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"Get Closer to Your Guy\u2026by Treating Him Like a Dog\\n__The scenario__ You arrive home wiped out.\\n\\n__Why it's a dog's world__ Your pooch gets a cuddle; your man, a distracted \\\"Oh, hey.\\\"\\n\\n__Throw your guy a bone__ A third of women don't greet their spouse when they get home, a study from the University of California in Los Angeles finds. Small gestures offer the opportunity to affirm love, researchers say. No need to fetch his slippers, but do pause and kiss to reconnect.\\n__The scenario__ You're fuming. Why doesn't he understand that it's his turn to do the dishes?\\n\\n__Why it's a dog's world__ When you want Rex to sit, it's clear. You say, \\\"Sit.\\\"\\n\\n__Throw your guy a bone__ Be direct with your partner. Asking, \\\"Honey, can you wash up tonight? I'm beat!\\\" is more effective than simmering.\\n__The scenario__ You and your mate hardly ever get in quality bonding\u2014who has the time?\\n\\n__Why it's a dog's world__ Your pup gets his walk, no matter what.\\n\\n__Throw your guy a bone__ Whenever you leash up, grab your boyfriend, too. Shared activities like walking and talking together release oxytocin, a brain chemical that makes people more trusting, *Psychological Science* reports.\\n__The scenario__ Your BF screwed up. Now you're not speaking to him.\\n\\n__Why it's a dog's world__ You'd never hold a grudge against Fido. (It wouldn't work, anyway.)\\n\\n__Throw your guy a bone__ Down, girl! After a fight, cool off, talk for 15 minutes, then move on. Addressing issues ASAP will keep spats from escalating.\\n\\n  \\n__[SELF's Sex Survey Results](/health/2011/06/self-tressugar-casual-sex-survey-slideshow)__  \\n  \\n__[Superfoods for Better Sex](/fooddiet/2010/08/superfoods-for-better-sex-slideshow)__"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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