Be yourself. If something you do doesn't work, don't do it the next time. Listen to yourself - you know what appropriate behavior is.

A good indication that it's not is if you're only staying with What's His Name because you're scared.

As a guy I never liked being told to call, which my wife really never does, and that's why I call her as often as I do.

An excuse is a polite rejection. Men are not afraid of 'ruining the friendship.

How many presidents, do you think, ever said to another guy: 'I can't believe we're doing this in the White House'?

Every time you see him, you only make yourself vulnerable to further heartache. Do you really need further proof that he's getting on with his life without you?

If he's choosing not to make a simple effort that would put you at ease and bring harmony to a recurring fight, then he doesn't respect your feelings and needs.