He Said/She Said: The 6 Little Things He Can Do That Go a Long Way

By Lauren

[He Said/She Said is a series designed to help all our wonderfully confused readers figure out what he’s really thinking. So every week we’ll be throwing out a topic for debate…and unlike our fave dude, these guys won’t be sugar coating anything for you. But before you jump into their heads (which seriously will make you feel like you need to shower), check out what we think!]

When I dream about my perfect relationship, it always looks the same. My boyfriend is a Jewish Bradley Cooper look-alike with that sexy shaggy hair and the perfect blend of intelligence and wit. He’s constantly surprising me with over-the-top romantic gestures, from randomly bringing me chocolate chip granola pancakes in bed (“just because I love you”), to showing up at my house in the middle of the day because he “just had to see me.”

He’s always there when I need someone to lean on, but never around when I need an “eat cereal out of the box and watch 4 hours of ‘Say Yes to the Dress’” alone-time kinda night. He uses just the right amount of tongue when we’re kissing and always makes sure I’m satisfied between the sheets before he spoons me as we drift off to sleep.

And when we wake up, my hair has perfect waves, my breath is minty fresh and my eye makeup hasn’t slid down my face in a way that makes me look like Adam Lambert doing the walk of shame.

Yeah, I said it was a dream.
A very good (and sometimes naughty) dream.

In real (awake) life, I’m not asking for much. I’m not waiting for a knight in shining armor to ride up on some white horse in a white BMW to sweep me off my feet and wine and dine me in the middle of the Bellagio fountain (thanks for that great dose of “reality,” Bachelorette producers). Because a great relationship doesn’t always need all that big stuff.

All I need, all most ladies need, is the little stuff that goes a long way. So while I’d love to snuggle up with my Bradley Coopervitz and the homemade chocolate dipped strawberries he whipped up for me (naked), here are the 6 little, easy peasy things guys can do to make us girls happy in a relationship.

1. Notice something. Say something. It’s so easy to get comfortable in a long-term relationship and for the most part, it’s awesome. There’s nothing better than that moment when you realize you can be 100% yourself and you don’t have to try and impress someone anymore. But just because we’re comfortable doesn’t mean we can get lazy, so be a doll and remind me that you love me. That I look beautiful. That I’m sexy. That these jeans make my ass look good. That you love it when I wear my hair curly. Do it enough and maybe we won’t have to deal with #4 too often…

2. Enough with the farting. Look, I know we’re comfortable together. And I know that you know that I think fart jokes are funny. But that doesn’t mean I like it when you fart, and that sure as hell doesn’t mean I like it when you purposely fart on me. It’s hard to find you even remotely attractive when I can’t get that smell out of my head/sheets.

3. The smallest gestures go a long way. Pick me up some Sour Watermelons when you’re at the drug store. Knowing that you know they are my favorite makes me feel special. Or just send a text in the middle of the day to say hi. It makes me feel good inside when I know you’re thinking about me.

4. If I’m not in the mood, get over it. Making me feel guilty about it (“But it’s been 3 days!”) or negotiating with me (“How about just an HJ?”) isn’t going to change my mind. In case you didn’t know, pleading isn’t sexy and coercion isn’t a form of foreplay. You need it that bad? You’ve got a hand; do it yourself.

5. Show me a little PDA. Please note: I said a little. I don’t need you nibbling on my neck in class, but putting your hand on the small of my back when we’re at the bar? I dig it. Everyone loves to feel loved…and to have other people (like that skank in the mini-dress giving you the eyes) know that they are loved.

6. Just let me vent, K? I know you probably don’t care about the stupid fight I got into with Stacy when she borrowed my favorite jeans and stretched them out, but I don’t care about that time that kid fouled you during that basketball game and the ref didn’t call it. You know what the difference is? I let you get it all out, I didn’t try to solve anything, and I scratched your head the way you like it until you felt better. Care to return the favor?

BTW, returning the favor is always a nice gesture. Just sayin’.

See? Pleasing a lady really isn’t that hard. Sure, we’ve got our fantasies, but we’re realistic and rational creatures, and it doesn’t take much to please us. Of course, over-the-top romantic gestures are always nice. And I’m sure if you come through with one, well, you’ll get repaid. Generously. In a way that will blow. your. mind.

So now that we’ve got all that cleared up, let’s see what easy things guys want from us. See what he says on CoedMagazine.com.