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Structured Dating Advice in the book for Dummies by Dr. Joy Browne - part 1
Sunday, January 27th, 2013
Dr Joy’s book on Dating for Dummies has been targeted to the single audience eager to take some wisdom from this former talk show host. This book in it’s 2nd edition form, covers many topics that are laid out in a structured way to help singles get over the hurdle of dating.
The book starts by addressing ‘you’ since it’s vital that you get a grasp of where you are and why you want to date. Many single folks are unaware or don’t really ask themselves why they would like to have a partner and simply dive into a relationship without questioning the merits of dating and the long-term interest. Here Dr Joy identifies you as the main character and if you have been putting dating off for a while, to start building some confidence. This indirectly get’s you into the whole matter of dating. Think of it like buying a car, you do your initial research and go around shopping and even spot the same cars on the street. Your ‘awareness’ level in this topic has just been enhanced by giving it more importance than usual.
Structured Dating Advice in the book for Dummies by Dr. Joy Browne - part 1
Although she devotes only Part 1 of the Introduction touching on this valuable topic, I personally would have spent a whole chapter on this. There are many facets and reasons why people date and they need to be highlighted and brought into fruition. In this way, you may feel that you belong to one category where you can immediately relate to and thus take more proactive steps in improving yourself. I would recommend for men to read the intro on the book by Dan Albright – Chicks - A User’s Guide.
The above book has great references to why some men date actively and why others don’t. Many men I feel can relate to the author’s description of the types they can belong to and relate well to the points. I also encourage women to read this book as it will provide some insight to men’s inner psychology. Understanding this will help you appreciate why certain men behave the way they do.
Four Tips on Successful Dating
Sunday, January 27th, 2013
Allow for Time
When you are going on your date, remember to allow yourself good time for traffic and other unexpected delays. Don’t arrive too early or too late, this can appear as desperate or a couldn’t care attitude from your dating partner
Four Tips on Successful Dating
Aware of your Senses
When you go on a date, you may be very shy and become tongue-tied. Remember, there is many things to talk about that will keep you calm and cool. Pay close attention to the sights and sounds of everything around you to make for light hearted conversation. This will keep you from feeling uncomfortable and get you to talk in a relaxed way.
Think about your Partner
If you have been observant as well as being inquisitive about your partner’s interest, you will no doubt find things that he/she likes or even dislikes. Take time to learn what they like to do, eat or other activities and find out common activities or events where you both will have a great time. This also wins the appeal of your partner, after all this is your aim, if you are interested in a longer-term relationship with him/her.
Make it Different
Plan ahead and think about where you will want to go for dates and what things will be fun for either of you. This will make you appear more interested and develop a genuine interest in each other with good intentions.
To date successfully, you will need to keep your wits around you. Present yourself as an interesting person and don’t fret over things that your partner may or may not like. Even the smallest things can turn out to be very fun. For example, if you like gardening or flowers, buy some bulbs and then take your date to the place where you can plant them. You will find yourself and your date talking about all kinds of topics and not necessarily about plants.
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Tags: date ideas, relationship
7 Hidden Dates for Valentine’s Day
Sunday, January 27th, 2013
Most of the times we are surrounded by singles whether we are at work or school or just hanging around at the mall. If you wear a smile it is very easy to make friends. In spite of so many single friends, most of the people are unable to recognize the special one to spend Valentines with.
7 Hidden Dates for Valentines Day
Recognize the 7 hidden secrets to find a potential date who is interested in you:
1. He is distant, strange and never says anything about himself and is indifferent to your presence
2. She takes extra care in dressing up when meeting up with you
3. She changes her Chat status frequently so that she wants him to know
4. He goes out of his way to walk alongside her
5. She laughs very hard so you can hear and think how engaged she is talking to that other person
6. If he fixes your hair, it’s a hint that he wants more than just sex
7. The wider the gestures with his hands when he talks shows he is interested in you
You already enjoy each others company, decipher these few hidden secrets and find your date this Valentine’s day.
Tags: dating tips
5 ways how a waiter can spoil your date
Saturday, January 26th, 2013
The over enthusiastic waiter at the restaurant can spoil your date if you are not too careful. He/she maybe trying to extend the best service and anticipating your needs as a thorough professional or just to get an extra tip but this may end up spoiling your evening and you are forced to leave with an irritated mind frame.
5 ways how a waiter can spoil your date
Here the most common five ways how a waiter can spoil your date:
1. Making you laugh on arrival builds a rapport but constantly intruding into the privacy and trying to make you laugh or to see how everything is going with an eye only on the big tip
2. Insisting on a popular preparation that should be ordered in spite of the guest not showing any interest in the same
3. Fails to replenish the beverages or take order for the next drink before the glass is empty as there is nothing to wash down the food with or not clearing the plates quickly enough
4. Not making proper eye contact which forces the guest to keep making gestures to get the waiters attention thereby paying almost no attention to the date
5. A waiter who makes mistakes and covers up with excuses is the biggest turn off on a date, so be prepared.
Tags: date spoiler, dating
Understand Yourself and Change a Little
Saturday, January 26th, 2013
A famous Chinese proverb went like this ‘a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’. So it is in whatever endeavors. The real task we all have in our hands is to unravel the complexity and hence the big baggage that we ultimately end up with as we steer through life. Nature has taught us to enjoy the minutest pleasures such as a daffodil that sways to the gentle breeze. The steadfast mountains that fill the horizon with a picturesque blockade of blue. The sweet scent of jasmine tea as you hold it close to your mouth.
Understand yourself and change a little
We need to unwind and unravel the pylons of ropes that reign upon us. These come in the guise of fear, lack of confidence, not trusting, laziness, boredom, lack of empathy and many others. Our first aim is to grapple with our own selves and understand our own strengths and shortcomings before we embark on the journey of life of our own making. The journey of life is how we see it, how we face it, how we make of it and always starts from the one single seed ‘me’.
Be honest with yourself and face squarely the biggest obstacle to your own success which is you. Slowly but surely remove the facade (the ego) that has held you back. Bit by bit. Make small but not big changes as each day unfolds and closes and know that you alone hold the key to a successful life.
Tags: dating life, relationship, single
