Here’s a quick list of the top ten tips on how to be a good girlfriend. These apply to all relationships because building a strong, loving relationship is about mutual respect, understanding, and effort from both parties. Read on for more ideas on how to be a better girlfriend....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Open Communication: Always communicate your feelings, concerns, and joys. It helps in understanding each other better and resolving potential conflicts early on.
Stay Trustworthy: Trust is the bedrock of any relationship. Avoid situations that can make your boyfriend doubt or mistrust you, and always be reliable.
Be Supportive: Be his biggest cheerleader. Support his ambitions, dreams, and passions just as you’d want him to support yours.
Respect Boundaries: Just like you, he needs personal space sometimes. Understand and respect his boundaries, and communicate yours as well.
Stay Interested: Take a genuine interest in his day, hobbies, and passions. This helps in strengthening your bond.
Surprise Him: Every once in a while, surprise him with little gestures like cooking his favorite meal, leaving a love note, or planning a date night.
Be Independent: While it’s beautiful to be a part of a couple, it’s essential to maintain your independence, pursue your hobbies, and spend time with your friends.
Avoid Petty Jealousy: Everyone has a past, and occasional jealousy is natural. However, don’t let it consume the relationship. Communicate your insecurities instead of acting on them.
Admit Mistakes and Apologize: No one is perfect. If you’ve made a mistake, own up to it and apologize sincerely.
Grow Together: Engage in activities that help both of you grow as individuals and as a couple. Whether it’s taking a class together or reading a book, shared experiences can strengthen your bond.
What Makes a Girl a Good Girlfriend?
Being a good girlfriend requires an authentic base. Trying to be someone you’re not to please Mr. Wrong is a colossal waste of energy and emotional resources. But once you’ve got that down, work on cultivating the following:
Respect: Being respectful to your boyfriend, his friends, and his family should be a priority. Rude and inconsiderate is never a good look. But don’t confuse respect with subjugation. Aim for a partnership of equals.
Confidence: Secure people who proudly wear their confidence are exceptionally attractive. Arguably, self-assurance is more alluring than beauty.
Thoughtfulness: Being a good listener is a valuable life skill. Thoughtfully remembering the little makes you stand out.
Responsibility: Do you want a serious relationship? Is marriage on your wish list? If so, responsibility is vital. People prefer to partner with those they can trust.
Kindness: Do you talk about people behind their backs? Are you nasty to strangers or walk around with an air of superiority? If so, reconsider your approach. Men usually aren’t enamored with catty, hypercritical women.
We’ve reviewed a few general tips on how to be a good girlfriend. Now, let’s unpack the nuts and bolts by looking at 25 thoughtful actions you can do for your partner.
1. Cook His Favorite Dinner Unexpectedly
It may be a cliche. But it’s true: The way to a person’s heart is through their stomach! Whipping up your partner’s favorite meal is always a welcome treat.
2. Plan a Friends Night
Guys appreciate a woman who doesn’t get upset about their time with friends. If you want to take it to the next level, why not plan a night for him and the boys. No, you shouldn’t stay.
3. Give Him a Massage
Massages do a body good. They improve circulation and reduce physical stress. A girlfriend who knows how to give a killer rub down is worth her weight in gold.
4. Plan an Intimate Night
Has your sex life been waning lately? Spice things up with an intimate evening. Go the extra mile and get some new lingerie or maybe even a few fun adult toys.
5. Let Him Pick the Movie
Do you always pick the movie? Does your guy dutifully sit through rom-coms and period pieces? Give the guy a break and let him pick the movie next time.
6. Text Him Something Special
Being a good girlfriend doesn’t always need to involve a huge effort. Sometimes, sending the perfect text message at the right time is more impactful than elaborate plans.
7. Dress Up for Him
Sometimes, we don’t pay much attention to how we look and dress when we’ve been in a relationship for a while.
For the most part, it’s fine. But dressing up for him every once in a blue moon is a nice thing to do.
8. Tell Him How Lucky You Are
Relationships fall into routines. We do and say the same things, week in and week out. So remember to flatter your man and tell him how lucky you are to be in his life. Guys love praise.
9. Turn Off Your Phone
Is your phone an appendage at this point? They’ve become such a ubiquitous part of life we’ve become oblivious to our own “check rates.” But part of being in a healthy relationship is turning off devices and tuning in to your partner.
10. Close the Door on the Past
Living in the past is pointless. It’s over. There’s nothing you can do about it. So don’t drone on and on about previous boyfriends or skeletons in your history closet. Shut the door and move forward with your current relationship.
It will make you a better girlfriend — and a better person.
We’re not advocating for toxic positivity — but letting go can be akin to a miracle.
11. Spend a Starry Night Together
Few things are more romantic than a night under the stars. Power down your devices and make undivided time for each other.
Pick the perfect spot, grab a bottle of something good, and don’t forget a blanket to wrap around. Talk or don’t — the choice is yours.
12. Give Him a Coupon Book
Coupon books are fun whether you’re 25 or 95! You can buy a set here or make your own. But don’t go back on your promise. If he presents a coupon, be prepared to deliver within 24 hours.
Pro Tip: Add an expiry date — because every good relationship has limits!
13. Let Him Sleep In
Sleeping in is a rare and decadent luxury. So orchestrating a day where he can hit snooze indefinitely can help you rack up significant-other points. Throw in breakfast in bed with a laptop queued to his favorite movie…CONTINUE READING>>
