"The most complete loves are underscored by a foundation of durable friendship and innate trust between people who genuinely care for each other. "

18. Respect him.
Mutual respect makes a huge difference in any relationship, whether it be inside and outside of romantic feelings. How he sees you seeing him is an important component in how he views you. His ego may thrive on your idea of who he is, and if that idea is high in the respect ratio, he will obviously want to be with you.

19. Be smart.
Being brainy without showing off can draw his respect. Men admire women who use their smarts to marked advantage, whether this use comes in professional dealings, during a verbal spar or at everyday problem solving. Just avoid being smarter than him on an ongoing basis, even if it comes very easily.

20. Let him inside your world.
Maybe he needs to have the complete picture of who you are. We all withhold some things, even from our closest friends. But let him see your heart, mind and soul to the degrees that you think are safe and sensible for your own well-being.

21. Accept his family and friends.
If he knows you like, accept (or can stand) his family and that you get along with his friends and co-workers, those things can go a long way in drawing him closer to your world. Some men's identities are so closely allied with their families that they need their significant other to be able to be close to their kin.

22. Challenge him.
If he's into debate or intellectual gamesmanship, throw him a curve now and then to exercise both of your curiosities, analytical capabilities and verbal sparring skills. You may find the process playful and stimulating and mutual respect can be engendered.

23. Do the little things.
They have always meant a lot. Sending a card, kissing him fondly on a whim, calling to see how he's feeling. All of these things let him know that you care about him. Sometimes a small gesture can speak worlds when the grand gesture can't.

24. Flirt with him.
Flirting is one of the most intimate, enjoyable and playful of the idle pastimes. Being cute and teasing him and vice versa, can perk up any relationship practically any time. And it can be great fun to do it surreptitiously at parties and other public functions.

25. Be his friend.
If he knows that he can count on you to be receptive and help him or that he can rely on you for old fashioned companionship, you'll rise in his estimation. The most complete loves are underscored by a foundation of durable friendship and innate trust between people who genuinely care for each other.