To get a guy to like you the way you want it seems like an impossible thing and I can relate on that, too. I’m also a girl and I know the feelings of a woman who wants to be liked by a particular guy of her dreams.

I also know the feelings of a person, boy or girl, when he or she gets to be connected with the person he/she really likes. It’s indeed one of the most wonderful feelings in this world. Because of this, everyone wants to have that sense of connection.

To get a guy to like you should not be done the hard way even if guy try to play hard to get with a girl.

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Searching for How To Get a Guy to Like You? Can’t Wait for those Ways to Start Rolling on?

The following tips on how to get a guy to like you that I am going to share you are based from my personal experience. Each of these things I’ve already tried and I can say that all of the boys who I’ve tried these techniques on happened to be enraptured right from the beginning.

As a matter of fact, these guys would usually stand or sit lovingly in front of me and listen to every word I said. I was overwhelmed by the fact that these guys simply acted as if I was the only girl they see on the face of the planet. And if for some reasons these guys had to leave, it must be their home needs their presence due to certain emergency situations.

The truth is that none of the guys I’ve met have had the heart to say “I don’t like you because you’re talking none sense.” Up to these days, I’m still a proud single woman because I still enjoy the way guys liked me. This time, I am sharing some of the ways to help you get in the ways to get a guy to like you.

1. Tell the Guy the Story of Your Life – to get a guy to like you, you have to always remember that every guy who is going to take you out for a date will not be interested on you unless you tell him your life story. The reason of him, taking you out for a date is to know you much better and this is the best opportunity for you to spill out everything about your life (although it is expected that you should not tell the guy all of your personal secrets.) Just try to be cautious but sincere and everything will go in the right places. You will surely get on the way on how to get a guy to like you.

2. Let Him Know You Like His Music – guys are music lovers too and they usually live by their own kind of music. If your guy loves rap then let him know that you know some rap lines, too. If they are into rock then you can learn to love rock music too. There are lines from those songs that can be easily understood by the guys and they really love them true. This is an effective way to get a guy to like you.

3. Talk About Your Ex – when you get to talk about your ex BFs, you are simply showing him that you are comfortable talking about any kind of subjects or topics and you already get the hang of it. Keep in mind that guys also need to know your insights about your past relationships so that they can take time to adjust in the situation you two are in. In fact, I handed my former guys with a list of my ex’ information; because of this, they will be able to see which particular traits to emulate and which they don’t have to. This way, the guys looming around me will know where to stand.

4. Let the Guy Know that You Won’t Have Sex with Him Until the Twenty-Third Date – this is a very important thing that you need to do first before sleeping with a guy. There is nothing to be ashamed of about it. Just go ahead and squeal it. Remember that any guy who will date you 23 times is considered interested and well-determined. Doing this tactic will also help you separate the pretenders from the contenders.

5. Schedule a Time for the Guy to Meet Your Mom – they say that mother knows best. In regard to this, you have to spare an early schedule for the guy to meet your mom. This will allow the guy to learn all sorts of things from your mom and it’s indeed a great way to get a guy to like you.

6. Bring Your Kids to your Date – this is for those who already have kids. There’s no sense of hiding things that will be eventually known by your date. This is a good time to introduce them to your guy and this will allow him to realize you as someone who is brave enough to show off your kids to him.

7. Make Him Feel Important – guys simply love the feeling of being given importance by the girl. There are many different things that are important to us girls, alright but the importance given to a guy should be treated differently as guys are born to love and like women.

8. Buy your Guy a Ferret – ferrets are sexually dimorphic predators but are considered as domesticated mammals. All guys simply love ferrets. Just buy one and your guy will be happy and you’ll be on your way to get a guy to love you.

9. Bring Him Along in Your Shopping Sprees – if a guy is serious about you then he will be more than willing to go with you on your shopping. Shopping female items like tampons with a guy makes you assured that the guy is a certified keeper.

10. Bring Your Guy to Your Quilting Class – 1 out of 15 guys like quilting and this is a way to test your guy. If the guy won’t give up quilting then he is someone who is really patient.

11. Call your Guy Three or More Times a Day – this can be romantic alright and it’s a good way to determine whether the guy likes you or not. In most cases, a person becomes uninterested in a person after a few minutes. To test his level of interest on you, calling him at least three times will do the trick. If he answers you light-heartedly, then this is an indication that you’re on the right way on how to get a guy to like you.

12. Wear Your Natural Scent – guys prefer women in their natural odor. If you are to meet a guy, schedule not to take a shower three or four days before your date. On your date, you will know whether or not the chemistry is there and chemistry is an important thing in a relationship. If you have that so-called chemistry then you will surely find magic!

So, no more worries this time. If you want to learn the ways on how to get a guy to like you, the above-mentioned tips will surely help you achieve your goal. Work on them and you’ll see in the end.

Any thoughts? What do you think about how to get a guy to like you? Leave your questions and comments below. 

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First, according to some dating tips, dating an older man can bring in good and bad points in your life.

Because of such realities, it is highly advisable for you to weigh all the things that are going to be involved in your plan of dating an older man.

This way, you will know whether you are doing the right decision in life or not. But let me discuss to you this time the awesome benefits of dating an older man.

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Do You Feel Excited About the Awesome Benefits of Dating an Older Man? Here they are…

1) Career-Established and Emotionally Developed – dating an older man can have many advantages and some of these awesome advantages include older men tend to be career established and are more emotionally developed than the young ones. This simply means that an older man has clearer ideas when it comes to decision making, planning, and other good aspects of life. Dating a guy like this can be a refreshing experience on your part especially when you are tired of dating younger and immature guys.

2) Well-Versed in Relationships – when you intend to go dating an older man, this gives you the advantage of making it easier for you to date him. Since they have a wide experience in relationships, they make sure that they aren’t scared of commitments and they tend to be more respectful compared to the younger guys. Older men don’t like playing guessing games and mind games as they really want to go straight to the point with the woman they are dating with. Dating an older man is ideal for women who are tired and sick of dating dramas with someone her age.

3) They are more “Fun” to be With – the “fun” referred to hear is indeed the fun you will have under the covers or under the sheets. In short, it’s the fun you will have when you have sex with him. Since an older man is well-practiced when it comes to sex, he is well-versed when it comes to the different ways of providing sexual pleasures to his partner. They are more fun to be with in bed because they can last longer than the young ones.

4) They are More Experienced in Life – this is an obvious characteristic of an older man compared to his younger counterparts. Literally, older men have met different people, encountered different experience, reached many different places, read a great deal of books; all of these have  enriched his life, making him a more interesting individual to date and to talk to. And because they are well-experienced, they can tell you which ones are good or bad for you.

5) They are More Financially Secure – most of the time, many women today tend to go dating an older man because they are sure that older guys are more financially secure than the younger guys. This one sounds true! A financially stable or secure man can help support the needs of his wife or girlfriend. Because of this, he can be more confident compared to the younger guys out there.

With these awesome benefits, would you still prefer to go dating an older man? Think of it over!

Girls, what do you think about dating an older man? Leave your comments and questions below.

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My life was a complete mess with lots of uncertainties.

“What do I really want from and for my life?” I again asked myself.

The answer also came from me: “I want to be happy in life.” The truth is that I have so many reasons to be happy in life but why do certain things make me feel the opposite way? Even a minor setback can make me feel dejected and I easily lost my temper.

The big question is: “Is this really the way a happy person should act?”

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Do you Think you are Really Happy in Life? Looking for Ways to Start Your Happiness Project?  

With few tips I’ve got from popular culture, scientific studies, and testing the wisdom of the ancient ages, I’ve come to the point of realization that these things fulfilled my dreams to be happy in life. If there’s a room for improvements, you can try any of these suggestions.

1. Always Start from the Basics – instead of starting with lengthy meditations and profound self-identity questions, you should make it a point to start with the simple basics. Some good examples may include retiring to bed during the decent hours and not letting yourself get starved. Science has evidences regarding these things and they have great impacts on becoming happy in life.

2. Keep Minor Anger on Your Own – Most of the time, I always find myself shouting and expressing my anger whenever. However, scientific studies show that this method won’t help. Fleeting annoyances and minor anger that are loudly expressed only amplifies your bad feelings while keeping them on your own will allow them to dissipate in time.

3. Act the Opposite Way – this is a way of faking yourself on the things that you really feel. Say, when you feel lonely, you need to counter it by looking cheery and the result is I, myself feeling a lot much happier. When I’m angry at someone, I would give him or her something thoughtful and the result is me feeling softer to that person whom I’m angry at. This technique to be happy in life is very much effective, indeed.

4. Learn to Enjoy Failure – many people would become very happy when they experience new things like going to new places, and buying new things for themselves. However, if you have no means to get these things, the best way to learn to be happy in life is to enjoy the fun of having failures. This will help you tackle and handle most of life’s daunting goals.

5. Realize the Things that Mean “Treats” for You – things that don’t satisfy you quite well have effects that are short-lived. To get the best treats out of the things in this life, make sure you get what you and your feelings really want, thus making you feel much better along the way.

6. Buy Yourself Some Happiness – we as persons have psychological needs. We like to love and be loved. Money is not an exemption and can instantly fill the emptiness we feel. By spending money the right way, you can make yourself happy and stay closer with family and friends.  For an instance, when my brother got married, I bought a high-tech digital camera. It was very expensive but it made fell feel so happy and contented.

7. Do not Insist Getting the Best Things at all Times – there are times that we cannot afford to always get the best. Learn to be contented. If you can’t get the best, you can at least choose the better one.

8. Exercise Religiously – exercise is known to be one of the most effective mood-boosters. Spend at least ten to fifteen minutes of walk in the outdoors and you can be happy in life, you’ll see.

9. Stop that Nagging – you can do this effectively by saying only one word or do wordless hints. Say, “coffee please” instead of adding more words with it. Or you can do the task yourself to minimize nagging.

10. Reflect – a person’s level of happiness is forty percent within his control. Spend some time to reflect and make conscious steps to be happy in life.

Start your Happiness Project today and I can tell you that all of these tips worked well on my part. I’m quite sure, they’ll work well on your part, too!

What do you about how to be happy in life? Leave your questions, comments and suggestions below. 

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The thought of losing your other half is simply a horrible and painful way of living a married life. Although you love your spouse that much, the problem persists and you find it inevitable to think that you know when your marriage is over.

Marriage is over - it’s such a lonely phrase which entails sadness, depression, stress, and hopelessness in this life. But hey! It’s not the end of the world yet. You might be thinking that it is you alone who suffers from this kind of predicament. Definitely, not! The world is round and so big it’s filled with many people trying their best to save their marriage like you.

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Have You Been Looking for a Long Time Now on the Ways to Save Your Marriage?

And for you to know, a lot of these people have had found success in saving their marriage. With the 5 ways listed below, you can save your marriage easily.

