It isn’t easy to go from being a freewheeling single guy to a monogamous boyfriend. Penthouse Pet Lexxi Tyler tells you how to avoid selling out your manhood.
By Jonathan Ages
OFF THE BAT
“I appreciate when my boyfriend introduces me as his girlfriend. It lets people know, ‘She’s not available. Don’t hit on her.’ And it’s letting other chicks know, ‘Hey, this is the Head Bitch in Charge.’ Sure, it’s like saying you have ownership over each other, but it’s really a sign of respect.”
THE RUN-IN
“You can say hello to your ex at a party, as long as you keep it short and sweet—don’t leave your chick alone and go talk to your ex for the night. Even better, take your girlfriend over there with you, if she is comfortable with it.”
CHECK-IN TIME
“You don’t have to cut back on partying just ’cause you’re in a serious relationship. Of course we’re cool with you going out for boys’ night. But if your normal routine is to check in at the end of the night, you’ve got to stick with it—even if you’re out of town. If you don’t, she’s gonna start thinking crazy. You would too, right? You have to call if you end up staying out later than you said you would. Otherwise, she may come looking for you. That’s just scary. Go to the bathroom to make the phone call, so there won’t be a girl’s voice in the background—that would be a quick way to piss off your girlfriend.”
WEB CRAWLERS
“Sometimes on MySpace, a guy will say, ‘My wife would be mad if she found out I was friends with you.’ I’m just like, ‘I have 54,000 friends, dude. I don’t really give a fuck.’ Your woman will mind, though, if you’re just trying to check out another hot
chick. And don’t try to sneak it under the radar, either. You’re just asking for problems.”
GIVE IT UP
“Guys know what’s gonna get them into trouble. Being in a relationship is not rocket science—even if it feels like it sometimes. And if you’re making so many concessions to your girl that you feel totally emasculated, find another chick.”
