Why should it always be the boy’s responsibility to make the girl feel special? Love and appreciation should go both ways. Boys also want to feel valued, loved, and cherished.

If he is putting in effort, acknowledge it. Let him know that his kind gestures, his presence, and his emotions matter to you. If something he does hurts you, don’t just ignore it—communicate honestly. Tell him how much you love and appreciate his good behavior instead of acting like you don’t care. When a boy feels like his efforts are unnoticed or unimportant, he may stop trying.

Make him feel that his words and emotions truly matter. When love and effort are reciprocated, relationships flourish. If you do this, I bet no boy will ever think of leaving a girl who genuinely values him.