8. Don’t get mad at her when you get into a fight, even if you think it’s her fault. Instead, talk to her soothingly and help her understand.
“I love my boyfriend and how he never yells at me. He lectures me, but he’s gentle,” commented a Japanese woman in her 20s. Even when your girlfriend is at fault, don’t just criticize her for it. When you demonstrate patience, and let her know what you feel she did wrong, she will trust you more. No matter what happens, try to listen to her explanation first if you want to avoid having an argument.