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Top 10 Romantic Date Ideas

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Dating has become so boring and routine for most people that are out there looking for love. There are hundreds of other things to do on a date rather than the same old dinner and movies. You can get up close and personal with your date doing other very romantic things. Are you searching for ideas on where or what to do with your love interest? Well today is your lucky day. Below you will find a list of the Top 10 Romantic Date Ideas and they keep your wallet happy as well.

1. Beach Time: Take a blanket and pack a picnic for a lunch date just to talk about favorite movies, mutual interest or any topic that feels right. Or you can have a dinner date on the sand near an open fire, and then walk along the shoreline bare feet.

2. Botanical Garden: Botanical gardens have one of the most romantic setting anywhere. You can walk through the garden smelling the roses, see the wind blowing against the trees, and sit near little ponds. Most botanical gardens have café within, so you can enjoy a warm tea or coffee as well.

3. Dance Class: Even if you don’t have rhythm this is a great way to just get close to your date. Swinging or Salsa classes are the best and most touchy, feely dances.

4. Feed The Ducks At The Pond or Lake: Make it a mid day date and take along some sandwiches and drinks for you both and slices of bread for the ducks. Throw some crumbs in the pond or lake for the ducks and enjoy a sunny day with your love interest.

5. Horseback Riding: If you have never been horseback riding before then take some lessons and then go riding in nature. There will be a very fairy tale feeling that you will experience on this date.

6. Jazz It Up: Hit up the jazz club and listen to the sensual sounds of the music. You both will be able to sip on drinks in a dimmed, sophisticated setting.

7. Park Time: If the day looks clear then take a stroll through the park with your love and completely enjoy each other’s company. Even stop by the ice cream cart and share an ice cream. Sit on the bench and people watch while you talk about your future together.

8. Wine Tasting: If you know of a winery nearby schedule a wine tasting tour. Also make sure to take a cab home, so that neither of you have to worry about drinking under the influence.

9. Rowboat: Rent a rowboat for you and your date and enjoy a day of nature. Remember the scene from “The Little Mermaid,” now that was romantic.

10. Cooking Class: It can be any type of cooking class that you or your date is interested in. You both will enjoy getting your hands dirty, but will love eating the creations you make.

Do you like these romantic ideas, but is having trouble working up the nerves to ask a special someone out? Well take a look at this article which will give you Shy Guys Tips On Dating.

Signs You Are Too Clingy

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Are you too clingy? You may not think you are at first; but after reading the list below, you may just realize you are clingier then you thought. If this is the case its time to take a big step back and check yourself. There’s nothing cute about being a clingy person. Clinginess is a sign of insecurity, dependence, and low self-esteem. These are the three major signs everyone is encouraged to run from. Clingy people do make good partners or best of friends. This is because others are always having to walk on eggshells around you in fear of hurting your feelings and your jealous ways.

Signs You Are Too Clingy

* You can’t do things alone ~ You are unable to go out to eat or do anything by yourself. If you don’t have someone to tag along with you, you’ll rather stay home then go out alone.

* You are the one who is always making all the plans with your friends or special someone ~ Ever notice that you’re the one who is always trying to make plans to do things? Why not wait till someone invites you along for a change?

* You can’t go a day by yourself without calling or texting your friends or special someone ~ You blow up everyones phone all the time! Where are you at? What are you doing? I’m bored? Lets chill? Blah blah blah… Sound familiar?

* You are quick to agree to everything your friends or special someone want to do (even if you really don’t want to do it) ~ When others make plans to do things you are quick to just agree even when its some you really aren’t interested in. But you rather go along then stay behind alone.

* Rather then waiting to be invited you invite yourself or just assume there was an open invitation to you ~ Someone have plans to attend anything family function, work events, other friends events you just invite yourself or assume you’re welcomed to come along? Stop! If they don’t ask you to come along sit your butt down!

* You need to know what your friends or special someone is doing everyday all day ~ Stop being so nosey and breathing down their necks! There is no reason you have to know ever detail of their lives! Get your own life dammit!

* You have it suck in your head that your friends or special someone aren’t including you ~ Get over yourself already! Stop making up assumptions. Look at the first three letters of the word ASSumption. People who ASSume things end up making an A** out of themselves. So just relax and get yourself together!

