Mutual respect is truly the backbone of any healthy relationship, mostly a romantic relationship. A relationship without mutual respect will struggle to survive and might definitely fail. Respect is important to vastly majority of men. The characteristics and behavior that commands respect from a woman might not be what you think they are; but they are very simple to adopt once you understand them.
The first step is to increase your value as a man. Having a purpose is about having personal standards and a desire to improve what you already have in your skillset. Ladies admire men who know what they want and can accomplish it, are ambitious, goal-oriented, and successful, and when women witness you smashing every objective in your life, they will regard you as a man of high value.
It's easy for a man to say he respects his woman, but acting with respect can be a little difficult in terms of displaying trust. For example, instead of rummaging through her phone or personal belongings without permission, leave a message saying you're thinking of her and hope to hear from her soon. Women adore guys who listen to everything they say, even if it sounds dreadful to the ear, and women despise men who play games with their intelligence or intellect. This can be difficult because mansplaining is so common that most men are unaware of it. Pay attention to whether she likes to be corrected on things about which she has a lot of information or if she prefers to be corrected on things about which she has little knowledge, trust me your woman will definitely give you the maximum respect you deserve.
Don't make promises to your girlfriend that you don't intend to keep; when you don't, she loses faith in you, much alone respect you. If you promised to do something or take her out, then follow through. When you always follow through on your promises, it demonstrates your trustworthiness and deserving of respect.
Respect should not just be shown while the person is there; it should also be shown when she is not. Making derogatory remarks about your partner without her knowledge demonstrates that you lack respect for her. It will not only demonstrate how horrible you are as her partner, but it will also demonstrate how bad you are as a person in public.
It's also a big no-no to hit on other girls when your girlfriend isn't there. Flirting shows you don't care about her or your relationship. If she discovers what you did, she will lose faith in you and finally lose all respect for you.