Article: Make your girlfriend feel special by making her a priority. Choose something as simple as hanging out and watching a movie or going for a walk after school. Be willing to make time for her, no matter how busy your schedule gets.  Quality time means your attention is focused on her, not on another activity, such as gaming. If you’re constantly doing other things when you could be with your girlfriend, you’ll send the message that she isn’t that important to you. Keep a balance between spending time with your girlfriend, your friends, and your family. Don’t miss an opportunity to tell your girlfriend how beautiful, kind, thoughtful, or funny you think she is. This is also a good way to remind yourself of the things you like about her.  For example, you could say something like, “Wow, that new dress looks great on you,” or, “I love that we can have deep conversations.” If you give her compliments she doesn't hear often, they will likely mean more to her and will show her you're paying attention. You might say, "I like the way you always make the barista smile when you're giving your order," or "I'm really impressed that you read so many books last month." Avoid giving your girlfriend too much mindless praise, or it could come off sounding forced and eventually lose its meaning. Always be sincere. Call or text her just to say hi. Or leave a sweet message for her on social media to tell her that she’s on your mind. She’ll appreciate the gesture. Keep up with what’s going on in her life to show her that you care enough to remember things. She’ll be thrilled to hear, “Did you get that internship you wanted?”  or “How did your test go?” after a difficult exam. Give her a small present for no reason at all to emphasize how much you care about her. When choosing a gift, pick something meaningful, like a notebook with her favorite sloth meme on the front, rather than something expensive. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to show you care; you could write her a note, poem, or a song, make her a bracelet or a painting, or bring her favorite candy bar or snack to school for her.  Other gift ideas that won’t break the bank include a candle in a scent she loves, a framed picture of the two of you, a fancy pen if she likes to write, a succulent or single flower, a funky pair of socks, or a new pin for her backpack or purse. An experience that the 2 of you can do together, like going on a camping trip or taking her to see her favorite band in concert, also make great gifts. Schedule some time for you to be alone together, whether it's a trip to the local art museum, a picnic in the park, or a movie night. Plan the date yourself to show her you can take charge or take turns picking what you do. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to be romantic. Make her dinner, take her somewhere to see the stars, or stroll through town hand-in-hand. She’ll appreciate spending time with you regardless of what you’re doing. Some guys will pretend to be confident and positive to land a girl, then drop the act and let their insecurities and neediness show. This can turn a girl off and make her less interested in you. While it’s okay to be vulnerable, you also want to show your girl that you’re the same strong, capable guy she fell for. Similarly, don’t let your personal hygiene fall by the wayside once you have a girlfriend. Groom yourself regularly and go the extra mile for date nights, if you can -- get a haircut or style your hair, wear a nice outfit, and put on some cologne. Never ask your girlfriend to do anything she’s not comfortable with, sexual or otherwise. Doing so could damage her trust or hurt her in some other way, creating serious problems between the two of you. Never expect sex from your girlfriend. Respect that if she says no to something, she means no.
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Spend quality time with your girlfriend without having to be asked. Compliment both her inner and outer beauty to show you appreciate her. Let her know you’re thinking about her from time to time throughout the day. Surprise her with thoughtful gifts or flowers to remind her how you feel. Go on a special date occasionally to keep the romance alive. Keep her interest by maintaining your appearance and attitude. Don’t pressure her into doing something she doesn’t want to do.