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11 Reasons Dogs Make The BEST Wingmen

3. He breaks the ice.

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Image via SimpliSafe

Approaching a sexy stranger is nerve-racking, even for the most confident people on the planet. No matter how many times you rehearse your opening line, you’re probably going to screw it up.

Besides, why try to compete with a tail wag and a friendly lick? So just sit back, relax, and let them come to you… right after Fido introduces himself.

 

4. He (somehow, miraculously) manages to make you look like a responsible adult…

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Image Created via ImgFlip

…Instead of the man-child you (probably) are.

This is especially true for dudes (so says science) because when chicks see your healthy, happy pooch, they assume that if you can keep him alive, you might actually be able to take care of them.

Though, for all they know, you could be renting your pup by the hour.

Written by Mary McCaw

Mary is a freelance writer and editor. She's based in San Francisco, but lately, home is wherever her suitcase is. If you really are what you eat, she is at least 50% pizza.