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Rule 2: You have to give each other the play-by-play of your day.

Why you should break it: You already know it’s not cool to attach yourself to his hip. Well, the same thing goes for drawing him a mental map of your daily grind. A cheat-sheet version of your day is actually more effective. “Then move on to more mutually interesting topics, like current events or a movie you want to see,” says Rhoades.

So when you two hook up after work, how do you know if you’re giving TMI (too much information)? Follow this rule of thumb: “Fill your guy in on the things that elicited an emotional response from you,” says Ianni. For instance, if someone got fired and you’re afraid you’ll be next or if you’re psyched because you learned your sister’s pregnant, go ahead and share. “Then, skim over the stuff that didn’t have a profound effect.”

Also, keep in mind what you know he finds interesting…and what will make his eyes glaze over. If hearing about office gossip is about as torturous to him as getting a root canal, spare him the dirty details. He’ll be more into communicating with you if you’re both on the same page.

Tags: dating,relationship,boyfriend,girlfriend,relationship rules,love laws

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  lalabong
  15. if we can't control the situation we can control ourselves naman diba.
  March 22, 2010 at 11:07 am report abuse
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  lalabong
  14. some guys, ok lang sa kanila sa iba naman hindi pwede, iba iba ang ugali ng boys.
  March 22, 2010 at 11:06 am report abuse
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  mary_ann_lei
  13. I just accepted my ex's facebook request aba nagalit na si boyfriend ko!
  March 12, 2010 at 05:13 pm report abuse
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  lalabong
  12. I always know the rules and I break some!
  March 06, 2010 at 11:48 pm report abuse
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  len9
  11. i put these tips to good use. :D
  February 06, 2010 at 07:45 pm report abuse
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  loveme.hateme
  10. rule # 3 is perfect. haha. soo true. now I know whats the importance of sex. It really last the relationship.
  February 06, 2010 at 05:53 am report abuse
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  shirleylim26
  9. Put some spice in your relationship by Rule 3: Sex always has to be spontaneous. Correct! Maintain an exciting sex life.
  February 02, 2010 at 11:40 pm report abuse
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  fishbowl84
  8. kinda hard to admit it but it's true :)
  February 02, 2010 at 09:56 pm report abuse
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  summerinparis128
  7. very well explained.i totally agree especially Rule 3: Sex always has to be spontaneous,haha
  January 31, 2010 at 09:31 pm report abuse
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  handpaintedsky
  6. i second the motion.. :)
  January 30, 2010 at 10:06 am report abuse
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  reeya
  5. i agree...
  January 28, 2010 at 09:53 pm report abuse
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  fishbowl84
  4. we should break the rules because we only get to live once and lifes too short to follow them :)
  January 28, 2010 at 10:37 am report abuse
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  prettylass8831
  3. One thing I've learned from this article is to always speak my mind.
  January 26, 2010 at 10:24 am report abuse
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  len9
  2. nice love rules :)
  January 23, 2010 at 11:27 am report abuse
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  miss_techylicious
  1. nice article... i love breaking rules. =) thanks for the tips! =)
  January 22, 2010 at 11:16 pm report abuse

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