Being the perfect boyfriend can be quite a challenge. In the good old days men ruled the earth and it was all about being a man’s man. Then feminism hit and beat a lot of us into soft sissy’s. The trick to being a perfect boyfriend these days is to balance the hard and the soft, and this video will tell us how to get it right.

1. Listen to her
Girls like to talk a lot, about things you don�t really understand, such as shopping, make-up and feelings. It�s important to seem interested no matter how confused you are, because value communication above all things. If you do lose the thread and she suddenly demands a response, here are a few phrases that may come in useful: �What an interesting story.� or �I can�t believe it. Tell me again in more detail.� or if all else fails �I�m sorry. I was just thinking about how much I love you.�

2. Love her friends and family
No matter how great you think you are, you�re not the only person in her life. Her family and friends are also important to her. Remember key facts about her, such as their names, so you avoid saying things like. �Oh her! The fat one with the hair!� Try make them your friends too. This way, when you screw up and she runs crying to them, you�ve got someone on the inside. Remember: Hell have no fury like a woman�s friends.

3. Be a man
In the olden days, it was all about being a man�s man, then it was briefly about being a woman�s man. Now it�s about being the perfect man. The operative word here, is �man.� Sure, you can carry her bags, open doors and pump iron. But can you be supportive and facilitate her ability to achieve? Has she got a new job, give her a call. Has she written a poem, read it. And if she�s afraid of the dark, be the one who turns on the light.

4. In the bedroom
When it comes to bedtime and matters of the night, you need to play your woman like a piano. You can play a soft sonata, some free form jazz or a drive time power ballad. Whatever song she�s in the mood for, play it well and you�re bound to get an encore.

5. Surprise her
Buy her some flowers. Take her out. If it�s been a good month, treat her to a mini-break. The last option is fantastic, as it gives her ample opportunity to reward you for your good deeds.

6. Be hygienic
The perfect man is the wind beneath her wings, not the wind beneath the duvet. Be respectful, contain and disguise your bodily odours. She does it, why can�t you? Shower regularly. Always brush your teeth and stay well groomed. Top tip: Deodorant is for after the shower, not instead of it.

7. Be faithful
If you�re with this girl, it�s for a reason. Decide early if you�re serious about her and then never mess around.

Have fun with your girlfriend!

Psst! If this fails, you can always call the Girlfriend Trainer.