It doesnt mean bailing on your friends and missing work and abandoning the hobbies you used to love.

It doesnt mean giving up your entire life to make it make room for her.

It means giving her a phone call to hear her voice because you havent seen her in a while.

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It means inviting her over for the holidays because you want your entire family to meet her.

It means following through on the promises you make her instead of changing your mind.

Making your girlfriend a priority means making room in your bathroom for her makeup and tampons.

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It means keeping her favorite snacks in your kitchen cabinets.

Making your girlfriend a priority means remaining loyal to her.

It means deleting your dating apps because she is the only one you want to message.

It means choosing to watch Netflix with her instead of party all weekend.

It means being honest with her about your emotions instead of bottling everything inside.

It means allowing her to see the raw, unfiltered side of you most people are shielded from.

Making your girlfriend a priority means complimenting her about the pieces of herself she considers flaws.

It means cheering her up when she has endured a rough day.

It means uplifting her when she needs encouragement.

It means standing up for her whenever someone disrespects her.

It means loving her as much as you love yourself.

Making your girlfriend a priority means actually giving a shit about her well-being.