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31 Ways You Can Show Affection For Your Girlfriend That Aren't Sex

There are plenty of other ways to imply your love for your girl.

Kelsey Dietrich
Jul 30, 2018
Bowling Green State University
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31 Ways You Can Show Affection For Your Girlfriend That Aren't Sex
Kelsey Dietrich

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Dating is interesting. There are a ton of firsts as you figure out how to best show your love for the other person. One conversation that will probably arise at some point in your relationship is the incorporation of sex. Determining when both parties are ready for that level of physical intimacy and how to practice safely are important things to work through as a couple that requires a certain level of maturity.

However, it is imperative to mention that this level of intimacy does not seal the deal in a relationship; in other words, while this action is perfectly natural and good, this is not the only way to show affection for your girlfriend. Listed below are 31 gestures that boys can do for their girlfriends on a regular basis proving their feelings of affection, and not one of them is sex.

1. Hold her hand

2. Compliment her outfit

3. Ask her how her day was

4. Make her coffee

5. Listen to all of her stories

6. Cook her dinner

7. Give her flowers

8. Hang out with her and her friends

9. Send her "good morning" messages

10. Send her "goodnight" messages

11. Be excited to take pictures with her

12. Like/comment on her picture posts

13. Give her a hug

14. Cuddle

15. Take her out to lunch

16. Write her a handwritten letter

17. Make an effort to get to know her parents

18. Encourage her to follow her dreams

19. Celebrate your anniversaries

20. Know all of her favorites things

21. Kiss her

22. Watch her favorite show with her

23. Massage her feet

24. Play with her hair

25. Make her laugh

26. Tell her how much she means to you

27. Hold the door open for her

28. Tell her she smells good

29. Ask her how she's feeling

30. Talk about the future

31. Explain how much she truly means to you

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