Actions That Mean Something
You've heard the saying, "Actions speak louder than words," but how much do you actually believe in it? If you tend to scoff it off, it's time to learn just how important gestures can be, especially when it comes to relationships. What you say and do matters a ton! So to get you up to speed with what women love, here are 10 kind gestures that women fall for when men do them, and 10 incredibly annoying ones they hate.
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1. Holding Your Hand While Driving
There's just something so reassuring and comforting about having your partner hold your hand as he's driving. It makes the commute so much more enjoyable, allowing you two to share a special moment even during the most mundane of tasks.
2. Waiting Until You Get Inside Your House
After walking you home so you feel safe, there's nothing more touching than turning around and seeing your man waiting for you to enter your home. It shows that he cares about your well-being and that he'll take this extra little step to make sure you're safe every single time.
3. Random Back Hugs
A spontaneous back hug is the perfect action to cheer you up whenever you're feeling down. It makes you feel instantly seen, appreciated, and loved. Though it may be a simple action, listen up guys, it'll do wonders for keeping the intimacy and affection alive in your relationship.
4. Forehead Kisses
Following similar logic to the back hug, this gentle gesture is incredibly sweet and can express how much you care with just one swift movement. It's the perfect example of actions speak louder than words! Forehead kisses can make any woman feel cherished and safe.
5. Opening Doors
Commonly seen as behavior only a gentleman would perform, opening doors for a woman is a sign of respect and politeness. It's chivalry 101! When your man does it for you, it just demonstrates how they take extra care in making sure you feel respected.
6. Complimenting How Nice You Look
Men, when your girl is getting all dressed up, nothing makes her feel more special and beautiful than when you compliment how she looks. Everyone can always use a little confidence-booster, and saying one simple phrase that makes her feel happy is a great way to keep her feeling loved and admired.
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7. Playing with Your Hair
It's hard to put into words, but there's something oddly comforting and satisfying about having your partner run his hands through your hair, right ladies? Whether it's twirling a strand around his finger or gentle pats down your head, this simple action can be really relaxing when you're with someone you trust.
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8. Walking on the Outside of the Road
As a means of protection, men often switch sides with their partners so that they can walk on the part of the sidewalk that's closest to the road.
It shows how much he cares about your well-being and is willing to put himself between harm's way for you!
9. Having Dinner Ready
After a long, stressful day of work, there's nothing more romantic than seeing your partner prepare a ready cooked meal for you at the dinner table. It's a sign that he's worried about you and that he wants to do anything to help ease your stress. It's a kind and thoughtful gesture that lets you know he's been thinking about you.
10. Giving Massages When You’re Tired
As we grow older, we definitely start to feel it in our bodies. Sadly, muscle soreness and knots become familiar friends rather than occasional visitors. So when your man recognizes your body pains and wants to help you, giving you a massage is an incredibly romantic gesture that expresses he cares about your physical well-being.
1. Forgetting Important Dates
Forgetting important dates like an anniversary or a birthday is incredibly rude and disrespectful to your partner. Women often find this as a source of frustration, making them feel hurt and forgotten. We've got calendar and reminder apps on our phones for a reason!
2. Not Listening During Conversations
Have you ever had to repeat yourself more than once just because your partner was being rude and not listening to you?
As a massive pet peeve that many women share, you should be practicing active listening at all times to show that you care and value your partner's thoughts.
3. Leaving Clothes on the Floor
Many women often complain about how the man in their life always leaves a trail of clothes on the floor. Just pick it up! Or at the very least, throw it somewhere that's easier to clean! It's a fixable habit that's supposed to show respect for the shared space.
4. Overusing Phone During Quality Time
Conversations with your partner should always be eye-to-eye, not eye-to-the-top-of-their-forehead. Staring at a phone screen while your partner is talking is just downright rude. Quality time should be exactly that - full of quality and attentiveness!
5. Not Replacing the Toilet Roll
Have you ever sat down on the toilet only to suddenly realize as you look to your right that no, there's no more toilet paper? Repeatedly neglecting to replace the toilet roll when it's finished might seem like a little annoying habit, but these things can build up and create bigger problems in the future. It's a sign of disrespect and an inability to help out when needed.
6. Hogging the Remote Control
Deciding what to put on the TV can be a surprising battle most couples don't expect to have. Sometimes one person wants to watch America's Next Top Model while the other wants to watch the latest football game!
Women might find it extremely annoying if remote control privileges aren't evenly shared by their partner.
7. Making Plans Last Minute
Sure, sometimes spontaneous dates can be fun and exciting, adding a nice twist to your usual routine, but for the most part, people love having structure. When you're already busy working around other plans, it can feel disrespectful when your man throws out something as more of an afterthought.
8. Not Cleaning Up After Eating
Dirty dishes are the cause of many arguments, so you're probably not surprised seeing this on this list. Leaving dishes in the sink can be a serious source of irritation, especially when it becomes a bad habit. If you're sharing the space together, make sure you do your part! Don't just push everything onto your partner and expect them to clean up after you.
9. Snoring Loudly
This pet peeve is definitely an annoying one you unfortunately can't control. For those of you sleeping next to a snoring man every night, you know the struggle. Your best bet is to try and fall asleep before you have to fight against the loud growls coming from the person lying right next to you.
10. Insisting on Fixing Things Themselves
Not everyone is built to be a handyman and if you don't know your stuff, you may just cause more damage than good.
Sometimes, it's best to leave things to the professionals instead of trying to convince your partner that you've got it covered. Trust in your own abilities, but also don't over-exaggerate skills you don't have!
