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		<title>Relationship Red Flags You Should Never Ignore</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you are finally found a nice attractive young woman and move past the first date? Now you must be asking yourself what next?  Depending on the type of response you have got from her, you can either move on or take the relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, you should look out for some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you are finally found a nice attractive young woman and move past the first date? Now you must be asking yourself what next?  Depending on the type of response you have got from her, you can either move on or take the relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, you should look out for some of the red flags that warn you not to get involved with certain types of people. While dating, you should never ignore your instincts; carefully consider whether you really want to be with someone before becoming serious.  It is very easy to fall in love but it is extremely difficult to stay in love if you have chosen the wrong person.<span id="more-410"></span></p>
<p><strong>Red flags</strong></p>
<p>Here we will discuss about the different relationship red flags that will warn you against the wrong woman. Here we will list some of the most common relationship warning signals that men ignore.</p>
<ul>
<li> Past relationships: although this rule might have its own share of exceptions, you should always keep a watch out for this one. If a woman has too many fling sin the past, which came to an abrupt end, it might mean that she has a problem being in a long-term relationship. When asked about her past relationships, if she starts telling you that all the other men were jerks, it is a clear sign that she is lying to you. When you think about it carefully, if all the men end up getting dumped by her, you might be awaiting a similar fate.</li>
<li>Bad childhood: everyone has their fair share of fights with their parents at some time or the other, but if a woman has a particular deep-seated grudge against one of her parents, she will make it apparent to you. Staying away from such women will be a good idea for the sake of your own sanity. Childhood leaves a deep impact on our personality so it is very important to analyze.</li>
<li>No girlfriends: usually women hang out with quite a few girlfriends, that is a good sign as these girlfriends help he resort out her emotional needs. A woman with no girlfriend and many male friends is a minefield, you would be better off not venturing into that territory.</li>
<li>Emotional baggage: make sure you are not the rebound guy for her. If  a woman appears too easy and falls for you immediately after breaking up with her ex, this is a clear signal that she needs you to get over her ex. If you do not want to get hurt, stay away from such women as they will wreck up your life and scoot away as soon as her emotional needs are fulfilled.</li>
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<p>The above mentioned points are just some of the red flags that you should watch out for while dating a person. The rules are not all inclusive and as you go ahead in life, perhaps you will coin a few rules of your own.</p>
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		<title>How to know, If She is Cheating On You</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:02:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been cheated upon? If the answer is yes then you will certainly know all about the pain. This article is all about looking out for the little warning signs that women give out when they start cheating on you. The aim here is to help you bail out of a destructive relationship [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever been cheated upon? If the answer is yes then you will certainly know all about the pain. This article is all about looking out for the little warning signs that women give out when they start cheating on you. The aim here is to help you bail out of a destructive relationship rather than stay and suffer the pain in silence. Cheating spouses can cause you a lot of stress, it is extremely hard to point out while people cheat but the person staying in the dark always ends up emotionally bruised and battered.<span id="more-408"></span></p>
<p><strong>Signs to watch out</strong>:</p>
<p>It is not necessary that all of these signs will be necessarily visible in your partner but most of them will be pretty apparent if she is cheating.</p>
<ul>
<li> <strong>Loss in interest levels</strong>: she is no longer interested in your life; she acts as if she has the very exhaustive day and keeps acting that way for a long period of time, say about a month or so.  Women are very good at hiding their emotions but maintaining two full-fledged relationships cane be tasking on the brain and she might appear too strained to cater to your emotional and physical needs.</li>
<li><strong>Avoiding eye contact</strong>: if you suddenly act aggressive and ask her the reason for the strange behavior, an honest woman will look straight into your eyes and she might feel hurt as well, that a god sign. On the other hand, if she tries to shield herself by looking away , moving away from you, leaving the room, or tries to get intimate with you the obviously something is very wrong.</li>
<li><strong>Cell phone</strong>: you do not have to be a peeping tom, just take her phone away from her hands casually and wait for her reaction. A cheating wife or girlfriend will certainly try to get the phone away from you; this means he is trying to hide something from you.</li>
<li><strong>Conversation poppers</strong>: do you suddenly hear your spouse talking about some other person more frequently than ever? This can be a dangerous red flag. Women tend to think sub consciously about their lovers and they might pop up in her conversations from time to time.</li>
