Amin 1 Zihad Amin AP Lang and Comp/P2 Mrs. Spencer December 16, 2013 How to Be a Model Boyfriend Do you have trouble making your girlfriend happy? Do you struggle in being who she wants you to be? Here are ten steps to being the ideal, model, poster, greatest, best, and perfect boyfriend. 10. Listen: When your girlfriend speaks, do you really give her your attention, or do your ears just hear mumbling noises while you’re distracted by the game on TV? A good boyfriend is an active listener, meaning that he knows when to nod his head attentively, when to ask questions, and when to get up and whoop somebody’s butt. Don’t just sit there waiting for your turn to speak; knowing when to speak is important as well. If you want some sure fire ways to make her yours, show interest and respect her opinions, these are two things on every women’s criteria. 9. Don’t bore her: A great relationship is one that never goes stale, meaning that it never gets predictable and boring. Be a man and show up to her door at midnight to show her she’s worth the drive. After her dad gets the shotgun and yells at you to get the “hell out,” be even more unpredictable and run as fast as you can. She’ll be impressed by your athleticism. On Valentine’s Day, don’t be the boyfriend with a bear and flowers, be the guy that brings her socks that’ll keep her warm when you can’t. And if she thinks you’re just being “cheap,” tell her you’re saving for the kids one day so mommy’s gonna have to make some sacrifices. Don’t ever let the flames of passion be peed on by your lack of effort. Stay mysterious, creative, and spontaneous.
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8. Know how to love her: As a good boyfriend, you must always satisfy your woman’s every romantic need. Never stop showering her with hugs and kisses. Hold her hand when she least expects it and never be embarrassed to show her to the world. This should be one of the easiest steps for a guy, but if it isn’t, maybe your “taste in girls” isn’t as strong as you thought. In which case, some reevaluation should be done on the “type” you prefer. 7. Don’t be passive: At first, your girlfriend may enjoy the fact that she’s empowered and has control, but in the long run, no woman wants a push over boyfriend. Take charge, stand your ground, and assert yourself. Keeping her happy is important, but don’t compromise your integrity to do so. You’re the man, so be the one that wears the pants, not the one peeing in them. 6. Be detail-oriented: This ties in with being a good listener. In a great relationship, you and your girlfriend should know a lot about each other. Memorize her favorite songs and rock out to them in the shower. Although knowing her favorite color, favorite food, and birthday are huge accomplishments, this is only the preliminary round of the relationship. If you really want to know her, understand the songs she listens to when she’s about to take a bat and Beat It to someone’s head, know what songs she listens to when she’s about to Cry You a River, and really listen to what songs she listens to when she wants to Scream and Shout to the world but only whispers to you because she’s too scared of letting others hear. When your girlfriend says she’s “fine,” you sure as heck need to remember this is never true. If you think the translations to a girl’s language are on Google, you’re completely wrong. Being detail-orientated enough to decode the language is going to come with experience once you pick up on a few key phrases. “I’m okay,” is almost always going to mean, “I’m really not okay. But if you keep asking me
Amin 3 another five times then of course I’ll tell you what’s wrong.” Some common synonyms to this will also be, “Never mind,” “I’m fine,” and the all too familiar “Don’t worry about it.” Learn to pick up your girl’s facial expressions like you’re taking signs from a first base coach and be sure to memorize them to avoid unnecessary fights that’ll take away from the five to six hours of sleep you’re already limited to most nights. 5. Give her space: Unless you’re in the mood for a scolding on clinginess, know your limits. Trust is one of the main foundations in any solid relationship. This means allowing your girlfriend to have a life apart from what you know, without constantly pestering her about it or becoming jealous. Trust that she isn’t taking you for granted and know that she’s already yours. Take time to let her be the girls and take time to be with “the boys.” Allowing this space leaves more room for conversation and gives a nice break from each other, healthy for any relationship. 4. Respect her (and her loved ones): It is very important to not let your ego take over; because this is not the 1800s, men are no longer superior to women. Guys, it’s never fun seeing those kiss ups in class, but for this situation, being a kiss up is highly recommended. A girl’s family and friends are the most important people in her life, (sorry to break it to you, guys). Don’t be afraid to bring a few flowers to the mom, buy the friends some food, and spend some gas on both parties, because they will be more than happy to take you up on your offer to chauffer. If you’re kissing up correctly while spoiling your girlfriend, you should be broke. Do not fret though, on the plus side, if the relationship continues, the money spending always will too. But hey, this shows your girlfriend that you care about the other important people in her life. 3. Better yourself: Showing your girlfriend that she has a positive effect on you is a great way of showing her how much of a perfect boyfriend you are. Use your competitive attitude to always
Amin 4 one up yourself. If you got her some socks on Valentine’s Day, by St. Patrick’s Day she should expect a full-bloomed onesie wrapped up with a bow. If you’re unable to carry her, you should start working out and be able to sweep her off her feet within the month. Make sure you constantly keep her laughing with the latest apps that give you the best pick up lines and puns you can possible find on your iPhone too because girls appreciate any guy with a good iPhone app to make them laugh. Improving yourself is a fantastic way of letting her know that she deserves and has the best. It’s okay to let her know you are improving for her; she’ll be even more flattered when she finds out that she was your inspiration and motivation to aim higher. 2. Challenge her: Just as she serves as an inspiration to you, your role in her life should be even more beneficial. Make her want to change to reflect all the positive effects you’ve had on her life. If you see talents that she’s letting go to waste, push her to pursue it. Care about what’s best for her and she’ll keep you around that much longer. If she’s in a sport like Basketball, don’t be afraid to push her around. Show her that you can destroy her on the court but just make sure to remind her that getting better on her end will only help to lessen the gap of the score more and more. If she scores on you, dunk on her the very next play. Don’t worry though; this is only to challenge her. And although it LOOKS like you’re being a pompous showoff (you are being one), know that it is all for the long run. 1. Make her feel beautiful: Reminding her how beautiful she is will always make her feel good, and will make you the poster boyfriend. This takes no real effort to do; all you have to do is be honest, simple, and sincere. Compliment her when she least expects it, if you feel that she is beyond a “fine piece of ass,” make sure you let her know. When she asks you how she looks, be honest, but make sure she understands, you’re the only one that should be looking anyways (if not, don’t be afraid to throw some punches at any “competition,” after all, you are the man).