#1 Send Your Spouse a Love Letter

Who says that love letters are only for the singles? If your marriage is currently on the brink of separation, why don’t you send your partner a mail, preferably a love letter? Through that love letter, you can express how greatly in love you are to your partner. Reminisce the good old days you spent together especially the first day you met or when the two of you promised not to part ways under that old oak tree. Mail the letter without a return address and wait for your partner’s response. You will surely become amazed by how powerful that single letter has been in helping you save your marriage!

#2 Plan Together

To help save your marriage, you need to set a particular time, say one evening to talk about your future plans. Talk about what each of you wants in this life. Think of ways on how you can help your spouse achieve his/her plans. According to Zig Ziglar, “a person can have everything he wants in his life if he helps other people get what they really want”.

#3 Spend a Few Moments a Day Talking Together

This aims not to drag you both or force you to do such thing. In fact, this is a correct and a sure way to save your marriage. Say, spend at least ten or fifteen minutes a day talking together. You can make this move as something fun. Take a walk together, go to a dinner, watch the sunset, etc. All of these will help your marriage grow and you will be grateful you did it!

#4 Do New Things Each Day

Doing new things each day can help you get rid of a marriage rut. New things don’t have to be extravagant; say, learn a new recipe, watch a movie or a TV program together, plant and pick flowers in the garden, climb up a hill together, and others. In fact, any new route of work can help you come up with something new. Buy your partner flowers (men too). A bouquet of flowers that costs a few dollars can save your marriage worth more than a fortune.

#5 Stop Doing What Your Spouse Doesn’t Like and Keep Doing What He/She Likes

This is plain and simple. You just need to find out the things that turn your spouse off. After you have learned them, get rid of them in a way he/she will notice it. On the other hand, find out the things which he/she really likes and keep on doing them in front of him/her. This way, you will surely end up in a successful way to save your marriage.

So, stop worrying now. Think that life and marriage are like a wheel and you’re at the bottom part today but with the 5 ways above, you can save your marriage and find yourself at the top the soonest possible time. Good luck!

What do you think? Any personal experience on how to save your marriage? Leave your questions and comments below.

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To get a girl to like you, you need to come up with some tested ways to make your move something successful. There are actually many of these ways on the internet but do they really work?

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Are you Thinking of Ways to Get a Girl to Like You?

This time, try these 15 essential and proven ways to help you get a girl to like you. In the end, you will realize that these ways are not like any other.

1. Have a Great Deal of Self-Confidence – take note that women simply love men with a high sense of confidence so you need to develop this trait for your own good. But keep in mind that you should not be doing this for the sake of her but for yourself instead. You as a person with good social value can be trusted by others. Have aspirations and ambitions in life. All of these are factors that’ll help you get a girl to like you.

2. Have a Great Deal of Passion – a passionate man attracts many women as these women will definitely fall for you because of your nature as a person. To make this happen, you have to find a particular thing which you love a hundred percent and be able to pursue it. Passionate men are attractive because they have a great sense of focus at everything they do.

3. Develop or Improve Your Sense of Humor – a lot of women feel so much disappointed during a date with a guy who has no sense of humor at all. Learning this kind of trait is a way of showing your girl the kind of interest you have towards the different faces of life. However, it is very important to take note that you should be always in full control of the different situations whenever you need to become humorous to your girl.

4. First Impressions Last – since first impressions really last, it is very important to create one that will surely last in the mind of the girl you are impressing. So when you meet a girl for the first time, cast a character of yours that will be embedded in the senses of the girl. But you must not come out as someone who is desperate.

5. Exude Energy from the Inside – women are not born to be over expressive so most of the rime, their lives are boring. As a result, they often crave for excitement and fun. If you’ve got that inner energy, she will most likely think of you as her source of fun and excitement. It’s a sure hit way to get a girl to like you, indeed!

6. Be a Keen Observer – being a keen observer to a girl means gaining the girl’s emotional connection with you. Learn to listen to anything that she says most particularly on the things that have something to do with her emotions. In the end, you’ll find her trusting you.

7. Be a Man with a Life – this simply means you as a man having a good direction on life. Get yourself busy, don’t just sit here and there talking useless things. Work with purpose and always follow what your passion says.

8. Be an Alpha Male – a guy who is an Alpha Male is also called optimistic. If you know how to take care and solve your problems then you can be a leader. A leader has all the attention of the women around and easier to get a girl to like you.

9. Be Yourself – this is considered as a very old adage but proves to be very effective especially when it comes to the ways on how to get a girl to like you. This is a very special tactic for the guy to attract the girls around them. By simply showing off their nice attributes, guys will definitely enjoy its fruits: to get the attention of the girls whom they are impressing on.

10. Be Charming – who says that only gals need to be charming? Guys should do it too! Many women simply love guys who are charming. If you have charmed a girl then this will give you the best opportunity to get nearer to her, know her much better and gain her trust in you. Well, this is one of the relationship tips that can be intimidating to most men out there but I’ll tell you what: this is considered as one of the most effective tips to get a girl to like you.

11. Show Her Some Respect – to give respect does not only mean being a friend to her. To show respect, you need to learn to listen attentively to her, engage her, and always find time to bring in happiness to her.

12. Flirt with Her – never get stuck on the friend zone with the girl. If you really like a girl, you need to take time flirting with her too! By flirting, you are taking yourself and the girl out of your fear zones. This way, you will develop your comfort zones which will help you eliminate wrong insinuations and beliefs.

13. Compliment the Girl – there are many ways on how to be romantic and complimenting your girl is one of the best ways to do so. Tell her you like her dress; she looks gorgeous and sexy with her makeup; her voice sounds sexy and seductive over the phone, etc. complimenting a girl can make her fall for you, that’s true.

14. Make Her Feel Smart – acknowledge every little thing she says. This is especially true when she’s relaying something new to you. Appreciating her will make her feel smart and this will boost her feminine side towards you.

15. Make Her Smile or Laugh – this is important to keep the ambience sound and lively. If you can make the girl laugh and smile, this means you are on the right way to get a girl to like you.

So those are the proven methods which can help you attract girls. Take time to master them and you’ll surely find your way to get a girl to like you effectively!

Do you have more ideas or ways on how to get a girl to like you? Feel free to leave your comments and questions below. 

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My initial plan for showing you these fifty ways to be romantic is to come up with a simple experiment and at the end of the month, you can see how magical things happen in your relationship after showing small yet different ways of showing your love and affection to your partner.

If you think that things go so badly between you and your partner then these fifty splendid ways can help you handle yourself to be romantic; they are indeed essential ways that will help you break the ice between the two of you.

On the other hand, if everything between the two of you is already good, these steps to be romantic will help you strengthen and intensify your relationship further.

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Have You Been Searching for Effective Ways to be Romantic?

Try to give a shot on the following ways on how to be romantic.

1.”I Love You” should not only be uttered; you can have this powerful phrase written on the bathroom mirror after your partner has taken the shower.

2. With a sweet-scented lotion, offer your partner a sensual back massage.

3. Are you poetic? Even if you were not born to be a poet, you can make some poems. Search on the internet for the German or French translation of your poem. Write the vernacular version in front of the paper and the translation at the back of it. You can read the poem passionately and give them the poem’s translation so they can understand the meaning of your poem.

4. Saying “I love you” is a thing one should be proud of even when expressed in the public. So whether you are a boy or a girl, it’s a good way to be romantic to express “I love you, Brandy!” or “I love you, Bob!” publicly.

5. Create or burn a CD wherein you can compile songs that mean a lot to both of you.

6. Invite your partner to have a good bath with a complete romantic set of romantic symbols like bubbles, candles, champagne, and a romantic music as your background.

7. Give your partner some surprises. Say, surprise them at their work and take them out for lunch. A take-out food eaten at the park with your partner is a small yet effective way to be romantic and spend an ordinary day with a romantic interlude.

8. Put a small gift on your partner’s pillow. A small box of chocolate with a love note can do the trick. Simply say, “You’re like a chocolate to me – delicious and sweet!”

9. Deliver some flowers to your partner when he or she is attending an off-site location work. This makes him/her think they are special and remembered.

10. Call your partner to listen to the radio then call the DJ and dedicate a song to your partner. Sweet, indeed and it’s a good way to be romantic.

11. Treat your partner to a special dinner; no, not outside but at home. Be romantic by cooking his/her favorite food and set a romantic dinner with low lights or candle lights and romantic music to enhance the ambience.

12. Give him/her a foot spa or pedicure.

13. Send emails and text messages conveying the words “I love you.”

14. Send a card through mail and jot down ten of the nicest things you love about him/her.

15. Leave a note in his or her car telling him/her to have nice day.

16. Carve or engrave your initials on a tree.

17. Give your partner a great, big kiss on a time he or she doesn’t expect you to do it. You may want to do it in public, too!

18. Go out and see a romantic movie together. Sit behind the front rows, hold hands, embrace, and cuddle.

19. Declare a day specially meant for your partner. It’s a day wherein he/she can do whatever he/she wants.

20. Ask your partner to plant a tree with you and explain to them that the tree symbolizes your growing love to them over the years.

21.When your partner talks about the many things and chores he/she performed in a day, try to interrupt him/her and say “I’ve a very important thing to say to you.” Aside from telling your partner “I love you,” show him/her a list of the five things you really appreciate about him/her. End it with a kiss the let him/her go on with what he/she was formerly saying.

22. Have fun writing an old fashioned, traditional, and lavishly written love letter and send it to him/her.

23. When attending a party, don’t forget to come up with secret codes which only the two of you can understand at the party. It’s such a nice way to be romantic, indeed!

24. Be Romantic and find a hotel with a Jacuzzi and treat your partner for a one-night fun and getaway.

25. You can also place your “I love you” in the newspaper’s classified ads. Wrap the newspaper with a little note about the page he/she needs to look on; give it to your partner.

26. Put a blindfold to your partner then take him/her to the first place you two first met or dated. Spend another momentous day on that place over again!

27. Writing a love poem to your partner works. Try it.

28. Cut some paper in the shape of a heart and place a romantic note on it. Put the heart on her purse or in his briefcase.

29. If your partner is going far away, you can be romantic by means of hiding a romantic note inside his/her luggage.

30. Take time to offer help to your partner on some of the dreaded chores at home. Make the chore done in a fun way, maybe with plenty of music to keep the ambience alive.

31. Try to invent a new recipe and name it after your partner.

32. Use body paint in writing your love thoughts on your body.

33. One way to be romantic is to have your voice recorded on a CD. The record can be you who are reading a love poem meant for your partner. Ask your partner to play the CD in his/her car or while they are on their way to work.

34. Create a small postcard. At the other side, write love messages then mail it to your partner.

35. Collect small mementos which mean a lot to both of you. One day, you can have these mementos arranged and framed.

36. Give him/her underwear with special messages written on it; or you can have your own with customized messages you’ve done yourself.

