4. Motivate him in a competitive spirit: “We can do this!”
You can create a good sense of tension in your relationship by being a positive influence to your boyfriend. A guy in his 20s said, “I tell myself I need to step up my game when I think about how hardworking my girlfriend is.” You and your boyfriend are lovers first and foremost, but it’s ideal if you can also have some friendly competition to help each other become better.