The time has come, once again, for you to decide whether or not your girlfriend is worth spending serious time with. Since men rarely view women the same way women view them, this article will take a more hands-on approach.

Women see men as companions to care for and spend the rest of their lives with. They focus o
n minute details that might seem mundane and irrelevant to the average man. It's for this reason that men should look at a relationship through the eyes of a woman in order to properly evaluate a woman's potential.
Let's Talk About Me
It's the end of the day and both of you are talking about how the day went. Women enjoy going into great detail about the things that happened to them during the day; "They hired a new secretary at work and I don't like her," or "I went to buy that purple skirt I've been telling you about, but they were out so I had to settle for the fuchsia."

The majority of men out there can relate to this scenario. But what happens when the tables are turned and the man feels like letting loose about the ups and downs of his day at work? "I got into a big argument with my boss and I thought I was going to get fired," or "I got a flat tire on my way to work and I ruined my new suit."

If the woman is all ears and pays attention to your "storytelling", that's a good sign. This is exactly what couples should do -- listen to one another. If she interrupts you every other minute to explain in detail how she broke a nail or stained her blouse, then there might be a problem.

A conversation is a two-way street and all parties involved should have the opportunity to be heard. The signs are evident; it's easy to figure out whether she's actually listening or just waiting for you to finish so that she can jump in and say something. Although men might not be perfect listeners, they at least listen . And even if words mean a lot in relationships, they are only a vague indication of what people actually do. Actions, however, count for much more than words.
Demise Or Compromise?
Talking sets the tone, but acting on those words is what holds couples together. Saying that your word is stronger than oak doesn't cut it, you have to follow through. If every Saturday night, the man wants to go see an action movie yet he succumbs and goes to a chick flick because his girlfriend wants to, again, there might be a problem.

People who care for each other make sacrifices for their loved ones, but this gesture of affection must be reciprocal. If nine out of ten times, the couple agrees to see the latest Julia Roberts or Meg Ryan movie, pull out the red flag. This is a clear indication that she is more interested in pleasing herself than pleasing you.

This scenario applies to every aspect of couples' lives. When it comes to dinner, for example, do you always settle for your girlfriend's favorite sushi place when there is nothing more enjoyable for you than a plate of pasta.


The Little Things Count
Just like talking and making "mutually" enjoyable plans, there are other little things that serve as incremental signs of affection each other. Although some men might not publicly display that they enjoy reading the little notes in their lunches, they do. Who wouldn't enjoy a note that says, "I can't wait for you to come home tonight -- I have a special evening planned for us."

Women scatter their signs of love around like a tree's leaves during the fall season. This is because they like to constantly let their men know how they feel about them and, in essence, the relationship. Women understand that men do not necessarily have the same urge to show their affection with spontaneous sparks of love.

Men are much more sporadic and subtle in their approach on love. They often go to larger extents to show their appreciation by buying expensive gifts for them. But few men realize that many little displays count for way more than one big display. In case you didn't understand this last sentence, it means that women also appreciate finding little notes in their lunches, possibly even more than men do.

If you men out there are rookies at displaying your signs of affection, here is a list of little things that might earn you big points.

Put a note in her lunch: Putting a simple note in her lunch will brighten up her day, especially if she gets stressed out easily at work.

Call her at work: Giving your woman a quick call during the day will surely put a smile on her face. But remember that you shouldn't call with an ulterior motive like asking her to pick up your clothes from the cleaners on her way home. The phone call is simply to make her aware that you're thinking of her and want to know how she's doing. That's it, that's all.

Send her flowers or chocolates: Gifts such as flowers or chocolate should not be limited to Valentine's day, her birthday or to pardon some stupidity you have done. It should have the sole purpose of making your lady smile and think of you and who knows, she may not be so hard on you next time you do screw up!

Send her an e-mail: Little electronic love notes are sure to make her day pass faster, not to mention be filled with thoughts of you. Engage in little exchanges of cyber-affection that can easily translate into personal settings at the end of the day.

Dedicate a song to her: Another great way to show her you care is to dedicate a meaningful song to her over the radio. Just make sure you let her know about it or your efforts will go to waste. Perhaps you could send her an e-mail to notify her.

Like many people who have been together for years, it's all about caring for your better half and showing her that you are there for her. That, my friends, is true love and affection seen through the eyes of a woman.