<li><strong>Sudden change in routine</strong>: a new relationship I sound to portray itself in a lot of new changes in the lifestyle of your partner. She might start working out more frequently to look her best. If it is an office romance then she might work late hours and come back late at night. A sudden change in routine with a lot of unexplained work hours can be sure indication of a romantic affair.</li>
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<p>If you ever find out that, your wife or girlfriend is cheating on you, do not get mad look over the entire situation talk with her and consider giving the relationship a second shot if you want to. Otherwise, it is a better idea to walk away and find your soul mate rather than be in an unhappy relationship.</p>
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		<title>How to Keep a Relationship Alive</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with television and movie propaganda that it is our final goal to find the love of our life. Therefore, most people are desperate to fall in love; however, the hard part comes when the honeymoon phase of the relationship gets over. Staying faithful and happy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with television and movie propaganda that it is our final goal to find the love of our life. Therefore, most people are desperate to fall in love; however, the hard part comes when the honeymoon phase of the relationship gets over. Staying faithful and happy with a person can sometimes turn into an uphill task. Every relationship needs equal emotional contribution from both the partners. If you really love someone, you will need to put in a lot of effort so that both of you find emotional nourishment from this relationship.<span id="more-405"></span></p>
<p><strong>Steps to keep a relationship alive</strong></p>
<p>It must be kept in mind that the steps mentioned below are applicable to both the partners and equal contribution is an absolute necessity.</p>
<ul>
<li> <strong>Listening</strong>: everybody needs someone to talk to, being a good listener is a very important part of a relationship. It is not that tough and it’s not easy, it falls somewhere in between, you will learn as you go. You need to be attentive to what your partner is saying, so that you can understand them better. If your girlfriend had a bad day at the office and she wants to talk about it, it is important not to cut her short while she is in the middle of her monologue.  Men love giving advice, but it is highly recommended that you keep the advice to yourself unless you are asked for it.</li>
<li><strong>Being apart of each other</strong>: no two people can be exactly alike, but if your partner has some passions in life, you should try and be part of that. At least you can encourage her while she is pursuing her hobbies. The same thing goes for the ladies too, a man also needs some encouragement from time to time, it will help if you join him during the baseball matches.</li>
<li><strong>Space</strong>: no one wants to be around their partners all the time, being over clingy and texting your girlfriend even on a girl’s night out is a strict no-no. True love blossoms only when you give each other some space to breathe. Everyone needs to have some quality time with their friends when they can catch up with their old acquaintances.</li>
<li><strong>Surprise your partner</strong>: after a few years, everyone thinks that they have figured out their partners, to keep the spark alive you need to prove your girlfriend wrong and sweep her off her feet. Take a nice cruise to the Bahamas and give her a grand time, make her remember the first few months when she fell in love with you. Rejuvenating the old spark can bring you closer and create a stronger bond.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are in love with someone, you are among the lucky few, don’t let this opportunity go past you and give it your hundred percent. Life is too short to hold on to regrets so clear off the fog of miscommunication and rejuvenate the romance once again.</p>
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		<title>Get Out From Her Friend Zone</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you like this girl a lot. May be she is your colleague, attends the same gym or maybe she is in your class. You have been friends with her for a couple of months and you guys hit it off pretty well, only thing is that you want to become her boyfriend and she [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you like this girl a lot. May be she is your colleague, attends the same gym or maybe she is in your class. You have been friends with her for a couple of months and you guys hit it off pretty well, only thing is that you want to become her boyfriend and she still wants to be “just friends”. This article is all about teaching those hopeless romantics how to get out from the dead-end also known as the “friend zone” and emerge as a boyfriend in front of her eyes.<span id="more-403"></span></p>
<p><strong>How to get out from the friend zone:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Agony uncle</strong>: If you are good friends with her, she might need you to stand by her side from time to time, but it is important that you do not end up playing that role for the rest of your life.  You listen to her emotional outburst sonly because you love her, so rather than being the male friend, you should make it clear that you mean business. Most guys are too shy to talk about their feelings; all you need to know is that you will not get a chance unless you grab it.</li>
<li><strong>Take a break</strong>: if you are stuck in the friend zone for long enough, the girl will have an image of you as her teddy bear and you need to get out of that image. In order to get out of that image you might try avoiding her for a few days. Don’t be too easily available as she might just take your for granted and stop giving you respect. Taking a break makes her miss your company and break the teddy bear image.</li>