37. Send a card to your love one and tell him/her you are a lucky person who has had the opportunity to spend the rest of his/her life with him/her.

38. Collect all cards, pictures, letters, and other romantic mementos and have them placed in a box. You can bring these things out during your anniversary or Valentine’s Day and start recollecting those good old moments together.

39. Think of all the things you love about your pair and create those things into a card.

40. Take a walk at the beach together. Write romantic words on the sand and let him/her read them.

41. Say “I love you” often and do it slowly, sensually, and with lots of feelings.

42. Treat your partner with an “I love you” day wherein you can go out together and do things that will make you happy.

43. Create small posters conveying the words “I love you.” Post them on the walls of the bathroom, in his/her car, closet, under the pillow, or even on the pillow.

44. Send your love one an electronic card to brighten his/her day.

45. Create a blog or a little website for your partner wherein you can post your daily love messages for the rest of your life.

46. Do the favor which has been asked or requested to you by your partner for a long time now.

47. Take time to show kindness, generosity, thoughtfulness, and love even for a day.

48. Take time to enjoy the things that interest your partner. When you do this, always remember that you should be doing it with spirit and a whole lot of love, fun, and enthusiasm.

49. Make a donation to the charity with the name of your love to your partner as the name of you as the donor.

50. Aside from telling your “I love you” in the public, you can also be romantic by whispering it on his/her ears. This will surely make him/her feel thrilled and excited each time you do it.

At any rate, I am quite sure that all of these ways will definitely help you get on the ways to be romantic and become the most romantic person in the life of your partner.

Have these small yet powerful ways tried and you’ll see. At the end of the day, magical things will most likely happen and these will surely strengthen your relationship along the way.

Have we forgotten something? Do you have more ideas on your mind? Feel free to leave your comments and questions below. 

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How come that you have come to the point of realization that your marriage is over or nearing to its final chapter? Have you seen significant signs that tell you the right status of your marriage?

Marriage is a sacred union of two individuals and when marriage on fire takes place, we cannot help but expect the unexpected. The problems can either be remedied or the marriage is going to bade goodbye to both parties.

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So How Will you Ever Know if Your Marriage is Over?

To tell whether your marriage is over or not, the following signs will help you determine your current marriage status.

#1 Dreaming of Another Life

When you dream of a new life without your pair then there is a probability for a divorce. This holds true when you do this dreaming oftentimes without your spouse in the picture. What you need this time is a divorce lawyer or a marriage therapist.

#2 Bad Outweighs Good 

When bad things occur or happen most of the time, chances are your marriage is over or will be over. A professional counselor will help you with this but if you don’t really care, it’s a big chance for the marriage to be over.

#3 Keeping Secrets

It’s simply a way of shutting down your communication line with your partner. Keeping secrets on your own is a sign of distrust. Take note that trust is one of the major foundations of a lasting relationship.

#4 Defense Mechanisms: Work Overtime

If you or your pair seems to be too defensive then this can create havoc to your marriage. Defense mechanism always takes place each time you have to contempt on the other and you feel like they always get on you about something. In addition, defense mechanisms stop you to have a healthy conversation with your pair, thus making it impossible to mend a particular problem.

#5 Feeling Like a Loner

This is true when it’s you alone who always makes time and effort to save your marriage. As the famous saying goes, “It takes two to tango.” The dance of marriage life will most likely end when only one knows how to dance with the music.

#6 No Sex

If you rarely or don’t have sex with your partner at all then this is a big sign of a crumbling marriage. Experts say that a normal couple would have few sexual intercourse in a week or in a month. Having no sex at all simply means the emotional connection between you has been pulled away.

#7 Marriage Doesn’t Fit to the Plans

If this is the scenario then marriage is indeed shaky. For example, if the wife wants a career change and does not consult the thing to her husband then this indicates that the marriage is not the top priority of the wife; it’s enough reason to say marriage is over.

#8 When One Becomes Verbally Abusive

‘verbally abusive’ simply entails the use of derogatory criticisms and comments and can often result into heated arguments, anger, hatred, and the common cliché: “marriage is over.”

Obviously, there are many different signs that can help you spell out marriage crisis. Now if you want to bring back the old loving feeling, you should make ways to relive the communication line which has been pulled away from both of you.

The two of you should have an open heart and mind to talk about every problem in your relationship.And with the right marriage advice, you will never ever say, “marriage is over!”

What do you think? If you have any question and comment, leave them below. 

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It can be a lot of fun on the part of the girls being the focus of attention of these crazy guys but don’t you boys out there think that women should not be the only ones who always get the piece of cake? Do you think that it is only girls who have the capability to play hard to get with a guy? Of course, not!

To be fair with the girls, they often play hard to get with the guys they are interested in and not with the ones they are not fond of. The same rule holds true with us guys who, this time will take ourselves on the center stage and be the ones who will play hard to get with those naughty girls.

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Do We Guys Really Play Hard to Get or We Are Just Uninterested? Or Aren’t Brave Enough to Say So?

The following are few important tips you guys should keep in mind in case you intend to play hard to get to the girls around you.

The “Feeling Busy” Excuse

Guys are considered as busy bees and flowers always wait for the bees to come to them. But this time, the bees don’t want to appear to these flowers so they keep on waiting for the bees to come all day long. Geez, keep this in mind: if girls are busy then guys are equally busy too!

If you often call, send text messages, and emails but you get no answer at all then this is a strong indication that the guy is not interested on you! Ouch! They’re just modest to tell you frankly about the way they feel towards you. But if they are interested on you, they will surely answer your call or messages no matter how busy they are. So guys, this is just an effective way to play hard to get with girls.

The “You’re too good for me but you deserve someone better” Style

If a guy is interested to a girl and want to play hard to get, he would tell the girl that he is not good for her and she deserves someone better. This will help the guy gauge the true feeling of the girl towards him.

If the girl becomes sad with your speech then this play hard to get drama of yours simply works! It can also be a nice excuse to modestly express that you are not interested to a particular girl who does not interest you at all.

The Frequent Skip to a Girl’s Invitations

To play hard to get, you can say no to a girl’s invitation in a discreet manner. If the girl feels much interested on you and you to her, you can assess her feelings towards you if she keeps insisting her invitation to you.

The “I’ve a GF” Excuse

When we guys say we have a girlfriend, it can only be pictured in two ways: it’s either you have one or you really don’t have any. If a girl learns that a guy has a GF then this can break her heart, really.

There are actually many ways to play hard to get and you might have some on your mind. If you want to play hard to a girl, then the above-mentioned ways can help you, indeed!

Any thoughts? If you have any question and comment, feel free to leave them below. 

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And aside from being touted as socially inferior, meeting a partner with the use of personal ads on newspapers and magazines has also caused some sort of stigmas to others.

Today, online dating has become the new trend of people meeting people from the different parts of the world. It’s a fast phase way of meeting a date as it is inspired by the fast and instant attributes of the present technology – the internet.

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Are You Aware of Some Important Facts About Online Dating? Read on…

To come up with a successful online dating scheme, you need to come up with a clean and decent profile, post the best picture of yours, and be able to comply with the rules of the site that offers online dating.

But if you are someone who is still a newbie in the field of online dating then you have to realize the following things before getting started.

Don’t Believe Everything You Read and See on the Net

• Most of the time, people joining online dating sites tweak their profile from simple to something extravagant and false. There’s nothing wrong with a cool and good-looking photo on a profile but if that photo isn’t real then you have to realize that there are many more lies that person is hiding from you. Don’t get fooled.

Online Dating Often Ends Up on a First Date Basis

• If you’re the type who wants to get lots of first dates then online dating is for you. This simply happens because the first date you just had didn’t work well with you or to your partner. Because of this, you have to look for another first date.

Meet Lots of People from Europe

• If you prefer Europeans, online dating works best for you. Europeans particularly those who are from the eastern part simply love online dating.

Guys Often Get Emails from Foreign Ladies

• It is a fact that when a guy joins an online dating site, he will surely receive tons of emails from foreign damsels. Prepare yourself as you may not know the real purpose of these multitudes of emails going to your inbox.

It Offers Rare Chances to Get Real Date

• Unless the other side is real, getting a true date is rare. So be very careful whether your target person is telling you the truth or not. Many have ended up with online dates telling false personal details and information just to lure and attract people.

Now, for the original question: Does online dating work? Yes, it does! With the right attitude and familiarity with the details above, you will truly succeed on your online dating schemes.

What do you think about online dating? Leave your question and comment below. 

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Having your love one very far away from you doesn’t work out so easily with all relationships. Aside from the fact that long distance relationships are filled with lots of challenges, dealing with them also entails lots of patience and energy to keep them up.

More often, loneliness is commonly known to be one of the primary problems tackled by many people around the world who are currently involved in long distance relationships. This holds true when you are far away to study abroad and you left your love one in your country.

The loneliness you feel becomes more intense knowing that you also left your family back home. This could be really something hard and tough to deal with since you know in your mind that all of the existing relationships that you have now fell under the category of long distance relationships.

Although you have new acquaintances around, you can see and feel the difference on your own and overcoming the loneliness is definitely very hard to do. Much more when you think that you will be dealing on your own without your love one and your family helping you to cope up whenever you share your inner thoughts and feelings. This is the time when the so-called “emotional hangover” comes into the picture.

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How can You Deal with Long Distance Relationships Easily on Your Own?

When guys like you are in long distance relationships then you have to know that you are not the only one suffering from the loneliness this kind of relationship brings. However, you have to know that not all the good things around you can satisfy your longing feelings.

You will always come to the point of realization that there is always something missing that can never be replaced by any of the things or people you see around you. To help you deal with the loneliness brought about by long distance relationships, the following tips I have included here can be of great help on your part.

Get Out of Your Shell

Confining yourself in the four corners of your room contemplating and crying over the reality that you are far away from your love one is a wrong thing to do when dealing with a long distance relationships. Remember that you have your own life and sticking your thoughts at all times about him or her will never help you overcome your sadness. What you need to do is to get out of your shell and explore!

Socialize and Meet People

In our lives, people may come and go. We need people to be around us to help us make it through the days. Friends and confidantes serve as our helpful tools in dealing with our current situations. So when you are far away or has a love one abroad, never ever think to imprison yourself with his/her thoughts. Get out and meet people.

Enjoy

Having a long distance relationships does not necessarily mean you are not entitled for enjoyment. The truth is you are! Although enjoying something or someone can be a hard thing to do at first, you will come to the point of realization that you also need enjoyment to overcome your existing situation.

Learn to Trust

Meeting people entails developing and gaining your trust in them. Trust is a very important component in meeting new people and once you have achieved this, you will come to realize that dealing with long distance relationships can be as easy as others do!

