Things that you do that put a smile on my face

There are always things that your significant other does that put a smile on your face.

Here is my top 12 list:

12. Morning and night greeting.
A simple "Good Morning babe" and "Sleep tight baby girl" just put a smile on my face. This simply indicates that I am the first and last thing on your mind. What can be better?

11. Skype time
I want to see you. To know that if you have grown bigger or smaller, this would tell me if you are keeping yourself healthy. I would know if you have been having good sleeps at night just by looking at your face!

10. Checking on me when I am out
You never like shopping and I do. And also occasionally I am out with friends till late. When you call and check on me, I feel loved and I know you care for me. You want to know that I am safe.

9. Surprises
Disappointment happens when there are expectation. Expectation certainly grows parallel with time. Flowers on Valentine's Day makes me smile, knowing you would never remember any important dates. Well, it did take you a year to remember my Birthday! I hope that you will keep the surprises coming!

8. Protect and defend me
In any circumstances, let no one discriminate me and protect me from harm. I still remember when we were in Goldcoast, a random girl openly discriminate Asians. You stepped up and warned her while holding me tight. I felt loved and protected. That assured me that you are a person that I can rely on.

7.Putting me first
Whatever you are doing at the moment, attend to me when I call or need you. For example, making me hot pack and cancelling plans because I needed you at that moment. Taking my call even when you were busy, and REALLY call back. I appreciate return calls. As you do not know what happened earlier and shit happens all the time.

6.Random call
Calling me for no specific reason. Why? That shows that he simply just misses me. Hear my voice, asking how is my day. It is such a simple thing that people just would not notice what it means to another.

5. Holding hands
As much as you hate it, I love it. I really see no reason, why a couple should not hold hands at all times. That does not mean that I am clingy or independent. Holding hands is physically connection, which we exchange and transfer energy and emotions to our heart. We are closer. 

4. Spending time together
I need not being together 24/7. I have my life in KL. Work, gym, hanging out with friends. You have a life too. Being life partner, we need to strive a balance in spending time together or doing things together. In the past 2 years, I visited you a couple of times. You find me too clingy, and you needed a break. I simply want to make my trip worth, for what I came so far to spend time with you, I can not waste it. You can have your break when I am gone. Perhaps, most of the time in a year! I had the best time in the October trip last year. It was short and simple.  Mostly importantly, YOU took the initiative planning where to visit and what we do on that few days. I felt most relaxed and truly enjoyed it. If you ever going to visit me here, I will be flattered.

3. Communicate,open up to me
You are a pretty reserved person. You tend not to share your feelings. It is a man thing, I know. Do you trust me? You broke down and cried twice, you expressed your feelings without holding back. The door to your heart was finally opened. I want to tell you, you are safe with you. It is so much better to let me enter your heart than having me guessing or leaving me hanging, which drives me crazy! Especially when people commented badly about you or us. I am really happy when you share your thoughts and emotion with me genuinely. Therefore, no miscommunication!

2. Be proud of me
When you complemented that I was awesome, I was on top of the world. I am not perfect. And yes, I am not Australian. I might not blend into your world perfectly. I know you are not encouraged by many to maintain this relationship. But, please, just because I'm Malaysian, anyone can look down on me? I am proud of myself, nothing can be better when you feel the same. Proud to call me your girl.

1. LISTEN
You are most attractive when you listen. A man who truly appreciate woman is the best man on earth. You listen to my suggestions, you may not act on it immediately. The fact that you listen and appreciate it, I am the luckiest woman on earth.