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Win Them to Win Him.(friends, parents, boss)(Brief Article)
Bonding with these key people guarantees great-girlfriend status.
* Maybe he worships you, but oven the most doting dude gets skittish about his significant other's first encounters with the main players in his life. Don't fall for his "I don't give a damn what anybody thinks" demeanor. Truth is, these people have so much influence over your man, they can make or break your relationship in a heartbeat. Here's who you have to work--and how to win them over.
his friends
Your mission: Neutralize the inevitable tug-of-war. Until you prove otherwise, his cronies see you as competition. Pull that rope too hard and you'll fall flat on your adorable little ass. Guys take their pals' dating advice seriously, and if they dis you, you're done. "I'd be too embarrassed to keep seeing a girl my friends called lame," admits Alex [*], 28. To get his posse on your side, give your guy space. That doesn't mean every Saturday should be boys' night out, but occasionally sending him off for an evening of beer sucking will show them that you're not putting him in a stronghold. Also, set up some barhopping sessions with his friends and yours. Spring for a round, make small talk with his boys, and don't try to drag him home early. For bonus points, drop a comment about his, um, manly skills. "My friends were busting on me for wearing size-14 shoes," says Alex. "Robin just looked at them and said, 'Well, you know what they say--big feet, big....' Not only did the guys love that she Could get a litt le raunchy, but she also made me feel like a stud."
his boss
Besides wanting to impress the big kahuna with the beautiful, smart, witty girl he's landed, a guy sees his girlfriend as his secret weapon to move up the corporate food chain. Having you there creates a chummier atmosphere--and a rare opportunity for your man to forge a personal connection. You can bring up topics that might reveal some interests he has in common with the head honcho--sports, the stock market, general guy stuff. (Just steer clear of Mommy-esque ...
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