Rediscover the Rest of Your Life

This is probably the first time you are dealing with a long distance relationships. Consider your situation as an opportunity to explore what you can do with your life without him or her. This can be a bit challenging but you will find out in the end that rediscovering the rest of your life can be a very rewarding task you have ever done so far.

Divert Your Loneliness

This is regarded as a shortcut but many have proven that diverting really works. You can do this by diverting your thoughts and temporarily fix it all along. There are many ways to divert your thoughts and focus. Say for example, you can join a hiking or mountain climbing team or you can also try new things like writing articles, blogging (in fact this has helped me a lot), painting, attending classes and worthwhile sessions, etc. by doing such things, you’ll be able to get two great benefits: you can overcome your loneliness and you can learn new things or make yourself an expert in the field which you are already familiar with.

Increase Your Circle of Friends

Friends are important people who need to be enhanced in your life. The more friends you have the better chances of recuperating from the loneliness you are currently dealing with. And when there are emergency situations, your love one who is far away can’t come to the rescue but your friends can. So, gain more friends as many as possible.

Pamper Yourself 

Many guys and gals out there who are dealing with long distance relationships tend to neglect their physical appearance. Hey! It isn’t the end of the world yet. Why don’t you get up from your couch and do yourself a favor? Pamper yourself. Buy yourself a new dress. Go to the spa and parlor.  Enhance your looks. Discover the new you. In the end, you will feel great looking new and when the time comes that you have to see each other again. Your love will be so much surprised on the way you have pampered and transformed yourself. Absolutely, he or she will love you even more!

It can be very hard to deal with long distance relationships but with the ways I have mentioned above, I was able to make my life happy and enjoyable even when my love one on the other side of the globe. If they worked on me then chances are, they will also work best for you! Good luck!

What do you think about long distance relationships? Any question and relationship tips to share? Leave your questions and comments below.

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Not anymore because a lot of people around you know you well. The fact that many people know about this characteristic of yours is already a confirmation that you really are one of the troubled guys on earth who are thinking how to overcome this problem.

The problem swells even more at the time you want to go dating with the girl or girls of your dream like what any other guys do. But since you are a shy guys, you are inhibited to do that stuff.

Poor guy! But you should worry no more. It’s about time to work on your weak points particularly on your being a shy guys. In the end, you’ll find it easy to deal with your ‘troublesome’ character and go dating with your girl easily without hassle.

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Looking for dating tips for shy guys and want to date with ease?

Shy guys often feels ashamed to ask a girl for a date. The following are three power dating tips that will help you overcome the barrier that stops you from dating the girl of your dreams.

1. Be Confident

Shy guys often pretends he has the confidence but the truth is that he doesn’t have. Don’t be bothered. All it takes is practice. Remember that everything can be learned and developed. If you are a guy who lacks confidence, learn to build one for yourself because you need it in any ways.

To do this, put yourself into a play; walk straight to the person you are interested in and say “hi” or “hello.” If the girl says “no” then you can move to another lady. Remember that this is only a play. You’ll be glad that after two or three trials, you can sense that your confidence is developed at some extent. If the ladies say “no” then you don’t deserve them to be you leading lady. Move to another one. It’s as simple as that.

2. Stand Straight!

For how many times your teacher or your mom told you that you should always remember not to slouch? Keep this in mind: even a primate does not tend to bend in a slouch when he looks around for his mate. A male ape often shows to his mate that he is strong and he shows this by beating his chest. But this does not necessarily mean that you have to do the same thing. Instead, you should stand up straight and stick your chest out when meeting a girl. Simply, make them hear how you roar with that confident posture of yours!

3. Just Smile

Shy guys seldom smiles, don’t you? Shy guys often nervous, amiable with that? But you need to know that smiling is important. After you have gained the confidence have practiced how to stand up straight, learning to smile is the last but not the least thing you need to incorporate in your system. Remember that when a person smiles, he becomes attractive and friendly to look at. Smile gives the air of confidence in you and that is what you need to project.

If you are a shy guy going to a date, take time to practice the three dating tips above.

Now if it so happens that you always get “no” for an answer, do not be despaired. Move to another. Develop everything that makes you remarkable. Times and people change but your confidence will definitely grow.

What do you think? Any other tips to share for shy guys? Leave a comment below.

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Many have tried doing different ways and strategies and yet a lot of them have just ended up with failure and disappointment in the end.

What could be the reason? Isn’t that challenging to spice your relationship with your partner?

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Craving for simple and easy ways to drive your partner crazy and spice up your relationship?

Spicing up your relationship is one of the most important aspects for a couple to stay longer. It’s a challenging task but needs to be tried.

Below are ten helpful points on how to spice up your relationship.

1) Romance Helps.

Before having sex with your partner, you need to show that you appreciate, respect, and love him/her. You can do this by taking her to a nice dinner with a good number of compliments and extra kissing. Take note that adding a little romance helps to spice up your relationship.

2) Have Some Foreplay.

When you do this, you need to make sure that your partner gets one or more orgasms. Making your partner feel the glory of orgasms repeatedly, will make him/her want sex as much as he/she can. For instance, guy should frequent stimulation of her clitoris is one of ways to spice your relationship.

3) Be Resourceful.

While you make love with your partner, always remember to do some ways to turn on your partner feelings. Make sure to give a good deal of orgasm and you can do this by making use of certain ‘sex tools’ like a vibrator or your tongue! You’ll be surprised when your partner will do you good sexual favors in return.

4) Find Her G Spot.

Finding the G spot of a woman is a great idea but if you exclude the clitoris, your woman will never be happy, for sure! So, it is always advisable to find her G spot while constantly stimulating her clitoris. This will definitely result in an uproar to your woman’s sexual drive.

5) Timing Between Orgasms.

As soon as your woman has had her first climax, continue stimulating the G spot excluding the clitoris. In time, the clitoris will have much more time for the stimulation. Be aware of the right timing for your woman’s next orgasm. Observe your girl’s reactions and body language so that you’ll know when she’s ready for another orgasm again.

6) Vibrators And Hands.

If your woman doesn’t like to use a vibrator, you may want to introduce her to a smaller one. If this doesn’t work, you can work with your hands with lots of finesse. Vibrators should not intimidate you both as they are excellent and superb sexual tools that’ll help to spice up your relationship.

7) The Fellatio.

Going directly to the intercourse is fine but giving her fellatio is a better idea as long as she is greatly satisfied. If your girl says “Stop!” then this is a confirmation that you’ve given her a perfect job and she’s fully satisfied.

8) Let Her Return The Favor.

Allow her to work on your body as well. To spice up your relationship, the use of flavored oil or chocolate sauce on your dick or body works best for her.

9) Stimulation.

Teach your partner on some ways to self stimulate as you will be very busy with other things that can spice up your relationship during the intercourse.

10) Post Intercourse.

After the intercourse, you might feel very tired and want to sleep. Take time to kiss and hug her and share your affection towards your partner. That’ll make your partner understand you quite well as you doze to sleep after the great sex you just both had.

Many couples have suffered from a relationship that’s not working. It could be they are just lacking ways to spark up the flame.

With these easy simple and easy ways to spice up your relationship, anyone can bring their relationship last longer than ever before. Try them!

What do you think? Any interesting relationship tips to share on how to spice your relationship? Leave your questions and comments in the box below.

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A number of guy friend ask me about this discreetly during a couple of outing. I casually responded – “You will know when you are ready for marriage instead of asking round for advice”

Well there is no right or wrong timing when it comes to marriage.

Marriage is a commitment. It depends how serious you are towards your partner and whether are you serious to start the next live chapter together?

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Wondering kind of sign man has when he is ready for marriage?

Here are some sign that man should look for which indicated that you are ready for marriage

• You are very much into her

No matter what she does, she seems to be so adorable to you at every angle, even if she teases you and your favorite collection of miniatures. You just can’t get yourself angry with her, and when she gives you the innocent yet mischievous grin, your heart melt like an ice cream in her hands.

• You want to live your life with her by your side

You ponder a while. You both have been together for quite a while and you noticed something about her within this period, that she is someone very special to you. You want to share your life with her; bring her to your favorite vacations with you, bring her fine dining, and even to your business trips! You just can’t wait to get back to her whenever you are out of town.

• You want to settle down

You are sick of parties. You see your friends enjoy partying aimlessly and getting involved with one-night stands, having no bigger ambition. You realize that you are different from them and you want something more than that. You want to settle down and have a steady life with your beloved partner.

• You treat her family like your own

You can’t wait to meet her family and when you have met them, you embrace them as much as your girlfriend does. You attend to all her family functions together with her without complaining. You want your presence in your girlfriend’s life to be acknowledged and you know there is one last place to go!

• You want her to be a mother of your little ones

You know that she will be able to bring them up as great men and women. You start thinking of the cute names for your future children with your girlfriend, and you laughed happily away with her.  .

• You have the perfect wedding in your mind

You start thinking of the designer’s bridal shop; you plan to take your girlfriend to her favorite honeymoon place; you start thinking of the venue of your wedding, events etc.

• You have the idea of what ring you will be getting for her

You walked into one of the Mikimoto outlet. You browsed the catalogs and asked for more information on how to get the perfect ring for your girlfriend. The ring that you chose shall reflect your taste and commitment in your relationship

• You make plans for the future together with her

You have started discussing on which house to buy, which investment is better, retirement plans, education for children etc.

• You start saving up

You have started doing your financial planning in a chart and calculate the costs of having a wife. You know that you need to bear the costs for the events on your wedding day as well. You will even choose to sell your favorite collections to get some cash or trade in your SLK for a cheaper one just to get some extra cash to finance the wedding, and you did it without obligations but smiling with satisfaction and hope.

• You know that she is meant for you

You want to stop dilly-dallying and you know that she is the culmination of all dating experiences that have come before. You want to make her yours and so go ahead! Make her the happiest lady in the world!

If you have been showing signs mentioned above, it’s good indication that you are ready for your marriage.

What do you think? Any sign that a man is ready for marriage that I left out or you would like to share? Please leave them below. 

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What’s really exciting is the fact that many people have tried and in the process, some of speed dating tips have worked quite well while others didn’t. Of course you would not want to experience disappointment, would you?

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Wondering what is the effective speed dating tips?

Here are some of the surefire speed dating tips that will help on your speed dating plans the way you want them to be.

1) Be Aware of the Place

Most of the time, people who are attending a speed dating event panic because they don’t know where to go. So to get rid of such eventualities, you have to know where the dating event is going to take place in the first place. You also need to familiarize yourself with the different parts of the venue such as the car park so as to help you manage your time easily without cramming and panicking

2) Be Punctual

Arriving at the dating venue in time is another important thing to consider when attending a speed dating event. Keep in mind that there is no such worse thing in a date than showing up late. When you’re on time, you’ll find ample time to condition and compose yourself before the dating starts.

3) Never Sit Next to a Friend

This is not an advisable thing to do especially on the part of women attending speed dating events. Most of the time, the moment the guy moves to another girl, it is more likely that the two girls seated together will chat and talk about things about the other participants.

