Men and women show love and affection in different ways. Sometimes it can be a little more confusing to figure out when men are showing love.

“Yesterday, he was the nicest guy in the world. Today he is being a complete idiot.” Who has never seen a situation like this?

The truth is, men and women think differently. In general, women tend to be more sensitive and attentive—two areas that many men struggle with.

That said, men exhibit a common set of behaviors that demonstrate their love for a woman.

Read on and see the 7 behaviors that men show when they are with their true love:

1. He listens to you attentively

In general, women are better listeners than men. To be blunt, some men have absolutely inactive listening skills.

The funny thing is that men always focus on things that interest them. So when a man not only listens to you, but also pays attention and responds to whatever you’re saying — a skill called active listening — be assured that he really loves you!

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2. He gives up his desires for you

Making personal sacrifices is much easier when it’s made by a person we love. In fact, men who are in love will feel tremendous discomfort at the thought that their girlfriend/wife is unhappy, especially if there is something they can do about it.

As such, making sacrifices for her happiness is one way a man demonstrates his love for her. He will almost always put you first, even if it means changing some plans or leaving your comfort zone.

3. It shows vulnerability (this sign is very important)

Men are wary of showing any behavior that might be perceived by others as a weakness.

In love, however, this deeply ingrained attitude often lives on—and they don’t care.

If we are in love, we feel much more comfortable with vulnerable feelings and actions. Vulnerability is sure to show up many times over the course of a relationship.

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4. He thinks you’re beautiful, regardless of the situation

Do you remember how hard you tried to do your best during those first few dates? Clear. We all want to look and feel good when we meet a potential partner.

Then the real relationship arrives. As we spend more time together, comfort levels increase and our need to impress decreases. We are free to walk around in our pajamas, wear torn shirts, etc.

When men really love, they think their woman is beautiful, no matter the situation.

5. He is proud of you and not afraid to show it

A man who truly loves you is not ashamed to say how proud he is of you.

Whether you are a fantastic, hardworking mother or have achieved your professional goals, you can be sure that your efforts will not go unnoticed.

6. He treats his family and friends with great respect

If a man who truly loves you knows that someone is important to you, by default that becomes important to him. The reason is simple: if you love your family and friends, the last thing he wants is to hurt your feelings.