21 Absolute Signs He Is Making Love To You

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The subtle difference between making love and having sex may confuse many couples. Knowing these signs can help make your relationship stronger. It can also bring you closer and build a deeper emotional connection, making your time together more meaningful. However, we can help you figure out the signs he is making love to you and not merely having sex by explaining the differences. Physical intimacy is all about the presence of emotions and feelings as it defines the chemistry between you and your partner. As your relationship progresses, love-making may lose the excitement and pleasure you had in the initial days of your courtship, and it might end up as only sex. Their physical touch may not excite you the way it used to initially, but there’s still some sexual attraction left. So how do you know if your partner is still making love? Read on the post for some signs that differentiate love-making and sex.

21 Signs He Is Making Love To You

Sex, when mixed with intimacy and feelings, could become the deepest form of expressing love. Without emotions and romance, sex is but a mere hormonal act of the body. A man would make love to you only when he is emotionally involved with you. Here is what to look for to know for sure.

1. He will make eye contact. If he makes eye contact while having sex, then it could be a sign that he is into you and wants to be in the moment with you. In case your man is avoiding eye contact, it could be because he is shy or is not interested in you. If he is stealing glances from you and cannot maintain straight eye contact, then he could just be shy.

2. Both of you enjoy it. When it is an act of the souls and not just the bodies, then both you and your man would enjoy it. This is not something that can be planned and executed, but it happens naturally when you share strong feelings for each other. Middle-aged people and the elderly also enjoy physical intimacy with their partner, even after being married for several years.

Both men and women enjoy being intimate with their partners, and it has been found to be associated with greater life satisfaction. The graph below from the ELISA (English Longitudinal Study of Ageing) shows this correlation. It suggests that for both genders of all age groups (50-90+), having sexual intercourse more frequently gives higher levels of satisfaction with life, although at some points, each gender differs in satisfaction level despite having the same frequency of sexual intercourse.

Association of life satisfaction with the frequency of sexual intercourse by gender

3. He would kiss you a lot. One kiss is worth a thousand words. If your man is smothering you with kisses as part of foreplay or even during the act, he likes you a lot and wants to make you feel valued. How he kisses you would make you sense the intensity of his passion and how much he enjoys being with you.

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4. Your pleasure matters too. One of the major differences in making love and having sex is that your man would ensure that you are enjoying it too when it is lovemaking. But if he is having just sex, he would end up simply ejaculating, instead of considering your pleasure.

5. There will be conversations. Making love involves more than just bodies. Your man would initiate deep and intimate conversations in bed, that may initiate strong arousals for the both of you. He would open up and share intimate and private things about his life. He may also tell you things which he has not told you before. These acts will strengthen your mutual trust and commitment in the relationship.
   

6. He will take your name. If you find your man take your name during sex, then it shows that he loves you, and you are the one in his life. Hearing your name during such a passionate situation could add to the mood and boost your libido too. You will find his intense sensuality irresistible. If you feel like it, take his name too, and do not hold back.

7. He creates a romantic environment. Because he wants to have meaningful sex with you, your man will also make sure you are in the mood. He would try to decorate your bedroom, play your favorite music, and dress up as per your liking. In addition to visual pleasure, he will also treat you with extreme tenderness.

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8. He would never force you. A man who wants to make love would be aware that sex cannot be forced. If he finds you are not in the mood, he will not get upset or throw a tantrum. Instead, he will understand and give you time to warm up to it.
9. He prioritizes your comfort. A man who makes love to you will make sure you are comfortable and relaxed. He creates a safe space for intimacy that allows you to be more open. This shows he understands that your emotional and physical comfort will deepen your connection.

10. He tries to be hygienic. A man who wants to make love knows how much of a turn off smelly armpits and bad breath could be. So, if he tries to smell fresh, then it is a sign that he is giving importance to your likes and dislikes.

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11. He will not doze off immediately. Many men would turn to the other side and doze off as soon as the act is done. But how do you know when a guy is emotionally attached—if your man continues to show affection by pulling you close for a cuddle or kissing you on the forehead, then it is a sign that he is interested in more than just your body.

