Common sense should tell most guys what to do to keep their girl happy. Whether it’s a new relationship, long-term or marriage. The rules are all pretty much the same. If you have a girl, you’d be wise to learn how to keep her happy. With you that is. This is because it’s a nice and good thing to do, but also because if your girl is happy, you’ll likely be happy too. Below are ten excellent tips on how to keep your wife or girlfriend happy.

If you’re not sure how to catch your man’s attention, you could ask him about stuff that seems interesting. Casually ask him what he’s doing on vacation, when his next basketball or football game is, etc. Just don’t ask him things too deep in emotion or too personal. That could creep him out and he would think you were nosy. Remember, always be yourself, boys don’t like girls that act all mental and strange around them. If you act fake, he might be let down when you start feeling more comfortable around him and “magically” turn into someone other than the person he first met. Also, start finding things in common with each of you and talk about them so he notices your connections.

Freud called female sexuality “the dark continent”; if that’s true, male sexuality could qualify as the dark planet. But when it comes to sex, guys are simple, right? Not true. The bedroom is one of the great stages of male performance, and as such, what you see and hear is typically the role, not the reality. It’s no wonder, in trying to please the actor, a woman loses sight of a guy’s true identity. Here are 10 “unmasking” facts you may want to know:

Coloring your hair can be a fun way to express yourself but many people are scared away from it by the commitment and possible dangers of hair dyes. Using clip-in (sometimes called clip-on) hair extensions is an easy way to change up your hairdo without all the commitment. Colored clip-in hair extensions are strips of synthetic or human hair that have already been dyed and are sewn to hair clips. You can get them a multitude of colors as they come in anywhere from flamboyantly bright to completely natural. With so many options it can be difficult to decide what to do with them. These stylish hairstyles are incredibly easy to do and look hot.

Dramatic eye makeup can be the perfect look for date night or any occasion that calls for upping the glam factor. Using darker shades to accentuate the lids and brows will give you a sultry, sexy look and draw most of the attention upward to the eye area. From smoky eyes to glitter-bedecked lids, there are several ways to achieve a bold, head-turning look with your makeup. Even if you’re blessed with large eyes, you can use shadows and liner in a range of colors to create a beautiful, dramatic look and enhance your best features.

Every relationship has its ups and downs, but there are ways to stay on the right track even when the “downs” are hovering around you. Unfortunately so many couples find themselves working against each other when times are tough. Financial situations are the number one cause of marital spats. The anger that arises during these spats commonly lead to other problems such as complete communication break downs, adulterous affairs, and even verbal; emotional; or physical abuse by one or the other, or even both partners. This can be extremely toxic to any relationship, and even worse if there are young witnesses watching their parents go through such trying times. It can also begin or continue a cycle of violence that is very difficult to stop. But there are many ways a couple can avoid turning difficult times into bad times and possible a break-up of what was once a beautiful relationship.