Minkerman is done

[Dom R]

Minkerman:

What you are doing, is working.
The primary DB motto is, "Keep doing what works, stop doing what doesnt work."

So i would suggest not making changes to what you are doing, just because someone else thinks you need to "act like a real man".

Forget "acting like a real man"... act in the way your wife shows you by her actions, that she wants.

PS: on your wife's comment... she might just as easily have been fishing for a compliment. She MIGHT have been fishing for, "you're right, you are just irresistible!"

Dont just go with what has worked with other peoples' wives. Go with what works, for your wife

You might be right in that it could be time for you to stop daily pursuing.
Consider that "not pursuing" is a lot different from "turning down a direct request for a foot rub", though.
If you want some attention for yourself, you might want to instead counter with, "how about giving me one first?"