When other people in the event hear you and your friend chatting about such things, this can make them feel uneasy and uncomfortable. Guys who are planning to get near you will also be intimidated because they would surely think that you are someone who is hard to approach because you are with that friend who always talks beside you.

4) Be Optimistic

In a speed dating event, one needs to be optimistic. Being optimistic, you can easily end up with a possible date! If not, you don’t have to feel sad. It’s not the end of the world yet. Who knows, the next person could happen to be your perfect date.

5) Enjoy the Speed Dating Event

A lot of participants for such events could hardly say they are enjoying the event simply because they are a way nervous and too excited. What these participants didn’t realize is that speed dating events should be enjoyed in every minute of its existence. To avoid getting caught up with the nerves, stay cool and relaxed all the time.

As a conversation takes place, allow it to come out and flow naturally.

Speed dating is a worthwhile activity which will allow you to meet and encounter new faces and interesting people. Remember that they are also in that speed dating event because you share common reasons.

Don’t you think speed dating is fun? Any other speed dating tips that you have in mind? Leave your comments and questions below.

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After all the loving and the caring they have spent together, why do they have to break up and say goodbye for good?

Breaking up is indeed one of the realities in all relationships and acceptance is one of the best ways to deal with it in regardless break up with a guy or girl.

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Looking for helpful ways to recuperate from a break up?

There are different recipes to help you overcome a broken relationship and the following are essential ways to help you with it.

• Be Honest

There is no sense to live in a world of fantasy. Although you still feel that you love your partner, he/she has at least found certain grounds that triggered him/her to break up with you. Try to be honest with yourself. Reflect on the things which have caused your pair to break up with you. After you have realized everything, the best way to deal with it is to accept the fact that you have made things which caused him/her to leave you and you need to start a new life without your ex partner.

• Be Smart

Take note that there are no psychological shortcuts when it comes to healing a broken heart. Learn different ways to heal your broken heart. Keep in mind that you are not the only one who suffers from such conflicts and predicaments in life. Be smart enough to handle your situation and instill into your mind that your ex isn’t the only one who can love you the way you do.

•  Boost Your Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem

After a break up, it is more likely that your mind is preoccupied with things about your ex. What is he doing right now? Remember that it will be hard to recuperate from the break up when you spend much of your time thinking about your ex. Do things that will boost your self-confidence and self-esteem. In time, your ex would perhaps realize that you are a big loss on his part when he sees you to be someone different after the break up.

• Keep Yourself Busy

According to those who have experienced breaking up with their loved ones, one of the best break up therapies is to keep one’s self busy. You can join art classes, attend church gatherings, involve yourself in different worthwhile activities, and other things that can help you transform come up with positive outlooks in life. Aside from helping you forget, such activities also pay you great rewards in the process.

• Stay Away from Alcohol

Many desperate people seek refuge by drowning themselves into alcohol. This is a very wrong way to deal with break up situations. Alcohols are depressants and will never ever help you in any way, keep that in mind.

• Socialize

Living alone in your comfort zone is not a good idea when dealing with break up situations. Get out of your shell and learn to socialize. Who knows, mingling and keeping in touch with other people could be the key to open another chapter in your love life.

Breaking up is really painful but with the tips mentioned above, recuperating becomes easier than what you might be thinking of. If you are currently nursing a break up situation, don’t you think these tips will help you?

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Guys, listen up.

How can you tell if we are gonna play hard to get or we are just so not interested but don’t have the heart to say so?

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Does she really play hard to get or she is just not interested?

These are some of the signs you should pay attention to.

1) The ‘I’m busy’ excuse.

No matter how busy we are, even when we could not answer your call, we would get back to you later ASAP- if we are interested in you. If we ALWAYS don’t pick up your calls, reply your texts or emails saying we are too busy the next time you stumbled upon us, get this, we are not interested. We are just being modest to say so frankly. So stop thinking we are really busy because we are not.

2) The ‘you are too good for me and you deserve better’ speech.

You might feel flattered and keep on trying because you think we are feeling insecure and think we are not good enough for you. Reality check, we don’t think you are good enough for us and we don’t want to waste time with someone like you.

3) The constant ‘I already have other things planned that day’ every time you ask us out.

Chances are we might have nothing to do that particular day but nothing is better than a day spent with you. So, stop asking!

4) ‘I have a boyfriend’.

This one is a no-brainer. When we say we already have a boyfriend, there are only two things you should know. It’s either we really do have a boyfriend or we are really NOT into you at all.

Either way, it’s a ‘back-off’ sign for you.

Now that you know some of the common excuses we often use to show that we are not interested.

Guys, if you stumble upon girl who tries to play hard with you, be wise enough to distance yourself away.

What do you think? If you have any question and comment, feel free to leave them below. 

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Let’s face it – these days, you’re not going to find even a remotely-tolerable person on one first date, unless you’re extremely lucky or extremely flexible. And the thought of reusing situations – dinners, movies, walks in the park – can get a little monotonous after the third time around.

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“What if you have plenty of first date, and not enough ideas to go around?”

So just in case you find yourself in need of something new to do with someone new, here is a list of five things I reckon would be pretty enjoyable… even if your first date isn’t.

1. Breakfast

It’s bad enough that we often overlook the first meal of the day. And waking up in the wee hours is utter horror, especially if you’re not a morning person. What better to motivate you to be up bright and early than the prospects of a good first date? All it takes is one person you’re extremely interested in and you’ll be up and about in seconds.

Furthermore, I find breakfast a much better alternative than dinner and drinks. Dinners are usually expensive on account of high expectations, and it doesn’t take much to consider the disastrous possibilities that could come with copious amounts of alcohol. French toast and coffee in a quaint cafe could do just as much in terms of a meal (even more, really – it IS the most important meal of the day), and you won’t have to worry about how you’re planning on driving back home afterwards.

Besides, if the first date is not looking good, forget chugging down drinks to make it to the end of the date… Just politely excuse yourself by saying you have work/an appointment/a class to get to and you’ll be on your merry way. If it works out well, make plans for dinner or spend the rest of the day together if you have nothing planned!

2. Sports

Everyone’s on some sort of health kick these days. Whether it be fad diets, soy milk, rock-climbing, or taking the stairs, we’re all staring possible obesity down. Spread the joys of being healthy by scheduling a couple of hours of an activity in place of a predictable activity. Instead of munching plain through a bucket of popcorn while you sit through a movie you’ve already got in a DVD copy, round up your racquets and head to the courts for a couple of rounds of badminton or tennis.

If you don’t feel like working up a sweat, go bowling instead. And if you’re feeling imaginative, go for a swim and start a game of water polo, head to your local rock-climbing gym, or round up your mates and play a game of Futsal. That last suggestion is worth the effort if you want your friends’ opinions, or if you’re nervous about being alone. Furthermore, I particularly believe that being active in games and activities reveal the truth about yourself, and if you’re not up for creating a perfect facade or are health-conscious, these will do you good in terms of romance. Whoever said being sweaty couldn’t be sexy especially in your first date?

3. Themes

These go a long way. Look around for themed restaurants – candlelit dinners are passe, and if you’re stumped for good conversation, these will help you out a lot. Albeit on the pricey side, it’s a good opportunity to discover and enjoy local entertainment whilst ensuring that you have a good time, regardless of your company.

Here in Melbourne, I know of a couple of cabaret-inspired restaurants, but where you come from, I’m sure you’ll come across a couple. If you haven’t heard of any, surf the Internet – you never know what you may find. Alternatively, you could look for comedy clubs or venues that cater to local bands and gigs (and I don’t mean hotel lobby lounges). These places usually charge cover, and some don’t offer dinners, but make do and you’ll find that the possibilities are endless.

If that’s not your cup of tea, try suggesting themed outfits. While unorthodox, you’re sure to find common interests that will urge continuous talking. Do note that if you attempt this, go all out on your first date. In light of recent events, try a Michael-Jackson inspired outfit, and see where that takes you. Forget fancy restaurants – head to places that are more relaxed in terms of attire… say, a Mexican restaurant?

4. No-joke Broke

With the recession, most of us are pretty hard-up for money. A friend of mine told me of a date she recently had where she spent next to nothing, but had a great time nonetheless. If you’re strapped for cash but want to do more than rent a movie from your nearest Video Ezy, try a picnic basket for lunch on your first date. 

Especially handy for those who can’t cook, all you have to do is wrap up a couple of sandwiches and head for the park. If you’re amazing in the kitchen, all the better to show off some of your skills. A way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and if you’re a guy who’s sweet enough to prepare lunch for the lady then you’re halfway there, mate! It’s also a good time to get back to nature, and enjoy fresh air and good sights as opposed to being cooped up in a dark movie theater.

If the park isn’t your cup of tea, then look online for gallery openings or art shows in your area. Even if you’re not an art connoisseur, it’s never too late to learn a thing or two about good (or bad!) art.

Best of all, these new places usually serve complimentary drinks and finger foods, and if you’re not the sort to get embarrassed easily, hit it like it’s a buffet. It certainly beats spending a bomb on a single cocktail. If there’s nothing new in town, head to a museum or gallery and rediscover things about your culture.

5. Skills

These days, you can never know too much. If you’ve always wanted to take up pottery, learn to knit, or go wine-tasting then NOW would be the time to do it! If your first date is open-minded enough, then there hundreds upon hundreds of courses to take on, and you may as well do something productive with your time.

While it may be a little costly, the experience will be worth every penny. A friend of mine attended a course on insects, and she wound up tasting dishes that were made of bugs – talk about stepping out of one’s comfort zone! She says it was good fun, and depending on how open-minded you are, it’s sure to be!

In fact, just a few days ago I attended a course on coffee-making with my boyfriend, and while the sole intent of that was to find work here in Melbourne, it turned out to be quite a lot of fun! These don’t have to be confined to the indoors – you might find an archery class intriguing, or just want to attend a seminar at a university nearby… if you’re susceptible to suggestion, and broaden the mind a little, you’ll learn a lot more – of both the activity, and your date! It’s important to keep in mind that you shouldn’t be a prude.

With all this in mind, it should give you a good idea to start with for your first date. Customize to your own preferences, and you’re on your way to a good day!

Most importantly, enjoy your first date but remember to be mindful and be safe.

What are you thoughts in regards to first date ideas? Feel free to leave your question and comment below. 

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It’s indeed a challenging task wherein every guy doing it should have that good ounce of courage and the tender ways of doing the break up procedure so that the girl won’t get hurt that much. This is going to be a tough challenge for all the guys out there planning to break up with their girlfriends!

Are there really ways for guys to break up with girls without causing them pain?

There is actually no way for a girl to get rid of pain the moment her boyfriend breaks up with her. However, there are few guidelines that will help a guy handle a break up procedure the right and subtle way without causing much pain on the part of the girl.

