9 Tips to make your girlfriend feel special with small gestures
When you’re in a relationship you need to feel loved and there’s a lot of ways this happens, from being supportive to expressing your feelings through small gestures. These small gestures are an action you should do regularly because it keeps the bond between you and your partner strong and you’re going to feel overall more happier. It can be difficult to think of things you can do to make your girlfriend feel special but there’s lots of ways to show affection in this list that you can start doing today.
1) Give her a back rub
Giving your girlfriend a back rub after a long day at work is going to make her feel loved because you’re taking the time to focus on her needs. You need to remember this isn’t supposed to lead to sex and is about helping her relax. While you’re giving her a back rub you can ask how her day went and listen as she vents about what happened. This lets her release the pent up frustration and shows her that you genuinely care about what’s going on in her life. It’s important to show affection during a quiet moment like this to enhance the experience so tell her that you love her, kiss her on the cheek or neck and massage other sore areas like her shoulders, legs or feet.
2) Surprise her with a treat
It’s always nice when your partner surprises you with a treat, like picking up your favourite dessert from a local bakery or bringing home flowers. These small gestures makes your girlfriend feel loved because it’s shows your thoughtfulness and you chose something that you know she loves which means you pay attention to her interests. This can be a way to keep a good mood in your relationship and it’s easy to do this because you can choose small items that are inexpensive and get them during grocery shopping or on your way home from work.
3) Snuggle after sex
Snuggling after sex can give your girlfriend a strong sense of intimacy because this is when she feels vulnerable and is coming down from an intense experience. When you snuggle with her you make her feel loved by silently reminding her that you’re with her and care about her. You’re also helping to release oxytocin, a hormone that’s activated during intimacy acts like cuddling and this hormone helps people calm down and feel more relaxed. During snuggling you silently enjoy each other’s company or tell her that you love her and that you think she’s beautiful. She wants to know that you’re still thinking of her and not just lying there happy that you got laid.
4) Making dinner after work
The last thing most people want to do when they come home from work is make dinner, they’re tired, their feet hurt and they want some time to unwind. You can give your girlfriend some relaxation time while making her feel loved by making dinner so she doesn’t have to. It’s a small gesture she’s going to appreciate and you can make it more romantic by dimming the lights and burning some candles. You can make it even more special by cooking her favourite meal or serving a dessert she loves then do the washing up afterwards so she doesn’t have to.
5) Compliment her
A random compliment is a great way to make someone feel loved and it only takes a second to do. When your girlfriend’s leaving for work tell her that she looks great or that you like her new haircut. You can also compliment her on non-material things, like being a good listening or being a positive influence on your life. If you’re comfortable with showing affection in public then compliment her when the two of you are out with friends by telling them about the great dinner she cooked and put your arm around her or give her a quick kiss on the cheek while saying this.
6) Keep track of important events
One way to make her feel loved is by paying attention to what’s important to her and being supportive about it. Pay attention when she mentions a possible job promotion, a movie she’s dying to see, a friend’s birthday or anything like that. Show her that you paid attention by asking her how it went or offering to help her with it. She’s definitely going to feel loved when you mention something that she thought you didn’t notice and you’re willing to take part in the event if it’s required without her even asking you.
7) Planning a date night
Date nights are vital if you want to keep romance and intimacy alive in your relationship because without them you fall into a rut and emotionally drift away from each other. You can make your girlfriend feel loved and desired by planning a date night and showing her that you’re still attracted to her and want to keep your relationship fun and interesting. It can be as simple as making her dinner and watching a movie or more outgoing by taking her on a wine tasting tour or star gazing in the countryside. It doesn’t matter what you do because it’s about spending quality time together. These date nights give her something to look forward to and will help the two of you create special memories.
8) Listen when she talks
If you’ve been together for awhile then she knows you pretty well and can tell when you’re really listening when she talks or are just nodding and agreeing with everything she says. By being present when she talks you’re making her feel loved because she knows you’re making an effort. During a conversation you need to make eye contact, ask questions when necessary, offer emotional support and show intimacy by putting your hand on her arm or brushing her hair out of her eyes. Even though she’s the one doing the talking she still wants you to be somewhat involved because you’re her partner.
9) Show her affection
Affection isn’t just for romantic moments, it can be shown at any time from happiness to sadness so start making this a daily habit. She’s going to feel loved when you do it for no reason at all and when she’s least expecting it so put your arm around her when walking down the street, snuggle her when you’re watching TV together, hugging her when she’s upset or hold her hand when you’re talking. She wants to feel close to you and these small gestures will help strengthen the bond between the two of you.
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