Ever run into a brick wall, so to speak, with your mate? Can’t seem to pass “Go” without collecting 200 fresh wounds? Well, it’s time to build a bridge and tear down that brick wall. Here are your tools: ATTITUDE Get an attitude adjustment first. Lighten up and do a 180-degree about face. Read the Sunday comics, grab an old comic book, turn on the Comedy channel, watch funny videos or DVDs. Get in a better mood and pass it … Continue reading →
In these days of hustle and bustle, many people seem to have forgotten the influence and importance of romance and love in our lives. Certainly we have attraction and desire for people but romance and love can sometimes be short lived instances which we ignore simply because these might need nurturing. We frequently take these for granted particularly when we have settled down or met the person who prompted these sensations to begin with. Romance is formally understood to be … Continue reading →
Just about everyone agrees that a nice dinner and a good bottle of wine at a quiet, intimate restaurant will set the mood for romance, but have you seen the price tag? Not everyone can afford to spend big money on romance ever time, but a bit of creativity can get the same results without breaking the bank. While most people know about ‘his and hers’ items like bathrobes and towels, there are a number of other items that can … Continue reading →
Relationships are like plants. They need to be nurtured with love, care and understanding. Those who take relationships for granted pay a heavy price for their casual approach. The best relationships are those that are built on respect, commitment and fulfillment, not to forget communication. In fact, good communication is the foundation stone of any healthy relationship. You must learn to share your thoughts and feelings with your partner, even if they are unpleasant. Very often the fear of offending … Continue reading →
How many times have you found your attention wandering when listening to someone? How many times you nodded your head in understanding even though you may have missed the main point? It happens to all of us, all the time. We may hear what another person is saying but unless we listen we can’t comprehend what they are saying. How do we learn to listen? It is not difficult. You just need a little discipline and self-training. The first thing … Continue reading →
Just like regular real-world relationships, online relationships need nurturing in order to grow over time. Here are some quick growing tips. 1. Take time and make time. Does your online date get in touch with you regularly? Do you do the same? Neglecting virtual meetings can be considered abuse or neglect, so treat each other’s time with respect. If it’s lacking, it might mean it’s time to move on. 2. Communication needs to “feel” right for both of you. If … Continue reading →
Do opposites really attract? Well… yes and no. You’ve heard that in love relationships, opposites do attract, and that’s probably true. People who are different than us (in temperament especially) fascinate us. But a relationship with opposites can be tumultuous, too. When we talk about opposites attracting, we’re not talking about you (a nice guy) being attracted to a bad girl, although that can certainly happen. You might find a bad girl attractive because she has a devil-may-care attitude, seems … Continue reading →
In the world of dating, as everywhere else, confidence is everything. Your confident (not cocky or arrogant) attitude will be key in attracting dates and meeting people. If you feel like you have little self-confidence or issues with self-esteem, you’re probably shaking your head right now and thinking that if confidence is what’s going to make or break your dating life, then you’re already in trouble. True confidence is cultivated through trying new things, whether you fail or not. You … Continue reading →
Have you come across a person who is so naturally friendly that when you put him inside a room of strangers, he’ll be friends with almost everyone in no time? We call such a people-person, someone unbelievably nice and charismatic that he can charm anyone into doing anything. A socially-empowered person achieves so much greatness, basically because of the people that catapult him to success. He earns the trust and all-out support of the people, whom he had helped before. … Continue reading →
When it’s time to strike up a conversation with a woman, some guys (maybe you), get shy and tongue-tied, only to end up frustrated and angry at themselves for not knowing what to say or how to say it. Or maybe you just don’t want to say anything because you’ve gotten the brush off before and you assume it’s because of what you said. If this sounds like you, take heart. You don’t have to spend the rest of your … Continue reading →
The Blarney Stone is a historical stone, or actually part of the Blarney Castle in Ireland where it was believed that kissing the stone can grant you the gift of gab. Yeah, it seems strange in this day and age, but who are we to question tradition? It’s not like I’m saying that Santa Claus doesn’t exist (OOPS!). There is so much to know about conversation that anyone, even I, could ever realize. You can go though watching talk shows; … Continue reading →
What Is Body Language? Body language refers to communicating our feelings and thoughts to others with gestures, posture, facial expressions, and tone of voice. In fact, we have been experiencing the impact of body language right from our childhood. As an infant, when we did not know how to speak, people tried to understand what we wished to say with the help of our little cries and gurgles, looking at our gestures and peering into the face. This process of … Continue reading →
The whirlwind feeling of being in love is all consuming. You can hardly sleep for thinking about him. You rush out of work to be with him. In fact, you are so focused on him that you begin to have less and less time with friends. If you aren’t careful, you’ll become so disconnected from your girlfriends that you have no world apart from him. Meanwhile, he has no problem leaving you for poker night. It’s time to restore balance … Continue reading →
When you enter into a relationship, it is going to be good for you to be truthful. Being yourself will make your partner understand you for whom you are. Expressing love should be a daily commitment for couples. True love is something that is not bought but is an inner expression through feelings. When there’s love, the couples will not abuse each other. Instead they’re going to be working together towards achieving a common goal. You won’t find yourself asking … Continue reading →
Getting to know that special woman is about the time you spend with her, and about what you get from communication, both verbal and physical. And the more you know, the better your chances. Thus if you plan to keep your relationship moving forward, you are going to have to find out as much as you can about her. After all, the last thing you want to do is to upset her. That’s a surefire way to kill your chances … Continue reading →
