April 2007 HerWorld features Men Tell it Straight where 4 men talks about sex, love and what they really think of women.

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Some things that girls should know...

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What do you REALLY mean when you say "I have to focus on my career now"?

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It means we want you to break up with us! Men don't like to initiate the nasty deed of breaking up because we hate confrontations. So we come up with these excuses so that you'd eventually get fed-up and initiate the break-up.

Yes, so it can be turned around to sound like "Oh, it's not you, it's me". We would much prefer that you do the job for us.

Let's face the facts. When a man is in love, he'd push aside his career and friends for you. He'll place you on a pedestal and you'll know it. If you have to second-guess his intentions, you're probably not the one.

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How else can a girl tell she's THE ONE?

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We start talking about the future like where we see ourselves with you three to five years from now. And it could happen anytime, within one to six months of dating. It is a big deal for the guy because we don't want to give the wrong impression unless we are serious about you.

... Oh yes, you can also tell from the type of gifts you receive.

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What gifts signal commitment?

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It might not be a ring but receiving jewellery like a necklace or bracelet means he wants you to keep it for a long time... It's an indication of longevity because it's not a "perishable"item.

But if it's a handbag or sunglasses, he's not so serious about you just yet. Fashionable items usually means it's short-term because seasons change, right?

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Why do men stray?

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Men stray because they get bored in their relationship. It doesn't mean predictable but bored, when you have gone your separate ways or drifted apart.

Something interesting...

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So will you still hit on a girl if you know she's attached?

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Definitely! You keep them in mind and check in every three months and if I really like her, every month. You'll never know when she's going to break up with her boyfriend and what's wrong with keeping in touch as "friends"? Who knoes what will happen in future? Hey, may the best man win.

It's always a challenge. Besides, someone else's pack of crisps always tastes better.