The top prerequisite for being in a great relationship is to be your best self.

A trap that many people in relationships fall into is blaming their partner when problems arise.

It doesnt work that way, though.

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You cant ever make someone what you want them to be.

All you might do is bring your best.

When you do this, the other person will usually rise up and match you at this level.

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Here are six ways to be the most amazing girlfriend ever

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She doesnt ask for what she wants because he should just know.

The man, in turn, gets frustrated that nothing he does seems to be good enough.

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Eventually he gets discouraged and stops trying and she feels even more resentful.

), just tell him what it is he did wrong.

In relationships its not usually what you say, its how you say it.

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Most arguments in relationships stem from deeper underlying issues that never get discussed or resolved.

From there a big fight may ensue over something trivial while the real issue goes untouched.

When you want something, or dont want something, just tell him.

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The problem is that we usually love others the way we like to feel love.

Women typically feel loved when a man is being giving and attentive to her and her needs.

What a man deeply desires is feeling acknowledged and appreciated for what he provides.

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Men are typically more responsive to compliments about something they have done rather than who they are.

Women dont usually realize this because women like general compliments of the youre so pretty/nice/fun/caring sort.

Another important relationship skill is to try and see the intention behind an action, and appreciate that.

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I have a personal example for this.

Years ago I was dating a guy and one night he called and asked if he could come over.

An hour and half later he still hadnt arrived and I was fuming!

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Where could he be?

Why is he even bothering to come over this late?

Why do I have to wait up for him when I just need sleep!

He finally showed up carrying something that smelled delicious.

If your boyfriend seems stressed and begins to withdraw, just let him be.

Dont coddle him or offer unsolicited advice or get on his case about why he isnt confiding in you.

If he wants to talk about it with you, he will.

I know I wont be seeing her at Sunday brunches or fun nights out.

She wont want to come away with the girls for the weekend.

Its not just my friends, women make this mistake all the time (myself included!).

They get into a relationship and the guy becomes the sole center of their universe.

This is never healthy!

Men typically fall in love with a woman in her absence, not her presence.

If youre always there he wont experience that deepening of the bond.

To keep your relationship fresh and invigorating, its essential to have time apart to do your own things.

The whole thing is so backwards.

This is another tip that will enormously help your relationship, but also your life in general.

Men cannot resist a woman with a smile.

Dont use your guy as a sounding board or your relationship as an emotional dumping ground.

attempt to see the good in all situations, both in your relationship and outside of it.