His friendships hold clues to your future. (guy spy).

Take a close look at your guy's crew to suss out whether you should get serious or show him the door. The crucial questions you need to ask:

* Does he have an eclectic circle of friends? Look for a good mix. If some of his cronies have coupled off, he probably won't quake over commitment. And odds are a fella with a few female pals can relate to women on an emotional level. But if he's chummy with a bunch of Casanovas, he may be cut from the same cloth.

* How strong are his bonds? A dude who'll do anything for his amigos might seem like a considerate catch, but he may not be willing to break away from his boys to give you the quality time you deserve.

* Does he treat them in kind? Men are naturally competitive and show affection by busting chops. But beware if he belittles his buds' achievements behind their backs. Not giving them their due suggests he might not applaud your accomplishments.

* How do his buds treat you? If his posse is clued into your vitals (e.g., what you do for a living), it's a sure sign he's serious. Men don't reveal their feelings easily, so filling them in denotes you're already a part of his life.

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