{"id":19962,"date":"2020-07-19T09:52:51","date_gmt":"2020-07-19T16:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=19962"},"modified":"2021-05-31T07:52:32","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T14:52:32","slug":"how-to-get-a-girlfriend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/dating-advice\/dating-advice-men\/how-to-get-a-girlfriend\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get A Girlfriend: 5 Steps To Going Official"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve been seeing a girl for a while. You care about her, you like being with her, and she genuinely makes you happy. Sounds like you\u2019re ready for an exclusive relationship. It\u2019s time to make the jump from wondering how to get a girlfriend to actually getting one! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, asking a girl out can be challenging. Reading the <\/span>signs she also wants to be exclusive<\/span><\/a> can feel stressful, and it might just be time for your relationship to take the next step. So if you’re wondering how to get a girlfriend, here are some practical steps on how to succeed. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real Advice on How to Get a Girlfriend<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Be honest about what you want<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re all different. The idea of being a girlfriend might mean something different to you than to her. Ask yourself, what exactly do you want out of your relationship? What do you hope for? What are you prepared to change? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things change when you go from a casual relationship to a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, and making that change takes good old fashioned commitment. What does commitment mean to you? It\u2019s an important word that should mean the same to both of you. Consider these things first. Before considering how to get a girlfriend, understand what that really means to you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Lay your cards on the table  <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know where you stand, it\u2019s time to get vulnerable. That word may sound scary, but one of the best ways to move your relationship forward is to let your partner know how you\u2019re feeling. Honesty is always the best policy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It should be more than, \u2018<\/span>Hey, wanna be my girlfriend?<\/span><\/i>\u2019. Let her know what she means to you and be real, even if it means feeling exposed. Because that\u2019s kind of the point. Your relationship has a higher chance of progress if you\u2019re willing to put more on the line, mainly your heart. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Make it memorable and meaningful<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re not proposing, sure, but it\u2019s still a big question to ask. Show her that she\u2019s important to you. Planning the question out helps. Asking her in a setting that\u2019s memorable to your relationship is a nice way to celebrate how far you\u2019ve come.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you’re the happiest cooking in the kitchen. Plan an evening preparing a special meal that you both love and ask her while you\u2019re in the midst of rustling up a storm. Or maybe you love hiking together. Why not hike to your favorite spot and ask her there. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about what makes your relationship special. Popping the girlfriend question in a meaningful way demonstrates that you\u2019ve put a lot of thought into your relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: How to get a girlfriend? Act like a boyfriend <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A piece of <\/span>new relationship advice<\/span><\/a> for you;  sometimes you\u2019re going to have to do things you don’t really feel like. Fact. Part of being in a relationship is compromise. Maybe her friend\u2019s wedding is coming up and she asked you to go. Or maybe you\u2019re messy and it drives her a little nuts. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever it is, show her that you\u2019re making an effort to do things that are important to her. Tell her that you\u2019re happy to be her plus one at the wedding or maybe clean the kitchen next time you make a sandwich. Take what she\u2019s asking to heart and show her that you\u2019re ready to prioritize what\u2019s important to her too. She\u2019ll appreciate it. Trust us.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Include her in different parts of your life<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduce her to your friends and bring her to that bonfire they plan every year. Don\u2019t just take her out to meet your folks, how about your aunt who means the world to you?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asking her to be your girlfriend means you\u2019re in it for the long haul. Start introducing her to the people and places that you\u2019ve loved forever, and sharing the experiences that make you, you with her. By showing her the most intimate and important parts of your life, she\u2019ll start to understand that you want her to be one of them. After all, sharing is caring. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asking someone to be your girlfriend means taking steps to change a relationship from casual to something more. If you\u2019re willing to show her that you\u2019re ready, you may discover that she is too. Be bold and put yourself out there, the risk is worth the reward!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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