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girlfriend asks "if you could change one thing"?

My girlfriend texted me this peculiar question: "If you could change one thing about me, what would it be?" I know from past experience that she doesn't respond very well to criticism. I play the video game Doom a lot so I told her "I wish you'd play more doom with me" and she said "lol maybe some day but seriously though." It's obvious she wants an honest answer but I don't really know how to say anything without sounding too insensitive. Is there a correct way to respond to that kind of question?

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  • 10 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Turn it into a compliment:

    "I love your laugh, I wish you showed it off more"

    "I'd change your schedule so we could have more alone time"

    etc.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    It depends how you want to play this... you could respond in many ways. If you believe she is sensitive then say something positive to her to make her feel special, as all girls want this deep down. For example you could say "i would change nothing, your perfect the way you are" or you could say "I would change the fact that you think there is something i want to change about you". However, it depends on the individual some may take this as you just saying something nice rather than being honest and if you think honesty is not the best policy then just make sure it puts a smile on her face!

  • 10 years ago

    Girls who take criticism the wrong way are girls who aren't very confident in who they are. Take it from a very confidence-less girl. I always think people hate me or are judging me harshly when someone passes criticism, because I'm so afraid of who I am. I'm working on fixing it, but I know the feeling.

    Just tell her she's perfect just the way she is. Sometimes when I'm with my boyfriend, I'll say "I don't feel pretty at all today," just so he'll say, "Well, you are. You're beautiful every day." Why? I like the ego boost. It makes me feel better about myself. I have a feeling that's what she's doing here.

  • 10 years ago

    When a girl asks you that question she expects you to say something sweet.. Example: I could never change anything about you because you are perfect for me and that's why I love/like you. Most girls just want to hear something sweet

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  • 10 years ago

    Say "there is nothing about you I would change. I love/like you the way you are"

    that will make her feel confident and if she keeps wanting you to tell her what she needs to change just keep saying "nothing" she will know your not lying, stop asking you, and you dont have to worry about it :) good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 10 years ago

    No, there is no good answer. And her true motive behind asking this question is that she has something she doesn't like about you that she wants to change. Women can be manipulative like that. So be honest, but try your best to be tactful, and when you hear what she doesn't like about you, realize that the criticism is not a response to your criticism of her, but is probably something she wanted to say to you anyway, but didn't want to without first getting you to criticize her.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Yep, it's definitely a trick question. The trick is, there is no right answer.

    "I can't think of a single thing. You're perfect and that's why I love you"

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    "You are perfect in every way and there's nothing I would change about you."

    It's a trick question, my good man.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    "hmm.. haha just kidding without a doubt i wouldn't change anything about you, your beautiful and absolutely perfect to me " or you can be even sweeter and say "hmm.. one thing i would" and when she asks you what ? you can say: "i'd change your last name because i'd like to marry you(:" <-- but thats only if your like youu know really in love and shes like a hopeless romantic lol

    Source(s): goodluck(:
  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    The best thing to say is I wouldn't change a thing, I love you just the way you are. She will most likely accpet this if not and she says be serious say thats how i really feel.

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