Make sure to check out: How To Build Courage and Confidence and Remove Fear and Self Doubt

5 Ways To Grab His Attention On A Date

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Now that you have secured a date with that hot guy you’ve been crushing on it’s time to be on your best and intrigue him as much as you possibly can on the first date. You are probably wondering what else can you do besides spending an hour at the nail salon making sure your nails are perfect for the evening date. Well you will be surprised what little but important gestures and actions that you can do to get your dates attention and make him realize what a good catch you are.

Here are 5 Ways To Grab His Attention On A Date:

1. Arrive On Time: No need to make a fashionably late entrance and no need to appear to be desperate and arrive 20 minutes early. Show that you are excited to be having this first date by showing up on the time you told him you will be there.

2. Dress To Impress: No need to overdo it, but showing up with in heels and a nice outfit will definitely show him that you take pride on your appearance. If you don’t overdo it he won’t think that you are high maintenance.

3. Talk About Things That Interest You: Talk about hobbies or a passion of yours. Let him know that you enjoy time to do other things. Just so he won’t think that he is going to become your hobby and be one of those clingy types. Of course let him know that you will also make time for you two to get to know each other more.

4. Don’t Be Afraid To Eat: Make sure to order what you really want on the meal such as steak, burger, or beer. Don’t be afraid to eat and be yourself. Guys like seeing that a woman likes to eat and not just order a salad every time he takes her out to dinner.

5. Don’t Nag or Complain: Men are already under the impression that women like to nag and complain, so please try to refrain from doing so. Let him see that you are a claim, chill woman that enjoys a nice night out.

Remember, just be yourself and have a good time. He will sure enough realize that you are one amazing catch once you follow these simple ways to grab his attention. Also be very polite to your date as well as the staff at the restaurant.

Tips For Guys: How To Make Her Feel More Confident In Your Relationship

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There’s nothing more annoying then a clingy and insecure girlfriend. Especially when you love her to death and just can’t understand why she’s acting the way she is. The crazy part is most women become clingy or insecure in a relationship due to the things their man has said or done without noticing. Great news is, just as you said and did things to make her feel this way you can now say and do things to fix things and get her to back off. While women and men are so different they are very much alike in certain ways. They both NEED to feel loved and appreciated more then anything else. They need to feel that they are the best choice not just a last option in a relationship. Check out these simple yet powerful tips to help make your girlfriend/wife/partner feel more confident in your relationship.

1. Talk to her! Share with her you inner thoughts, feelings and dreams. Don’t wait for her to start asking a thousand questions, instead simply volunteer the information to her.

2. Follow through! If you say you’re going to do something do it. If you tell her you are going somewhere, go there. If plans change call or text her to let her know so she can see that you aren’t hiding things or trying to be sneaky.

3. Understand the importance of contact! Whether you’re both home or out on the town show her attention. Catch her eye from across the room to show her that you are still paying attention to her, even when she isn’t right next to you. Come up and kiss her or touch her for no reason.

4. Call and text her when you’re away! Let her see that just cause you are doing your own thing doesn’t mean you have forgotten about her. A quick text to say I’m thinking of you is enough to have her smiling ear to ear!

5. Notice her! Compliment her and acknowledge her changes. Give her compliments and let her know that you think she is the most beautiful woman in the world. Don’t let her catch you staring at other women remember she is the most beautiful woman in the world!

Extra: Plan some special time with her as often as possible. Let her see that you care enough to think ahead and plan special things just for her!

5 Tips For Dating In Your Forties

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Once you get older your priorities change and what you are looking for in a mate changes as well. Many people dating in their forties feel as if they are lost and don’t know what to do or how to start. This is because many are recently divorced or had been widowed for many years. So, going on a date again after so many years can be very frightening. There are a few tips that can help someone get the ball rolling and find that special someone that they can connect with. It doesn’t have to be love at first sight, but there should be a strong connection. Here are 5 Tips For Dating In Your Forties:

1. Evaluate If You Are Ready: Make sure that you are 100% positive ready to date. Do not harbor doubtful feelings, because doing so can hurt your dating experience. If you need to take time to get yourself together then do so. Do not let anyone especially friends or family rush you into dating when you are clearly not ready. You always want to show your best to someone of interest, and when you are not ready that person can’t see the real cheerful you.

2. Look For Dates In The Right Places: Finding a suitable date at the clubs or bars is definitely a no-no. You need to reconsider the places to meet someone of interest. If you are not looking for a deeper connection then those types of places will definitely work for you. But if you are looking for something meaningful try looking for someone at volunteer events, book club, or any other social event.

