When it comes to things girls wish men knew about women, there’s a substantial list– you could call us women instead of girls for a start– but this list pares it down to the top five. Small improvements are better than not trying at all. Here are the top five things we of the female persuasion wish men knew about us.

1) A Little Goes a Long Way

For men, it might feel like their girlfriend or wife wants them to change who they are entirely. In most cases, that couldn’t be further from the truth. After all, we’re with you for a reason. While arguably, peoples’ wants and needs change and mature over time, usually when we ask you to change something, we feel like it’s a small thing that would make a huge improvement. That’s why the first thing girls want you to know about them is that a little goes a long way.

Consider this: Your partner finds it frustrating when, for a few weeks, you come home from work and immediately start texting your friends and making calls to organize your pal’s epic stag party. You’ve been looking forward to it for months, and your dedication to the cause has you spending every spare moment either on the phone making calls or on a website for planning a weekend of bungee jumping, clubbing, and chasing an adrenaline rush. Not to mention that the ultimate guys’ weekend will have you gone for three days of awesomeness. Your partner is upset about the lack of attention and support.