# Esther Ijewere

Esther Ijewere (formerly Esther Kalejaiye) is a Nigerian author, advocate, women and girl child's rights activist and a columnist for The Guardian. She is a key member of Walk Against Rape (W.A.R), an advocacy initiative created to assist rape victims and seek justice. A graduate of Sociology from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.

## Quotes

* I am not scared of lifting other women up. As long as I wear the crown, no one can take my throne.
** Esther Ijewere's quote on lifting other women.
* You can’t boldly say you have succeeded in life till you help someone who can never pay you back.
** Esther Ijewere's Quote of the day.
* I LOVE YOU: Even the toughest man will melt a bit when his partner professes their love for him. They love hearing we love them. Also, they like hugs, kisses and cuddling too. Even a nicely-worded email or text message will work
** Esther Ijewere Speaking on:9 things Man Loves To hear.
* YOU ARE MY DAD: It’s less of an ego-boost as it is a verbalization of respect. It’s a testament to both our efforts and our priorities – which are the woman and her well-being.
** Esther Ijewere Speaking on:9 things Man Loves To hear.
* I APPRECIATE YOU AS A MAN: Men need to feel like men.. It has everything to do with knowing that their partner appreciates something about their character (honesty, integrity, selflessness, etc.) or something else.
** Esther Ijewere Speaking on:9 things Man Loves To hear.
* I RESPECT YOU: As men age, They have less of a need to be recognized for selfish reasons . This feeling is replaced by the need to feel respected out of love. They love feeling admired and respected from the people who love and care about them!.
** Esther Ijewere Speaking on:9 things Man Loves To hear.
* I APPRECIATE WHAT YOU DO: Men need to feel like they are good providers for the people they love. If they believe anything less, they don’t perceive themselves as the man they should be. As such, when they are told that you’re thankful for their hard work, effort, and for providing, it means a tremendous deal to them.
** Esther Ijewere Speaking on:9 things Man Loves To hear.
* YOU LOOK GREAT: This one’s a no-brainer, right? After spending a significant amount in a relationship, they still love hearing that our partner finds them attractive. This is particularly the case if they’ve been putting in some time at the gym. Your compliments serve as a reward for their hard work and as motivation to keep them going.
** Esther Ijewere Speaking on:9 things Man Loves To hear.
* I TRUST YOU: There are fewer things more sacred than trusting someone with your life. When you’re in a relationship, this is an essential truth. Here’s a bit of advice from Georgianna Donadio, Ph.D., “The best time to share your feelings (is) just before or during close intimacy. At that time, levels of oxytocin, a hormone that enhances feelings of trust, love and intimacy, are elevated, making it the best moment to love talk with your partner.
** Esther Ijewere Speaking on:9 things Man Loves To hear.
* I'M LISTENING: Men and women communicate very differently. For example, in an argument, a woman is usually more willing to sit down and have a dialogue. The man often feels an inclination to seek solitude to think things over or distract himself. They do love hearing “I’m listening” or “I’m ready to listen when you’re ready to talk” in any case.
** Esther Ijewere Speaking on:9 things Man Loves To hear.
* THANK YOU: Similar to women, men appreciate recognition for efforts small and little. “Thank you” is a straightforward yet powerful phrase that shows them your appreciation for what they do. (Here’s a tip, ladies: if you say “Thank you” on a regular basis for something they do, they are much more likely to do it again.)
** Esther Ijewere Speaking on:9 things Man Loves To hear.