This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Suffolk chapter.
By: Irene L. Maestre
While we all know about the very obvious things we shouldn’t do with our boyfriends around, such as burping, farting, pimple hunt, and shaving. However, there are some other habits that may not be as obvious but still bother many men.
- Your Nails
Not only are most boys not a fan of the smell of nail polish, but they also do not appreciate the sound of a nail filer against your nails. Firstly, you are ignoring his presence because the appearance of your nails seems so much more important to you. After your nails are done comes the “honey, can you get me a water I don’t want to ruin my nails”. Which leads to another hour of “I cannot do anything because I do not want to ruin my nails.” Save the nail polish for a girls night in. - Texting
If you want to be treated as a princess and have all their attention, allow them to be your Prince Charming. You spend most of your day with your friends and you pretty much already know everything that goes on in their lives. Unless its an emergency, or you really just don’t want to be with this boy, don’t text in front of him. He likes to have your attention; believe it or not, a boy can enjoy talking to you and listening during dinner. And when it comes to watching a movie your cell phone sounds are unnecessary. - Talking About ex–boyfriends or ex-lovers
Boys have lots of pride and talking about other boys that you have been a part of your life makes them feel like you are comparing them to your ex. If by any chance the ex-boyfriend conversation comes up avoid saying anything that generalizes all boys. (“All boys are the same” is a big no no if you are with him) - Too Much Gossip
While your boyfriend obviously cares about you and what happened around you, he does not think your girl-drama is the most important thing in the world. A fight between your friends may seem like the end of the world to you, and he can listen to the “short version”, but really he has other things in his mind. - Getting Involved in His Arguments
Boys like to feel like that are dominant and in control, they also love having your support and knowing that no matter what you will be there with them. When they are arguing with one of their friends or maybe even one of your friends, no matter who is right and who is wrong do not get involved. - Judging His Friends
Chances are he will have at least one of those typical friends that none of us girls like… yes the player, the “man whore”, the rude one, the disrespectful one… Unless his actions have a direct impact on your relationship, let your boyfriend deal with his bro. - Using Sex as a Weapon in an Argument
Generally us girls have control over sex, since boys are pretty much up for it at any time. It’s fine that we control it, but when it comes to threatening a boy with no sex it is a bit too much. Whatever the reason of the argument is, do not involve your sex life in it. - Complaining About Weight/Physical Appearance
He is already with you, therefore he is obviously perfectly fine with the way you look. When we whine and complain a boy may even start to see more defects in you. Do not forget, no one judges yourself better than you do, and very often we see things in ourselves that others do not see. If he hasn’t seen it, don’t point it out to him. A boy likes to see a confident girl, show him you are the best for him! - Dressing Too Comfortably
It’s fine to wear a pair of cute sweat pants and maybe not have all your make up on if you are having a lazy movie day with him, but you should always try to put in effort for him. It does not matter if you have been together for years, you should still want to look good for him. Do not become a lazy bum who can barely brush her hair after she wakes up. - Watching What You Eat/Diet Talk
We all love food, that’s for sure, and many times the first few dates do involve food. When you are still getting to know each other you should probably avoid certain foods that can be messy or smelly such as: garlic, onion soups, spaghetti, beans, ribs, wings, burger, sushi. After a while we can eat these foods and with them let a laugh out: the spaghetti sause on your cheek, your nose covered in the sauce from the ribs/wings, or the sushi falling out of your mouth. However, on first dates rather than a laugh this could very possibly lead to an awkward moment. Also, do not forget to always have gum on you, when the magical kissing moment comes, you don’t want it to be ruined by the smell of the onion soup you had.