Dating : What makes you feel seen/cared for in a relationship?
Men what are some ways women can show up for you while dating or in a relationship? What are some things women have done for you that let you know they cared? What are some things you wished a past Gf or maybe your future Gf did for you that would make you feel appreciated?
Simple things like a random kiss(cheek or otherwise) or hug, a small compliment, asking how my day was and showing interest in my answer, asking if I had anything to eat today. Caring little gestures and maybe showing interest in understanding a but about some subject that I enjoy or hobby.
making moves on their own. ie I always like it when they put their hand in mine, another on is when they set up dates. Compliments, love compliments. Learning about some of the stuff I’m interested in or when i go on tangents that they listen and ask follow up questions.
I had a girlfriend once who would always write little notes for me to find. That was awesome.
I really like when I’m made to feel attractive. Like, if she squeezes my ass or gropes my dick or something in passing. Just little « hey hottie! » types of gestures.
Responding to texts in a timely manner.
Making plans and sticking to them. I don’t want to feel like I’m a backup plan if you have nothing more fun to do.
Spending a lot of time together in general.
Edit for a couple more:
Compliments. I don’t think women realize how few compliments most men get.
Making me feel like I’m an important part of their life. I get it, you’re a strong, independent woman. But that doesn’t mean I want to feel like my presence in your life is superfluous.
When my girlfriend actually listens and responds to what I’m saying or feeling it’s amazing. My two previous girlfriends never seemed to want to hear about my life or what I was going through. Being able to be fairly transparent with my girlfriend is really amazing.
Accepting a mans struggle. Nothing enragens me more than to come home to have a bitter yappy woman ripping you a new one after you almust got run over by bus directing traffic. But trying to understand what a man goes through everyday and the process of getting the respect of your significant other can keep a man locked to his women. Yappy feminsts no thank you i can i already feel the barrel in my mouth dealing with one
That they have a job and pay their own way