Relationships

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• How Much Wooing Is Too Much?

  Don't let your crazy-romantic gesture come back to haunt you -- or her. We ask the Men's Life Today Girl PanelTM to decide what's cute and what's creepy based on real tales of wooing.

• Getting the Girl -- Without Losing Your Friends

  Of course you love your buddies, but when you're all out together, they're also the competition. We tell you how to get the girl -- without losing the guys.

• The Bad Breakup Recovery Plan

  Post-breakup, it feels like you'll never get out of bed, let alone start dating again. In six easy steps, we get your confidence up and your game back.

• How to Fight

  Want to know the secret to a lasting relationship? It's not avoiding fights. It's fighting fair.

• My Best Date Ever

  Want to spice up your dating life? Take some cues from ideas that have wowed the Men's Life Today Girl PanelTM.

• 10 Things You Should Never, Ever Say to a Woman

  It doesn't matter what she just said to you. If you treasure your relationship, you will never let the following phrases pass your lips.

• How to Survive the Holidays at Her House

  Spending the holidays with your own family is stressful enough. Here’s how to emerge unscathed when the family you’re celebrating with is hers.

• Stop a Break From Becoming a Breakup

  You finally met the girl of your dreams -- and now she's going abroad for a semester. Time to plan your exit strategy? Not if you play your cards right.

• Love Lessons From Teen Movies of the ’80s

  In the golden age of teen flicks, it seemed like everybody got lucky on the big screen. Turns out these classic movies offer some real life lessons -- especially when it comes to dealing with the ladies. Here, five films that are entertaining and educational.

• What to Say to Women

  Maybe your confidence fritzes out at girl-mingling time, or maybe you just say boorish, untrue things. Either way, you’ll need to learn how to talk the talk. Here’s what to say.

• Summer Dating on the Cheap

  On a budget? Not to worry: Your dating high season is here. We get your creative juices flowing with six hot date ideas for under $50.

• Make the Honeymoon Period Last

  Remember when your girlfriend was on you like stink on a monkey? Here's how you can bring back that honeymoon feeling -- without booking tickets to Tahiti.

• The Grudge Report

  No one suffers more from a grudge than the grudge-holder himself. Here's how to get over our bruised feelings and move on.

• Negotiate Like a Girl

  Tired of losing every single battle with your girlfriend? Then stop fighting like a man and start negotiating like a girl. We tell you how.

• Dating Apps: The Lowdown

  Can the same smartphones that give us driving directions and track our portfolios help our love lives? MLT checks out three of the most popular dating apps.

• Six Signs She’s Just Not That Into You

  If you’re running you’re A-game and seem to be getting F-worthy results, it may be time to take your game elsewhere.

• Breakup Recovery: Prevail in the First 72 Hours

  You and your girlfriend just hit the skids. It's over. (Even worse, she broke up with you!) Here's how to get through the first 72 hours and come out better than ever.

• Dating a Jock

  When your girlfriend is a bigger sports nut than you, problems can ensue. Our relationship expert helps you navigate the tricky terrain of competitive dating.

• Conquer Your Male Frenemies

  Think "frenemies" are a female problem? Think again. Learn to spot -- and stop -- the toxic frenemies in your midst... before they poison your social life.

• Play Your Summer Romance Into Overtime

  Who says a good summer romance has to chill when the weather does? Here's how to turn a summer fling into the real thing.

• Meet Women at the Gym Now!

  The health club can be a great place to meet the ladies -- if you know how. We'll walk you through five common gym scenarios and arm you with the best plans of action.

• Perfect Summer Dates

  Here's how to leverage these balmy summer nights into a beautiful summer romance.

• Turn Women on -- With Your Skin

  Want to make sure your skin is irresistible to the touch? Just follow this guide on what women love about men's skin to find out how to get it.

• Facial Hair to Attract the Girl of Your Dreams

  When it comes to the ladies, one facial hairstyle does not fit all. Here's how to customize your shave-scape to attract the girl you want -- whether she's a biker chick or an intellectual.

• Useful TV Shows to Make You a Better Man

  Let TV be your guide: These useful shows will teach you to be the best man you can be.

• 5 Gadgets to Boot up Your Love Life

  These gizmos will keep you and your lady together -- by giving you a little more space.

• How to Be a Leading Man

  Just in time for Valentine's Day and Oscar nominations, we honor the silver screen's best men -- guys who set the bar for how to treat a woman. And our awards go to . . .

• 10 Ultimate Girlfriend Mysteries -- Solved!

  Does your brain get twisted into a pretzel trying to decipher how her brain works? Wondering what to do? MLT's relationship expert clears it all up for you.

• Is it Bromance? How to Pick the Best Wingmen

  When you’re out flying the -- hopefully -- friendly skies in search of a good woman, you’ll need a great co-pilot. Here are the traits he’ll need to have.

