8 Ways to Cheer Up Your Boyfriend When He’s Gloomy about Work or Exam Results

7. Say something trivial: “Well… you might still win the lottery!”


“I want her to say something stupid that will help ease the tension.” By making a joke, even a weak one, you might be able to bring a smile to his face. Show him you’re firmly on his side—“Well, if that college doesn’t want you, they clearly have terrible taste!”—and try to lift his mood a little.