How to Do Something Special For Your Girlfriend

Make your girlfriend feel appreciated by planning a special evening for her.

You don't have to wait until a special occasion to do something special for your girlfriend. While buying expensive gifts on occasion is nice, it's the small gestures that really make a difference in a relationship. If you want to make your girlfriend feel special, a few gestures can show her how much she means to you. Let the effort and not the cost show her how much you care about her.

Instructions

1. Cook your girlfriend dinner at your house. While taking your girlfriend to a restaurant is a nice gesture, putting the effort in preparing a home-cooked meal will impress her. Prepare one of her favorites dishes or something she has never tasted before. Place candles and flowers around the table to add a romantic touch.

2. Choose background music such as soft love songs or jazz music to set the mood. Alternatively, play songs that were popular when you started dating to bring back old memories.

3. Dress nicely. Putting the effort in looking nice shows your girlfriend that spending time with her is important to you and that you are excited to be with her.

4. Tell your girlfriend how happy you are to be with her. Let her know the qualities you like about her, such as her spontaneous nature or her caring personality. Tell her that you truly care about her and will always be there for her.

5. Plan a physical activity after dinner. The American Diabetes Association recommends taking a walk, going dancing or going bowling for an active, healthy date night. Physical activities are good for connecting emotionally and burning extra calories. If your girlfriend has had a long week and prefers to relax, give her a nice foot massage after dinner.

6. Give your girlfriend a small gift. While it does not have to be extravagant you should put a little thought into it. For example, make a scrapbook of pictures of the two of you together or a mixed CD of her favorite songs.

References

• American Diabetes Association: Eight Ways to Heat Up Date Night