People in relationships consider surprises as part of the package, especially when you’ve been together for a long time. Not only does it keep the romance alive, it also cultivates a sense of excitement between you and your partner.
And it’s not just for people who’ve been dating for a while. Couples in the honeymoon phase of their relationships can take advantage of the benefits of surprises as well.
Special occasion surprises don’t even seem like surprises anymore. It’s the little things we do on a random day that fill our happy jars little by little as the relationship grows stronger.
Now that you know why you should surprise your girlfriend, here are the exact steps on how you can do it!
# Show up wherever she’s hanging out aloneSometimes, your girlfriend may spend time on her own outside. Say, for example, while she’s studying or working on something at a coffee shop. It is the simplest, yet most endearing surprise you can give your girlfriend. This is especially thoughtful when you just started dating exclusively.
# Bring her a treat
These days, it’s all about food and drinks. You got pizza, coffee, and donuts. Choose one and watch as you brighten up her day out of nowhere. I personally heard one of my friends say that she would fall in love with a guy who would bring her pizza and coffee.
If you’re already in love, just bring her some simple things – they never get old.
# If she likes pets, take her to a dog or cat café on one of your datesIf you’ve been wondering how to surprise your girlfriend, you might not have thought about this one. Fortunately for you, this is a growing trend, and huge cities have readily available cafes where pet lovers congregate to socialize with their furry friends.
If that’s not available, you can always set up a puppy play date with the local shelters or animal rescue centers. They always need volunteers who can play with the animals. If your girlfriend is a pet lover, you just hit the motherlode of couple surprises.
# Stalk your girlfriend on social media a few years before you went out and give her something she’s always wantedI admit the caption sounds creepy. If you are a couple, however, it’s not creepy anymore. It’s what we call “sweet.”
If your girl is the type to post statuses about random thoughts, wishes, and dreams, it will be easy enough to find something that she wants but hasn’t received yet. Just make sure that an old boyfriend did not give it to her already.
# If you’re chummy with her co-workers, surprise her with a Bring Your Boyfriend to Work DayMost of the time this seems unprofessional, but if your girlfriend’s boss and co-workers are nice enough, they might let you spend an hour or two with her while she works.
Explain to them that you just want to surprise her. They’ll either grit their teeth in jealousy and reluctantly agree, or praise you as the best boyfriend in the world – while still gritting their teeth in jealousy.
# Send her a basket of fruit or a chocolate bouquet
Corny? Yes. Surprising? Maybe not, but the gesture itself is a bit better than sending the traditional bouquet of flowers. And you win either way. Fruit baskets are healthy, while chocolate bouquets are simply divine.
# Dress up as one of her favorite characters and take her out on a dateNo matter which type of entertainment she likes, there will always be a character that your girlfriend favors. The only challenge is getting a costume of an obscure character.
Just in case, you can always rent or DIY that shit. Either way, you’re doing something monumental – embarrassing yourself in front of strangers because it’s not yet Halloween – and memorable – surprising your girlfriend in the most adorable way.