How to make your girlfriend happy

 So your girlfriend is down in the dumps and you want to make her happy. Fair enough.

I’ve been in the same boat plenty of times before (females are emotional creatures after all) and there are some things that work and some things that backfire.

So in order to make your girlfriend happy and your relationship more healthy, here are 12 tips to make your girlfriend happy in your relationship.

12 things that make your girlfriend happy

1. Be thankful on the regular

Journalist Janice Kaplan wrote in “The Gratitude Diaries” about how she tried a yearlong experiment of being more grateful for everyone and everything in her life – including her husband.

She said that thanking her husband for even small things such as fixing a leaky faucet improved their marriage a great deal.

This is something that won’t make your girlfriend happy immediately, but it’s a routine you can adopt.

Whenever your girlfriend does something for you, like cook you a meal, be grateful for it and thank her.

It’s basic manners but you’d be surprised how many of us forget to thank our partners because we get lost in our routines.

Business Insider reported that psychologists have known for a while that couples who express gratitude toward each other are more likely to stay together.

In fact, they even go as far as saying that thanking your partner even once can bring you two closer months later.

I’m not sure how they worked that out, but it doesn’t matter. The main point is, say thank you! It’s two words that will undoubtedly improve your relationship.

2. Every time you see her, give her a warm hug and farewell

Little things like this can make a difference.

Every time you see your girlfriend, give her a warm hug and hello. Same with your goodbyes.

It’s a simple routine to get in the habit of and it will make her feel good every time she sees you.

Research suggests that physical affection is related to greater satisfaction in romantic relationships.

So take the time to show your partner how happy you are to see them.

3. If you live with your girlfriend, start doing chores around the house

On the “Best of Both Worlds” podcast, time-management expert Laura Vanderkam recommends a simple strategy to relieve some of the stress from your relationship.

It involves two steps.