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Do you think you are a good spouse/boyfriend/girlfriend?

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Originally posted by: LolaWiz
For those that are saying they ARE doing a good job at the BF/husband roll, what things do you do to make you feel that way?
What makes a good s/o... aside from the obvious not cheating, etc.
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I'm not going to throw out all of my bag of tricks 😉 but I will give you a couple things that are very important.

1) I'm honest; some might say to a fault. I told my wife when I met her that I would never lie to her, and I never have. About anything. This has had a couple great effects on our marriage. First, she never has to doubt my word. Second, when I give her a compliment she knows I mean it. One compliment that you know is heart-felt is worth 100 from people who's motives you don't know.

2) I want what's best for her in life. Really. When I have a decision to make I consider how it will affect her. We don't always agree on what's best, but she knows that I'm looking out for her. Sometimes she has to show me that what I think is wrong, but that is a part of marriage.

I tried to keep it to things that are universal and don't require the mad luvin skills I possess :roll:
 
I personally think I am a great boyfriend/fiance.

My fiancee and I do get into dumb arguments about stuff, sometimes feelings are hurt, but we always apologize followed with an "I love you". That always makes us feel better. That is what is imperfect about us, we do have occasional arguments and disagreements.

I think what makes me great is that I am very dedicated. We have been dating for a year on June 3rd. I either have to drive 30 minutes or an hour to see her, depending on if I am at home or at college. So the big one for me is dedication. I also provide her with what I think is excellent advice. I buy her stuff once in a while, but that isn't what makes me great. Anyone can buy stuff for a girl. I also listen very attentatively, am very caring and compassionate towards her concerns and beliefs, whether it regards our relationship or not. I am always looking out for her and try to get her what I think is best.
 
I think I do a good job considering I work and go to school. Though I still get yelled at. For example.

Today I brought her breakfast, then I took her to the Grocery store to get something things, hang out and watch the Brazil v. Croatia game.

Then we decide to take her nephew to the park. We stay at the park for at least an hour or so, then i suggest we should since i had to be at work in an hour. She says ok.

Get back to her parents house, and then the nephew starts crying because he wants to go back. So now she actually gets mad at me for "making" him leave...

So confused...
 
I think I'm a pretty good boyfriend. I have the patience of a saint, I am pretty honest about stuff, never cheat, make her laugh etc. etc.

If we have a disagreement, I resolve it with something cute...like e-mailing her something like this
 
First, poll is needed.


Second, I am a Caucasian husband/father, who has gained the approval and praise of his Chinese mother-in-law. What higher praise is there?
 
Originally posted by: Sphexi
First, poll is needed.


Second, I am a Caucasian husband/father, who has gained the approval and praise of his Chinese mother-in-law. What higher praise is there?
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Me too 😀 Except Filipino--not Chinese.
 
I'm twice as good as I was just a few years ago, but I'm only 1/2 as good as I want to be.
It's all about continous improvement🙂
 
Waggy, I wish you and your wife the best with the rest of her pregnancy.

Regarding being a gf. I think I do a decent job. I do little things to try to make my bf happy while watching out for him. I care a lot about him. Even though we may have different hobbies and obsessions, I love him just the way he is. 🙂 A big computer gaming nerd.
 
great thread Lola.

i answered yes. if you feel like you are your sig. other's best friend and visa versa than i think you can consider yourself "good" in the relationship.
 
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