30 Things Every Guy Should Know About Dating By the Time He's 30

From knowing how to apologize to how to break up with her, 30 dating skills a guy needs to have down by the times he turns 30.

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Calling it swagger would deeply undercut the idea, but there are certain men who just get it. They know what to say to a woman and how to say it. They know how to touch a woman. How to make the most nonchalant among us crack a smile, even a hearty, whole-body-shaking laugh. 

These aren't always the most attractive men, but one things for sure—these are men. Whether in conversation or in bed, there is a distinct difference between a man and a boy. An effortless way about him that's the product of roughly three decades of triumphs, terrible mistakes, and the knowledge that comes from both. Whether you're 21 or 35, commit to mastering these 30 things every man should know about dating by the time he's 30. Trust us, she'll notice.

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30. How to give her a truly thoughtful gift.

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29. How to feel jealous but not act on it.

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28. How to react to seeing her when you've spent time apart.

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27. How to touch her.

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26. How to break up with her without being an asshole.

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25. How and why birth control works.

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24. That shit talking your ex doesn't make a woman feel better about the relationship.

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23. That he should never speak the words "You're being crazy" outside of the bedroom.

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22. How to buy her flowers without it being a holiday.

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21. How to live with a woman.

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20. How to be honest about his sexual preferences and desires.

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19. How to introduce her to his family.

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18. How to apologize.

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17. How to act around her family.

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16. How to introduce her when you're out.

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15. How to navigate relationships with her female friends.

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14. How to talk to her about her period.

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13. The difference between making love, having sex, and fucking.

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12. How to make her a meal.

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11. How to sext her. (Hint: this doesn't involve dick pics)

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10. How to take care of her when she's sick.

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9. How to order a wine at dinner.

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8. How to make her feel comfortable when you go down on her .

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7. How to make her feel sexy as hell when she's naked.

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6. How to listen.

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5. How to spend time apart without being jealous or awkward about it.

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4. How to surreptitiously pay the check thus avoiding an awkward moment.

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3. How to ask her on a date.

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2. How to give her a sincere compliment.

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1. How to be loyal.

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