1.	You invite him to your best friend's wedding. He: Not only helps buy the gift but uses the word 'register'. Agrees, but spends most of the time annoying the bride. Agrees, but spends most of the time flirting with the bride.
2.	The night the two of you have front-row tickets to a concert you come down with the flu. He: Drops off some chicken soup, then takes his sister to the show. Says, "Hope I don't catch it," then disappears pronto. Gives the tickets to a friend and comes to your place to nurse you.
3.	Your 12 year-old-cat Humbug dies. Your man: Waits a few weeks, then takes you to the local animal shelter to find a replacement. Brings you flowers and a framed picture of Humbug. Presents you with Humbug, newly stuffed, complete with glass eyes.
4.	An old boyfriend shows up unexpectedly on your doorstep. Your man: Invites him in. Puts him in a headlock. Leaves the two of you alone for a long-awaited reunion.
5.	It's been days since he's called. You: Start hanging round in the places he frequents. He should know better than to avoid you. Call when you know he's not home and leave a message on his answering machine. Call him and invite him to dinner - you're not one to play waiting games.
6.	At a party, a friend holds up a camera, points it at the two of you and says, "Cheese." He: Snuggles close and smiles. Awkwardly puts his arm around your neck and grins. Says, "Uh, excuse me, honey - you're in the way."
7.	While he's away on a business trip, you: Get a good-night call from him every night. Never hear from him. Discover a message from him on your answering machine that says, "I miss you."