8. When she feels helpless because her family is facing difficulties, such as when a parent falls ill.
“I need someone to rely on,” confessed a Japanese woman in her 20s. Many Japanese women want a boyfriend who can comfort them during times of family crises. If you see or hear that your love interest is sad or worried because of a problem at home, cheer her up and make her feel better by saying something like, “I’m here for you.”