The small things you do for a woman are the ones that mean the most. The reason? Because those are the things that show her you’re willing to put effort in for her, just because. No holiday or special occasion needed.
A good husband/boyfriend knows that any man who waits until Valentine’s day to romance the woman in his life is missing the point 364 days out of the year. He also understands that while grand romantic gestures are great, the thought put into everyday activities are even better.
Here are some small things that actually have a big impact.
1. Never forget her birthday
Women have an attachment to their birthday that even science cannot explain; it might be just a day, but to her it’s a special day. Merely forgetting her birthday can cause a tumult greater than World War II. If you value your relationship with her, never ever forget her birthday, she might never forgive you
2. Don’t Check Out Other Women
When you are with her, give her your full attention. Don’t let another woman in the room take your attention off of her. A woman wants to feel that she is in your focus. If you are checking out or watching other women, this will make her feel that you are constantly on the lookout for someone better. If you give her all of your attention, she will feel secure in the relationship and love you more.
3. Hug her daily.
However manly you may think you are, a good hug is definitely not something to shy away from. Women really appreciate the closeness it provides and the comfort it brings and it shows that physicality needn’t be reserved for the bedroom.
What’s more, hugging is a proven way to boost the connection you feel thanks to the bond-strengthening hormones that are released.
4. Be Intimate
Has it been a while since you two have been intimate? Maybe work, kids, or other concerns have been getting in the way or leaving you tired at the end of the day. Don’t keep putting it off. She may think that you don’t care anymore, so she has stopped caring also. Tell her you have missed being intimate with her, and then tell her what you are going to do about it.
5. Actually tell her how you feel.
Men are notorious for not being open and honest about their feelings, and just like you tell women you’re not a mind-reader, neither are they. She will appreciate you respecting her enough to open up to her.
6. Give her massages
She’s had a long day. And even if she hasn’t, why would any guy complain about this? It’s an excuse to get physically close to her and make her feel relaxed. As if you needed an excuse for that, though.
7. Surprise her with flowers once in a while.
As old fashioned as it may sound, a bunch of flowers always brings a smile to a woman’s face. It doesn’t have to be a special occasion to stop off and buy a bright, welcoming bouquet to greet her with.
Off the cuff gestures such as this remind her that you think of her throughout the day.
8. Listen. Just listen.
Men are naturally problem solvers. When we hear about an issue we are compelled to attempt to come up with a suggestion or solution. When a woman vents to you, that’s not what she’s looking for. She wants you to simply listen and at least make an attempt to understand.
She doesn’t want you to give her the answer, but the support she needs to figure it out on her own.
9. Give her space
The only thing worse than a guy who doesn’t give her enough attention is a guy who gives her too much attention. Sometimes she just wants to read a book or watch a trashy TV show by herself. Respect her alone time, it will allow her to rest and reset, and she will love you for it.
10. Cook Up Some Love
It doesn’t matter how accomplished you are when it comes to cooking, you should be capable of knocking up a meal for her at least once a week. She will welcome the effort that you go to and most women find it a turn on to see their man preparing a fresh and delicious dinner for them.
If you can master her favorite dish then even better!
11. Cleanliness
A lot of men are in the habit of messing things up, leaving the house dirty and are even reluctant to clean things up. It might look little to the man and she would definitely clean up, but she surely wouldn’t be happy about it. No woman loves it when her man messes things up — even if she doesn’t say a word, she’s surely raging deep within.
12. Don’t take forever to respond to her text.
You don’t have to be completely glued to your phone, but you probably are anyway. If she texts you, at least have the courtesy to text her back in a reasonable amount of time. It will show her that she is a priority to you even when you’re busy. It just takes a few seconds.
