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		<title>Top 3 Reasons Why Men Dump Women</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[No one likes to be rejected.
This is especially true for women. One form of rejection is being dumped by the person whom you really love or are in a relationship with.
Being dumped is never fun.  It can be the source of a great deal of pain, confusion, anger, and hurt.
A Long Time Ago
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No one likes to be rejected.</p>
<p>This is especially true for women. One form of rejection is being dumped by the person whom you really love or are in a relationship with.</p>
<p>Being dumped is never fun.  It can be the source of a great deal of pain, confusion, anger, and hurt.</p>
<h3>A Long Time Ago</h3>
<p>There was a time when women were the ones who did the vast majority of dumping.  However, this certainly isn&#8217;t true anymore.  Men, increasingly, are dumping women.</p>
<p>As a woman, who has been dumped, you may not fully understand the motives behind his actions.  Men are not quite as complex as women, when it comes to these sorts of things.</p>
<p>This article was written to help you find some of the answers to the question of “why men dump women?” </p>
<p><strong>Here Are The Top Three Reasons Why Men Dump Women</strong></p>
<h3>Lack of Communication</h3>
<p>Communication is very important in every relationship. A lack of communication would definitely mean the end of a relationship. Hence, it is often cited as one of the top reasons of why men break up with the woman they are with. </p>
<h3>Demanding and Controling</h3>
<p>Another reason why women are dumped by men is because as time goes by, they become more and more demanding. and controling</p>
<blockquote><p>
Women, Western women in particular,  have a tendency to try and control anything and everything about the relationship, sometimes even the man himself.</p></blockquote>
<p>They often will try to set rules and limits on their male counterpart. Women often will give the men a hard time about:</p>
<ul>
<li>Traveling to do his occupation.</li>
<li>Not <strong>guessing/anticipating</strong> the woman&#8217;s needs and wants.</li>
<li>Talking, or even looking at other women.</li>
<li>Having female friends and associates.</li>
<li>His Values and Beliefs.</li>
<li>Hanging out with his friends.</li>
<li>What they watch on T.V.</li>
<li>Working late.</li>
</ul>
<p>Some women will also engage in passive aggressive behaviours (such as silence and similar <strong>paybacks</strong>) if any of the above conditions are not to their liking.</p>
<p>Some men will tolerate this type of behavior.  However, the ones that finally get fed up with it, and end it, usually cite this as a reason why they broke up. </p>
<h3>Being Too Reliant On Men</h3>
<p>There are times when women become too clingy, needy, and reliant on their man. Its okay for a woman to play up the <strong>damsel in distress</strong> routine once in a while. In fact, most men enjoy playing the role of hero.</p>
<p>Everybody, (both men and women) get needy and clingy, however, it can be taken too far and becomes quite annoying if done on a regular basis. </p>
<blockquote><p>
There is a difference between <strong>being needy sometimes</strong> and <strong>total emmotional dependence</strong>.</p></blockquote>
<p>Most men want a woman who is independent, and can make decisions on her own.</p>
<p>Some women insist that the man spend every free minute of every free day with her.  It is healthy for people in a relationship to have lives outside the relationship.</p>
<blockquote><p>
If the woman makes the man the center of her life and becomes too obsessed, it usually will be too much for the man.</p></blockquote>
<p>Indeed, it is not only women who hold the power to dump men because men also have that power.  These reasons are by no means conclusive.  There are many reasons why men dump women.</p>
<p>The best thing you can do if you were dumped by a man, is to <a href="http://11forgotten.com/">re-claim your power</a> and realize that you are a wonderful loving human being regardless.</p>
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		<title>Mature Women Dating Younger Guys</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hot And Sexy Mature women dating younger guys is a trend that has just started to pick up steam, but it is not going away any time soon. In fact, more than a quarter of today’s brides are older than their grooms.  
Celebrity Culture
Celebrity culture has played into this in part. Many well known [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hot And Sexy Mature women dating younger guys is a trend that has just started to pick up steam, but it is not going away any time soon. In fact, more than a quarter of today’s brides are older than their grooms.  </p>
<h3>Celebrity Culture</h3>
<p>Celebrity culture has played into this in part. Many well known actresses such as Demi Moore, Madonna, and Susan Sarandon have married younger men. These women have put their stamp of approval on the mature women dating younger men concept.</p>
<h3>Society Is Changing</h3>
<p>Society is changing. What the masses judged to be right and wrong a long time ago has shifted today.</p>
<ul>
<h4>Old Marriage Views</h4>
<p>Not too long ago, women married young and marriages were for life.</p>
<p>The nuclear family unit was the basis for society and anything that deviated from this norm was shunned. Therefore, there weren’t many opportunities for mature women dating younger men.</p>
<h4>Divorce</h4>
<p>Since divorce has become more prevalent, there are any number of women in their late 30s and 40s who are looking for partners.  When they look at men their own age, they often don’t like what they see.</p>
<h4>Women&#8217;s Careers And Interests</h4>
<p>First of all, men who are in this age range are caught up in their own careers and interests. They are less likely to be supportive of a woman’s career.</p>
<p>Because women have moved into managerial and entrepreneurial roles, they sometimes need partners who can <strong>be the man behind the woman</strong>. Men their own age are reluctant to take on this role.
