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Rule #1 of Guy Code: You do not talk about Guy Code.

Guy Code: 8 Rules Men Live By (That They Don't Tell You About)

#GuyCode is trending on Twitter, so we rounded up our favorite love and dating rules from guys.

What are the rules of Guy Code? We decided to round up some #GuyCode tweets that make us feel warm and fuzzy about men.

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Do You Follow These 4 Relationship Rules? [EXPERT]

Insight that can help you bypass the drama and obtain a successful relationship!

End your pattern by becoming aware. Uber aware. Know what triggers your pattern (e.g., what tips off that nightly conversation) so you can stop the cycle before it starts running without your permission. Then decide how you want to act instead. What's your ideal state if your pattern didn't exist? Consciously replace your patterned response with an action that matches how you want things to look.

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Love In Numbers: 12 New Dating Commandments To Live By

And you thought you knew them all after reading, "He's Just Not That Into You."

12 new things for single people to worry about. 9 women who've dated (or been rumored to have dated!) Prince Harry. 6 haircuts men find repulsive, but you should try anyway. 4 ways to give amazing relationship advice. And more!

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8 Modern Dating Rules Every Single Should Know

Match.com's latest survey reveals new dating rules for today's modern single.

Bad news bears, singles: Match.com has released a new survey that shows the dating rules have changed. Again. But even though the playing field has become a bit of uncharted territory, the traditional dating do's and dont's still apply.

Follow these Rules for a Good Relationship

Follow these Rules for a Good Relationship

How many relationship rules have you heard in your life? They're rubbish. All of them.

How many relationship rules have you heard in your life? Too many to count, I’d bet. “Wait three days before calling.” “Laugh at his jokes and act very interested.” “Tell him you have plans (even when you don’t) and act disinterested.” “Don’t drink too much, talk about your ex, or have sex on the first date.” The underlying message in all of these rules is “ignore what you want and who you really are and play a role that’s not really you.”

The Return Of Alice AND Timmy

The Return Of Alice AND Timmy

Alice and Timmy are back with more relationship advice for Facebook.

We produced a video about Facebook manners and dating rules last year that completely took off. There is literally not a household in America that doesn't know the names Alice and Timmy. Despite the video's ominous ending, we felt the Alice and Timmy story wasn't over. To that regard (and because we LOVE the idealized 1950s), we've created a 14-part video series about how Alice and Timmy met and what technology SHOULD have been like 50 years ago. Check us out on Facebook to see the WHOLE story.

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Your Future Husband? How To Decide He's The One [VIDEO]

Some of our favorite love experts weigh in on the most-asked relationship questions.

We asked the top love experts to give the final word on the most-asked relationship and dating questions. In this episode of "The Final Word," we asked them what qualifications should determine if a person is "The One." They offered some surprising insight into this common question.

How to write your own dating rules

How to write your own dating rules

Confused as to the right code of conduct on a date or in a new relationship? You are not alone. Find out how you can write your own rules and be in control of your love life once and for all.

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Would You Ever Hide Your Interracial Relationship?

Parents have their rules about dating, but what if you were told not to date outside of your race?

When it came to dating, my parents had two rules. The first involved age—no going on dates until I turned 16. The second was about sex—no boys allowed in my bedroom. Those two rules were easy to abide by. Dating prospects didn’t come around until college. So did a third (and final) parental limitation on dating. “Don’t come home with a black boyfriend,” my dad said in a raspy whisper as he pointed one finger unintentionally at my heart and gestured towards my co-ed dorm.

Ten Tips to Fighting Fair

Ten Tips to Fighting Fair

Relationships come with a few bumps. But there should never be bruises! Learn the right way to fight when an argument is approaching.