12. He would keep in touch. A man who is there only for the sex would not bother to text or keep in touch with you after the act. But if he does, then he has genuine feelings for you. If your man is good at expressing, then get ready to be drenched in his lovey-dovey messages. Your doubt could be ‘Is he flirting with me?’ However, his charming ways of communication will not let you slip away.

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He will show his affection not just inside the bedroom but outside as well. He will compliment you in a way that transcends your physical self, which could sometimes lead to things getting steamy outside the bedroom.

13. You will know it. Another strong sign would be your intuition. Whenever he is having sex with you, your mind, body, and soul tell you how involved he is, and how much he loves you. And this can never go wrong.

14. There will be signs he’s falling in love with you. A guy who is in love with you would make sure he is on your mind all the time. Before the actual act, he might take you out to dinner or your favorite band’s concert. He might even surprise you with flowers and a box of your favorite chocolates.

15. He will stay over. This applies to couples who are not living together. A man who is in it for sex might not be interested in staying for the night; he might prefer to leave once his needs are satisfied. If your man chooses to stay over and is also open to keeping a few spare clothes in your apartment, then he might have feelings for you and want to make love to you.

16. He will make breakfast for you. This may not happen with all men, but applies to some. If you open your eyes to some mouth-watering pancakes after spending the night together, then your man is trying to impress you, because he cares for you.

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17. He will make you feel beautiful. Not every woman will have a runway body; many could be insecure about being too fat or having blemishes. All these would never matter to a man who wants to make love to you. In fact, he would make you feel like the most beautiful woman in the world.

18. He would like to experiment. If your man wants to try new things in bed, then he is not there to satisfy his bodily needs but wants to go beyond that. This is a sign he enjoys your company and wants more of it.

19. He will look happy. When a man makes love to you, he would appear happy and content. He would not just turn to the other side and doze off. Instead, he might strike a light-hearted conversation or even make a cup of tea for his favorite woman.

20. He will calm your anxieties. Some women may have an innate fear of sex and might not be cooperative. A man who wants to make love would not get angry and throw a fit but would give you space, try to talk, ease your fears, and caress your vulnerability.

21. He will respect your boundaries. You could be his wife or girlfriend, but if you have certain reservations about physical intimacy, he would never force you to cross them. He also would not compel you into doing something you despise.

For Venus O’Hara, an orgasm activist based out of Barcelona, Spain, the context and the relationship you have with your partner or your boyfriend decides whether he is just sleeping with you or if he’s making love to you. She adds, “For me personally, I need to have trust to activate my wild side. I call it ‘making love’ when I have something emotional with the person I’m in bed with. Making love can give you a tingle when it’s done with someone you like and can be quite cringeworthy if it’s with someone you’re not emotionally at par with (i).”

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Importance Of Communication While Making Love

Talking openly about your desires and feelings is important in lovemaking. Sharing what you both like helps you feel closer and builds trust. It makes sure both partners feel heard, appreciated, and happy. Being honest with each other strengthens your connection and makes the experience meaningful for both.

Difference Between Making Love And Having Sex

Making love and having sex differ significantly in their emotional and psychological dimensions. Making love signifies emotional intimacy and a strong personal connection. Recognizing these differences can help couples grow closer and improve their intimacy. This leads to a stronger and more fulfilling relationship. It is a union of strong physical and emotional intimacy. It is a spiritual bond where partners engage in a shared experience of vulnerability, affection, and mutual respect. Making love is often seen as an expression of deep love and commitment, where the act transcends physical pleasure and becomes a means of communicating feelings and emotions. Having sex, on the other hand, primarily focuses on physical gratification. It can be passionate and enjoyable but doesn’t necessarily require an emotional connection or deeper feelings between partners. Sex can be casual and driven by physical desire without the layers of intimacy and emotional depth that making love entails. It’s more about the act itself than the emotional context in which it occurs.

Infographic: How To Respond To His Love-Making Gestures

Intimacy with an emotional connection is a symbol of love. If your partner displays the above gestures during and before sex, they are not just attracted to you physically but also emotionally. So reward them for their sweetness and make them feel the same love by responding to their actions with the help of this infographic.

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Illustration: Absolute & Passionate Signs That He Is Making Love To You

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If you want to know if he’s expressing love, watch this video that reveals the key signs. You will find insightful relationship advice and can discover whether he’s genuinely showing his affection.

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