How to Be a Good Boyfriend

1. Listen to Her

Once you've nailed the first few dates, it's time to take that next step and go from date to boyfriend. While it might seem like the pressure is off, you need to work just as hard or harder to impress your girl. If you want to be a good boyfriend, then make sure to follow these tips!

When you're in a relationship, you'll be doing a lot of conversation. That's why the first tip for being a good boyfriend is to listen to her; and ideally, you'll care about what she's saying. Even if you're tempted to tune her out, don't do it. Show that you find her opinions interesting by doing these things:

Occasionally agree or ask questions when she's talking.
Repeat back important information.
Remove distractions, like TV or video games.
Offer to talk later if you're having a hard time focusing.



2. Be Honest and Open With Her

In awkward situations, you might be tempted to lie to your girlfriend, but honesty really is the best policy. Not only is telling the truth a lot easier than keeping track of a web of lies, but it also makes it more likely that your girlfriend will be truthful as well. In addition, try to be as open as possible regarding your feelings and needs. Don't feel the need to tell her absolutely everything from the start, but slowly revealing your sensitive side will show her what a good guy you really are!

3. Give Compliments to Her

While men appreciate a compliment, women are driven and energized by compliments. You simply cannot hope to be a good boyfriend unless you compliment your girlfriend regularly. You'll gain a lot of favor with simple positive statements like "You look great in those pants," or "I love your haircut." Just make sure to follow these tips:

Try to be specific, rather than giving general compliments.
Don't overdo it with too many compliments.
Be sincere and don't give fake compliments.

4. Give Her Gifts

Giving gifts is the go-to move for boyfriends and husbands that want to show their affection. Women appreciate an expensive gift, but they also appreciate the simple thoughtfulness of a gift in general. Giving gifts at holidays and anniversaries is a requirement, but giving random gifts will earn you serious boyfriend points. These gifts don't need to be anything extravagant, for example:

The classic mix-CD
Scented candles
A simple silver necklace
Flowers and chocolate
A framed picture of you two

5. Trust Her

While women tend to have a harder time with this one than men, a jealous boyfriend is an ugly sight. You need to trust your girlfriend when she's apart from you, and allow her to have a part of her life that doesn't completely involve you. You both need time apart to spend alone or with friends to relax and recharge. If you have legitimate reasons to suspect she's up to something, then confront her about it, but that should be a last resort.

6. Touch Her

Physical touching is a very important method of showing your affection for a woman. A simple hand on your girlfriend's back or arm signals that you're proud to be with her and that you're protective of her. You want to keep touches light and innocent in public, and a little bit naughtier in private. Just don't touch her all the time or else she might get the impression that you're clingy. Here are a few examples of touches a good boyfriend should make:

Caress her cheek
Stroke the back of her neck
Hold your hands around her waist





7. Be Sympathetic to Her

It goes against everything we learned as men, but being sympathetic when your girlfriend is emotional will cement you as a keeper. Any time you can tell you girlfriend is upset, make sure to keep prying until you find out what's wrong. She'll probably try to deflect with an "I'm fine," but don't take that for an answer. When she blurts out the problem, make sure to listen to her and hold her tight. Once she's done venting or crying, offer to help in any way you can.

8. Be Affectionate With Her

Affection and attraction are two things that should come easily if you're actually attracted to your girlfriend. Try to make her feel like she is beautiful and deserving of your feelings. Throw in a little innocent PDA, like holding hands or a peck on the cheek, to show that you're not ashamed of being with her in front of other people. Also, make sure to say things like "I missed you," and "I can't wait to see you."


Ok guys, I have helped you out a little go on out and be great boyfriends!!!


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