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You want your girlfriend to always know how much you love and care about her, but how do you keep showing her in new and exciting ways? We talked to professional matchmakers Alysha Jeney and Courtney Quinlan to get expert insight on cute things you can do for your girlfriend. With their recommendations in mind, we’ve compiled this list of romantic ideas for her, and you’re sure to find something that your gf will love.

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Be her chauffeur for the day.

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  1. Become her own personal limo (or midsize sedan) service. Set aside a day where she needs to run a lot of errands or just wants to visit some different shops and spots. Open the door for her, have her sit in the backseat, and ask her where she wants to go next!
    • Blast some of her favorite tunes that you can sing or bop along to for the whole ride.
    • This is a simple but meaningful way that you can show your girlfriend you care and spend quality time together.
    • To go the extra mile, buy a chauffeur costume that will really complete the picture.
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Help her with chores.

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  1. Help your girlfriend out by taking care of a chore she’s dreading (like cleaning the bathroom) or even doing some handiwork and fixing up around her home. [3]
    • Women (and people, in general) in joy feeling like their partner can do things for them without being asked.
    • Alysha Jeney, the owner of Modern Love Counseling, reaffirms this want and invites partners to “make dinner without your partner asking, do the laundry without [your] partner asking, so some things that you know would alleviate some of her stress.”
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Pay attention to the things she likes.

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  1. Listen to her when she describes her preferred activities, likes, and dislikes. Courtney Quinlan, the founder of Midwest Matchmaking, recommends “paying attention to those small details rather than doing what you want to do and assuming she’s going to like those activities.”
    • Quinlan presents examples like, “if her favorite drink is a Cosmo, go to a restaurant and order a Cosmo. If her favorite activity is yoga, do a yoga class with her. If her favorite sports team is the Chiefs, watch the Chiefs game with her.”
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Do something out of your routine.

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  1. Take a spontaneous road trip to a nearby town or attraction, or go for a long walk in the rain. Try to think of unique dates besides dinner and a movie, and plan the whole thing as a cute surprise for your GF! [9]
    • Going ice skating or touring a brewery or winery are just a few of the fun date ideas provided by matchmaker Courtney Quinlan.
    • Quinlan also offers suggestions like going on a dog park date, going to a “couple’s cooking class, some kind of concert or musical,...or maybe a dancing class.”
    • Continuing with her list of cute dates to choose from, Quinlan also recommends going to “an arcade like Dave & Busters, a drive-in movie theater,...a spa day, or a couples massage.”
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Surprise her with a spa day.

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  1. Set up a spa appointment for your girlfriend and make her wear a blindfold when you’re en route in the car. She’ll feel leaving relaxed and even more sure of your undying love.
    • As the founder of Midwest Matchmaking, Courtney Quinlan sees firsthand how a special surprise can help women know that their significant other is thinking about them.
    • ”Especially if she’s having a rough time with something,” says Quinlan, “do old school romantic things like leaving her a love note on her car or treating her to a day at the spa.”
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Plan a treasure hunt for her.

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Call or text her out of the blue.

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35

Send her “Good Morning” and “Good Night” texts.

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  1. Text her “good morning” and “good night” before she gets the chance to. Include a romantic emoji like a heart (💕) or a kissing face (😘). Taking a few moments to send a text will make her feel loved and cared about.
    • Your girlfriend may feel bad if you never text her first, or if you consistently take a long time to text her back.
    • Avoid playing games with your girlfriend, especially in the early stages of the relationship, warns dating coach Courtney Quinlan.
    • ”Don’t play the, ‘I’m going to text her and then she’ll respond and I’ll wait another two hours to get back to her,’” says Quinlan.
    • Texting your girl only takes a second, and it’ll reassure her of how much of a priority she is to you! If you’re truly too busy to text, just let her know directly.
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Write her a love letter.

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  1. Write a love letter on a nice piece of paper and reflect on how much you care about her. Write about your favorite memories or what you hope for in your future together. [15]
    • As the owner of Modern Love Counseling, Alysha Jeney thinks love letters are one of the best surprises you can give to your girlfriend on her birthday or any other occasion!
    • Jeney remarks that writing “an actual handwritten letter that you leave somewhere around the house” is a cute surprise and an opportunity to “explain…how you feel about her.”
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Write her a love poem.

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  1. Choose a format, like a sonnet, haiku, acrostic, or free verse poem. Include specific things you love about your girlfriend, and be genuine and honest about your feelings. [16]
    • If you’re feeling stuck writing your poem , refer to famous love poems by William Shakespeare or Pablo Neruda.
    • You can also go with the classic “Roses are red, violets are blue…” and end with a personal statement about your girlfriend or something funny and unexpected.
    • For example, you could write “Roses are red, violets are blue, I hate poetry, but I’m into you.”

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      Tips

      • Aside from gifts and gestures, one of the cutest and most important things you can do for your girlfriend is to show her that you respect and value her opinion.
      • No matter the occasion, most girlfriends will always appreciate a small surprise or gesture. According to Alysha Jeney, marriage therapist and co-founder of the Modern Love Box , a little surprise will “just remind her that you care, whether that be random flowers once in a while or just a random note.”


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