Unusual Romantic Gift Ideas by Laura Morgan Everyone wants to be remembered for their originality, and especially so, when your trying to do something romantic for the one you love. If you can come up with a unusual romantic gift idea, you will contribute to making that moment memorable. In this article I will list a few unusual romantic gift ideas for you to choose from. What makes the gift a unusual romantic gift? Is it the gift? Or is it the thought that counts? Well, both actually, it does take a certain amount of effort in trying t ... What Do You Truly Value Most? by Brian Maloney Believe it or not, values are in the core of all of us. These underrated rankings tell more about us than we could ever imagine. Yet, many of us overlook this extremely important portion of our lives. Why do we? Because so many of us get caught up in the race of life and flying ahead of others becomes more important. If becoming a better person everyday is important to you, (and it should be) you need to make this crucial evaluation before ever progressing forward. Lets say hypothetically you ... How A Phony Persona Always Hurts You by Brian Maloney ‘Be yourself’, isn’t that what you’ve always heard? It certainly isn’t ill advice considering what you are losing in the long run when you adopt one of these fraudulent lives. You may ask, what’s adding a little sizzle hurt any? It’s not the extra energy that you bring to the table as long as it’s your true personality. It is the egregious transformation from you knowing who you are, to a personality that you may or may not realize is fraudulent. Whether you call it fake, phony, fraudulent, ... Filtering Values in the Dating Game by Brian Maloney Ever noticed that when dating, no one really wants to take the first step and open up a dialogue on a subject with depth and substance? It would seem only natural to try to obtain such vital information in order to make a reasonable assessment as to whether your date could have potential. However, most people, due to either being too uptight, or merely too busy playing the “let me put on my best face front”, whether it’s you or just a fraction of you, do not probe for the others’ values initi ... How Much Time Do You Invest in Relationship Maintenance? by Brian Maloney When starting a new relationship, we usually adopt a subconscious idea as to how much maintenance this connection will need. Usually, if given some thought, we can throw a microscope over this concept while it is in its fledgling state. However, time, no matter how you cut it, is a commodity and is as precious as a trillion dollars in your hot little hands. We attempt to save it, cut it, splice it among several tasks, take it for granted, and waste it. Although, most of us never consciously co ... Ridding Yourself of Being A Manipulator to Better Your Relationships by Brian Maloney One of the oldest character flaws in humans is their ability to manipulate each other. Its insidious nature tilts our everyday playing field toward the manipulator. The manipulating person has a basic personality flaw that has a direct link to control, but primarily the ever-abundant insecurity issue. So, how is it that we deal with these types of people to level the perverbial playing field? Well, for a moment, lets just consider the problematic issues that these types of people have so as ... Looks or Heart? by Brian Maloney No matter how you want to spin it, beautiful people are just that, beautiful. However, to what degree does it play into you finding your perfect match? Seemingly, most of us are engulfed by a blitzing media that sells everything from lingerie to exotic cars with some gorgeous blonde or brunette sitting next to it. An idea that if it’s candy to the eyes, it will sell to the general public more readily. While this concept is hardly new and not far from the truth, how important of a factor does i ... Finding Compatible E-Dates! by Allie Ochs In the world of online dating misrepresentation is at an all time high. Janice, a fitness enthusiast, was excited about her e-mail exchange with Rob. He seemed to share her interest in fitness and the outdoors. They wrote about mountain biking, skiing and golfing. Rob suggested an interest in these activities, but never mentioned once having engaged in any of them. When Janice and Rob met it became apparent that he was not a fitness or outdoors enthusiast. In real life he also looked much ol ... Loving Without Losing Yourself! by Allie Ochs You are in love and it feels wonderful. This love is different and you are prepared to do anything to make it last. To prevent this ship from sinking you work hard to steer this relationship into a safe harbor. In the process you lose yourself and your romantic relationship becomes all-consuming! When Kyra fell head-over-heels for Dan she went out of her way to create a wonderful relationship. She found herself at hockey games, watching horror movies, at parties with his friends and on va ... Are You Fit To Love? by Allie Ochs It is the most important question you’ll ever ask yourself. Let’s face it, our relationships are extremely important. Yet, often they are the cause of pain and struggle. Single or not, societal standards convince us that we can have it all. Much of the available relationship advice compels us to go after everything we want. Sadly, for many it is not working. Climbing divorce rates and more singles seeking love are proof that our attitudes are counterproductive. Our expectations have become high ... 5 Tips To Keep Marital Bliss Alive After You Retire! by Allie Ochs Let’s face it retirement is a time of great transition for spouses. Ample free time and drastic lifestyle changes can be a burden or a blessing for your marriage. Regardless of whether one or both spouses retire, the secret to a smooth transition is planning before you retire. For example, if one or both of you have been task-driven individuals with their own careers, a 7/24 marriage may not be to your liking. Retiring couples who have lived independent and relatively separate lives may become f ... Wow, Grandma Is Dating! by Allie Ochs When Lena began dating, her youngest son, Paul, joined the same dating site. Lena, divorced, was 52 and Paul 24. While Paul was searching for a future wife, his mother was looking for someone to retire with. Mother and son had something in common: they were looking for love. As the entire family witnessed their dating sagas unfold, Lena became the subject of criticism. Her family was concerned for her safety and reputation. After 30 years of marriage, they knew, that Lena was very vulnerable ... Your Beloved Soldier Is Coming Home – Now What? by Allie Ochs Laura anxiously anticipates the return of her husband Dan. What will it be like and what should she do? After all, he is not returning from a successful