What makes a man feel loved hasn’t changed much. What has changed is the role women play. We are no longer solely caretakers of the home—we work outside the home (or inside, as many of us work or run businesses from our kitchen table). We have dozens of responsibilities in addition to keeping our man satisfied and happy. 

So how does a real, true-to-life wife actually get it done?

We need to keep it simple.

And what’s one simple way I can love my husband?

Make him feel like a hero. 

Here is my friend Chance with his take on how to make your man feel like the superhero he really longs to be.

Here are three ways to make your man feel like a hero:

1. Use hero talk. Tell your kids how strong, smart, and just awesome your husband is. Say it in front of them—and him.

2. Let him loosen the pickle jar. Yes, I can grab the rubber twisty thing to help loosen the lid, but I prefer to let my man take care of it—and me.

3. Believe he can fly. Let him know that his dreams are important to you and that you believe in him. That is what our men are looking for. 

You have the ability to make your husband feel like a hero. Use your superpower for good.

Find another 100 creative ideas for loving your husband in 101 Simple Ways to Show Your Husband You Love Him.