9. Mr. Winner
Men have a tendency to be competitive, and that’s good, as long as you know where to draw the line. Key points to consider are:
1) Frequency: your ‘competitive’ switch doesn’t have to be on all the time. This doesn’t mean you need to let her win; girls actually like when they’re treated like worthy competitors (within reason, of course, don’t go challenging her to a wrestling match, unless it’s the playful/foreplay kind of wrestling).
2) Context: in some cases, it’s better if you just give up the win; basically, pick your battles. On game nights with her, the winner doesn’t matter. As for playing sports, work, or other situations where payout is more ‘significant’, girls like to see some kind of drive in their man.
3) Opponent: when she is your opponent, you always bring your ‘competitive’ game down a notch. Unless, of course, she is equally competitive; then it can be like a ‘thing’ between you two. Your friends may not appreciate it, but whatever… they’re not sleeping with you!
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