If every man stops to think about the one thing all women want more of in a relationship, chances are it's TLC. Although tender loving care encompasses many emotions and acts, it boils down to the sensitivity of a man. As long as men are sensitive, women are happy.

The problem is that if you start giving in to your feminine side, you will also be giving in to her wants. But is this really what women want?
Do Women Want A Sensitive Man?
Of course women want the man that will shed the occasional tear at the conclusion of Titanic , but does she really want an effeminate man? That's an oxymoron in itself.

No matter what your girlfriend may say about opening up and sharing your true emotions, be wary. Giving in to this might just cost you the same girlfriend that asked for it in the first place.

Going all the way back to prehistoric times, men were the providers in the couple, and women maintained the residence, prepared the food and cared for the children. This has not extended into the 21st century so much, it's merely a statement for the more old-fashioned couples, so no need to e-mail me about this!

Women want a take-charge and authoritative man that can take care of business; a decisive man that can get things done, but with a tender heart.
How Nice Should You Be?
Spending more time understanding what your woman means when she says she has a headache, is a good thing. The secret to long-lasting relationships is the learning curve that keeps it alive. Learning something new about your mate is as important as not forgetting her birthday, and we all know how important that is.

If being nice and the little things make her happy, then by all means do so. But how far should you take it? It's our nature to always want more of a good thing, thereby risking saturation.

For example, if you alternate the choice of movies you see together, and she suddenly begins insists on seeing more of her movies, and you cave, well the saturation has already taken place. If you don't understand this issue and don't see the problem, then the damage may already be done.

If you're already too nice, then you need to backtrack and be more of a jerk. But if your machismo and toughness are costing you a nice girl, then think about what you could be doing to be (or at least sound) more caring.