I think he's brilliant and funny, and he loves that I think so.

When I criticize him, he just shuts down.
This is something I'm only recently coming to understand - but I'm glad I'm finally GETTING it!!! Men don't like to be criticized. Of course, women don't either, but WOW can it send a man really if you do.
That has made a HUGE difference in how I argue with my husband.