It's an art to be a good boyfriend. Issues For Girls And Boys advice on how to be the boyfriend whom even other gals and guys talk about!
1. Don't take her for granted
This is one thing I cannot stress enough. When you get complacent and think she would be around forever, you won't be as nice to her as before. Most girls need lots of affection, and if they don't get it from you, they will get angry. Or worse, they will get some other guy who can't wait to take your place. How would you feel if your girl took you for granted?
2. Make her feel appreciated
Try complimenting your girlfriend to cloud nine. Or slip a little locker that says, "I love you, beautiful!". Mushy? Yes. But bear with it, for she will love you even more for it.
3.Free the aspiring Bard in you
Hey, whether you're a budding Shakespeare or just barely expressing yourself, have a go at poetry to express your emotions! Just write her a love poem, sonnet or rhyme. They key is to let her know that she inspires you.
4. Mind your manners
Be a gentleman. That means no burping at meals. Also hold the door and pull out the chair for her. And if you have not started doing this yet, CARRY her shopping bags!
5. Communicate, communicate, communicate
Talk to your girlfriend. Get to know her well and learn about her dreams, her fears and her problems.Help her if you can. Let her into your world too.
6. No messing around with other gals
It's really very simple: You are already in a relationship, so don't flirt with other gals. (If you want to flirt, don't get attached). Even friendly flirting is bad. So lay off the flirty talk and moves. Too many relationships have soured because of one wrong wink or suggestion. And I don't mean yoghurt sour, I mean lemon-lime-juice-without-sugar-sour.
7. Watch out for "that thing"
Ok guys, it is that time of the month again for her. Let me spell it out for the unenlightened - premenstrual syndrome (PMS). That's when her hormones wreck havoc with her sweet temper and she becomes extra grouchy and edgy. My advice? Grin and bear with it. Be extra patient with her and fuss over her with hot water bottles and painkiller. After all, it is just once a month (thank goodness!). Surely you are man enough to tolerate that.
8. Be proud of her
If you want a committed relationship with a girl, announce it to the world. Ok, maybe not to all and sundry, but at least to your family and friends.Keeping everything hush-hush would only make her suspect that you are ashamed to have her as your girlfriend.
9. Let her breathe
Give her some "space" to be with her family and friends and do the things she likes. Don't try to be the centre of her world, because you can't be with your girlfriend all the time. It is bad for her and it will be bad for you. So while she is off to do her own things, catch up with your own buddies. And when you two meet up again, you will have fresh things to talk about!
10. Don't insult her
Show your girlfriend some respect. No, make that lots of respect. If you call her stuff like *ahem*, a self-respecting girl won't stay around any longer to be insulted.
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