I was just flipping through my stack of old books, notes and findings, and I found something interesting. My juvenile days of thoughts about BGR. How true is it?

Ability to Cook
Cooking is no longer the chore of a woman. Guys today are expected to cook as well as women. They used to say “to capture a man’s heart, you must first conquer his stomach”. In the 21st century, this theory seems to work both way; especially in the city famed for great variety of tasty food.

Knows How to Surprise
Girls simply love surprises, no matter big or small. Surprises doesn’t really have to cost a lot. It can be as simple as a box of chocolates, pretty Japanese candy, hand-made stars. But two items that make most girls melt will definitely be roses and diamonds. Well, if you’re able to select the right flower, then it’s definitely a plus point. Never give a girl a Yellow Rose on Valentine’s day.

Know his Geography
Girls need to feel secure and many of them are bad at direction. A guy who knows his geography well will definitely make his girl feel alot more secure; it seems like he knows what he’s doing. Of course, if he’s knowledgeable about all the myths and secret places, great food & fun, it will make him priceless.

Have High Tolerance Level
Girls are unpredictable, especially at that time of the month. No matter how temperamental or unreasonable she is, the guy must try to understand his gal’s habits and try to work things out nicely.  One need to know when his girl is really angry and just “pretending to be angry” too. But if a guy really flare his girl up, even if she’s in the wrong, he should be a gentleman and apologize to her first, with a rose, box of chocs, a big bear hug, and a kiss on her forehead.

Know his Girl
The  most important aspect in maintaining any relationship, a guys must know his girl well and try to remember all that little things. It’s not the big things that really break up couples, but the acumen of little things. Don’t forget the anniversaries and birthdays! There’s no encyclopedia on this, just a continual learning process.

Don’t take her for granted
When a guy gets complacent and think she would be around forever, they won’t be as nice to her as before. Most girls need alot of affection and if they don’t get it from their guy, they will get mad. Or worst, they will find an alternate source.

Mind your Manners
Be a gentleman. No burping at meals, hold the door, pull out the chair and carry her shopping bags (but not handbag)

No Messing Around with Other Girls
When a guy is already in a relationship he shuld not flirt with other girls. Too many relationships are soured because of one wrong wink. Girls are sensitive beings and they think alot.

Be Proud of Her
Announce the relationship to the whole world. Keeping everything hush hush will make her suspect that the guy is ashamed to have her as girlfriend.

Let her breathe
Give her some breathing space to be with her family and friends. She doesn’t need another father. A guy have to learn to trust her. Follow the simple logic “One who can’t trust, won’t be trusted”.

Tease but Don’t Insult
It’s ok to tease a girl, but not insulting her. It’s a fine line and drawing that line can be hard. So be-careful. Any self respecting girl will just walk off if inslted enough.