Sugar Blossom

Tips on Becoming a Good Boyfriend

Last wee, I’ve given some tips on becoming a good boyfriend. Well, here are some more!

Be accommodating. If there is something they like to do, but you don’t really like it, do it anyway, and don’t complain. You will probably find that you enjoy doing the activity because you’re with them.

Most guys are unaware, but most people love guys with manners. Hold the door for them, pull out their seat, and offer to pay sometimes (though allow her to pay if they are insistent).

Playing hard to get doesn’t work for most guys. Tell the person you love that you do and keep reminding them.

Most women have that time of the month. Be as supportive as you can because your mate might be grumpy and/or in pain but they want your love and you have to be there for them. Nonetheless, do not explicitly mention the time of the month to her -a woman hardly enjoys knowing that the world can tell.

If they are agitated, be nice to them, and don’t get ticked off. Remember, they are not actually mad at you, or annoyed at you. They are just going through a hard time. Just let it roll off of you, like water off a duck.

Keep in mind: the road will be difficult. As in any healthy relationship, you will have your share of conflicts, some tiny, some big. Remember to be true to yourself, and try to abandon any significant selfishness. A relationship is a matter of team work.

Make sure you’re clean and looking good… People will notice if you put some thought into your appearance.

Call her just to say you are thinking about her.

Don’t just do things on the weekend. Make dates for during the week too. Even if it’s sitting on the couch watching t.v. She will appreciate that you want to spend time with her.

If they ask, “Does this make me look fat,” and it is not flattering to them, say: “I don’t think it is as flattering to your beautiful body as ___” and suggest an alternative.

Treat them like you normally do around your friends or else they will feel like you’re embarrassed to date her.

Cook her a delicious meal. Any man can pay cash for a dinner at a fancy restaurant but it takes a special man to cook a homemade meal from the heart to his sweetheart.

Remember, friends and family can be a strong influence on someone’s decisions, so make sure you are honest, open and interested in them and don’t criticize or make fun of them! It’s the quickest way to lose someone.

If you travel, stay in touch with them so they know you haven’t forgotten them.

When they are mad at you, take them out of somewhere.

If you are the jealous type, keep thinking to yourself: “When guys talk/look at my mate, they are admiring me and giving me props”. This might help quell any jealousy outbursts you may have.

Never use pick up lines. They are the sign of a jerk, and no one wants to date a jerk.

Only say you love her if you really do. Never fake anything…it is not real, nor is it cool.

Stick up for them! If someone is ragging on them emotionally, or definitely physically, be there! Get over there and even if they’re a friend of yours defend her! Don’t leave her feeling alone and upset.

Most girls like a lot of those strange complements that guys think are cheesy, like “your eyes are like the starry night.” To a guy that’s like “What’s that supposed to mean? they’re black with little white specks in them?” But to most girls it’s OH so romantic. But always remember, don’t overdo it. It will totally turn them off.

Girls like it when you make them blush after you say something flattering, but don’t make her blush for the wrong reason! Sometimes, if you can see their cheeks turning too red and the situation gets a little awkward, you have said something wrong. Change the subject right away to something more casual. NEVER turn away and ignore her for the rest of the day.

If you see your archenemy snogging someone, don’t kiss your girlfriend a lot.