5 Things Boyfriends Should Know About Women

Getting into a relationship may seem tough. However, sustaining one is the tougher part. Understanding your partner is the key to a long-lasting, fulfilling relationship. It is also at this that most men and women go wrong, only to find themselves dealing with painful breakups. For all the men out there, understanding a woman is not rocket science. If you ask women, they�ll come up with variations of these 5 things boyfriends should know about women. (As for women: Wait, wait; we�ll have a separate list for you!)

1 : Women appreciate transparency

Be forthright about what is on your mind instead of dropping subtle hints.  The key to a strong relationship is the willingness to talk freely—but not bluntly!  (Know the difference between being candid and being blunt.)  Express and share feelings for the trust to grow.

2 : Women value the opinions of friends and family members

Make an effort to engage and be in the good books of those who are close to your girlfriend, such as her friends and family.  If they genuinely like you or approve of you, it will strengthen her faith in your relationship and make her more happy to be with you.

3 : Women expect apologies even if they are in the wrong

Trust me when I say that your girlfriend will gladly accept your apology even if she knows that she’s in the wrong.  On the other hand, if you know that you are in the wrong, apologize to her instead of being stubborn.  Holding a grudge is not healthy, and saying sorry to your girlfriend should not hurt your ego.

4 : Women like their personal space

Women may desire companionship, but they also like their personal space.  Being in a relationship doesn’t mean that you must spend every waking hour of the day talking to her or hanging out with her.  (The same applies to her.)  However close you are in a relationship, you are both separate individuals with distinct personalities. 

5 : Women appreciate transparency

Be forthright about what is on your mind instead of dropping subtle hints.  The key to a strong relationship is the willingness to talk freely—but not bluntly!  (Know the difference between being candid and being blunt.