What Men Want, How to Be a Better Girlfriend

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Have you ever noticed when you're with a really great guy—one who, say, sends you and your mom flowers simply to beat the winter blues—you're compelled to step up your own game and be the best girlfriend or wife this man has ever seen? Turns out, it doesn't take a ton of time or even effort to stand out from the pack. Here's how you can be a better partner, stat. 1. Show him you love him in public. From subtle—the keyword here is subtle—PDA, such as a thigh graze during dinner or kiss midstroll, to bragging about his latest work achievement to partygoers, you're signaling to your guy that you think he's tops—and everyone else should too. 2. Fix his problems—not him. If he's sick, bring him soup—don't mention he should wash his hands more often. Men appreciate support but tend to resent attempts to change or nag them. 3. Change up your compliments. Feel free to tell him just how sexy his biceps are when you know he's amped up his workouts, but don't forget to go beyond the physical too. A guy friend recently told me, "When a woman can narrow down what makes me unique, that's
Have you ever noticed when you're with a really great guy—one who, say, sends you and your mom flowers simply to beat the winter blues—you're compelled to step up your own game and be the best girlfriend or wife this man has ever seen? Turns out, it doesn't take a ton of time or even effort to stand out from the pack. Here's how you can be a better partner, stat. 1. Show him you love him in public. From subtle—the keyword here is subtle—PDA, such as a thigh graze during dinner or kiss midstroll, to bragging about his latest work achievement to partygoers, you're signaling to your guy that you think he's tops—and everyone else should too. 2. Fix his problems—not him. If he's sick, bring him soup—don't mention he should wash his hands more often. Men appreciate support but tend to resent attempts to change or nag them. 3. Change up your compliments. Feel free to tell him just how sexy his biceps are when you know he's amped up his workouts, but don't forget to go beyond the physical too. A guy friend recently told me, When a woman can narrow down what makes me unique, that's