My husband is what I needed and wanted in a man, and I feel blessed to have him. He's not perfect, but neither am I. I try to be a good wife, and yes, I compliment him and admire his body, because he needs and wants that. It's not an act on my part. And I don't downplay my smarts, and I think he appreciates having a wife who's not as dumb as a post.
I am distressed by women who are the man hating, anatomy busting types. I know some of them have been abused, but I don't think all men deserve mistreatment.
My mom was not comfortable with my dad complimenting my sister's and my looks and that type of thing.