Never teach a man how to be your man. Don't keep reminding him to text you first, to check on you, or to make time for you. Don't ask him to bring you flowers, plan dates, or show you off to the world. If you have to beg for effort, it isn't love, it's convincing. The right man won't need reminders or instructions. He will naturally do the things that make you feel safe, cared for, and loved. He will remember the small details you mention, the things that make you smile, and the moments that matter to you. He will put in effort because he genuinely wants to, not because you asked.