Being in a relationship, not only does the boyfriend needs to compromise and apologize, but both the girlfriend and boyfriend have to put in efforts to maintain the relationship.
Being in a relationship is like playing the seesaw, two players are needed while both have to work hard to keep it moving and both too could enjoy the game.
While the girlfriend is considered the protected ones in the relationship, does this mean that the boyfriend has to do all the work while the girlfriend sits back and enjoys it? NO!
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So here're a few tips on how to be a good girlfriend:
1. Learn to control your emotion
It is understandable that girls might be emotional for a few days in a month, however, it shouldn't be an excuse for your lack of emotional quotient (EQ). Learn how to control your emotion is also a sign of maturity and would earn respect from your boyfriend.
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If you're upset and angry, give yourself some time to calm down, instead of getting into a huge fight with your boyfriend. After calming yourself down, talk to him, let him know what is bothering you and your piece of mind.
Giving him the silent treatment will only worsen the situation. You might think that he would understand his mistake himself, well, you're wrong.
Do bear in mind that men are simple-minded creatures.
2. Admire him and give him compliments
I know by seeing at the second point, y'all might think that this is too 'dramatic'. Well, if you're not with a man that you admired, then why are you even being together with him?
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Always remember that all men like the idea of being admired. While all women love to receiving attention and love, men, too, love to receive compliments and be admired. Give him compliments when he fixes the bathroom's light or when he does the dishes. Let him know that you acknowledge his efforts and you're grateful for his help.
If so, he will always be excited to help you out.
Do not take things for granted!
3. Thrust him
Give him his personal time and space. Always checking his phone and following him around will only wear out your relationship quickly. Provide him thrust as long as he let you know his whereabouts.
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Not only that he would appreciate your thrust, but in return, he would thrust you too! If you're suspecting anything, let him know. Inform him about your insecurity. If he cares about you, he would do something about it!
Keep in mind that tracking down his location or keep on calling him when he's out with his friends will only annoy him!
4. Apologize if you're wrong
When I was young, I heard that the boyfriend will always have to apologize even when the girlfriend is wrong. How wrong is this? So please throw away this terrible mindset and learn to own up your mistake. Girls shouldn't be using her gender as an excuse for not apologizing.
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Let your boyfriend know that you're mature enough to admit your mistake and he can be reasonable with you. Learn to take care of his feelings too! He's been caring for you, shouldn't you be doing the same too?
5. Protect his inner child
Your boyfriend will always be a little boy in front of you. This is because he loves you, hence, he doesn't always need to be strong and mature in front of you. He could release his inner self and be comfortable around you!
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Learn to listen to his dream, enjoy his childish and foolish act, after all, you're the only one person that he is showing this vulnerable side to.
All men want to be manja too!
If you want a good boyfriend and a long-lasting relationship, make sure that you're a good girlfriend too. It takes two to complete a relationship, so don't let your man do all the work!
