Life is fun but even the greatest lives need a bit of spice up occasionally. Taking the time to go out of your way to tell your boyfriend you love him can be this very spice! The following is a list of great ways to express your love to your significant other in a way he can fully appreciate it.

1. Have the ultimate football day

Football, as everyone knows, is an American past time for guys everywhere. Unfortunately this is not something that is shared by our female friends. Fortunately the combination of men loving it and women usually disliking it makes for a great opportunity. As a man, I can think of nothing better than my girlfriend making any big game day the greatest game day ever. This would include a lady helping with the shopping, cooking, and cleaning of the football necessities. These necessities include drinks, food, and desserts. Beer, chips and queso, and either barbecue or pizza is ideal. Remember the more you can "hang" with the guys the more cool points you get.

2. Buy him clothes

As men we understand that clothes are important, but we lack both the knowledge and ability to shop. So since this is a skill women are usually quite capable at, it is much appreciated when you share your ability with us. There have been several times in my life when my lady friend would come over with a few articles of clothing for me and I remember the childlike satisfaction I got from it. The pure awesomeness of this comes from several things. First, not only do we have new clothes but we also didn’t have to go shopping! Secondly, since we have new clothes we no longer have to listen to our lady friends tell us we need them. Thirdly, we know that since you (our lady friend) bought them, we know you also like them. This trifecta of benefits definitely lands buying your man clothes as one of the coolest thing you can do.

3. Cook food

The old saying "the way to a man’s heart is his stomach" is as true as ever. Wondering when the next meal is something that is never far from a man’s mind. When ladies cook for us, it makes men feel cared for. Although it sounds bad to say we want to be cared for it is true. Being fed makes us feel valued, full, and most important loved. This is not something that must be elaborated with candle and music, even just simple eggs and toast for breakfast can express your care for your boyfriend.

4. Give "Man" gifts

There are many occasions in the year when gifts can be appropriate. Try to take the time when looking for a gift to ask yourself what you can give your boyfriend that he will really appreciate. A good rule of thumb is that manly gifts are a good start. Guns, ticket to concerts, buying their favorite team jersey, and a new barbecue pit all qualify as great man gifts. The gift will vary some on the particular interests of the individual but just remember that gifts he will show off to his boys sure beats a heartwarming book.

5. Let the little things go

Ok so we are men and we mess up. This is something even though we usually deny to our graves we know to be true. Any girlfriend can be upset about these things and most usually are, but the ability to overlook our small flaws can truly set you apart. This is not an encouragement to take mistreatment but when we forget and throw our dirty socks on the floor again maybe think twice before yelling at us, because we will notice it and will love you for it.