• Million-dollar Dating at Bargain Prices

  When times get tough, the financially challenged get romantic. That is, they can if they follow these thrifty -- but effective -- dating strategies.

• Go Retrosexual: Finding Lost Loves Over the Web

  Ever wonder where the love of your life went? Just look her up online! But be warned -- you may not like what you find.

• 5 Ways to Tell She Digs You

  Need a few sure signs to know she is that into you? Here they are.

• All’s Fair in Love and Woo

  Looking to win the affections of a fair lady? You’ll have to slay the competition first. Here, classic combat advice.

• Mastering Group Dating

  Looking to hook yourself -- and your friends -- up with a group of girls? Make it a sure thing with the Internet’s latest social hybrid: the group date.

• Is Facebook Killing Your Mojo?

  Your fantasy girl may be judging your every move online. Too bad your social networking profile’s such a turnoff to the ladies. Here’s how to put your best face forward on the Web.

• The Girl Decoder

  Ever think, "It's like women speak some other language!" Well, they sort of do. Here are some tips for understanding why women communicate the way they do and how to handle it.

ExpertQA

• I get along really well with women, but I'm not interested in dating all of them. How do I remain friendly with the fairer sex without giving them the wrong idea?

• I'm a fairly smart man, but some of my friends really make me feel not so sharp. Why does this happen and what can I do to stay on my game when I'm around them?

• My best friend is a girl. I’m in love with her, and it’s killing me. If I tell her, I risk losing the friendship. If I don’t, I risk losing out on an amazing relationship. What should I do?

• I'm a smoker, which is a huge turnoff to a lot of girls. I'm going to quit on my birthday in September but want all the help I can get. What's the latest research?

• Lately, my girlfriend's been complaining that I don't call her enough. But I text message her all day long. Is she onto something? Or should I send her a final "c u l8r"?

• My best friend's girlfriend came on to me. I'm afraid that if I tell him, it'll backfire (he really digs this girl) and I'll lose the friendship. What do I do?

• My girlfriend says I should be using hair conditioner, but I have short hair and have never used it before. Is she right, and if so, why?

• I'm going to my girlfriend's parents' house to meet the family. Can you give me some tips on not screwing things up?

• I've been tapped to be my buddy's best man. I want to do right by him, but I'm financially strapped. How do I give a killer bachelor party on the cheap?

• I see this cute girl at my coffee shop all the time. I want to talk to her, but can't think of anything to say that wouldn't be totally cheesy. How do you strike up a conversation with a total stranger?

• My girlfriend just lost her job, and now she wants to move in with me to save rent. I really like her, but I'm not ready to cohabitate. How do I keep her in my life, but not in my house?

• I just got an offer for my dream job from another company. I’ve been at my current job for eight months. Can I take the new job without burning bridges at the old one?

• I can't afford the jacked-up prices restaurants charge on Valentine's Day. What's a simple yet romantic dinner I can make for my girlfriend at home?

• I've been dating this girl only a couple of months. I like her a lot and want to get her something for the holidays, but I don't want to freak her out. What's a good gift in this situation?

• I’ve heard I should never borrow my girlfriend’s razor. Is that true -- and if so, why?

• I've noticed that women like to check out my smartphone apps, almost like they're trying to figure out if I'm cool, smart or worldly enough. How can I win at this game?

• My girlfriend practically passes out whenever I take off my shoes. Is there any way to fix this problem short of wearing my shoes to bed?

• It seems that all of my buddies have some kind of talent, whether they're great at sports or play guitar or take amazing photos. Does everybody have some kind of innate skill, and if so, how do I find out what mine is?

• How do I get the approval of my new girlfriend's friends?

• Lately, I've been looking better than my girlfriend. How can I suggest she revert back to the brush, razor and makeup she used when we first met -- without insulting her?

• I think I'm into my girlfriend's sister more than my girlfriend. A lot more. I mean, her sister is, like, perfect for me. How do I switch partners without causing World War III (if possible)?

• How do I get on a reality-TV dating show? Looks like a great way to get to know some hot ladies!

• Help! I'm emailing you right now from a restaurant table, where my first -- and last! -- date with this girl is going really, really bad. (She's in the restroom at the moment.) She seems to be having a good enough time, but I'm in hell. How do I get out of this and still come off smelling like a rose? Oh, jeez -- she's coming back!

• I decided not to get a Valentine's Day gift for the girl I've been casually dating, and now she's giving me the cold shoulder. Is she too high-maintenance, or did I mess up? And how do you know when it's appropriate to begin exchanging gifts?

• How do I “break up” with a friend?

• I’m reuniting with a bunch of old classmates I haven’t seen in a while. Professionally and socially, how do I make the most of this gathering?

• I’ve been invited to a Halloween costume party that will be babe central. I don’t want to dress up as some lame monster -- I want to look cool. What kind of costumes really attract women?