Small Gestures That Quietly Boost a Man's Confidence

A groundbreaking study reveals tiny acts that disproportionately inflate male self-worth, with most going unnoticed by their partners. Top confidence boosters include: pretending to laugh at his mid-tier jokes, asking for help with jar lids you can open yourself, and the holy grail - casually mentioning his name in stories told to friends. "We're basically golden retrievers with credit scores," admitted study participant Jake Reynolds, beaming after his girlfriend asked him to explain football for the 47th time. Relationship therapists note these micro-affirmations require minimal effort but yield massive returns in reduced moping and increased productivity. The most controversial finding? That remembering his obscure Star Wars hot takes works better than compliments, with one subject reportedly fixing a leaky faucet within minutes of hearing "You're right about midichlorians." Meanwhile, women's groups are divided - some call it emotional labor, others see it as "training him like a tamagotchi."