Let’s get one thing straight: women are not a mystery. They’re just not going to hand you the cheat codes upfront. Why? Because that would be too easy, and frankly, where’s the fun in that?
So, if you’ve ever found yourself staring into the void wondering, “What did I do wrong this time?”—congrats, you’re already halfway to understanding women. Here are a few things they absolutely love… but probably won’t tell you. (Unless they’re three glasses of wine deep, then all bets are off.)
1. Tiny, Unexpected Gestures
No, not a yacht. Not a diamond necklace. Think you doing the dishes without being asked, or buying her favorite snack without her hinting via Instagram stories. That’s the kind of romance that’ll make her consider naming a child after you.
2. When You Listen (Like, Actually Listen)
Not the “uh-huh, yeah babe, totally” while scrolling through Reddit kind of listening. We’re talking eye contact, reactions, and remembering what she said the next day like it’s the plot of a Christopher Nolan movie.
3. Random Compliments That Aren’t About Her Looks
Tell her she’s smart. That her Excel spreadsheet gave you chills. That her road rage is oddly sexy. Compliments like that hit harder than “you look nice” (though she’ll take that too—don’t be stingy).
4. You Cleaning Without Treating It Like a Nobel Peace Prize Moment
You cleaned the bathroom? Amazing. Don’t announce it like you just cured a disease. Do it, be proud silently, and enjoy the look of suspicious gratitude on her face when she realizes.
5. Physical Touch That Doesn’t Immediately Lead to Shenanigans
A forehead kiss. Holding hands. Touching her back as you walk through a crowd. It tells her “I like being near you” and not just “I’m trying to start something.” The more you master this, the more likely she will start something.
6. Showing Interest in Her TV Shows (Even If It’s Garbage)
Yes, “Love Is Blind” is chaotic and morally questionable. Yes, you will be required to pick a favorite couple and defend them like it’s Game of Thrones. Your reward? Emotional closeness. And possibly snacks.
7. Asking Deep Questions (Instead of “You up?”)
Women love when a guy asks real stuff like, “What scares you the most?” or “If you could drop everything and move anywhere, where would you go?” Just be prepared—this might end with a shared existential crisis. You’ve been warned.
8. Genuinely Hyping Her Up
Did she get a raise? Pass a test? Parallel park on the first try? Hype her like she just won an Oscar. Clap. Cheer. Cry a little. She’ll act like it’s no big deal, but inside, she’s building a shrine to you.
9. Respecting Her Need for Alone Time
Sometimes she just wants to lay in bed, scroll TikTok, and pretend the world doesn’t exist. The fact that you don’t interrupt that sacred ritual? You, sir, are husband material.
10. You Being Emotionally Available (Without Needing a 12-Step Guide)
If you open up about your day, your weird childhood dreams, or how your uncle ruined Thanksgiving in 2017, you’ve just unlocked Bonus Level Intimacy™. Cry a little and you might actually ascend to mythical status.
In Conclusion…
Women may never hand you the exact blueprint, but once you start getting these things right, she’ll start doing that thing where she looks at you like you’re the last slice of pizza. And isn’t that the dream?
Remember: it’s not about being perfect—it’s about trying, failing, apologizing correctly, and then trying again (preferably with snacks).
