Sometimes, this may mean just supporting her when she is upset, sad, or confused. You have to be there for her during the good times and the bad.
However, it can be tricky. You have to recognize whether she really doesn’t need your support, or if she’s just saying that because she doesn’t want to be a burden. You have to figure this one out on a case by case basis.
Being open relates to being honest. Though you don’t have to tell her about how you saw a cute girl walking by that day, you should be as honest as you can without needlessly hurting her. If she’s opening up to you a lot and you don’t give her a lot to work with, then she may feel like you’re not as invested in the relationship. Of course, some guys are a lot less open than others, but you should work on being as open as you can with her while still feeling like you’re being yourself.
Her passions Her friendships Her family Her worries and fears Her goals Her everyday life
What you should do in a certain situation Current events Her thoughts on movies, albums, and books Anything you’re unsure about
On the other hand, don’t make her feel smothered. If you know she’s going to be super busy, you have to be comfortable with letting her do her own thing instead of getting in her way.
As relationships progress, it’s easy for couples to feel like they have nothing in common anymore. That’s why it’s important to find things that you always love doing together. If both of you are getting sick of one of your favorite interests, don’t just drop it. Find something to do in its place.
Be spontaneous. Though planning is great, so is taking a surprise last minute trip, or buying tickets to a concert at the last second.
And make sure she maintains her independence, too. If you’re both going out into the world and doing your own thing, you’ll have more to talk about when you’re together. If you’re spending 24/7 together, then you’ll quickly run out of things to talk about.
