Don't think it makes us wimps. Men like women who act like women and not men. Men wish women understood the sexual needs of a man and its role in our lives. All men are not the same, and it's a mistake to presume that we all like or dislike the same things. Contrary to the Homer Simpson, Al Bundy stereotypes the media force-feeds us.
Men do eat quiche.
My wife makes a whole grain, cheese, ham and cauliflower quiche to die for. Men have peace from the love and affection that they get from their spouse that speaks volumes over words. Nothing hurts your husband more than doing that. Quit telling us we're wrong. Embrace the compliments.