Many people who are experiencing PMS will have physical symptoms like abdominal cramps, nausea, fatigue, and constipation. You can help your partner deal with these symptoms by taking over some of their chores and responsibilities at home. Their PMS can make it more difficult to do yard work, lift heavy objects, or clean the house every day. You can support them by taking over these chores and giving them time to rest as they deal with their PMS. You may discuss taking over some of your partner's house chores to give her a few hours of downtime during the days before their period. Discussing this and agreeing to an arrangement where you take over some of the chores and responsibilities at home can show them you are trying to support them and consider their condition when they are  PMSing. If your partner is usually the one cooking meals and preparing meals for you and/or your family, pitch in and offer to take over the food duties while they are PMSing. The will likely appreciate the opportunity to not have to cook for the household while they are PMSing. You may create a meal plan and get enough groceries to feed the family while your partner waits for their period. This will give them a break and allow them to relax while they deal with their PMS. To help your partner deal with their PMS cramps, you can prepare foods that have been shown to ease cramps and abdominal pain. Salmon, celery, and fresh herbs like dill and parsley can all help to reduce inflammation. Dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cocoa) can help your partner relax and de-stress.  You should avoid preparing foods that contain dairy, as they can irritate your partner's stomach and cause cramping. Stick to foods low in processed sugar, as sugary foods can trigger cramps. Make sure your partner is drinking lots of water and prepare herbal teas to help relieve her cramping. Green tea and rosehip tea have both been shown to help ease abdominal pain. Avoid preparing coffee or food high in caffeine for your partner, as they can lead to higher levels of stress and anxiety. Your partner should also avoid alcohol when they are PMSing, as it can lead to stomach upset and cramps. PMS can be an uncomfortable experience for people, as their bodies are often sore, bloated, and overrun with hormones. You can make their PMS less uncomfortable by pampering them with a bath or a massage. Give them some attention and make them feel attractive and relaxed with some TLC.  You could plan a date night where you make dinner at home and give them a foot massage while they watch their favorite show. Or, you could give them some alone time to read alone or take a bath. You may also want to cut down on social events or avoid planning lots of socializing while your partner is PMSing, as they may not feel like going out. Consider their needs and check with them before you make joint plans with another couple or with friends, as you do not want to pressure them into going out if they are not in the mood. Though every person's body is different, many people can actually have a higher libido during PMS due to the rise in hormones in their bodies. They can often also experience more intense sex when they are PMSing. As a good partner, you should be willing to respond to their sexual needs and be attuned to their libido during PMS. You may want to have a conversation with your partner about their sexual needs during PMS. Maybe your partner is not at all interested in sex and would prefer being physically supported in other ways, or perhaps your partner has a higher libido during PMS and would like some more attention in the bedroom. Having this talk with your partner will show them you support them and are willing to respond to their needs as they deal with PMS.

Summary: Take over their house chores and responsibilities. Offer to cook them meals. Prepare foods and beverages that help with cramps. Pamper them. Be attuned to their sexual needs.


If you started out strong, don't forget to end your conversations strong. Know when to stop texting. You can't keep conversations forever. There always comes a time when there is nothing left to say.  When you feel like both of you are struggling for something to say, end your conversations immediately. Measure the response. Try to sense if the person likes you or not. If the person doesn't respond much, the person is probably not interested in flirting with you, and you should just end the conversation for good. You should set up your next interaction before you go. Say something like “Message me again sometime”, or “Let’s talk again tomorrow?” Don’t just say “Bye!” Tell the other person why you are leaving and what will you be doing. If you are going to meet up with the person, don't be afraid to say that you can't wait to see him/her. Avoid an awkward good-bye. Say that you had fun and it was great talking with him/her. Just keep it simple and casual. Many Tinder users don't want to keep chatting through the app, as it's fairly impersonal. If you're enjoying the flirt, get their number so your chats can become more relatable. Hearing the other person's voice can do a lot for your connection. Instead of asking for a phone number, you might find more success in offering yours first, and letting the other person know that there's no pressure if they don't want to use it. Tinder is a dating service, and many people expect to be able to meet the user at the other end of the message. If you two are making a connection, you owe it to the other person to meet up at least once to see where it goes.  Pick a safe location where you and the other person will both feel comfortable. Avoid the clichéd "dinner and a movie" first meeting. Instead, meet for lunch or for drinks and see where the conversation goes. See this guide for more first date tips.
Summary: Leave them wanting more. Get a phone number. Schedule a meet up.