95+ Most Effective Compliments for Your Husband

Are you looking for a way to let your husband know how much you appreciate him? Giving your husband a compliment is an important way to strengthen your relationship and make him feel more confident. That’s why we put together this complete list of romantic, flirty, and simple compliments that are sure to help your husband feel like he’s the king of the world! Plus, we spoke with relationship experts to get their best advice on how to pay a compliment and why compliments are important.

Top 5 Compliments for Your Husband

I always feel like I won the husband lottery.
Every love song reminds me of you.
You’re sexy, fine, and all mine.
You smell amazing.
DAY-UM!

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Encouraging Compliments for Your Husband

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Give him an ego boost with compliments that express your admiration. Compliments are a great way to lift your husband’s spirits and build a long-lasting relationship. Dating coach John Keegan recommends giving your husband compliments that reinforce and validate something he likes about himself.^{[1]
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John Keegan
Dating Coach

Expert Interview} Check out these encouraging compliments to get a few ideas:
- I know I can count on you to fix anything.
- Your smile brightens my day, every day.
- You’re so smart, and you always give the best advice.
- I smile with pride at every promotion you receive.
- Thank you for always going the extra mile.
- Your strength in the face of challenges inspires me.
- Days with you are extraordinary.
- I appreciate all that you have done to set us up for success.
- Our yard looks amazing because of the effort that you put into it.
- I fall in love with you again every day.

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Romantic Compliments for Your Husband

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Express the depth of your love with a romantic compliment. Some of the most romantic compliments are about how your husband makes you feel. Keegan recommends going a little over the top every once in a while.^{[2]
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John Keegan
Dating Coach

Expert Interview} So, go right ahead and get as sappy and affectionate as you want. Try one of these romantic compliments to get you started:
- Words can’t describe how grateful I am to have you in my life.
- I always feel like I won the husband lottery.
- Thank you for showing me what it means to love someone unconditionally.
- You inspire me to be the best version of myself.
- I’m having trouble focusing at work…I can’t stop thinking about you.
- Being around you makes everything feel better.
- Every love song reminds me of you.
- My whole life changed for the better the day I met you.
- Nobody has ever made me feel the way you do.
- If there’s one thing I like about you, it’s that I like more than just one thing about you.

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Flirty Compliments for Your Husband

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Show him you’re still attracted to him with a flirty compliment. Just because you’re already married doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get a little flirty with your husband from time to time. Before you’re in a relationship, flirting is a way to show you’re attracted to someone. After you’re married, it’s a great way to make your husband feel loved.^{[3]
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Research source} Try one of these fun and flirty compliment to remind him that you think he’s a hottie:
- You make me want to forget about being a lady.
- If being sexy was a crime, you’d be serving a life sentence.
- Your voice is so sexy. I could listen to you talk for hours.
- You’re such a nerd. It’s making me hot.
- You’re sexy, fine, and all mine.
- You know you’re the hottest person in the room right now, right?
- You drive me absolutely wild.
- I love how you can turn me on without even trying.
- Your butt is driving me insane.
- You have very kissable lips.

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Short & Simple Compliments for Your Husband

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Warm his heart with an honest, straightforward compliment. Some men don’t need a long, flowery compliment. And even if they do like them, a short, direct, and simple compliment can make a big impact. Short compliments are also perfect if you want to send him a quick text to brighten his day. Use the list of compliments below for inspiration:
- The world needs more men like you.
- Your smile is contagious.😁😷
- You smell amazing.
- You set such a good example for our kids.
- On a scale of 1 to 10, you’re an 11.
- All love is sweet, but ours is the sweetest.🍬💗
- I need to call your mom and tell her, “Well done!”
- Cute, smart, and silly? You’re the total package!
- The worst part of hugging you is letting you go.
- It is literally unfair how hot you look today.🔥🥵

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One-Word Compliments for Your Husband

