32 Things Guys Do That Makes A Girl's Heart Race Faster

Take notes, boys...

심쿵 (shim-koong) is a Korean slang term used to describe that your heart is racing really fast. It takes the first word of 심장 (shim-jang; heart) and 쿵쾅쿵쾅 (koong-kuang-koong-kuang; beating sound the heart makes) to form 심쿵. This word is widely used amongst many millennials to express their heart has been "attacked" by someone's good looks, manners, and/or actions.

Whether you're single af or in a relationship, give these points a try this Valentine's Day! You'll be sure to win her heart.

1. When you genuinely smile at her...

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Girls can tell when you're faking it. Show us that dorky smile that we can't help but love.

2. When you take the time to listen to her...

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Sometimes we just want you to listen and tell us that either a.) "Everything will be okay." OR b.) "You're right." Give us your ears and we'll give you our heart.

3. When you smell good...

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No, no, we don't want you to smell like a whole bottle of axe or your favorite cologne. We like the subtle scent that comes from your body. Mmmmm.

4. When you roll up your sleeves...

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UGH. Just take my heart.

5. When she can see your veins...

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This. Is. SEXY.

6. When you dress casually...

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There's something really attractive about a plain white tee, a pair of jeans, and sneakers. Keep it simple.

7. When you wear a suit...

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On the flip side, our heart will skip a beat when we see you looking fresh af in a suit.

8. When you look good in a uniform...

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Man, girls have a fantasy of uniforms, especially this one.

9. When you tell her she's pretty...

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That glare. Those words. Who doesn't want to hear that?

10. When you compliment her randomly...

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Keep us on our toes. We love it when you say something sweet out of the blue. It makes us feel loved and blush—in the best way possible.

11. When you are playful...

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We can't help but laugh when you act dumb in front of us. Never stop cause we appreciate your efforts.

12. When you pat her head lovingly...

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How cute, right? This might be a gesture that Korean girls love, but trust me, a loving pat on the head will make any girl swoon immediately!

13. When you hug her from behind...

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We want your bear hugs. At times, this can even be more romantic than a hug from the front. Remember that!

14. When you try to cook her food...

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There's no need to worry about cooking that perfect meal. We just want to see your attempt. You'll win us over no matter how it tastes. Major brownie points if it tastes good, though!

15. When you give her your jacket...

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For all you single af fellas out there, give this "move" a try! You'll be sure to make her heart tingle. It'll make us think twice about you and see you in a different light. Note: Do it without asking. It's that much more charming.

16. When you are focused on your work...

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There's nothing more attractive than seeing someone work really hard that they lose sight of everything around them.

17. When you have knowledge of something she doesn't...

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Who said smart guys aren't sexy?

18. When you can drive really well...

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That one handed parking skill. *DIES*

19. When you are good with kids...

Isn't this the most adorable thing, ladies?

20. When you act all cute in front of animals...

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Who said guys should ONLY be manly? Being able to see your soft side always weakens our heart.

21. When you hold the door open for her...

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It's good to know that chivalry is NOT dead. We have hands and are capable of opening the door BUT that doesn't mean we don't like feeling like a princess from time to time.

22. When you pick her up...

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Every girl likes being swept off her feet, literally and figuratively.

23. When you play an instrument...

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If you can play an instrument, that's an ultimate turn on for a girl. Show us your skills and serenade us with your magic. You'll see our eyes turn into hearts!

24. When you put your arm around her...

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It shows that you care. To feel the warmth of your body next to ours is an amazing feeling. Note: Don't forget to cover her eyes if you're watching a scary movie. It's so damn hot when you do.

25. When you protect her...

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Just watching this will make any girl's heart flutter. Who else wants to be her right now?

26. When you lift something heavy for her...

When we are struggling and you come over to pick up a heavy object with ease, we can't help but be attracted to your strength. It isn't all about the size of your muscles, it's your strength that we find dreamy.

27. When you can reach something she can't...

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Give us a hand. We find things that we can't do but you can extremely eye catching.

28. When you play with her hair...

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Try running your hands through her hair. It's a romantic gesture that'll change the mood from 0 to 100.

29. When you play with her fingers...

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The small touches will make our heart melt and wanting more. Anyone else feel the electricity?

30. When you touch her face when you kiss...

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This. Is. Romantic. We all want to be the female character of a rom-com movie. Make that happen by gently grabbing her face and kissing her with all your heart.

31. When you kiss her forehead...

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There's something special about a peck on the forehead that makes us giggle with happiness.

32. Lastly, when you tell her you love her...

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Every girl wants to feel loved. If you are in a relationship, tell her how you feel and use these tips on that lucky someone.

And, can't forget about all the single af folks. Though everything on this list doesn't pertain to you, give some of these a shot! Who knows, with a little help, you might not be single for long.