Relationships, Romance and Dating
Archive for January, 2008
Find Out If You Really Want A Divorce
Jan 4th
The romance, the time of dating, the learning about each other & what things make each other mad, & finally the proposal, the wedding, the great time at the wedding reception, & your new life starts. During this period of time, nobody goes into a marriage thinking that a divorce is on the horizon.
But divorce is a reality for almost fifty percent of marriages that happen today. This isn’t just Hollywood where a typical marriage is almost a farce & the typical Hollywood marriage time is measured in weeks & months instead of years & decades. This is a serious More >
Guys-Valentine’s Day Will Be Heaven Or Hell For You
Jan 4th
Guys, I know it is not fashionable to get ahead of yourself for holidays. I do not buy Christmas gifts until the last minute & I find that actually makes it more fun… weaving in & out of frantic people weighed down by kids & hundreds of shopping bags. I just make a bee-line for what I need to buy, grab it, & head for the “ten items or less” checkouts. Easy peasy. Christmas shopping done in 10 minutes… guy style.
But, here’s a big tip guys… do not leave shopping for a Valentine’s gift until the last minute. It More >
Separation And Divorce – Finding God In Your Break Up
Jan 3rd
What does it look like to find God in your divorce or separation?
Consider the image of a flower on a battlefield. While the battle rages all around, the flower remains?resting in peace?with complete ease?and total grace. This image gives a great metaphor; you’re the flower; the battlefield is your separation & divorce. The image represents what’s possible as you grow closer to God during your break up.
If you are like me, your separation & divorce can occur as a battlefield?fielding a noisy battle that rages in your mind & never stops fighting – to fix, change, control, be right, & More >
7 Tips for Celebrating the Perfect Valentines Day
Jan 3rd
In many ancient practices & religions the number 7 has always been considered sacred & magical. It symbolizes completeness. Valentines Day is right around the corner & what better time to experience completeness than on that special day of love. This is the time of year that most people are running around trying to figure out what they can do differently in order to impress their significant other as well as out-do what they did last year. Yeah, sure you can get a reservation at your favorite restaurant, but why not join the ranks of the ancient Goddesses by using More >
Holiday Advice for Singles
Jan 3rd
As a UK based independent travel consultant, I’ve been asked for holiday advice by many single female clients. I understand that it may be a daunting thought to travel alone, particularly if you’re recently single. I’ve travelled alone a lot for business & I still feel uncomfortable sitting eating alone in the evening. You may not wish to travel alone. Perhaps friends have other commitments & you do not want to tag along with family members. So what should you do?
Whilst obvious solution may be to go on a singles holiday, where virtually everyone will be in the same situation More >
Online Dating Toolkit?
Jan 3rd
You know those “here is what you really need to make the item” instructional leaflets? Well, the other day I began wondering what a toolkit for on line dating might be like. I was surprised by what I found…
For my on line dating toolkit I began with the physical things you’ll need, then went on to the emotional or mental requirements. When I looked at the physical things all that I found that the average person needs for dating on line is:
- a computer
- an Internet connection & email
- a means of payments, such as a credit card
These are all More >
Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Men
Jan 2nd
Searching for Valentine’s Day gifts for men can be difficult, because most traditional Valentine’s items are geared towards women. Men typically do not want flowers, heart shaped chocolates, or large teddy bears. Right. When considering Valentine’s Day gift ideas for men, it’s best to think of completely unique ideas which he will be sure to appreciate.
For the man who loves cars, consider purchasing him a trip to a high performance driving class. There is more. These can range from going on a ride along in top level stock car to even driving the car around a professional track themselves.
Baseball lovers More >
What Are The Effects of a Child & Divorce
Jan 2nd
With an estimated percentage of divorce in the United States set at 40% (and some studies indicating an even higher percentage), recent years have seen more & more couples dissolving their marriage. The act of divorce is a hard & hard transition for adults, but also takes a deep-seated toll on the children involved in the process. There is more. The issue of a child & divorce comes up many times within the judicial system & even after the property is split & child support set, the after-effects of a failed marriage continue to affect children for many years to More >
Safety Tips for LDS Singles Searching the Web for Love
Jan 1st
The world of LDS on line dating is ever-expanding as more & more LDS singles meet lifelong friends & partners? & then tell their friends that they, too, should check out the magical world of on line dating. Online dating can truly be a fun & effective way for LDS singles to meet other LDS singles. The important thing, though, is to always be safe.
It is easy to think that anyone & virtually everyone that you meet on an LDS singles website is a good person. After all, that person is LDS, right? Well, even though there’re plenty of good, More >
After Divorce – From Couple to Un-Couple
Jan 1st
If you’re over 25 years of age, & undergoing a separation or divorce, you may feel the negative impact from being an ‘un-couple’ in a world which embraces ‘couples only’. Before you were separated or divorced, a big night out for you & your husband may have consisted of dinner & a movie, with your married friends. Right. Welcome to the ‘un-couple’ world, where you’re the ‘odd man out’, & perhaps unbalanced without your former partner & just plain lonely.
It seems that once you complete divorce post-secondary school, the world is geared towards couples only. You’ll never see a table More >
