The Tip

Now, be chivalrous

In 1911, when the RMS Titanic was first launched, chivalry towards women was a given. Gentlemen stood up when a woman entered the room, their chairs were pulled out for them, and doors held open. With the dawn of equality, chivalry seems to have taken a nosedive. But while most women prefer equality to chivalry, and men a more relaxed relationship with women, a little more consideration wouldn't go amiss between either of the sexes. Here are some of the most inexcusable habits:

Texting instead of sending a birthday card is not a goer. It generally tells your partner that you actually forgot their big day, and are sending a text to pretend that you haven't. Is your life really that busy?

Not only failing to hold a door open but actually letting it slam behind you in your partner's face is never on, no matter how much of a rush you are in. Even worse, is not saying thank you when someone holds the door open for you.

Email greetings cards are fine to friends if you put a bit of effort into them but unless your significant other is miles from home with only an internet connection for company, it really does show a shocking lack of thoughtfulness.

Eating the last chocolate in the box without consulting your partner is unwise — if it happens to be their favourite, it's unforgivable.

As you practise these tips, you will start enjoying each other’s presence.