3. Online Dating: Many people have turned to free online dating services to find dates. You should definitely be open to these types of services as well. It is a great way to get to know someone well enough without ever leaving your home. You are able to see pictures, send messages, and video chat with anyone you are interested in. When things get a bit more serious you are able to set up a real date and take it from there.

4. Don’t Pass Judgment: Sometimes it is obvious that you cannot see yourself with a particular person, so there is no need for a second date. But if the person shows some good qualities but might be lacking or you haven’t witnessed it on the first date; then by all means go on a second date. Don’t pass judgment so soon.

5. Don’t Discuss Past Relationships or Marriages So Soon: Discussing what went wrong on your last relationship or why your marriage failed is not one of the topics you should be discussing about on your first date. You might give off the impression that you are still bitter, depressed, or sad about the failed relationships. You don’t want to show your date that you are thinking about an ex on your date with him/her.

Dating is supposed to be fun and that is the way you should look at it. Don’t think of it as something negative. Make sure to be yourself and don’t share any personal information that you don’t really want that person to know. Take your time and don’t rush into an unfit relationship just because you feel lonely or are being pushed to do so by close friends or family members. You date on your time.

Are Office Romances A Good or Bad Idea?

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Lets face it, office romances or should I say affairs have become fairly common theses days. This is mainly because we spend so much of our time at work and have so little time to go out a meet people. When you spend 40+ hours a day with someone, it becomes easy to develop feelings for them. You talk, laugh, joke all day long to try and pass the day and before you know it what began as something innocent not is starting to become more personal and intimate. Stop right there!

After doing much research and dating both a boss and a colleague or two in my past I have to advice you to stop! While office flings or relationships are full of excitement in the begging they usually don’t remain that way. Before you know it things will begin to take a turn. This could be due to many reasons. Below I’ve listed just a few as the list can go on forever.

*After crossing the line and spending even more time together you’ll begin to notice each others flaws.
*Many people will start to bicker or become frustrated at the lack of alone time they have, since you are now together day and night.
*Once people find out you’ll become the target of office gossip that could put your job at risk.
*Your employers may frown on your relationship or partner choice and choose not to promote you or even terminate you due to it.
*Jealousy issues tend to arise when they notice other employees or employers flirting with you or vise versa.
*How will you both feel or react once the relationship or fling is over?

While there are many cons to office romances, I won’t lie there are some pro’s as well. However, when you really take a step back and weigh them out I’m sure you’ll notice the cons tend to out way the pros. There are the exceptions to the rules where office romances turn into lifetime love. But remember this is not the norm. In most cases things end poorly! The pro’s to office romance are usually the fact that you don’t have to worry about not having time for one another. You already know quite a bit about each other. You already know what some of your common interests are. You already have a level of comfort with one another.

You can gain a lot of these pros by simply getting to know people online or over the phone first. You can gain all the pros without having to deal with all the cons that come along with office romances. However, if you are determined to have an office romance I strongly suggest that you sit down with the other person and discuss some of the pros and cons together and to make sure you are both looking for the same thing. If one just wants to have fun and the other is looking for marriage this is one fling that will surely lead to disaster and someone with a broken heart.

Make Yourself Approachable

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If you’re trying to meet that special someone, its imperative that you make yourself approachable. The only way people will want to approach you and feel comfortable talking with you is if you’re sending off the right signals. Your body language and facial gestures are huge factors in being approachable. Without knowing it you could be sending off the wrong signals and be pushing people away rather than drawing them in.

Body Language! Make sure that you position your body towards the one you are trying to attract. It’s important that you sit or stand up straight, with your arms either by your sides or place gently on your lap. Never sit or stand with your arms crossed! Make sure that you position yourself in a convenient location so that it will be easy for them to get to you. The easier you are to get to the more likely it is that they’ll approach you.

Facial Gestures! Make sure to smile to make yourself look warm and inviting. It’s important to remember your smile should not to look forced but genuine. Eye contact is key; if you see someone that catches your eye, engage in eye contact with them. This will give them the signal to come and approach you. Sometimes it will take a few smiles accompanied with eye contact to give them the assurance they need to come over.

Some Helpful Tips:

*Dress in warm and bright colors and avoid wearing all black.
*Wash your hair with fruit or floral fragrances; men are aroused by good smelling hair.
*It’s important to smell good, but don’t over do it!