25 little things he loves about you

From the freckles you spent a lifetime hating to your tendency to hug like an animal, these are the -- sometimes strange -- but true things men admire about their ladies.

A kind soul

"My man once said he loves how I say a little prayer every time I come across an animal that's been hit by a car beside the road. I always kinda whisper it, but when he first figured out what I was saying and doing, he said it just showed how sensitive I am." — Beth Taylor, via Facebook

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XOXO

"He loves my unique hug. My 'panda hug' is my brand, so if somebody tries to imitate me, he will surely know by my hug!" — Cindy Montanez-Larrosa, via Facebook

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Twist and shout

"There's a certain way my wife swivels her hips during sex that feels so good. It's a figure-eight shape. She's on top, and instead of moving up and down, she does the swivel, and it's like she's sending rays of pleasure through every single part of me." — Owen, 34

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When in Italy...

"He never says he loves me, but last month we were in Venice, Italy because he's in the military and had R&R leave. It was a cool, crisp night and — above a bridge overlooking the canal — he told me, 'I love that no matter what is going on — whether deployment, work, family or anything military — you're always by my side. You even came halfway across the world to be with me on my birthday.' That brought me to tears." — Lettie Flores, via Facebook

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You've been spotted

"He tells me all the time that I'm the sexiest woman in the world. He says he loves my body, my face, and even my freckles that I hate so much." — Carey Austin Nuzzolese, via Facebook

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Cheaper by the (half) dozen

"He says he loves how I raised our kids to be so respectful and loving in public. He tells me how others absolutely can't believe we raised six kids that are so awesome!" — Dori, via Twitter

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The holiday spirit

"My wife really knows how to bring our family together on holidays. From Christmas to St. Patrick's Day, she makes sure we keep to our traditions, even when those traditions add up to five-hour-long rituals." — Bob P., 45

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Making eyes

"When my wife looks me straight in the eye during sex — not a stare-down, but with that sort of soft focus — I feel like we're 100 percent in-sync. It's the sexiest, most honest and intimate moment I can think of." — Jamie, 32

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A full-on smooch

"It's always great when she comes home, barely says hi, and gives me a real kiss instead of just a little kiss on the cheek." — Michael T., 32

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Great gams

"I always wear tights under dresses because I'm ashamed of my legs. A few nights ago, I decided to be adventurous and go bare legged with a knee-length dress. He couldn't stop touching my bare thighs in the car and telling me how much he loves my thick legs." — Charlie Wiley, via Facebook

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