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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.

Relationship Rules and Agreements

Relationship Rules and Agreements

Relationship Rules and Agreements They can help when the relationship road gets bumpy. In order for us to have a safe environment in which to reveal our vulnerable truth and share what is in our hearts we need to begin with good boundaries. Rules are one way of setting boundaries. Though we often think of rules as being restrictive they can actually allow us to express ourselves fully. Think of the rules we follow on the highway.

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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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Bedroom Etiquette 101: A Guy's Guide

Bad manners that could get a dude kicked out of the bedroom.

Perfectly good sex can be ruined by really bad manners. There is an unwritten code of sex conduct. Follow it, and your partner will likely be a repeat customer. ‪Break it, and you may screw the likelihood of boning again. After the jump, some examples of bad manners in the bedroom that will get you kicked to the curb.

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What Happy Couples Have In Common [VIDEO]

Is physical attraction enough to make a relationship work?

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 qualities a couple should have in common—similar interests, physical attraction, values or a combination of all three?

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Don't Ever Do This After A Date [VIDEO]

Rachel Greenwald interviewed more than 1,000 single men. Here's what they said.

In the latest video episode of Ask YourTango—where readers seek out advice on love and relationships—Rachel Greenwald answers a question about post-date etiquette.

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Marriage Rules That Are Made To Be Broken

Breaking the rules today for a happier marriage tomorrow.

The two of you should do everything together; work out every disagreement (without actually fighting); spend every night in the same bed; and never, ever be bored. Say what?! These and other so-called “rules” for marriage need some serious debunking. And it’s not just because rules your mother may have passed on are outdated; some may be downright damaging. In fact, “breaking some marriage ‘rules’ may be the best thing you can do for your relationship,” says Barbara Bartlein, RN, MSW, psychotherapist and author of Why Did I Marry You Anyway? Here are 10 rules you can break with confidence.