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    23 WAYS TO BE A GREAT GIRLFRIEND

    here's 23 tips on how to be a great girlfriend from a 26 year old girl who's been in a successful 9 year relationship... enjoy!

    23 REASONS by: Tara Ennis

    1. COOK FOR THEM: this is an obvious tip but nothing makes any man happier than cooking for them, it doesn't matter that your skills aren't quite up to Chef Ramsey's standards :)

    2. IRON THEIR SHIRTS: you may not get the thanks you deserve for making sure his shirts are freshly pressed or that his laundry always seems to make its way neatly folded back into his drawers, but its a nice gesture and it shows you really care for your man

    3. MASSAGE HIM: a guy will never refuse a nice shoulder rub from his loving girlfriend, they love being rubbed after a long day or right before bed, they will go to sleep with the thought of you rubbing them and wake up happier

    4. SUPPORT THEM: this is a major TIP for any girlfriend, in order to be successful as a couple you must support and believe in him and his dreams, if you show a genuine interest in his endeavors he is likely to return the favor

    5. NEVER ARGUE IN PUBLIC: any good man worth having will not fight with you in public, therefore you should give him the same courtesy and wait til you get in the car, there's nothing worse than the dramatic couple at the bar fighting over some irrelevant bullsh*t, its immature

    6. DON'T BE JEALOUS: this is a hard topic because there is a fine line between whats acceptable and whats not, but to make a long story short, if your in a committed relationship you will both have a mutual respect for each other, basically, act like a lady and respect yourself enough to know that you are worth it and he knows that

    7. STAY SEXY: whether its the 1st date or the 311th date look your best, remind him how pretty you really are, that doesn't mean you always need makeup and heels but try your best to stay on point and looking good even in your old abercrombie sweat pants

    8. MAKE SURE HE HAS HIS NECESSITIES: shaving cream, razors, body wash, his favorite axe spray, always grabbing a new one when he's running low will show him that you take time to make sure he is comfortable in his day to day life

    9. LET HIM HAVE A GUYS NIGHT: the best way to be understanding of his infamous "guys nights" is to set boundaries where he needs to just stay in touch throughout the night, if you have a good relationship you should be able to text or call him and have him answer should you need him, this keeps things running smoothly, i mean you want to be able to have your girls nights too! and the same rules should apply

    10.GET TO KNOW HIS FAMILY: when you date someone you also become familiar with his family and his family dynamic whatever it may be, take time to get to know them because one day they will be your in-laws or your childrens aunts and uncles

    11. LET HIM KNOW YOURS: show him where you come from, life moves much smoother when your boyfriend and your family get along, make him feel as though he's part of your family and let him know it means a lot to you that they spend some time together

    12. WEAR HIS FAVORITE PERFUME: if he says he likes a perfume you wear it, guys love the way girls smell, especially when your wearing a scent you know he likes, its an automatic turn on and will most likely get you a few sweet kisses on the neck from your man

    13. MAKE A BIG DEAL OF HIS BIRTHDAY ALWAYS!: no matter what anyone says everyone deserves to feel special on there birthday, waking him up to a nice card or balloon will set his whole day off right and show him that his happiness means the world to you

    14. AND YOUR ANNIVERSARIES SOMETIMES: always be aware of your anniversary and of course always exchange a little card or sweet sentiment but just because its your anniversary doesn't mean it needs to be a big extravaganza, there are certain milestones such as the first and second year, but then save it for the fifth and tenth year, it shouldn't have to be your anniversary for you to show you love each other

    15. WATCH AN OCCASIONAL SPORTS GAME WITH HIM: showing interest in his favorite sport will bring you closer, he will like to teach you the rules of the game, and think its cute when you root for his favorite team even if you don't know what a quarterback is

    16. DON'T TALK ABOUT HIM TO YOU GIRLFRIENDS: we've all vented to a friend about a argument or situation with your guy, but then when you forgive your guy your friend may not see if the way you do, and grow resentful towards him causing awkwardness next time you all hangout

    17. LAUGH AT HIS JOKES: even if you've heard it a million times, it doesn't hurt to give him a little snicker even if its not even funny, it boosts there confidence and makes them feel good

    18. GIVE HIM GOOD ADVICE: throughout your relationship he may come to you with a problem that he needs your help with solving, always show him different points of view and steer him in the right direction

    19. ALWAYS HAVE HIS FAVORITE BEER IN THE FRIDGE: sometimes guys just want a beer you should always keep a few stashed in the back of the fridge for a day that calls for a beer

    20. LET HIM BE RIGHT SOMETIMES: let him win one every once and while, guys have an ego which causes them to need to be right all the time, since we usually get our way let him have the next one ;)

    21. LIKE ALL HIS SOCIAL MEDIA POST: you don't need to comment or retweet every single thing but show your support for his quirky online persona

    22. GET TO KNOW HIS FRIENDS: you don't need to know every person your man knows, but take time to get to know his true friends because they mean a lot to him and you will gain new friends as well, its a win win

    23. BLOWJOBS: period.

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