How to Be a Good Girlfriend

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Standing by your man doesn't mean trotting behind him—or dragging him around on a leash. A little respect—for him, and for yourself, will go a long way.

To complete this How-To you will need:

An upbeat personality
An independent streak
An adventurous spirit

Step 1: Make your life happy

Make your life happy and fulfilling without him. Contrary to popular belief, men want women who are fun and fascinating even more than they want a pretty face.

Tip: Don't pretend to be unavailable—be unavailable. Staying busy makes you seem more valuable—and gives you plenty to talk about!

Step 2: Limit the talks

Limit the "we need to talk" talks. Most men despise having to analyze the relationship.

Step 3: Embrace his friends

Embrace his friends. Keep your criticism of them to yourself, and don't complain when he wants to spend time with them.

Step 4: Tailor your compliments

Tailor your compliments. Research shows men would rather be praised for a special quality of theirs, like having a great sense of humor, than being told they look good.

Step 5: Be adventurous

Be adventurous. Scientists have found that the parts of the brain that are activated when we first fall in love are re-stimulated by adventure and novelty.

Tip: Adventure can be as bold as skydiving or as ordinary as taking a photography course—the key is doing something fun and new together.

Step 6: Practice bathroom etiquette

Practice good bathroom etiquette. One survey found that men's top pet peeves are women's hair all over the bathroom, mirrors coated with hairspray, and women who try to talk to them while they're using the toilet.

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[jamparody123]

what is up with dudes and sandwiches

[xRawrMeansILoveYou0x]

Yayy!! I finally got a boyfriend, now i can watch these types of video's without feeling alone :D

[tinkerbellys]

The immature comments are teenage boys, and if they aren't like 14 or something saying 'sandwich! hehheh' then that is really sad.

[tinkerbellys]

Why are people like 'im 11 and i gots a boifrandd omg thx!"?

[ilovelunaandmax]

@karoouum gtfo!!!!!

[cookiekat7]

Not only are you girls with "bfs" still babies, but if you can't type correctly, you shouldn't be sucking at someone's face.

[omcute101]

I'm 12 and I have a boyfriend. And it's so funny that his friends and I get along well. We're a good couple but he's so much taller than me! XD

[karoouum]

@ilovelunaandmax yur TEN and yu have a boyfriend? .... kids now adays :"|

[ilovelunaandmax]

im 10 and i have a bf and i dont see himm wht do i doo???

[LoveLizzy28]

What are these kids like 12?