Let’s see how we can make the kings of creation happy.
Compliments on Appearance
Sometimes he could say he loves my body and finds me attractive—I’ve honestly never heard that from him. Men often shower their girlfriends with compliments, but we rarely get positive feedback in return. Thinking back, only one woman in my life ever told me with words that she liked my body and enjoyed being intimate with me—and that felt amazing.
Reflection
Every now and then, he could be the one to make up, admit when he’s wrong, and say sorry for the drama.
Little Things
He could surprise me with a spontaneous hug from behind. Gently stroke or play with my hair until I fall asleep. He could kiss my neck like I do to him. We’ve been together for eight years, and somehow these small acts of tenderness have faded away. (And I really miss them.)
Shared Experiences
He knows I’m a huge soccer fan, but I’ve never been able to convince him to come to a game with me. The atmosphere is usually great, and I think he’d enjoy it, but he’s completely closed off to the idea. The same goes for concerts. I love hard rock and would be thrilled to share a concert experience with him, but he never comes along. He thinks soccer games are full of rude fans, and metal concerts are just aggressive crowds. But both are safe environments, and I’d never let anything unpleasant happen.
Genres
Since we’ve been together, I’ve watched hundreds of romantic movies with my wife, but she’s never been willing to watch any of my favorite films. I have some mafia, sci-fi, and meaningful horror movies that wouldn’t scare her but would make her think. The problem is, as soon as she hears the synopsis, she shakes her head, saying no, she’d be scared. But I’d show her true classics, not mindless gore.
Sex
He could initiate sex because I’m always the one trying. Somehow, society expects men to always make the first move. I’d be the happiest person alive if he ever climbed on top of me, but honestly, I’d be over the moon even if he just hinted verbally that he wanted to be close.
Give and Take
I’ll go dancing with him even though I feel like a circus monkey on the floor, and he could return the favor by going paintballing with me once. Now that I think about it, that’s what I’ll ask for on my birthday.
The Screen
It would make me happy if my girlfriend put down her phone and looked me in the eye when I talk. Since she usually doesn’t even glance up from the screen, I don’t feel respected or heard. Her second most romantic gesture could be not getting jealous and letting me hang out with the guys without causing drama or guilt—just letting me go once a month without a fuss.
Date Night
I’d love it if she planned a surprise date for once—that’s always my job. I’d enjoy handing over the reins: choosing where we go, what we eat, and what we do afterward. It’d feel great to just relax and let her take charge.
The Gamer
CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) is my favorite hobby. I play online with a team and have a little community there. My girlfriend isn’t interested in video games at all, but I’d love to share this part of my life with her. There are female players, but I’d already be happy if she sat next to me sometimes and just watched me play. I’d be proud to introduce her to my teammates.