<li><strong>Don’t stop dating</strong>: going on mysterious dates with other girls is bound to make her see you in a different light altogether. Girls like attractive confident men who can woo other men and a little bit of jealousy can be really helpful.</li>
<li><strong>Be naughty</strong>: do things that set you apart from her other male friends, maybe touch her hand casually at the coffee shop. If she gets accustomed to your touch, she will slowly develop a physical bonding with you. A little flirting can also help you break the barrier past the friend zone.</li>
<li><strong>Speak out</strong>: if you are not making much of a progress in your efforts, you should try taking her out for dinner sometime and conveying your emotions in a straightforward manner. Women appreciate honesty and you will certainly score some cookie points that way. Even if she says “no” you can still remain friends but it is worth taking a chance.  Most importantly do not sit around while another guy come sand sweeps the maiden off her feet.</li>
</ul>
<p>These are just a few points that will surely help you make a breakthrough in the relationship and get you off the friendship boat. A few years down the line, you will be more than happy that you took your chances and did not just sit their chewing your fingernails at her wedding.<br />
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		<title>Make Her Fall in Love with You</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:10:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is said that women are the most beautiful creation of God on this earth. According to men, it’s very difficult to understand them and probably it is said that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Actually, it is not that much difficult to understand a woman, all they need is care [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is said that women are the most beautiful creation of God on this earth. According to men, it’s very difficult to understand them and probably it is said that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Actually, it is not that much difficult to understand a woman, all they need is care and love all the time. Women prefer attention and appreciation in whatever they do and men who know it better can make any women of his choice, fall in love with him.<span id="more-391"></span></p>
<p>However, apart from all these, there are also certain important factors that a man has to take care of in order to impress a woman and make her fall in love with him. Women always appreciate men with great looks and personality. In order to maintain a perfect look that will impress your lady, you have to first learn how to dress well and be presentable is what every woman look for. Moreover, just concentrating on looks will not serve your purpose of making her fall in love with you. A good personality is what they want in their man. A pleasant attitude with little humbleness impresses women like anything. You must have seen guys with good sense of humor get lots of attention from the girls.</p>
<p>Another important thing in this regard is that the guy should know how to respect woman/girl. It is most crucial part of any relationship where the growth of relationship depends upon. Girls notice this thing very closely being with a guy. So, in order to get your girl, it is important for you to show proper respect to her. It is said that girls’ six senses are more powerful than boys and to certain extent it is true. They can make out whether you are showing that respect for the sake of impressing her or you genuinely have respect for her. Remember one thing that girls don’t like fake things at all. So as much as possible be the real you and don’t pretend in front of her.</p>
<p>While starting a conversation with a girl, never speak too much. Try to listen what is she saying and then say your part. They don’t like guys talking beyond extend. Don’t use any bad words during your conversation, as it shows disrespect to the person you are talking with. Never start a topic which is not interesting to her, as she will be annoying to this and will not pay proper attention what you are saying which will be little humiliating for you.</p>
<p>Moreover, girls like those guys who are romantic in nature and can do anything for them. It makes them feel special and they feel happy. Every girl in this world dreams of a guy or man who loves her unconditionally and accept her as the way she is. All they want from their man is true love and care. So, be careful next time when you approach her.</p>
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		<title>How to keep up a relationship exciting</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Relationship can be kept exciting all the time when some things are taken care. For instance, removing the concept of “routine” from life. It should be understood that routine is the no. 1 enemy of a relationship. Once a relationship is formed, it does not take longer for it to get lazy. Once the aspect [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Relationship can be kept exciting all the time when some things are taken care. For instance, removing the concept of “routine” from life.</p>
<p>It should be understood that routine is the no. 1 enemy of a relationship. Once a relationship is formed, it does not take longer for it to get lazy. Once the aspect of laziness enters into a relationship, it should be understood that it has began crumbling. If you have a girlfriend and wish to maintain a long term relationship with her, it is important that you keep that relationship exciting. One should avoid the ruts formed in this process of relationship at any cost.<span id="more-315"></span></p>
