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* When your girl's been hit with bad news, you no doubt rush to her side. But there are other occasions where you might not realize that you need to be there for her. Take note and you'll win an even bigger piece of your woman's heart.
She Gets a Promotion
She's pumped about scoring a better gig, but she also might be worried that the increased responsibility will wreak havoc on her work/life balance, says Bobbie Reid, author of Clueless: Real Solutions for Men Who Don't Get It--and the Women Who Love Them. So plan a celebratory dinner to show her how proud you are and let her know you're capable of picking up the slack on the domestic front.
She Fights With a Pal
Resist the urge to lie low, assuming she'll work it out on her own. "She's lost one of her main sounding boards, so even if the squabble seems petty, she needs you to listen to her side," says Diana Kirschner, PhD, author of Opening Love's Door: The Seven Lessons. Just don't bash her friend to make her feel better--it'll bite you in the ass. "When she makes up with her pal, she'll have a hard time ...