5. You give her space
Trust is the foundation of any good relationship. Part of that
entails giving her the freedom to have a life separate from yours
without asking 20 questions or having jealous fits, and knowing
that she's not taking your trust for granted.
Keep things in perspective; would you like a girlfriend who kept
tabs on every move you made? Probably not, and the same goes for
her. And always look for a silver lining; in this case, you'll have
time to hang out with your buddies, and have something to talk to
her about the next time you see her.
4. You respect her (and her family)
It's important to avoid letting your ego get the best of you, so if
your mentality is stuck in the '50s, you must adjust to changing
times. You have to understand that she's an equal part of the
relationship, so appreciate her company.
Likewise, try to embrace her family early on. In addition to
scoring precious points, being kind and courteous toward her
parents is a good way to show that you're serious about the
relationship. This includes, but is not limited to, bringing the
parents thoughtful little gifts every so often, and planning
activities that include her whole family, like a picnic. Of course,
I'm assuming that you've already survived that dreadful first
meeting.
3. You better yourself
Demonstrating what a positive effect your woman has had on you is a
fantastic way of gaining leverage. Whether you're getting yourself
back into shape, improving your vocabulary, or forgetting about the
television long enough to take dance lessons with her, it doesn't
matter. Improving yourself is a great way of letting her know she
deserves the best, and she'll be flattered that she was the
inspiration behind your desire to aim higher.
2. You challenge her to be better
Likewise, your role in her life should be just as beneficial. You
should inspire her to make changes that reflect the positive effect
you've had on her. If, for example, you see her letting a great
talent go to waste, encourage her; maybe that's all she needs.
Don't be afraid to sign her up for an art class, or push her to
pursue a career you know she'd be good at. The fact that you care
that much about her well-being will make her want to keep you
around longer.
1. You make her feel beautiful
Reminding her how beautiful she is comes with making her feel good,
and makes you a poster boyfriend. Best of all: simplicity and
honesty are all you need. Buy her, say, a card that expresses your
appreciation, compliment her at odd times, and if you feel that
she's the most gorgeous creature you've ever laid eyes on, be sure
to let her know. Women want to look good for their men, and proving
to her that you only have eyes for her will be a validation of
that.
