak sweeter, and love you in ways you’ve never experienced before.

And if you’re single?
You’ll begin attracting that kind of man… because you’re energetically ready to receive him.

With love,
Jenn