How To Be a Good Boyfriend

without becoming totally whipped. Trust us: the rewards will be well worth it.

You Will Need

• Thoughtfulness
• Attention to detail
• And a generous nature

Step 1: Be respectful

Be respectful and considerate. Professional matchmakers say the vast majority of women request men with those qualities.

Put the toilet seat down. It’s the number one complaint women have about men, according to one survey and spitting isn’t far behind.

Step 2: Listen and respond

Listen attentively and respond accordingly. If she tells you she has a big exam in the morning, call her that afternoon to see how it went. Better yet, sneak an encouraging note into her purse.

Give her your undivided attention. Don’t ask, “How was your day?” while turning on the TV.

Step 3: Send flowers

Send flowers for no reason. All it takes is a phone call and a credit card!

Send her favorite flower, rather than the standard red roses, or present her with something personal, like a book or CD you know she’d like.

Step 4: Show her off

Show her off. Not being introduced to a boyfriend’s friends is a number one pet peeve with women.

Step 5: Make her laugh

Maintain your sense of humor. Seventy percent of singles say a person who makes them laugh is even more attractive than someone who makes them think.

In a recent Hallmark magazine survey, women voted for dinner at their favorite restaurant and a movie of their choice as the perfect date.