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Here are some simple break up plans that will help you come up with an easy and not-so-painful break up with your girlfriend.

• Make Yourself Prepared For The Drama

Women don’t want to hear they weren’t that good enough in a relationship. When a guy breaks up with his girlfriend, he will expect a multitude of emotions which may include anger, crying, and tears. In short, the break up is going to cause your girlfriend to do some drama as her natural reaction. Stay calm and never be affected by all of her emotions.

• Make Sure Your Girlfriend Is the First To Know

This is a very important consideration for all the guys out there planning to break up with their girlfriends. On the part of the girl, being the first to know about the break up will help her save her feelings. Never ever mention it to other people before talking about it with her.

• Find A Private Or A Secluded Place

Breaking up with a girlfriend in a house or other public places is indeed a worst thing for the both of the guy and the girl. As mentioned earlier, breaking up entails a good amount of drama so the best thing for you to do first is to choose a better place wherein you can have your break up plan executed. A good example of a secluded and neutral place is the beach wherein both of you can have privacy particularly in easing out the pain caused by the break up.

• Keep The Procedure Simple And Short

Avoid mentioning her faults; instead, you have to encourage her that she can find another guy who will be very happy with her traits and personality. You need to tell her you just feel sad about your relationship which isn’t working and that you should also show signs of sadness in the process.

• Be Firm And Strong

If you have concrete reasons to break up with your girl then you have to be strong enough whatever happens.
Hard feelings and emotions may abound when you are trying on how to get over a break up. You have to stay firm and keep up with your decision to the end.

What do you think? Would you like to share some personal experience about breaking up with a girl? Please leave them below.

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So, I blurted:

Then it’s time to bring out the step ladder!

Well, I thought this single girl guide to UP dating would do some good to single girls out there… so ENJOY!

How many times have you met a really sweet, cute guy and thought, “Gee he’d be a great catch, but he’d never go for me”? If you do, it’s time to bring out the step ladder!

Why don’t you rate your chances with any guy who’s remotely decent? Because you’re used to dating down, not up!

So many women lack confidence when it comes to meeting men. They think they’re not good enough or ‘in his league’, even when they most definitely are. Instead of settling for Mr. Okay, women should aim high because no one is unattainable when you believe in yourself.

Catch #1
Mr. Gorgeous
Where to find him?  At the beach, gym, work functions or friends’ parties.
Who he goes for?  The type of girl who’s sweet, natural and relaxed.
How to win him?  Strike up a friendship.

Firstly, you need an encounter and you need to orchestrate it. Sometimes it only takes a fleeting meeting. So the next time you’re around Mr. Gorgeous, introduce yourself. Try to see him as a person rather than a stereotype. Just because he’s attractive doesn’t mean he’s confident or used to women approaching him. It’s probably the opposite – he’s good looking so people are intimidated.

Some of my best guy friends confirmed that guys love friendly, easy-going girls, so just chat about something generic and smile. Ask open-ended questions and share info you think he’ll be interested in, rather than vomiting out all your personal details. It’ll make him keen to learn about this fun girl he’s just met!

Catch #2
Mr. Talented
Where to find him?  Live gigs, pubs, music festivals and exhibitions.
Who he goes for?  Interesting, inspired and confident women.
How to win him?  Get on his level.

Great musicians, writers and artists have a huge passion in their lives, so proving you’re equally inspiring is key. Guys who have it going on upstairs like girls with wits and substance, which means you can go a bit deeper on the conversation level. Just avoid reeling off your CV, hogging the chat time or turning into a ball buster who competes with him on every issue otherwise, you might scare him away!

Catch #3
Mr. Popular
Where to find him?  Cool bars, footy games, rowing clubs or the races.
Who he goes for?  Girls who are flexible, positive and vibrant.
How to win him?  Appeal his fun side.

Getting some one-on-one time with the guy who’s always the life of the party can be like trying to pin down a Tasmanian devil on Red Bull. So this is where your friends come in. if you’re at a social event, approach him and his posse in a group. Then, while your friends talk to his mates, you can strike up a conversation with him.

In order for this to work, you need to surround yourself with people who support you. True friends should highlight your good points in front of potential partners, not bring you down.

Eye contact and open body language are also tops for getting his attention. Compliment him on something specific. Just don’t go overboard when you’re with lively guys. There’s no need to take home a ‘sexier dancer’ or ‘loudest laughter’ prize. If you’re charming, he’ll be clamouring over his fans to get to you.

Catch #4
Mr. Sophisticated
Where to find him?  Hotel bars, hot restaurants or charity events.
Who he goes for?  Warm, gracious, capable girls.
How to win him?  Respect yourself.

It pays to know how to impress a guy who can tell his merlots from his Verdelhos. Women who hold themselves well will always catch the eye of a sophisticated guy. Show him you value yourself by standing straight and taking pride in your appearance.

Confident women also know how to accept compliments. Instead of denying you have nice eyes, just smile, say thank you and look directly into his. On another note, chances are he’s older than you and mixes with a lot of cultured people. So if you’re a bit worldly, up on current events and have your own thing going on, he’ll be inviting you to meet mama and papa in no time.

Moral of the story?

Be your best self!

When Johnny Depp talked about meeting girlfriend, Vanessa Paradis, he said she was a “sweet, cool, funny girl”.

When pro golfer, Tiger Woods, revealed why he was attracted to wife, Elin, he said, “She’s so much like me… very competitive, very feisty.”

And when Lleyton Hewitt talked of wife, Bec, he gushed that she has got “the warmest heart I’ve ever seen.”

It’s a fact, great guys fall for your inner qualities. So don’t be someone you’re not, just show off your best bits and go for Mr. Perfect. Because you deserve it!

Note: Sista, you know this post is dedicated to you. Love always and hugs!

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We hope you’ve learnt much from these simple questions, and will be able to make a wise decision for the BIG commitment.

1. Are you both emotionally mature?
What does it mean by this? Emotionally mature means both of you know that putting on the ring in your partner’s finger is not a mere recognition in the relationship. It is so much more than that. You are both going to live together till the rest of your lives. There are responsibilities in the decision making, knowing that each decision that you’ve made will lead to different outcomes and you’ve got to hold the responsibilities. Marriage is not a game that goes with emotions.

2. Do you share the same vision and ideas on crucial matters?
Sounds really serious, huh? Yes, indeed, it is. Marriage is not a small matter in life. It involves big matters after you both walked down the path in 20 or 30 years to come. There will be issues on career, family, kids, religion, lifestyle and values in your marriage. You will have to come to the best solution and ideas that meet your partner’s when it comes to discussions on these various issues. You can’t just say that you are going to send your kids to a private school while your partner wants a local public school. Or perhaps you might want your kids to be a Buddhist while your partner argues over converting them to Muslims. These are common issues that might happen and therefore it’s important to talk about all these even when you start walking into engagement stage in your relationship.

3. Can you stay faithful and committed to your partner for the rest of your life?
Do you have the urge in yourself that is telling you that you might want to see others even though you are just a step away from your marriage? Do you have the instinct to compare your partner to the others out there? If that is the case, you might not be ready. If you were to force yourself into marriage, you might end up divorcing or having scandals out there. Marriage is about commitment and being faithful till the rest of your life. You have to accept your partner for what he/she is and be loyal to him/her… forever. The key here is forever. You have to realize that he/she is the only one for you and if you keep comparing with others men/women, you might end up not getting into a marriage because no one is perfect. You have to be sure about your partner and your marriage. Staying committed and faithful will be the key to hold your marriage till the end of your life.

With these points to ponder, we hope you’ll be able to make a wiser decision and probably more couples can stay in marriage that last for life!

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Well, there are more questions than you thought. Here they are:

1. Is your partner aware of your expectations and needs?
Ah! This is not a simple one, my friends. In my opinion, expectations and needs should be conveyed at the early stage of the relationship. It’s the best time to communicate your needs and expectations – the dos and don’ts – so that either you or your partner won’t be freaking out when they go against your expectations. It is definitely not a selfish thing to have goals set in a relationship. So just speak out!

2. Can you tolerate and live with his/her lifestyle at all?
Do you know his/her habits and lifestyle? Is he a frequent club visitor? Drinks? Smokes? Hangs out late at night with his business partners? Is he a frequent traveler? She seems to prioritize her friends more than anything else, not even you! She tends to overspend on her favorite LV, Gucci and Calvin Klein, leaving those bills for you to settle?

Do you think you want to speak out? Talk to him/her. Let your partner understand what you think about it. Discuss if there’s anything that can be done. Will you be able to take it if you are still facing this problem once you are both married to each other? If you are feeling uncomfortable about it, do talk about it and seek for solutions together with your partner. Or else, you have to continue dating to understand him/her and his/her lifestyle better, thus to accept it with your open heart before making any big ‘lifetime’ decisions.

3. Have you cleared your doubts or any questions that are on your mind?
Is there something that holds you back, makes you wonder if you have made the best choice to live your life with this person for the rest of your life? Do not misunderstand your feelings and doubts. Getting nervous just because you are getting married the next day is perfectly normal. But if there is this thought that makes you unsure about your future in regards to financial stability, security, attitude, lifestyle, especially commitment, you should give this a serious thought again. You might not be ready for a marriage if you are unsure about your future being committed to him/her for life. Clear those doubts, and get yourself the reassurance before you walk down the aisle.

There seems to be so many important questions to ponder before making any marriage decision. We’ll be sharing more in the next post.

But before that, have you had any questions that crossed your mind, which help made your decision making easier?

Do you have any tips to help dating couples make a wiser decision on their proposal to marriage?

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5. Questioning My Marriage

Don’t get me wrong! I’m not saying I’m regretting the decision I made three years ago. But this re-thinking process justified this lifetime decision and commitment I made to him… and myself.

So, here you go…

1. Why did I get married?

Tiffany
Money
Fame
Status
Security

Mind you, it is NONE OF THE ABOVE.

At that tender age, three years ago… all I wanted was to spend the rest of my life with him. It’s simply and purely because of…

LOVE!

As written in the previous post, marriage is a lifelong commitment. Yes, it’s true. Because till today (as I’m writing this piece), I still cannot live without him and I want to spend the rest of my life loving this one man.

2. Why did I agree to the proposal?

Our proposal was a mutual one. We kinda agreed to get married, but he surprised me with a proposal ring down the escalator, saying:

Will you marry me and walk down the roads of life together, like this escalator?

My first reaction was, of course…

YES!

Then it sank in, and I asked about the ‘escalator’ roads. It’s a metaphor of a lifetime journey of ups and downs - the two sides of the escalator that go round and round, up and down. Until and unless the operator pushes the stop button… so it just means that “till death do us part”.

I mean, the understanding came later, but with the idea and the thought that was put into it, (awww) who wouldn’t love this man?

So… I fell in love with him all over again.