<p>Fatigue is another enemy in any relationship. It is the biggest enemy in any relationship. It is not difficult to see many women cheating their men thus rendering a full stop to their relationship. If a fatigue enters a relationship, boyfriends no more interest them and that would drag them to look out for newer avenues. Here are a few tips to avoid the ruts in any relationship and maintain it for a longer time.</p>
<p><strong>Gifting better than before</strong><img class="size-full wp-image-316 alignright" style="margin: 20px;" title="How to Keep Your Relationship Exciting " src="http://www.menfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Keep-Your-Relationship-Exciting.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="304" /></p>
<p>This can seem to be simple tip, but quite powerful to make a relationship more exciting and surviving. It is not advisable to buy the same gifts always thus developing a rut in the relationship. Try gifting out different items each and every year. Make it a point to gift her something exciting on her birthday or your anniversary. This would make her understand your love and care for her. It also brings out your imaginative side which can be well appreciated by your partner. So always try to put your brains in selecting the gift for the occasion. It is always good to pick up certain thing that she might have mentioned in casual talks. That may be presented as a gift which would excite her.</p>
<p><strong>Workout and stay together</strong></p>
<p>It is quite common to see that after spending quite larger amount of time together, the attraction between the couple starts diminishing. This also occurs when two of you start getting comfortable in the relationship thus paving way for laziness and getting the bodies go a little bit.</p>
<p>To keep a relationship exciting, one needs to combat this laziness and try to work out together which is indeed a great way to have a successful and long lasting relationship. This also increases the good will amongst one another and also increases the love for one another.</p>
<p><strong>Make up your home</strong></p>
<p>Decorating a home often is really a great way to add spice to a relationship. This would remove any kind of familiarity and laziness in house and paves way for new ideas as well. this also keeps a relationship fresh. Taking up a home decorating work together would also induce momentum in the relationship. This also removes any stagnancy and complacency surrounding you. This act of decorating and redecorating would induce mutual respect for each other and also makes a house looks good and different from earlier look. This is one of making home look better and removing obstacles in a relationship.</p>
<p><strong>Outing to romantic locations</strong></p>
<p>This is a simple and one of the best solutions to make the relationship floating. Getting away to a romantic getaway would spice up the relationship. The day to day chores can be poisonous in a relationship which can be killed with this activity. Leaving routine work and home for some days and getting away is a good idea. It does not require much effort to find a good place to get away for a weekend. Planning together for this activity or surprising your partner with a planned itinerary is a good way of strengthening the relationship. This not only recharges you but also the relationship as a whole. The fact that it removes the routines in life is sure to recharge the relationship and keep it floating forever. It should be seen that one should not take up the same get away each and every time they plan for it just to avoid any familiarity with that place. Have different choices at different times of planning to spice up the relationship.</p>
<p><strong>Develop new hobby</strong></p>
<p>Mutual improvement is the concept to strengthen a relationship. You can enable women to understand how she can become the best possible lady in your viewpoint and vice versa. Women wish to make partners with men who introduce them to newer things and ways of improving their ideas and talents. You can very show her up what kind of man you could be by taking up newer hobbies with her. Newer hobbies could be anything from a karate class to cooking as well. Taking up a new hobby is another way of boosting up a relationship and keeping it exciting.</p>
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		<title>10 Tips for Winning Over the In-Laws</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ugh&#8230;.the in-laws.  Just the thought of in-laws makes every guy start to quiver in his boots.  Whether you are getting married to the girl of your dreams or simply dating someone special, you will inevitably come to the point where you need to meet her family.  Most guys dread this moment as much as they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.menfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/inlaws.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-243" title="inlaws" src="http://www.menfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/inlaws-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>Ugh&#8230;.the in-laws.  Just the thought of in-laws makes every guy start to quiver in his boots.  Whether you are getting married to the girl of your dreams or simply dating someone special, you will inevitably come to the point where you need to meet her family.  Most guys dread this moment as much as they dread getting their teeth pulled with rusty pliers, but there are a few things you can do to help make this experience a little less miserable.  Or, at the very least, you might have a fighting chance of leaving a decent impression on the in-laws and preventing years of further torment from a mother-in-law that thinks you aren&#8217;t good enough for her little girl and a father-in-law who wants to kick your ass because he knows &#8220;what you really want.&#8221;</p>
<p>Follow these ten tips and you just might be able to have a civil relationship with your girl&#8217;s family.</p>
<h3>Tip #1:  Go on a Recon Mission</h3>
