How To Win A Guy’s Heart And Keep It

Is there a man in your life who you want to stay in it for the long run? It can feel intimidating to try and win him over and make him fall for you seriously, but if you step up your game just a little, you’ll get a great shot at having him stick around! Here’s how to win a guy’s heart and keep it.

  1. Laugh often, at him and at yourself. Without a sense of humor, life gets bland and frustrating. Most guys know this pretty well and appreciate someone who doesn’t take everything so seriously. Things go wrong sometimes and it’s okay to laugh at troubles and inconvenience now and then. Of course, you shouldn’t pretend to be happy when you aren’t, and you shouldn’t compromise on your boundaries or values in favor of “taking a joke.” But learn to let loose and be silly sometimes and you’ll win his heart!
  2. Be flirtatious and keep being flirtatious. Guys love receiving romantic attention from women, especially since they often have to do the heavy lifting where flirtation is concerned. Flirt with him and you’ll likely earn his heart. Don’t stop flirting with him even months or years into a relationship to keep it!
  3. Allow for vulnerability on both sides. Vulnerability isn’t a bad thing. Don’t be afraid of showing that side of you. Admit when something hurt you, talk about bad days or bad moods, and cry when listening to sad songs if you need to. At the same time, encourage the guy in your life to be comfortable with being vulnerable with you. Don’t judge him for showing emotions, crying, or having a softer side. You’ll connect better with him and he’ll appreciate having a safe space with you.
  4. Give him a random gift. You don’t need a special occasion to give a gift to someone. In fact, random gifts can feel even more special, because it shows you were thinking of your giftee without “needing” to. Get the guy in your life something small they’d like, plan a bigger surprise once in a while, and write little notes and letters!
  5. Show him that you desire him. Men often have to do all the work when it comes to making their date or partner feel attractive, but they rarely receive compliments in return. Let’s flip that status quo right over. Make the guy in your life feel great about himself and show him that you’re attracted to him and desire him. Give him compliments, show him off to your friends, and initiate intimacy when you’re in the mood instead of waiting for him to come to you.
  6. Give him your support. Many men want to feel driven by a purpose or a goal in life. If you find out what that goal of the guy you have your eye on is, make sure you support it 100%. Not only will this inspire him and raise his spirits, but it’ll also show him that you’re going to be there for him and believe in his passions.
  7. Make sure he knows you believe in his capacity for self-improvement. People are always going to make mistakes. When the guy in your life makes a mistake, especially one involving you, show him that you believe in his capacity to learn and grow from the experience. How can you do this? Express how you feel with “I” statements, share your thoughts and opinions, and steer clear of blame and hurtful statements. When you notice his improvements later on, compliment him! This tells a guy that you’re someone willing to grow with him, and that makes you a keeper!
  8. Be interested in his interests. Does the guy in your life have a hobby or passion he’s into? Be interested in them! Let him show you how it’s done, participate in that hobby with him, or just ask questions about it with curiosity. You don’t need to love what he loves and you shouldn’t pretend to enjoy it. But showing an interest in it, asking about it, happily listening to him talk about it, and learning a little bit about it goes a long way in winning a man’s heart. He’ll be thrilled to have something to share with you!
  9. Give him the same respect you want to receive. Without respect, even the most compatible partners will fall apart. You want to be respected by your partner, so give him that same level of respect in turn. Value his individuality, don’t try to control him, and respect the person he is. That’s the guy you like, after all!

Winning a heart is the easy part, but keeping it is what you’ll have to work on throughout your life. Don’t stop being romantic, kind, respectful, and understanding, even years down the line!

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