business trip or golf weekend. He is coming back from war. Should she arrange a romantic just-for-the-two-of-us event or a family reunion? This is the first homecoming experience in their young marriage. It has been over a year since Dan left. Little Maja was born 3 months ago and Dan has yet to meet his new baby girl. Laura, once shy, depen ... Dating: How & Where To Meet Single, Alluring, Sexy & Beautiful Women Of Your Dreams. by I-key Benney, CEO Do you feel lonely? When was the last time you went out on date with a sensuous, sexy and beautiful woman? Would you like to spark up your romantic life? It has been reported that there are more single women in US than available men. And if you ask most single beautiful women they will tell you that they have a problem finding their dream men because all the good guys seem to have been taken. Most single men are so shy that they are afraid to go out to meet eligible single beautiful women. He ... Divorce: Secrets To Coping With A Divorce Announcement by I-key Benney, CEO During a wedding ceremony, when people are joined together in matrimony, they swear and vow to honor and respect each other and to remain partners both during good and bad times. But in most marriages, this is not always the case. One out of every two marriages in America is failing and will explode in divorce. It takes two people to make a marriage succeed. Marriages fail because of the differences in the two people involved, because of conflicts and various problems in life. Here ar ... Divorce: How To Survive A Divorce And Move On With Your Life by I-key Benney, CEO One out of every two marriages in America is failing. American families are crumbling and vanishing. Most families have become dysfunctional, and it is widely becoming fashionable to come from a dysfunctional family. Divorce is on the rise all the time. Your self-esteem - what you think of yourself in relation to other people - is the basic secret of your success or failure in life. Here are some marital insights to help you survive a divorce and live the rest of your life happily. It's real ... Boost your dating confidence by Jason Johns Imagine you’re at a party and across the room you glimpse someone you would love to ask out. They’re incredibly attractive, pleasant, dressed nicely and very sexy. As you glance at them, your eyes meet and sparks fly between you. You take a step across the room towards this person. Now, freeze frame and let’s go through what happens next slowly … As you start to walk across the room you begin to form mental pictures of you talking to them and being turned down. As this happens, perha ... Releasing Relationship Pain by Jason Johns Often times when a relationship ends there are things left unsaid and questions left unanswered. Through the use of this technique you can resolve these issues and allow yourself to move on and let go of the past. This technique can also be used with those that are now deceased. Sit yourself in a quiet space where you will not be disturbed. Ideally have an empty chair or seat opposite you. Close your eyes for a moment, and take a few deep breaths and allow yourself to relax and let go. Wh ... Mind reading 101 by Lynn Colwell Once when I was a cube dweller, toiling away at my computer, I received a call from the company operator asking me to come up front. When I arrived, she pointed to a gorgeous bouquet. My favorite wildflowers exploded from a vase. As I returned to my desk carrying the gift, at least half a dozen co-workers smiled and asked the significance of the day. Author's Biography: ... Ready For the “R” Word? by Advice Diva Spring is in the air. The whole world comes alive with flowers, new life, new smells, warm weather and the discernible increase in libido of the singles crowd. Whether or not there is a direct genetic urge to mate during a specific season, everyone wants to date more in the spring. More often than not, this is the time when new love can take a hold of you and before you know it you are dancing like a cliché through puddles and singing in the rain better than Gene Kelly. This feeling of utter ... 10 Common Wedding Reception Mistakes by Matt Campbell Every bride wants a fairytale wedding. Therefore, this article is to try and minimize problems that may occur during a wedding reception. Listed below are the more common mistakes made by brides and grooms during your wedding reception. We will tell you what to do! Don’t leave early. Your guests came from near and far to see you on your wedding day. Not staying the whole time of the reception would be a slap in the face. This will be the only time most of your family and friends will ... Chinese Marriage by Wong Yee Lee In ancient China, a man could have as many concubines as possible after the first wife. It was possible that the youngest concubine would be a teenager while the husband could be an ancient old man. Poor families sold their young daughters to rich families just because they could get some money from the rich family and also get rid of a useless female in the family. Since 1950, the Chinese government has promulgated a law which stated that one man can only get married with one woman. It offen ... Gifts in Chinese Culture by Wong Yee Lee Chinese people have their own culture when it comes to giving friends or relatives presents. When it is a new-born baby, usually jade or silver bracelet or necklace would be good, particularly ones which can make the clinging sound so it will make some noise when the baby moves. Alternatively, some children's clothes, shoes or gloves would be good too. When it is an older child, some toys or stationary would be good. When it comes to some old people, something practical should be considered. A ... 7 Ways To Make a Great First Impression On Your Date by william pritchett 7 Ways To Make a Great First Impression On Your Date 1. Plan out the night before what you are going to say before meeting the new person. You might even role play it in your mind out loud for editing purposes. Then you will say it with more confidence when you actually meet in person on your first date. 2. Make sure your date will be interested in your topic of conversation. You do not want to offend, or worse yet to bore your date. 3. Be yourself. The worst mistake is to pretend you are ... To Focus or NOT to Focus by Rebecca Hanson Often I receive emails from people who have been learning about and applying the Law of Attraction yet they feel stuck. They are clear about what they want. They stay focused on their desire and yet, it seems to be so slow in coming or out of reach entirely. Here's an example of one such email: Author's Biography: Rebecca Hanson, Law of Attraction Coach and Practitioner, is living her lifelong dream. ... | ||||||
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