<p>Before you ever head over to the in-law&#8217;s house, perform a little recon by interrogating your woman.  She will obviously know more about the in-laws than you ever will or that you ever hope to know.  But, by taking some time to learn a little about the people you will be meeting, you may be able to discover some common interests or other ways you can connect.</p>
<h3>Tip #2:  Learn More About Family Customs</h3>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>In addition to learning more about what makes each individual family member &#8220;tick,&#8221; you should also find out as much as you can about family customs and how you should act around the family.  Is it a carnal sin for you to leave your shoes on after you walk in the door?  Is stacking dirty dishes on top of one another one of your future mother-in-law&#8217;s pet peeves?  Does your girl&#8217;s family have a true disdain for people who use foul language, or do they prefer it when someone is comfortable with getting down and dirty with them?  These are all things you need to know if you hope to make a good first impression.</p>
<h3>Tip #3:  Be Respectful</h3>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Even if your girl&#8217;s family likes a guy who cusses like a sailor and knows how to have a &#8220;good time,&#8221; this doesn&#8217;t mean you can be disrespectful.  Be certain to show respect for her family members as well as for their home and other property.</p>
<h3>Tip #4:  Use Some Basic Etiquette</h3>
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<p>No one is expecting you to walk around with perfect posture and to stick your pinky out as you sip tip.  Nonetheless, showing some basic polite manners will get you far when getting to know the in-laws.  At the very least, be certain to say &#8220;please&#8221; and &#8220;thank you&#8221; at the appropriate times.  This will make you appear friendlier and more approachable.</p>
<h3>Tip #5:  Put On a Smile<a href="http://www.menfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/smile.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-244" title="42-15650175" src="http://www.menfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/smile-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a></h3>
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<p>Even if you aren&#8217;t really happy to be there, put on a smile and act like you are.  Chances are pretty good that your girl is faking it in the sack, so there is no reason why you can&#8217;t fake it when you go to her parents&#8217; house.</p>
<h3>Tip #6:  Come Bearing Gifts</h3>
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<p>No one can be rude to someone who comes bearing gifts, so try to bring something with you when you come to visit.  A bottle of wine or some dessert are good gifts to bring if you are going over for dinner.  Or, if you know your in-laws have a particular interest, try to bring something along that fits with that interest.  And, just as you better remember your girl&#8217;s birthday, the same holds true for the in-laws.  Make sure to acknowledge this special day in one way or another.</p>
<h3>Tip #7:  Get Talking</h3>
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<p>If you have successfully completed your recon mission, you should be able to find plenty of things to talk about with the in-laws.  Try to find something that is of common interest and have a lighthearted conversation.  This way, you can get to know each other better without having to deal with any awkward silences.</p>
<h3>Tip #8:  Avoid Conflict</h3>
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<p>Try to avoid topics of discussion that could potentially lead to debate or argument.  After you get to know one another, you may be able to discuss topics that are a little more &#8220;heated.&#8221;  While you are still feeling each other out, however, it is best to avoid topics that could lead to conflict.</p>
<h3>Tip #9:  Try to Appear Comfortable</h3>
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<p>Even if you are feeling a bit nervous around the in-laws, try to make it appear as if you are perfectly comfortable.  If you look nervous, it will look like you have something to hide and the in-laws will become suspicious of you and your intentions.  Your nerves may also cause them to feel a bit offended, as they may interpret your nervousness to mean that you do not like them.  Even if this is true, you don&#8217;t want them to know it!</p>
<h3>Tip #10:  Treat Your Girl Right</h3>
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<p>The last thing you want to do is to get in an argument with your girlfriend in front of the in-laws. This will instantly make you a member of jerkville and you will never be &#8220;good enough&#8221; for their daughter/sister/cousin/aunt/niece.  This doesn&#8217;t mean you should be pawing all over her, as this will make you look like <a href="http://www.menfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/couple.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-245" title="couple" src="http://www.menfront.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/couple-300x281.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="281" /></a>some sort of sexual predator who only wants to get her in the sack.  Nonetheless, remember to be polite to her, to make nice comments to her while family members are within earshot and to act like a gentleman.  C&#8217;mon, you know how to do it &#8211; after all, isn&#8217;t that how you got her in the sack in the first place?</p>
<p>When it comes to getting to know the in-laws, keep in mind that they may be a bit nervous about meeting you as well.  So, don&#8217;t look at the situation as if you were a prisoner heading toward his execution.  Rather, try to relax and to make the situation as comfortable for everyone as possible.</p>
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