Your partner means more than anything to you, and you want to convey that importance through your words and your actions.

Nevertheless, after years of becoming accustomed to one another, you may be at a standstill for just how to go about this process of learning and improving.

Listed below are the top 50 best ways to be a better husband, both big and small.

You can start today and show your partner just how much they truly mean to you.

1. Learn their preferences, big and small

Maybe your partner prefers to process stress or sadness with alone time as opposed to being doted over. Maybe they prefer to sleep in a very cold room with lots of blankets to keep warm. Do they enjoy honey or sugar in their tea?

Or, do they prefer coffee? Learning your partner’s preferences, no matter how large or even “insignificant” they may seem, not only showcases thoughtfulness and attention to detail, but can also help you navigate your relationship by understanding their quirks and methods.

2. Get the kids ready for school while your partner sleeps in

If your partner is usually the one who helps the kids get ready for school, tell them to push snooze and go back to sleep- you’ve got this round.

3. Look your partner in the eyes

You already know that eye contact is important, but how often do you make it, and in what ways? While 24/7 eye contact is definitely not necessary, looking your partner in the eye with a truly meaningful gaze is incredibly connecting. Try to engage this kind of connection with serious and emotional conversations, as well as more casual moments like discussing what will be cooked for dinner; the eyes are the windows to the soul after all, and your partner will feel seen and acknowledged in everything they say.

4. Run an errand that they’ve been putting off