Being The Man

Control your emotions

1. Men don't burst into tears.
2. they don't throw emotional tantrums when things aren't going their way.
3. they take life on the chin; they keep a clear, level head during the good and bad parts of the relationship.
4. they don't turn problems into insults thrown at each other.

*Not that you should become an emotionless statue. Of course, you have to have feelings and romance in your relationship. The point is balance -- it's about keeping your emotions under control rather than letting them rule you.

Be decisive

1. Being decisive puts you in the driver’s seat, and shows her you aren't afraid to step up and look after her.
2. Being decisive is shown in both big and small ways. If she asks you which outfit to wear, don't just shrug.
3. Even if she makes the choice, some decisiveness can be retained by actively and enthusiastically taking part rather than just doing what you're told.
4. The appeal of the fact that a strong assertive guy will remain attractive in the long-term.

*This isn't an excuse to become bossy, which should be avoided at all costs. It can even be romantic as you take control and tell her she's having dinner with you tonight.

Be independent

1. Independence is a must.
2. While sharing some activities brings you closer together, sharing everything is suffocating.
3. The old cliché that absence makes the heart grow fonder is true.
4. If you maintain private parts of your life, you'll both appreciate the times together as well as build attraction rather than boredom.

*She won't want a guy who constantly follows her around, and you don't want to be that guy. Keep your own independent existence by having activities that are separate from her.

Pursue male activities

1. Make sure you have plenty of time with the boys so you aren't overwhelmed with feminine thoughts and hormones.
2. Keep up the team sports, the stag nights, watching the football, playing poker... all those activities where guys bond with each other.
3. Another key is keeping some degree of masculinity to your surroundings.

*Short of banning these entirely, make sure there's enough of your stuff to counterbalance this, so hang on to the PlayStation, that nice sound system and all that sports memorabilia.