What women really want in a relationship

6 things every girl wants in a relationship

• flowers

• quality time

• take her to her favorite places

• travel together

• act not just tell

• learn her love language

#girlfriend #boyfriend #relationshipadvice #relationshiptips #couplegoals

Ofc this is just my opinion and what I want and like but I’m sure a lot of girls would agree lol

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