5 Secrets to a Happy Relationship, According to Women Who’ve Been in One for More Than Two Years

3. Make your boyfriend look good once in a while, and protect his pride.


Some women try to make their boyfriends feel comfortable by helping them look good. “I tell him that he’s great and amazing to make him feel good about himself,” a woman in her 20s mentioned, giggling to herself. You don’t have to fake a compliment, but you can foster positive feelings in your relationship by giving your boyfriend opportunities to shine.