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Top 12 things to never ask your boyfriend
Avoid these relationship landmines and be a better girlfriend for it.
By Dayna Boyer
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7. Would you run to the store and get me some tampons?
Your guy knows you're human and that you're not this perfectly put together girl all the time. But especially in the beginning, spare him from knowing about your bodily functions. Keep the mystery and romance alive for just a little while longer. The same goes for the question: "does this look infected?"
8. Do you mind if I go out for lunch with my ex?
Honesty and trust is imperative in every strong relationship. But if you have a completely platonic relationship with your ex then this shouldn't be a question, it should be a statement. Don't give him the chance to let his testosterone-filled male jealousy instinct kick in. There's no need to hide a friendly lunch with an old flame from your current one, but there's also no need to ask permission either.
9. If I died in a freak hair drying accident, how long would you wait before moving on?
Women love asking hypothetical scenario questions. Why? Because it gives us an opportunity to get mad and argue about something? Is everything so perfect in the relationship that we need to create something to argue about? If you actually did die then you would want your guy to be happy, even if it's with someone else and that's all you need to worry about.
10. (While holding someone else's baby ask:) How many kids do you want to have?
Ok, so your maternal-baby-loving instinct has kicked in but you don't need to open this can of worms all over him. Commitment scares most guys (especially in the form of babies), in case you haven't noticed. You don't want to have to baby-sit your squirmy uncomfortable boyfriend for the rest of the day after popping this inquiry, so just don't ask.
11. Can I come to guy's night this time?
His friend's like you, you like the same activities, you can drink beer with the best of 'em maybe it would impress your man if you could hold your own during guy's night. Wrong. A guy's night isn't the same as a hang out night with friends. This is a time for him be a Neanderthal, and burp and talk about latest sexual exploits -- the usual "locker room" stuff -- without any women around as a distraction (especially you). Every so often your guy needs to recharge his testosterone without you there as a silent reminder that he just spent an hour helping you paint your toenails.
12. Is that it?
Whether you're commenting on size or duration, there's no good time to ask this question. Never.
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