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Keep it short and sweet with a one-word compliment to make him smile. With one-word compliments, it’s all about the delivery. Play up your compliment with your facial expression and tone. For example, an over-the-top eyebrow lift or waggle can transform a simple word into a compliment. Here are a few words that make great compliments for your other half:
- DYN-O-MITE!
- Slay
- GOAT
- Brilliant
- Ate
- Sexy
- Savage
- DAY-UM!
- Foxy
- Fire
- Dope

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Compliments for Your Husband’s Character

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Compliment your husband on the traits you admire most. Dating coach Laura Bilotta recommends that you make sure your compliment goes “beyond the surface level” to make your husband feel special.^{[4]
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Laura Bilotta
Dating Coach & Matchmaker

Expert Interview} Licensed clinical psychologist Kim Chronister adds, “Highlight something you’ve recently learned about their skill set or psychology.”^{[5]
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Kim Chronister, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist

Expert Interview} Tell them how intelligent, thoughtful, kind, or generous they to make him feel loved and appreciated. Try one of these compliments to show him you don’t take him for granted:
- You’re the most genuine person I know.
- You have the best sense of humor. You always crack me up.
- I appreciate how open-minded you are. It makes talking with you so much more interesting.
- You’re the most captivating person I’ve ever met.
- You have superior taste in music.
- You always know what to say when things are going wrong.
- I’m in awe of your strength and resilience.
- I appreciate how you treat people with respect, even when you don’t agree with them.
- You have a heart of gold.
- I’m amazed by your optimism and positive outlook on life.

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Compliments for Your Husband’s Actions

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Tell him you appreciate and admire what he does. Whether you compliment his work ethic or all the little things he does to help you every day, focus on his actions to tell him you know how supportive and absolutely essential he is to your happiness. For example, Keegan says if he’s a good listener, that’s a really great compliment to give him.^{[6]
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John Keegan
Dating Coach

Expert Interview} Try to be as specific as possible to make your compliment that much more special. Use this list of compliments to help you figure out what to say:
- Your support means the world to me.
- It means a lot to me when you help me in little ways like that.
- Thank you for helping me bring all of that stuff inside.
- You handled that so well. You are such a good dad.
- You handle stress so well. I need to get you to show me how you do it.
- Thank you for being a good listener. I feel heard when I talk to you.
- I respect how you handled yourself in that conversation.
- Thank you for being so thoughtful.
- You are so gentle and caring with our kids.

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Compliments for Your Husband’s Achievements

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Let your husband know you’re proud of his accomplishments. If you have a busy family life, it can be easy to overlook what your husband achieves outside the home. But, recognizing his dedication and hard work can go a long way toward boosting his self-esteem. Try one of these compliments to remind your husband that you see him for who he really is:
- I’m amazed at the number of people you help through the volunteer work you do.
- It’s always so special when one of your employees goes out of their way to tell me what an awesome boss you are.
- I know I don’t say it enough, but I am so proud of what an accomplished man you are.
- I so admire how you achieve whatever you put your mind to.
- I’m so proud and impressed to watch you finish your first marathon.
- I beam with pride every time you get a promotion.
- I noticed you’ve been putting in extra effort at work. I want you to know that your dedication isn’t going unnoticed.
- I’m blown away by how committed you are to protecting National Parks.
- I was so proud to watch you earn your PhD. Your hard work inspires me.

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Compliments for Your Husband’s Commitment to Family

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Compliment your husband on his contributions to your family. It can mean a lot to your husband to know that you think he’s a good father.^{[7]
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Research source} Let him know you notice all the ways he goes above and beyond to raise healthy, happy, well-adjusted children with one of these compliments:
- I love that our kids’ friends think you’re a cool dad.
- Our kids love the time that they spend with you.
- You are an amazing role model to our children.
- You are so gentle and caring with our kids.
- I appreciate the way that you play with the kids so they learn something without even realizing it.
- Thank you for dealing with my family with a smile. They can be trying at times.
- I’m so happy our kids get to have a loving dad like you.
- It’s not always easy dealing with family over the holidays, but you manage it with grace.

