How to train your man.
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April 8, 2008
at 14:53
by kalong
(Views: 57 )
Brilliant!
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Re: Valentines Day
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February 12, 2008
at 13:10
by mr_romantic
(Views: 30 )
Just a castaway
An island lost at sea
Another lonely day
With no one here but me
More loneliness
Than any man could bear
Rescue me before I fall into despair
I'll send an SOS to the world (2x)
I hope that someone gets my (3x)
Message in a bottle
Valentines is a terrible time of year for many people, media and advertising rely heavily on the idea that you must have someone else in order to be happy. If you are alone on this holiday, it somehow means that you are worthless, an outcast. Not so my friend. You are as worthwhile in a relationship as out.
Walked out this morning
Don't believe what I saw
A hundred billion bottles
Washed up on the shore
Seems I'm not alone at being alone
A hundred billion casatways
Looking for a home
That said, instead of being bitter, put the holiday to good use by reaching out to someone else who is alone. It doesn't have to be romantic to be meaningful, (unless you like the person) keep the tone friendly and just let them know they're thought of. Anonymous flowers and gifts are great for this sort of thing. Chances are good you'll make their week and cheer yourself up in the process.
Valentine's Day
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February 12, 2008
at 12:00
by kalong
(Views: 45 )
It's not for everyone. What advice would you give to the singles out there who are bitter?
Re: Marriage
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January 29, 2008
at 16:58
by mr_romantic
(Views: 36 )
Torture numbers and they'll confess anything
~Gregg Easterbrook
First, the divorce rate is not quite what it seems. Second, there are a lot of things you can do to increase your chances of success. I invite my readers who are married to share their tips for a stable relationship, here are some of the factors I've observed that I think are important for a lasting relationship.
1. Get to know the other person first- Knowing someone less than 6 months before getting married is highly risky in my opinion because you haven't had enough time to get to know the real them. (and vice-versa)
2. Begin with realistic expectations - Movies give us unrealistic ideas about sex and relationships, throw all that in the trash and accept that your spouse is a person and not an actor.
3. Pre-marriage counseling - Pre-marriage counseling may sound silly, but it will help you to identify and resolve issues before they become big problems.
4. Don't have kids right away - Kids add stress and hinder intimacy, get to know each other and become established as a couple first, things will go a lot smoother if and when you decide to take that step.
5. Master your spouse's love languages - Giving and receiving love the right way is important to any relationship.
6. Continue to date your spouse - Winning your spouse's heart is something you must continue to do, set aside time at least once a week to reconnect.
While I believe marriage is work, I also believe marriage can work.
Marriage.
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January 29, 2008
at 11:03
by kalong
(Views: 12 )
So is it or is it not a good idea anymore and why? What ruined it?
It's really depressing to think about how our divorce rate (in america, anyway) is 50/50.
Explain this to me please.
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January 25, 2008
at 13:25
by kalong
(Views: 11 )
What does it all mean?Are all couples doomed to this kind of future together?
Learn the Language of Love
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January 24, 2008
at 11:00
by mr_romantic
(Views: 51 )
I sincerely believe that good romance takes preparation, and that the most important preparation you can make is to discover in what way your special someone most receives love. Since we all receive love differently, discovering which ways your partner receives love is an important first step for any successful romance and will essentially get you the most response for your efforts. (read: more bang for your buck)
Gary Chapman, in his book The Five Love Languages highlights what he thinks are the essential ways of communicating love: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. Here is a link to Chapman's definitions of each.
Personally I don't believe that there are only five dialects of love, but being aware of these five is an excellent starting point. I would encourage you to take the following quiz and decide how these five rank for you. (Feel free to share them if you like.) Most importantly, find out how they rank for your special someone, and understanding that, plan your romance accordingly.
-Mr Romantic
Just as I suspected...
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January 23, 2008
at 12:29
by jrogers
(Views: 25 )
Thanks Mr. Romantic... just as I suspected. The difference between conscious and unconscious is a blurry line.
Re: Crossed Legs
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January 23, 2008
at 12:22
by mr_romantic
(Views: 40 )
Dear Crossed,
When a girl crosses her legs toward you, it often means she has an interest in you, an unconscious signal that she wants to open up to you. Watch for other unconscious signs of attraction such as imitation of movement, (she begins doing something you're doing) sudden attention to appearance, etc.
Keep in mind though that unconscious signals are exactly that, unconscious. Many women are not aware of the signals they are sending, so proceed with caution.
-Mr Romantic
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