6 Ways to be the Best Girlfriend Ever When Your Boyfriend has a Cold or Flu

If you're like me, when your partner is sick, anything you can do to help is like a flashlight in the dark; seeing them suffer is unbearable! So, this past week while my boyfriend has been sick, I've been looking high and low for new, dignified ways to make him feel like a king while his nose and throat suffer.
Take a look at these ideas and let me know if you have any other ideas on how to make your lovey feel lovely while they're sicky.


1. Tea! Specifically, peppermint & green tea...

Doesn't that just ooze health?

We've all heard the benefits of green tea touted for long enough that it should be a given, but the numbing effects of menthol (found in peppermint) will help open up all of the swollen parts making your sweetie suffer. Plus it smells good, tastes good, and is an easy sell on a picky pallet.

Plus, if your beau is skeptical of everything like mine, there are plenty of studies, websites, and articles to help you make your case for drinking this natural elixir, just Google and voila; http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/10/14/peppermint-health-benefits.aspx

2. Kiss him anyway 

don't ya wanna?

(Do I need to acknowledge I'm no doctor?)
This may only be true for the live-in couples, but you're going to get sick anyway, right? Plus, I can't bear to go without kisses for a day, let alone the 3-5 it usually takes to get over a cold. So while your boyfriend's spirits are down and his body is aching, be sure to keep the love alive and share kisses whenever it suits you both.

If he's blowing his nose, make him nice clean washcloths to put on his forehead every once in a while and give some freshness to his stuffy nose and face (that's probably been getting dry from all that blowing anyway).
So... smooch it up (within reason)! My boyfriend has appreciated this so much, I'm sure yours will, too.
*Keep the Purell nearby.

Which leads me to this next suggestion...

Pecksniff's Lavender Argan Oil Spray

3. Treat him to your yummy, lavender-scented washcloths & body/room sprays
I know you have some tasty, herb-y-scented spritzes & body scrubs somewhere!

My boyfriend is a manly man, let me reassure you... He's an engineer, a fabulous guitarist, an incredible ping-pong player, marathon-runner, beard-haver, etc... but lately he's been letting me spritz this fabulous spray on his neck and our pillows. Especially when our noses are clogged up, any herbal scents tend to help open up our passages, ease stress, reassure minds, and cool nerves. He and I just looooove this spray and you can probably find it cheapest at your local TJMaxx (I <3 TJMaxx) and will really benefit from it in general.

Use it as perfume, pillow fluffers, and a cold-easer. Men and women alike will love it!


4. Take care of his meals

"whatever you want, schnookums"

We ordered Indian Food takeout the first night he was sick. I picked up breakfast griddlers and sandwiches the next morning, and made pretty much whatever he wanted ever since. Of course, I can't cook every meal, but am happy to go and pick up stuff when it sounds really good to both of us.
Yesterday we ran to the store to pick up his antibiotic prescription and picked up stuff for ham and cheese sandwiches and free-range chicken noodle soup. (I'm vegetarian and he usually abides by that, too, but he was craving good ol' grilled ham & cheese sammies- so I obliged).

He sat on the couch, I whipped up these crispy gooey cheesy delights (vegan ones for me) and as I brought them out to him, his eyes lit up, he cooed and ooh'd and thanked me profusely. I surprised him with a second one as he got to his last bite, which really blew him away.

How great is it to make someone so happy so easily? Find out what food they're craving and GIVE it to them! Even if you can't cook, you'll find a way, and you'll be so glad you did!

5. Let him play video games without you

*'nade 'nade, sword sword, BXR, newb, pwn, etc."

Okay, I can't be the only one who likes to play video games with my boyfriend... Specifically, Halo 2. We've been playing it, trying to still maintain healthy adult lives that don't entirely revolve around, at the end of the day, some pwning. 

But you can play online with friends, and he has 2 buddies from high school who live hundreds of miles away who we like to play with. Well, they put up with me playing with them usually, but since he's been sick, I've let them play without me- which is pretty noble, I think.

Now, this is more about the principle, not specific to Halo. Does your "bae" have something he also likes to do alone, or could you suggest he spends more time on something he really likes to do but sacrifices to spend time with you? 

This has been particularly important for my boyfriend while he's not feeling well. It might be a little tricky to think of something, but I bet ultimately you'll be able to find something super sweet to see him spend some extra time on.

6. Stay Strong

He deserves it & You deserve someone who deserves it.

Ultimately, you'll know what your boyfriend-or whoever- needs to feel good while they're not feeling well. It's important to take care of yourself, too. On the 3rd day of my boyfriend not feeling well, after I'd made breakfast, tried to play Halo with him and his friends, cleaned up the kitchen, and looked around for my own thing to do, I got down and upset. 

It's tiring to take care of someone who can't do anything for themselves, so remember to take it easy and keep an eye on yourself first, your own well-being. Being able to stay positive and remember why you're giving your everything to someone else is important, and will be crucial to being the rock for your lovey that they deserve. It feels amazing to give- so embrace it, and give back to yourself!

It pays off...

See? 

My boyfriend ordered me this beautiful, spring-y, grateful bouquet yesterday morning. (catg not included)

Can you believe how sweet?!

Follow these steps (and drop a few hints if necessary) and you'll be on track to having your healthy, happy, and wonderful boyfriend back in no time!

Hope he feels better soon!

and let me know what you thought of my 5 Steps below.

Thanks,

Miss Lavender