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Compliments for Your Husband’s Looks

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Pay him compliments about his appearance and sense of style. The “best way to compliment a guy is to make him feel masculine,” says dating coach Imad Jbara. “Guys have very fragile egos,” so “a little bit of admiration goes a long way.”^{[8]
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Imad Jbara
Dating Coach

Expert Interview} So, go ahead and stroke his ego by telling him how great you think he looks with one of these appearance-based compliments:
- You look incredibly sexy in that shirt.
- You have such a dazzling smile I need sunglasses.
- Look at those muscles! Have you been hitting the gym when I wasn’t looking?”
- That new haircut makes you look even more handsome.
- Your smile makes me weak in the knees.
- You’re so photogenic. All my friends are jealous.
- You’re ridiculously handsome, and that’s the least interesting thing about you.
- You smell good enough to eat.
- How is it that you make everything you wear look so good?
- Sorry. You look so good today that I lost my train of thought.
- Reader Poll: We asked 213 wikiHow readers, and 51% of them agreed that the most attractive feature on a guy is a nice smile. [Take Poll] So, maybe give him a compliment based on his smile!

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Paying Your Husband a Compliment

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Give your husband compliments that are from the heart. Dating and relationship coach Louie Felix says, “I think honesty is always the best policy. If you think somebody has beautiful eyes, I think it's okay to say it.”^{[9]
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Louie Felix
Dating Coach & Matchmaker

Expert Interview} Try to focus on things you truly admire about him to make your compliments more genuine and meaningful.
- When you give a compliment to your husband, start with an “I” statement, like “I love…” or “I appreciate…”
- “I” statements show you’re willing to be vulnerable, which makes your compliment seem more sincere.
- Elaborate by telling him exactly why you admire him. Say something like, “I love how reliable you are. I know if you say you’re going to do something, you’ll always follow through.”
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Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC
Marriage & Family Therapist
Moshe Ratson is the Executive Director of spiral2grow Marriage & Family Therapy, a coaching and therapy clinic in New York City. Moshe is an International Coach Federation accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC). He received his MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College. Moshe is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC
Marriage & Family Therapist

Creating romance in a marriage requires planning, investment, and effort. A big part of that is sharing your appreciation by finding ways to compliment your partner regularly. Try to share your love and make your husband feel special, whether it's with spoken words or a quick text.
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Compliment him on something that isn’t obvious. Jbara recommends complimenting your husband on his character traits since those types of compliments tend to be more meaningful.^{[10]
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Imad Jbara
Dating Coach

Expert Interview} Complimenting a guy on his looks is always appreciated. But if your husband is a handsome man, he may hear compliments about his appearance all the time. Show him how well you know him and that you recognize who he is on a deeper level.
- A compliment about his sense of humor, intelligence, courage, or honesty will most likely mean more to him than comments about his abs.
- That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t compliment his appearance. Guys almost always appreciate hearing they look good. Just make sure to mix in other types of compliments, too.
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Make sure your compliments are specific and personal. When it comes to giving good compliments that make an impact on your husband, details are important. By focusing on the details, you can make your compliment more powerful.^{[11]
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Research source} It’s nice to hear, “You’re a great husband,” but it’s even better to hear something like, “I appreciate that you always put the dishes in the dishwasher right after dinner. It’s one less thing I have to worry about.”
- Try pointing out something he has control over—like his hard work or achievements—to make your compliments more personal and unique.
- It’s also important to compliment the effort he puts in, even when the outcome isn’t what he wanted.
- For example, if your husband was in the running for a promotion and didn’t get it, say something like, “I’m sure they’ll recognize how hard you work the next time a good opportunity comes up.”

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Why Compliments Are Important

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Compliments improve his self-esteem and strengthen your bond. When you pay someone a compliment, you have the power to make them feel better about themselves. Giving your husband a compliment is also a wonderful way to open lines of communication in a positive way that makes your relationship stronger. Plus, according to marriage and family therapist associate Jacqueline House, words of affirmation can drastically improve your husband’s day.^{[12]
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Jacqueline House, LMFT-A
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

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- When you give your husband a good compliment, it makes him feel like you appreciate him, which builds healthier, longer-lasting relationships.^{[13]
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- Plus, compliments help make you feel better, too!

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