Dating is interesting. Whether it's your first relationship or your fifth, there is always a lot of learning that will happen throughout the duration of the relationship. Eventually, both parties will probably develop expectations for their counterpart (if they didn't already have them going into the relationship).
While boys can't read our minds, there are definitely times when us girls wish that they could. There are just so many little gestures that would mean the world to us if they happened naturally. Why is it so hard for boys to just show true thoughtfulness without having to be told to first? Girls are going to thoroughly enjoy the genuine thoughtfulness that their boyfriends show for them; just think, doing these actions will help the boys become more nurturing, and in return, more loveable, while the girls will ultimately feel like they mean something to their boyfriends and feel good. See, it's a win-win for both parties.
Here are 24 small, yet highly valuable, things that girls want their boyfriends to do without having to tell them to.
1. Hold the door open for her
Even if you have to drop her hand and sprint around her to get to that door handle first, do it.
2. Ask her how her day was
3. Tell her that her feelings are valid
4. Send her an "I've been thinking about you" text
It will mean the world.
5. Make eye contact with her
6. Always be truthful
This is key to building a lasting trust between the two of you.
7. Handwrite her a note
So she can keep it forever.
8. Kiss her on the forehead
9. Hold her hand
10. Be sure that your words always align with your actions
There is no bigger turn-off than when a person's actions are completely different from what they claim to be.
11. Take ownership for your actions
Unfortunate events are going to happen; showing her that you acknowledge the course of what happened proves to her that you are responsible and aware of the situation rather than trying to deny it.
12. Ask her how she's doing
13. Apologize when appropriate
14. Be confident
A girl loves a boy who is confident in his actions, not cocky, or oppositely, constantly nervous.
15. Tell her "thank you" for even the smallest things
Girls don't want their efforts to go unnoticed.
16. Take pictures with her
17. Always make sure that you have fresh breath
Always, always, always.
18. Be genuinely interested in her stories
Everyone deserves a thoughtful listener.
19. Cherish the time you do get to spend with one another
Life gets hectic; always be thankful for the time, no matter how long it is, that you get to be with your significant other.
20. Give her flowers
21. Hug her tightly
22. Kiss her passionately
23. Tell her you love her
But only if you mean it.
24. Never, ever leave on bad terms
Of course, mishaps are going to happen, but don't let her go off thinking of terrible thoughts; always make a true effort to fix the problem there in person. If you can't, at least do a thoughtful follow-up later that day rather than letting things stew over the duration of several days.
