“I’m So Glad I Have Him”—9 Moments When Japanese Women Truly Feel Grateful for Their Boyfriends

2. When he is available to listen to her complain.


Japanese women are moved when their boyfriends are tolerant and put their girlfriends’ emotional needs ahead of their own. “I’m sure he’s tired, but he still listens,” said a woman in her 30s. However, if your girlfriend complains too often, tell her not to beat herself up too much. Otherwise, you might explode when you can’t stand it anymore.