38 Things Men Should Never Do To Their Partner

You want to be with somebody who loves you and cares about you – we all do.

Without even realizing they’re doing it, men can make mistakes that not only cause their partners to lose trust, but also that damages the bond between them.

I hear and see it all the time in my line of work. The worst part is – it can all be prevented. 

Respect is earned, so take note, because I’ve got a lot of things you should never to to your partner.

1. Take Her for Granted

Nothing destroys a relationship quicker than making your partner feel unappreciated.

If Don’t assume she’s always going to be there tolerating your moods and diving into the relationship just when you feel like it. 

2. Ignore Her Feelings

If she is worried or sad, happy or overwhelmed – be there. Is it that difficult, really?

Ignoring her feelings will make her feel like she doesn’t matter. 

3. Be Disrespectful

Listen, bullying, berating and mocking isn’t okay. You don’t wear down the people you claim to love and choose to be with. 

4. Cheat

Cheating can either be physical or emotional. It doesn’t matter which path of cheating you walk down – both are unacceptable. 

Trust takes as second to break, and a lifetime or more to mend. 

It’s not worth it.

5. Compare Her to Other Women

Women are unique. If you’re comparing her to somebody you think is better in that moment, you’re making a huge mistake. 

6. Control Her

Men are free to make their own choices, as are women. If you’re going to start wanting and willing your woman to think, act and speak like you, you’re not as independent as you thought you were. 

7. Ignore Her Efforts

Acknowledge when she makes an effort, the same way she does with you. This is all about appreciation, people! It’s not difficult or time-consuming. 

8. Be Dishonest

Just don’t do it. One lie leads to a huge snowball of dishonest acts. You’re better off being an open book. 

9. Invalidate Opinions She Has

Let her have her voice. You don’t have to agree with it, but you do have to give her her own platform. 

10. Forget Important Dates

Set a reminder if you have to, but whatever you do, don’t forget the days that matter. 

11. Put Work Above Her All the Time

If you can’t find the balance, you won’t be able to keep a healthy relationship afloat. Work is important, but so are other things – and other people. 

12. Be Lazy 

It takes effort to love and show that love. If you are going to be lazy about it, she’s going to find somebody better in no time at all. 

13. Refuse to Say Sorry

Say sorry. If you made a mistake or are wrong – own it. Be better than you might already be. 

14. Make Jokes at Her Expense

You can tease – we all do. But there are lines that are crossed. If you cross it, you’ll pay for it with a low quality relationship.

15. Discard Her Dreams

You want her to support you, right? 

So support her back!

16. Be Overly Jealous

Don’t be jealous to the point where it’s toxic. Share how you’re feeling in a healthy way and work through it together.

17. Disrespect Her Family and Friends

They’re her family, and her friends. You don’t have to like them all, but you do have to be respectful of her circle. 

18. Ignore or Neglect Her Love Language

If she loves to hear I love you, then what’s wrong with saying it? If she loves spontaneous hugs, then wrap your arms around her more often.

It’s the little things to you, but the big things to her. 

19. Dismiss Her When She’s Upset

Never tell your woman to calm down or get over it. Just stop.

Changing the way you handle her sadness will make so much difference. Start today. 

20. Forget to Compliment Her

Are you lucky to have her? Then tell her! Tell her dinner was amazing. Mention that she looks beautiful. You don’t have to go overboard, but show it. 

21. Be Financially Irresponsible

Don’t hide what your finances look like, and stop being irresponsible with your cash. If you’re together, then your finances matter to both of you. 

22. Hold Grudges

Forget them and move on. If you can’t, you’ll never evolve as a couple. 

23. Shut Down During The Bad Times

Emotional neglect is way more problematic than you might think.

If you shut down, you’re shutting her off. 

24. Force Your Hobbies on Her

Share hobbies if you both genuinely love them, but if she’s not into it, leave it. Like what you like, and let her be her. 

25. Compare Her to Your Ex

Why? Just … why? Your past is in your past, so why does this even need to be a thing?

26. Give ‘Kind of’ Affection

Just be there fully. Being distracted not neglecting to show her you care will make her think you don’t care at all. 

27. Criticize Her Body

Big no. Bodies change – even yours! Love her for who she is. 

28. Be Unsupportive During Difficulties

You want it from her, so give it to her, too. Be her rock and she will forever be grateful to have you. 

29. Expect Her to Be Psychic

It’s just not possible. If you want something, say it. Don’t expect her to read your mind. 

30. Compare Your Relationship 

Forget social media. It’s not real. Real is what you do. The struggles, the fun, the joy, the sadness. It’s all a part of life. 

31. Be Inconsistent

What good will that do to either of you if you’re not consistent with how you act and what you bring to the relationship? All it does is create anxiety. 

32. Ignore Her Intimacy Needs

Why ignore what you want, too? Be there for her and understand her needs in the bedroom, and she will return the favor. 

33. Don’t Forget to Check In

How was your day?

Simple, isn’t it? Don’t neglect what you can easily do. 

34. Talk Over Her

There’s nothing worse than feeling as though nobody is even listening to you. And what a way to make her feel like she’s not even worth listening to!

35. Ignore Boundaries

She’s set them for a reason, and she wants everybody to follow them – that includes you. 

36. Silent Treatment

What’s it for? Who’s gaining from it? All you’re doing is avoiding what needs talking about or fixing. Life is so much better when you can deal with things like an adult. 

37. Be Rude When You Go Out

Being kind to servers is the minimum respect they deserve. It says a lot about you if you can’t even do that. 

38. Make Decisions Alone

There are two of you in this, right?

So stop leaving her out of decisions that affect her.