What Makes a Good Girlfriend?

Introduction
Relationships are serious matters to men and women alike. No one wants to find a partner today, break up with him or her tomorrow, and then start the whole process of looking for another partner all over again, tomorrow.
Most people want a relationship that will last and stand the test of time. And that is the main reason you want to find not only a decent, but a really good partner to begin with!
For men, there are certain qualities that a woman should have. If you are reading this, you probably want to know what makes for a good girlfriend, and what these most important qualities that a man looks for in a girlfriend, are. In this article, we will take a look at some of these “must-haves” that make you a great girlfriend for any man out there.

1. Loyalty
Loyalty is an important prerequisite for anybody in a monogamous relationship. Unless the two of you have agreed to have an open relationship, it’s important that you are absolutely loyal to your man.
But loyalty is not just about not flirting or cheating on him. Instead, you should also stick up for him around other people and defend him if others are being unfair or rude to him.

2. You share His Values
You don’t necessarily have to agree with him on everything. However, when it comes to his fundamental values and beliefs, yours should be somewhat aligned with his.
These might take some time to come to light, therefore make sure you don’t forget about asking the deeper questions when you are feeling a romantic interest for the first time.

3. A good Listener to His Problems
Do not expect that it will be all exciting dates and frantic sex all the time. There will be times when he will be down too, and you need to be the kind of partner that will be there for him when things are not so rosy.
You should at least be compassionate enough to hear his problems. You don’t always have to have solutions to his problems, but it’s important that you give him a shoulder to lean on.

4. Be Attractive
This is a no-brainer, really. Men want a girlfriend who they find physically attractive. Now this does not mean that you have to be drop-down gorgeous or a super-model in the form of Naomi Campbell. Most men know this is unrealistic.
But, they want a woman on their side that cares about her appearance and a person that is confident about her looks, regardless of size or shape. He in turn should help you by appreciating you when you make an effort to be attractive.

5. Include Him in Your World
Once you have decided to be with him, you shouldn’t be afraid to introduce him to your friends and family. Now this doesn’t mean you hang out with him all the time (as a matter of fact, it is advisable to keep some level of separation), but if you don’t even mention him to your close friends or families, he will be alarmed that maybe you don’t take things as seriously as he does.

6. Let Him Be Vulnerable
Talking about shoulders to cry on, maybe you too need to literally give him a shoulder to cry on. If he can’t be his most vulnerable self in front of you, who can he be vulnerable in front of? Let him feel comfortable to get confused or cry in front of you.
If he doesn’t feel like he can do this in front of you, he’ll feel you are not the one for him. Don’t mock him when he is vulnerable.

7. Be Yourself around Him
One of the cornerstones of successful relationships is the ability to truly be yourself when you are around each other.
This can be in the physical sense sometimes, like being yourself without makeup and all, but it also includes how honest you can be about things that really matter to you, and how his behavior impacts you, too. Honest and open communication is very important, so make sure you are the girlfriend that is upfront with him.

Conclusion
There are certain qualities that men absolutely need to see in a girlfriend. It doesn’t mean that you have to be perfect or the most beautiful girl. Most men really just want simple, easy going girlfriends that are loyal, honest, and attractive and someone who can listen to their problems. Without these qualities being present in their girlfriends and partners, don’t be surprised when men pull away from their relationships, be it physically or emotionally, or both.
So don’t go out there and get a breast implant or go crazy on Botox or wear that expensive makeup, only to impress your man. It’s the simple things that keep a relationship truly successful.