2. Comfort him when his efforts fail: “They just haven’t realized yet how great you are.”
“If I’m discouraged, I feel better when she reassures me.” As his girlfriend and the person closest to him, you can reassure your boyfriend when his efforts fail and motivate him to meet the next challenge. However, if he is easily flattered, this might also encourage his laziness. You need to know which approach is appropriate at any given moment.