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Get closer--even when you're not alone: socializing doesn't have to infringe on bonding time. Here's how to enhance your union no matter who else is around.(ROMANCE BOOSTER)(Brief article)
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Give Him an Intro
Even confident men can get nervous in a group. "Steer the conversation to something special he's done," says Matthew McKay, PhD, coauthor of Couple Skills. "It gives him a chance to jump in, plus he'll sense that you're paying attention to him."
Share What You've Shared
"Mentioning something you've done together affirms that you're partners both to the group and to each other," says McKay. Just ...
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