Let’s get this one thing straight: All women love compliments and some even live for them. So no matter how cool an air your girl tries to give off, she is secretly dying to hear a few words of praise from you.

Most of us men really suck when it comes to paying compliments to our lady loves. We just can’t seem to go beyond the “You are looking hot (or sexy, beautiful, gorgeous)” line. Agreed, it always works like a charm. But it’s restrictive as well. A girl wants you to love her for the person she is and not just for her looks. So here are a few seemingly innocuous (but really powerful) compliments that you can memorise and sprinkle your conversations with

"How was your day?"

She comes back from her place of work tired and dishevelled and wants to share her day with someone. By asking her how her day went, she would usually start from scratch and bore you to death with the little dramas that took place during the day. So be prepared to set aside some time to listen to her stories. And for heaven’s sake don’t keep fidgeting with the TV remote while she narrates her stories.

"Wow, I can't believe how sexy you look!"

Yes, you have used this a thousand times already, but if you are in a steady relationship chances are that you may have not used it for a while. If you want your girl to focus on how she looks, you must use this compliment to make her feel that you are still attracted to her body. Moreover, by letting her know that the sight of her fine tight ass still gives you a hard on, you will actually make her more willing to share ass with you in bed.

"You're way more attractive than your girlfriends."

Telling her that she looks prettier than all her other friends will give a huge boost to her ego and you will earn some great brownie points. Girls often feel secretly threatened by their gal pals, especially if they aren’t quite as pretty as their friends. So, this particular compliment will help her confidence. If you are able to make her feel good about herself, she too will want to reward your good taste.

"What do you think about [anything]?"

This innocent sounding question works wonders when it comes to women. Asking this question tells your lady that you genuinely feel that her opinion matters to you. It’s a fact that women love to express their feelings on every topic imaginable. Well, for your sake, choose the topics wisely or you will find yourself getting entangled in the web of a lengthy conversation which may soon turn into a debate or an argument.

"You're really smart."

One of the fastest ways of getting into your girl’s pants is by acknowledging her brains and her superior intelligence. If a girl is made to feel that you appreciate and cherish her for assets other than those that fit in a thong or a bra, you will have pulled of a near miracle of positioning yourself as more than a breast guy. Women love a cordial man, and there's no better way for you to show off your gentlemanly qualities than to praise and distinguish her smarts.

You're awesome in bed”

Even if she sucks (not to be taken literally) in bed, if you praise her sex skills you will make her feel like a goddess. Whatever inhibitions she has in bed will fast evaporate if you can make her feel that she has all the skills of Jenna Jameson. Soon you will realise that she has started initiating sex more often and doesn’t freeze at the thought of going down on you.

"You're my best friend."

Telling your girl that you think of her as your best friend shows that you are capable of feeling above and beyond a sexual context. It also means you value her presence and like to spend time with her doing things that other men may not have had an interest in. She'll feel overpoweringly connected to you after you say this.

"I love you."

These "three little words" pack a whole lot of punch and if you're in a long-term relationship, it's good to say this every now and then. Saying this to a long-time partner will rekindle the sparks of love that can die if not fanned with effusions like these once a while. I bet you won't regret it when you see (and feel) her reaction.

Now that you know exactly what to say to make her blush and feel as if she’s the most special woman in the world for you, go and do it! The rewards will follow soon.