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* Guys look forward to file fun first kiss, first roll in the hay, etc. But some firsts are trickier--here's how you can usher us through four of them.
Impressing Your Pals
Mixing your guy and your friends is like combining tequila and trampolines: It could be a toted blast or it could go unimaginably awry. But a little prep work can help everything go off without a hitch. "Mike tipped me off that one of her friends has it pug and another loves talking about her volunteer job," says Jon, 26. "When I brought up those subjects with them, it was clear I'd hit a home run."
Weathering Your Unexplained Funk
Maybe you get crabby every four weeks, around holidays, or before a work deadline. But if we don't know that yet, we wonder if we set you off. When guys sense they're in trouble, we pull away--neglecting you right when you need support. "Two months into our relationship, my girlfriend got all pissy but kept insisting she was fine," says James, 29. "Later I found out that she was having trouble making her rent. I get that, and I wish I hadn't walked on eggshells for days."
A quick explanation (no details needed) can keep your guy from worrying that he's the problem.