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Men, do you think having a gf gives you more motivation to improve yourself? I’ve heard ppl talking about the girlfriend effect and the desire to be better for her, do you think that’s true?
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Anonymous 11w

I’d argue most men try to improve themselves in order to be able to attract women in the first place. Sometimes men in relationships get complacent

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Anonymous 11w

I’d say so, especially if she’s improving herself with me, since I struggle with improving myself like going to the gym and socializing without someone I know being with me.

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Anonymous 11w

I’d say for some men yeah, if I had one I’d want to be the most caring and kind person in the world (I already want/am caring and kind), but I feel like it would motivate me more in many ways. I think some men though may get it then get lazy

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Anonymous 11w

Yes, 100%. When I was with my ex I wanted to be a better man for her. I started working out, eating healthier, everything I could do to be better.

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Anonymous 11w

Before I even started dating her I wanted to be closer to her level and able to give her whatever she wanted and have her take pride in knowing I was hers.

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Anonymous 11w

I think feeling seen/heard/understood does that for men more than anything, and usually gfs are the most reliable, dependable and consistent when it comes to putting effort into that

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Anonymous 11w

For the right woman, yeah

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Anonymous 11w

My gf motivates me to find a better woman every single day

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Anonymous 11w

Some of us are like Goku; having a Vegeta makes us want to get better. Others are like Yamcha lol

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Anonymous 11w

Highschool me and my current self are vastily different people so yea id say so. Besides who wouldnt want to improve yourself when you have a woman like i have

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Anonymous 11w

Yes

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Anonymous 11w

a friend of mine told me having a girlfriend makes the everyday strain of work and sleep and repeat easier. ei love is another reason to keep living. it helped him a lot when he thought there was nothing else left for him

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Anonymous replying to -> #9 11w

Ouch

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 11w

Awww that’s so sweet

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Anonymous replying to -> #10 11w
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