3. What makes him Mr Right?

He is the kind of man who put family first. By saying family, me included (though we were just dating at that time). He was and is always there to defend me. In a way, he was like a ‘daddy’ to me. And I saw and knew that I wanted this kinda ‘daddy’ for my children in the future.

Quoting from the previous post, Cupid Blogger mentioned that “Do not be pressured by those around you, telling you that your time’s up, you need to get married NOW!”

I was pressured the other way round. Many people asked:

You’re still young. Why not wait a little longer?

Are you sure about this… like NOW?

Do you think it’s the right time?

Why in such haste?

Are you pregnant?

But I knew in my heart, mind and soul that my decision was RIGHT.

This is a ‘photograph’ of us – designed specially to represent us.

Sometimes, we know it in our hearts.

Sometimes, we just have to trust our gut feeling.

Sometimes, you just can’t explain the course of action.

In any way and in all the ways, I thank God for bringing love into my life.

One thing you may wanna take into consideration…

Are you marrying someone you want to live with?

Or are you marrying someone you cannot live without?

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It’s more than ‘fools rush in’.

It’s something sacred that seals two hearts into one – a union that marks a new chapter in life.

Although sometimes The Wedding Game does turn into something beautiful, but in general remember that marriage is not a game, hence, do not take marriage likely…

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1. Are you looking forward to a marriage or just a wedding?

You have been attending many weddings. You may have witnessed your relatives’ and friends’ marriage which you may have secretly dreaming about walking down the aisles and hearing the wedding bells. Now that you have got a proposal from your partner recently and you are so happy about it. But let me ask you this:

What are you looking for?

Are you looking for a perfect wedding alone or are you looking further into a happily-ever-after marriage life as a family too?

Think again. A perfect wedding is just a day but it is marriage that will convert a big piece of your life to a lifelong commitment. You got so obsessed with great plans for your bridesmaids, bridal gown, photo shoots and cake but have you planned for your future? Have you planned for your future properties? Have you planned for your children? Have you planned for both your family and your partner’s? Think again. If you have thought of those, it will be great! You are now on your way to the next level in your relationship.

2. Are you ready to be a Husband/Wife?

You have been watching your parents are showing love and care incessantly, even after all the years of ups and downs. You have seen your mom and dad taking care of the family with responsibilities and commitment. What you have been witnessing all these while are nothing else but a lifelong commitment and indescribable showers of love. You never see them giving up neither do you hear them complaining about the hardships they have gone through to survive. It is much more than a wedding and sealing the husband/wife status, mind you! It is about how much you have prepared towards a lifelong commitment and responsibilities. So are you ready?

3. How much do you know about your partner’s pasts? Or to be precise, how much do you know about your partner?

Sad to say that it is undeniable that the past behavior in a relationship may somewhat contribute in our future behavior. Are there any signs of abusive behavior? Or are there any signs of infidelity, betrayals or affairs? All these must be taken into account as it might happen (again) in the future, but well, it’s not a 100% thing. What I mean here is just taking a step of precaution from heart ache and heart break. There are either partners who have bad pasts but they are willing to change for a better future ahead with someone whom they truly love. All these are hidden possibilities, you see. I’m not here to condemn all who had encountered bad or tragic pasts. It’s a matter of how much they are willing to change for their loved ones, for a brighter path in the relationship in the near future.

There are more questions you might wanna think about before saying ‘Yes’… so stay tune for more pondering questions!

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Ask yourself this question – why you are getting married. Is it because of either one of you want to get married and that’s it-

*Poof~!*

We are getting married then…

Is that so? Or you are expecting something more? Please bear this in mind that marriage is never a solution to avoid or escape from anything, and it is definitely not a game that you can take it likely, hoping there is something called ‘Game Over’ if you don’t like playing anymore. Marriage wasn’t meant to be that way and that we MUST never fool around with marriage. Find out the real reasons behind your engagement and be true to yourself if you are ready for a lifelong commitment.

2. Why did you agree to the proposal?

The word ‘yes’ is not a mere yes to agreeing a marriage. It is a ‘yes’ to a lifelong commitment. If you are agreeing to a proposal just because you don’t want to let your partner down, think again. But if you are saying ‘yes’ because you have been expecting it after a deep consideration of your future before the proposal and you know that you are really in love with your partner, wanting to live your life together, you are making a right decision.

3. What makes you think this person is Mr. or Ms. Right?

“Funny question huh? Obviously it’s because I’m crazily in love!” Now don’t get me wrong. There are quite a number of couples who were so deeply in love ended up in a broken marriage. They too thought they were meant for each other when they walked down the aisle. The key here is to know why you accept him/her to be your husband/wife but not others. There must be something that you can see in him/her, the trust, the faith and so much more inexplicable feelings for this person. It’s your instinct that tells you that you are doing the right thing at times. Do not be pressured by those around you, telling you that your time’s up, you need to get married NOW, or that you’ll live to be an old bachelor or spinster. It’s you to make the decision in your life. You take charge of it.

Enjoy this song “Will You Marry Me?” by John Berry.

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Give some serious thougtht about marriage before proposing or accepting the proposal. =)

Stay tune for more realistic question to ponder if you are REALLY ready for marriage…

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It is not easy to find true love and when couples are in a relationship, they know that they have one more phase to go through: marriage. However, marriage is an important phase in one’s life and it is not a mere act of marrying for the sake of marrying (or fulfilling an obligation even). It is so much more than that. It is about commitment, faith, trust, love, passion, unity, bond, responsibility and the list goes on. It is, especially, about spending the rest of your life with the person you love.

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Girls would normally drop hints of marriage here and there, while guys would normaly cook up something romantic like popping the proposal question on birthdays or memorable dates. During the moment of proposing for being proposed to, both might experience different feelings and emotions.

When being proposed to, some girls might feel excited and answered with an overjoyed “YES!” in happy tears.

Some might feel shocked, awkward and reject the proposal right away.

While keeping and building more suspense, might just ask for some time to think about it (there’s hesitation, so guys, you might want to think again if she’s the one).

Now, why is it such a tough decision for some couples? It is common to get married and settle down; have a family of our own and nurture our little ones, bringing up future generations that would lead this world, if they would. That’s all we want in the end anyway.

There a number of factors which we should consider before walking down the aisle.

Stay tune for more on Getting ready for a marriage: Ponder these questions Part 1

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As requested by one of our beloved readers, I’ve decided to rummage my CD collections and iTune song lists for my favourite love songs. Also, another valued reader commented on our previous post, love is better than not love at all – especially in our 20-somethings *wink* So let’s love with these songs playing during your romantic moments!

Please take note that the songs listed below are in alphabetical order.

1.    A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson

2.    A Song For You by The Carpenters

3.    After We Make Love by Whitney Houston

4.    Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross

5.    All For Love by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting

6.    All Out Of Love by Air Supply

7.    Always by Bon Jovi

8.    Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey

9.    Always On My Mind by Brandy

10.  Angel by Shaggy

11.  Angels by Robbie Williams

12.  Anything For You by Gloria Estefan

13.  A Room In My Heart by Faith Hill

14.  Back At One by Brian McKnight

15.  Bed Of Roses by Bon Jovi

16.  Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion

17.  Blessed by Christina Aguilera

18.  Breathe by Faith Hill

19.  Breathless by The Corrs

20.  Bring Me All Ys Lovin’ by Trisha Yearwood

21.  By Your Side by Sade

22.  Can You Feel The Love Tonight? by Elton John

23.  Can’t Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley

24.  Can’t Take My Eyes Of You by Frank Valli

25.  Captive Heart by Selena

26.  Careless Whisper by The Carpenters

27.  Close To You by The Carpenters

28.  Come On Over by Christina Aguilera

29.  Come What May by Nicole Kidman & Ewan McGregor

30.  Could I Have This Kiss Forever by Enrique Iglesias

31.  Crazy In Love by Beyonce

32.  Dreaming Of You by Selena *classic*

33.  Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

34.  Eternal Flame by The Bangles

35.  Everything I Do (I Do It For You) by Brian Adams

36.  Fallin’ by Alicia Keys

37.  Fly Me To The Moon by Frank Sinatra

38.  Flying Without Wings by Westlife

39.  For The Longest Time by Billy Joel

40.  From This Moment On by Shania Twain

41.  Good Morning Beautiful by Keith Urban

42.  Have I Told You Lately? by Rod Stewart

43.  Heaven by Los Lonely Boys

44.  Here And Now by Luther Vandross

45.  Hero by Enrique Iglesias

46.  Hey There Delilah by Plain White Ts

47.  How Do I Live by LeAnn Rimes

48.  I Do (Cherish You) by 98 Degrees

49.  I Don’t Wanna Lose A Thing by Aerosmith

50.  I Finally Found Someone by Barbra Streisand

51.  I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder

52.  I Knew I Loved You by Savaged Garden

53.  I Love The Way You Love Me by Boyzone

54.  I Love You Always Forever by Jewel

55.  I Was Born To Love You by Queen

56.  I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor

57.  I’ll Be There For You by Bon Jovi

58.  I’ll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men

59.  I’m A Believer by The Monkees

60.  I’m Gonna Be Around by Michael Learns To Rock

61.  If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys

62.  Iris by Goo Goo Dolls

63.  It’s A Love Thing by Keith Urban

64.  It’s Your Love by Faith Hill

65.  Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel

66.  Last Request by Paolo Nutini

67.  LOVE by Michael Buble

68.  Love Me Tender by Elvis Presley *classic*

69.  Love Of A Lifetime by Firehouse

70.  Love To Love You Baby by Donna Summer

71.  My Boo by Usher & Alicia Keys

72.  My Love by Westlife

73.   Never Thought by Dan Hill

74.  Nothings Compares To You by Sinead O’Connor

75.  On Bended Knee by Boyz II Men

76.  One In A Million by Aaliyah

77.  Paint My Love by Michael Learns To Rock

78.  Power Of Love by Luther Vandross

79.  Save The Best For Last by Vanessa Williams

80.  Secret Garden by Bruce Springsteen

81.  Take My Breath Away by Jessica Simpson

82.  Thank You by Dido

83.  The Colour Of My Love by Celine Dion

84.  This I Promise You by ‘NSYNC

85.  This Kiss by Faith Hill

86.  Tonight I Celebrate My Love by Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flach

87.  Touch Me When We’re Dancing by The Carpenters

88.  Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden

89.  Unforgettable by Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole

90.  When I Look Into Your Eyes by Firehouse

91.  When You Say Nothing At All by Ronan Keating

92.  When You Say You Love Me by Josh Groban

93.  Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton

94.  Words Of Love by The Beatles

95.  Yellow by Coldplay

96.  You And I by Stevie Wonder

97.  You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder

98.  You’re In My Heart by Rod Stewart

99.  You’re Still The One by Shania Twain

100.       You’re The Inspiration by Chicago

Enjoy this classic – one of my favourites performed by Norah Jones in tribute to Elvis Presley – Are you lonesome tonight?

