7 Common Courtesies You Should Always Give Your Boyfriend ...

Your boyfriend deserves to be treated with respect, just like you do. However, if you've been dating him for a while, it's easy to forget to pay him little common courtesies. That's why you should try to treat him just like you did when you first met. If you're not sure how to do that, here are some common courtesies you should always pay your boyfriend:

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Don't Order the Most Expensive Thing on the Menu

When your boyfriend takes you out to dinner with the intention of paying for the both of you, you shouldn't order the lobster with a side of steak. If he encourages you to order a certain meal, then it's fine to do so. But if you know he's low on cash and see that he's getting the cheapest thing on the menu, then you should do him a favor and try to order something cheap as well.

Thank Him when He Does You a Favor

When your man brings out the garbage or brings home candy for you, make sure to thank him. He's not required to do those things. He does them, because he loves you. So make sure you show him you appreciate him with a simple "thank you," and maybe even a quick kiss.

Wash the Dishes when He Cooks

One of the best ways to distribute your chores is by having one of you cook and the other clean up afterward. Of course, cleaning is always a great idea, even if he didn't cook you a meal. If you're at his house, then do him a favor and clean up after yourself. It's rude to leave a mess for him to handle.

Pay on His Birthday

When you take him out to dinner for his birthday, make sure you treat him to a meal. It's the one day of the year that he definitely shouldn't be paying. It's also a great idea to buy his parents gifts for their birthdays and on holidays, especially if you're going to be spending the day with them. They could become your in-laws one day, so it's the least you can do, even if you just buy them a small plant.

Be on Time

Don't tell your boyfriend you're going to meet him at 5 and then show up at 6. You wouldn't want him to keep you waiting, so you shouldn't keep him waiting. If you're running late, then shoot him a quick text to let him know. Keep him in the loop.

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Text Him when You Get Home

When you get home from his house, send him a text to let him know you made it home safely. That way, he won't have to wonder if you ended up in a crash. It'll only take two seconds to type out the message, but it could save him from a world of worrying.

Don't Text While He's Talking

If you're spending the entire day with your boyfriend, you'll probably get a few texts from your friends. There's nothing wrong with answering them, as long as your head isn't constantly in your phone. You shouldn't text while your boyfriend is in the middle of a story, either. Wait until the conversation dies down to scroll through your messages.

You should show your boyfriend as much respect as you expect to receive from him. Do you pay your boyfriend these common courtesies?

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Ive been with my husband 22 and 1/2 years. We still extend the same courtesies towards each other as we did on our first days together. He's a wonderful husband, but more than that, he's the best friend I've ever had! I'm safe with him. And, nothing.

"It's also a great idea to buy his parents gifts for their birthdays and on holidays, especially if you're going to be spending the day with them." I don't necessarily agree with this as my fiancé's family spend a LOT of money on gifts and I'm the opposite - and plus, I like paying for him when we go out for meals, I think times have changed a bit ;) maybe putting in a percentage of money for gifts is a good idea, normally I'm generous but I like spoiling my man :)

@alexis, you only agree to the texting part?

Don't people do this to anyone? This doesn't just apply to your bf, you know.

Same goes for men

And, nothing without him. He's continually built me up, when others tore me down. We met when I answered an ad for a sewing machine table in his antique store. We talked off and on for an hour. Then, after he got home from work, and we talked all evening

After 7 hrs of telephone talk, we decided we had to meet. I was in love with his voice and he with mine. He asked, 'What if I look like Quasimodo?' I said it didn't matter. He came to my place. I had no makeup, hair undun, t shirt, boxers.

Weathered some horrible storms. Stroke, me, 53. Me in a coma for a long time. He was there. He is here. Any woman should be so blessed to have a husband as devoted as mine...

I am in total agreement with these pointers. The dimple things matter. Awesome!!!!

He was breathtaking! Designer clothes, pink t shirt. He never left. We'd go to the house he rented for night, until he gave notice. From then, never apart, except for work. 22 and 1/2 years. I couldn't dream of this relationship being better. We've weather

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