4. Tell him how hard you are working on your end.
“She told me that she’s working towards a promotion, and I felt motivated to do well myself,” said a man in his 20s, filled with renewed energy. When he discovers that you’re setting new goals in your life, he’ll have nothing but admiration and respect for you. “No wonder I fell in love with her.” He’ll acknowledge that you’re better than anyone else in his eyes. A goal, such as running a marathon, may get him involved as your cheerleader.