If you have been dating for some time, it is inevitable misunderstandings and disagreements will occur. Chances are you have been the recipient of the silent treatment, or the tantrum, or the death stare or worse still, all three! To avoid being in the doghouse again when future arguments crop up, here are effective ways to make it up with her.

Apologise. When you ask for an apology, it is best to do it soon. You should not wait for a long time because it may just become harder. If you truly believe that you were not in the wrong, then apologise for getting into an argument with her. If you want her to see her mistake, don't point your finger at her. The right time to say your piece of the story will come and this is when she has calmed down.

If she asks you to give her space, give. Trying too hard in pushing the conversation when she is not ready may only cause further
problems.Give her time to calm down and rethink things before attempting to discuss the issue again.

If you are indeed at fault and she is angry because you did something wrong, then apologising is not enough. There are a number of things you can choose to do in addition to a sincere apology. Shopping is one of the best ways to make her feel better. It is your chance to make it up to her but be sure to take her only to those shops from which you can afford to buy from! Alternatively, if you know what she likes, surprise her with a nice gift instead. Please note that these should be romantic things like jewellery or flowers, not practical things like a vacuum cleaner.

A candlelit dinner is a good romantic option. The whole idea is to let her forget about the fight and see that you are making an effort for her. Bonus points if you manage to take her to the same restaurant as your first date or back to the same place where you shared a special moment. Remember, women are saps for reminiscing the past, loving attention and anything that has a personal touch.

Finally, make the effort to assure her you will not make the same mistake again. This is an important step in making up.

Good luck!