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Guy spy: why that new guy fell off the map.(MAN MANUAL)

Cosmopolitan

| February 01, 2007 | Gilbert, Laura | COPYRIGHT 2007 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

You thought things were going great ... until his calls came to a screeching halt. been there? Finally, some explanations.

* You were both superbusy. A crazy work schedule, trip, or unforeseen emergency can sabotage your spark. Too much time between early dates--especially more than two weeks--can cause infatuation to fade since there's no emotional connection yet to keep things going.

* He thought you were too fab. A guy's sense of attraction hinges on feeling wanted by you--socially, emotionally, financially, etc. If you have those going on already, he may be intimidated and check out. The fix isn't to give up your great life but to make sure he knows he can add to it.

* You got close superfast. Sure, starting out with cozy nights in and sleepovers might seem romantic, but going right from flirtation to acting married can cause passion to lose steam.

* You waited too long to open up. Skip the dirty details, but before you sleep together, give him the "you" basics. Just mention anything you consider a milestone, like that you once lived with a guy, for example. Men who don't learn this stuff until later may feel misled ... and walk.

SOURCES: PSYCHOLOGIST JAMES HOURAN, PHD, EXPERT ON ...

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