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What are your favourite classic, popular, sexy love song? Feel free to share with us… *hugs*

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Why does successful, 20-something woman (my age group) see single life as a time to hunt down a ring instead of phase of fun and self-discovery?

Why can’t we relish our freedom and catch up with old friends instead of obliging the need to please his/her parents?

Why can’t we make the most of our independence and just be happy?

And, it got me seriously thinking… it is because we’re lacking in single self-esteem. So, if you’re tired of running the race for a ring, it’s time to get off the want-a-wedding treadmill and into a fabulous new life!

If you thought ordering delivery for a hot date with Jude Law DVD on Friday night was depressing, spare a thought for our medieval single sisters. If they don’t find him and tie the knot soon enough, they would be labeled a witch and burnt at the stake or drowned, which kinda puts things into perspective. The single truth is, there is indeed never been a better time to be young, free and unattached.

In the past year, independent women made up 15% of all home buyers and received over half of all uni degrees. Go back just 20 years and women couldn’t even get a loan on their own, let alone earn the same wage as men.

Dr Haya Bar-Noy, a sexologist, said that this in reality is a personal pressure, not a social one. No one looks twice at singles these days. It comes down to how you feel inside, which is why throwing all your energy into the husband hunt, instead of looking after yourself, leads to Unhappyville.

The good news? There is no need to ship your couple dreams off to Mars just yet. You don’t have to ban boyfriends to boost your single self-esteem, just be more picky about who you date. Why? Because you can!

The successful, fabulous single women from Sex And The City

So how do you get to Happy-Singleville?

1. Work out what’s dragging your single vibe down and address it. Whether it’s family pressure to get married, a past relationship felt unresolved, or smug coupled-up friends, just tell them their behavior is not appreciated. You need to be open and honest with people because, nine times out of 10, they don’t realize they’re hurting your feelings.
2. Inject some spark into your career, health and education. Any guy will tell you confidence is sexy, so work on yourself and you’ll attract more positive attention. It’s only when you are happy alone that you can be truly happy with another person.
3. Spoil yourself – regularly. It’s a lot harder to feel bad when you’re indulging yourself. Often we think about others so much that we forget to spend money on ourselves, pamper our bodies, accept a compliment, or pat ourselves on the back. And, if we do, we feel guilty about it. Don’t!
4. Try something new, it’ll also set you on the fast-track to happiness. Whoever said that variety is the spice of life was a dead-set genius, because change is guaranteed to slingshot your single self-esteem into the stratosphere.

Here are some great ideas for instant single self-esteem booster that you can enjoy!

• Make a booster kit. Fill it with mags, movies, beauty products and chocolates so when you feel lonely, you can whip it out and jump back on cloud nine.
• Take a soul holiday. Whether it’s by yourself to a health retreat or with a friend to an isolated spot, experience travel without temptation.
• Sick of your colleague flashing her rock in your face? Get a single ring. Everyone deserves a diamond, so splash out or drop hints on your birthday.
• Make some guy friends and get a dose of male company without the complications.
• Take on three big challenges this year. Striving for a goal and achieving it makes you feel complete and proud.
• Get creative (and social) and start a social-networking profile, blog on the Net. Ten new messages when you get home from work is an instant pick-me-up.
• Do one good deed a day. Donate to charity, help an old lady onto the bus, or give blood. You’ll feel good 24/7 and what goes around will come around. Just watch!
• Get a pet, decorate, exercise, move house, or volunteer. There are a million way to rock your single world – so make it happen.

Single or not, life can still be interesting and exciting… and most importantly worth living.

I believe there are many out there who are enjoying every single bit of their lives. And we’d love to hear from you and let your experience inspire and encourage our readers!

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Well, MIL – she comes as a package deal with the man you fell in love with, but…

Is there tension between both of you?

Does she constantly criticize and insult you (in front of the rest of the family)?

Has she expressed her disapproval right in your face?

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As depicted on Monster-In-Law, having a nasty mother-in-law is a difficult situation to deal with. You may not know how long you can bear with the torment, but remember that your selfless actions will help keep the peace in your family.

Here are simple steps to try to improve your relationship with her:

1. Relax. You do not need to get all tensed up in her presence. Be as casual as you can, you’ll win over the situation if you do not react to all her outright mean intentions.
2. Sit down for a talk with your MIL. Make it clear to her that this talk is not a personal attach but to improve the relationship between the two of you.
3. Next, tell her that the two of you don’t have to like each other but you have to try to get along for the sake of the family.
4. Then, explain to her that if the relationship between the two of you is toxic, it will affect the rest of the family.
5. When a situation arises between the two of you, try your level best NOT to lose your temper.
6. Chill. Do not let her get on your nerves. Remember that most men will listen to mum when deciding their choice of life partner. Most times, they are listening but not exactly putting mum’s advice into practice.
7. DO NOT  step on her tail. At least, do not make a long grudge list and complain to others about your MIL.

Do your best to improve your relationship with your MIL. You can also buy gifts that interest her during their anniversaries, seasonal celebrations and especially her birthday.

But if you have done all you can and it has not worked, then your MIL can do nothing but suffer the consequences of her actions. Sometimes, you may not be able to earn their blessing and respect right away. You may think it is unlikely to change them, but always keep the faith and never ever give up. If you have been nice and polite, they will open their heart (because hearts are warm) and arms to welcome you, eventually (even if it takes years and years).

Do you have the perfect marriage but the worst mother-in-law?
Have you successfully won her heart over?
How did you handle her hostility?

Looking forward to hear from you…

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So, you and your bestie have been friends forever and that will always be the case. Or will it? Friendship is just like romance, it needs to be worked on to keep it fresh, alive and strong. If you often take your bestie for granted, drop off her radar when a new guy comes on the scene or sometimes leave her in the dark about whether you’re coming on Saturday nights, these are signs you’re not doing enough to nurture your relationship.

So, here’s how to make your friends know she is right up there on your list of priorities:

1.  Shut up and listen

• Start conversations with your friends by asking her questions about her work and personal life – so you give clear message that you’re there to hear about her, and not just to spill all your latest gripes.
• If she is upset, keep the focus on how she feels rather than talking at length about the time something similar happened to you and how you felt.
• If she calls you in tears, give her your full attention – if you grab the cordless then proceed to surf the Net or do the washing up while she’s pouring out her heart, she will hear that you’re not fully concentrating and will naturally presume that you are not really interested nor concerned.

2. Keep in touch

• Seek out ways to maintain constant contact with close friends no matter how busy you are such as going to the gym, supermarket or beautician together; getting up an hour earlier so the two of you can grab a quick coffee before work or making on night every week your night to catch up.
• Call her on your mobile phone because “your song” is on the radio.
• Invite her over for a girlie slumber party where it will just be the two of you, plenty of popcorn and plenty of talk.
• Let her know that you are really looking forward to the two of you having special time together.

3. Be her support team

• Note down all the important events she’s got coming up – like that hot Friday night date, the job interview or the appointment with the doctor about her bad period pain. Then call to wish her luck or to find out how it went and if she needs to debrief.
• Offer to read through her CV or coach her in interview techniques when she’s applying for a job.
• Give her a hand doing her make-up or nails before a date.
• Tell her often how great you think she is and how lucky you are to have her as a friend – it will do wonders for her self esteem and make her feel secure and supported.

4. Make her your love life-coach

• Ring your bestie the day after a big date and say, “I wanted to call you first to tell you how it went.”
• Tell her how much you’re looking forward to introducing her to your new guy because you know he’ll think she’s fantastic.
• Organise for her and your new boyfriend to meet as soon as you can and tell her how important it is to you because you value her judgement and opinions so much.

With this make-over approaches and tips, you can be a more loyal, consistent and reliable friend (while being a great lover). After all, friendship is no just an insurance policy against loneliness, low self-esteem and boredom - it is about companionship, mutual support and acceptance.

Sure, friends can help you solve your problems by listening, emphatising or offering practical solutions, but helping out a friend also enhances your identity and self esteem. In turn, this support strengthens your bonds with friends who then go out of their way to show they care about you.

Feel free to share your experience with our readers, and let’s learn to love our friends (and our partners too!) *wink*

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To avoid becoming yet another typical person in a relationship, we’ve devised ideas for a few things you and your partner can do to keep things exciting, and at the same time, make sure your schedule goes as planned.

1)      Go out on dates

When getting all dolled and dressed up becomes too taxing, it’s inevitable that you decide you’d much rather stay in with a pint of ice cream, a good movie, and your beau. While that’s time together, we’ve all got to come to term with the fact that in truth, this can’t be considered a date and while work may sometimes exhaust you, prove to yourself that this isn’t getting old and if you could once ignore that fatigue, you’ll do it again. Really, a couple of nights a week isn’t too much to ask…

2)      Go out on dates with friends and other couple

On top of being able to fulfill Idea #1, this only just makes things easier and kills two birds with one stone by being able to fit your friends in! That way, your friends can’t complain that you haven’t been seeing enough of them, and you can start introduce your partner to your circle of friends – and consequently, brag a little. :D

3)      Living away every now and then

This might be a little difficult for cohabitating/married couples, but surely, you must have a family member in the area or a friend who’s game for a sleepover? You may not want to be apart, but a little time to be an individual ensures that you don’t become one of those annoying couples that go ‘we’ and not ‘me’, and if you’re already at each other’s throats, this might be just what you need to avoid going over the edge.

4)      Time to catch-up

Whether it’s about family, friends, work, or that long-overdue dentist appointment, a little time to keep things in order is essential. While you’re now sharing your life with someone else, it doesn’t necessarily mean that everybody else wants to share you with another person and so a little time without your partner, but your family and friends instead, will keep your relationships up-to-date. This applies to work as well. Start spending a little less time meeting up with him, and meet those deadlines!

5)      Trying something new monthly

While just heading out for a dinner and a movie is traditional and safe, this probably only applies to Date 1. After some time, it just becomes boring and predictable. Go horseback-riding, play a few games of tennis, or buy a board game – there are plenty of options out there, and the only thing in the way is your motivation to explore this plethora of options. Even if you can’t afford to splurge, small activities can widen your experiences and urges you to create new ideas and learn more about your partner.

6)      Trying something your partner suggests

They say you can only judge someone after you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. While that might not lead up to my exact point, you can still learn plenty about someone by engaging in some of the things they do. If he suggests you take a minute to play a PS3 game with him, maybe it’s about time you realized that it wouldn’t kill you if you tried. And if she invites you to watch an SATC marathon, open your mind to new information and get on the couch. If it gets unbearable, remind yourself that it’s – at least – a new activity, and if things go well, you’ve just found yourself a new hobby! :D

Enjoy, and remember that being in a relationship doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to fall of the edge of the Earth!

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