</ul>
<h3>Sexual Prime</h3>
<p>Also, mature women dating men their own age are likely to be disappointed in the sex.</p>
<blockquote><p>A woman peeks sexually in her late 30s.  Well into her 40s, she is in her sexual prime.</p></blockquote>
<p>A man, however, begins to loose steam at this age. He’s just not able to keep up with her surging needs.</p>
<p>Younger men find these women, newly confident in their sexual prowess, to be very attractive. Mature women know what they want in bed and can communicate that to their lovers.</p>
<h3>Generosity Of Older Partners</h3>
<ul>
Mature women dating younger men can also provide the guys with a sense of financial stability that allows the men to take risks with their careers.
</ul>
<p>One younger man was able to pursue a career as a concert pianist because his older woman lover was able to cover their living expenses while he became known in his field.</p>
<p>Other men have been able to pursue graduate school or start businesses due to the financial support of their older girlfriends.</p>
<p>Women have, for years, benefited from the generosity of older partners. Now, men are able to do so as well.</p>
<h3>How To Meet</h3>
<p>If you want to meet a person outside your own age range, you have to go where they are. For example:</p>
<ul>
<li>A mature woman wanting to date a younger man may want to join a gym.</li>
<li>A younger man looking for a professional woman might join a tango class.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are in a hurry, using an <a href="http://www.adultwebcamdating.net/">online dating service</a> to perform specific age related searches can produce many results fast.</p>
<p>Expect that the trend of mature women dating younger men to grow as society’s expectations about sex roles evolve.</p>
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		<title>Pros and Cons of Dating Married Women</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that 15% of married ladies play the field.
That means 45 million American females are available for an on the side relationship. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of dating married women?
Not Looking For Romance

One of the first things that you will find when dating married women is that you’ll get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that 15% of married ladies play the field.</p>
<p>That means 45 million American females are available for an on the side relationship. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of dating married women?</p>
<h3>Not Looking For Romance</h3>
<blockquote><p>
One of the first things that you will find when dating married women is that you’ll get some of the best sex in the world.</p>
<p><a href="http://adultwebcamdating.net/">Women willing to have an affair</a> aren’t looking for love or romance.</p></blockquote>
<p>They want a physical outlet. Because they are committed to the sexual, not emotional, aspects of the relationship, you will probably find this is the best sex you’ll ever have.</p>
<h3>Discreet</h3>
<p>There is also an element of secrecy when you are dating married women that adds a certain touch of spice to the relationship.</p>
<p>Perhaps you will meet at a motel at lunchtime or go away for the weekend.  However you meet, there will be an element of <strong>getting away with it</strong> that adds a certain luster to the event.</p>
<p>Further, because this relationship is about sex, and the married woman you are dating is not free to really get involved with you, the relationship will not have the emotional entanglements that other types of dating relationships have.</p>
<p>The woman will not expect you to get involved in the details or dramas of her life. In fact, the opposite is true.  The more you know, the more she risks being found out. So, she is likely to keep your affair compartmentalized.</p>
<h3>Inexpensive</h3>
<p>When you are dating married women, you will not have to invest a lot of money in the relationship. Aside from the costs of a cheap motel, you will not have the normal dating expenses. </p>
<p>You can’t take her to a restaurant as she may be seen by someone she knows. And, you can’t buy her gifts and jewelry because her husband would be suspicious.</p>
<p>One final advantage to dating married women is that single women may find you more attractive. After all, if a married woman is willing to risk her marriage for you, you must be something special. You’ve got the whole alpha male thing working for you.</p>
<h3>Disadvantages</h3>
<p>Of course, there are a few disadvantages in dating married women as well.  </p>
<p>One is that your partner’s husband may find out about the affair. If this happens, there are a whole range of possibilities.  He could insist that she end the affair abruptly.</p>
<p>She could find herself facing divorce.  And, in rare cases, husbands have been known to commit violence against their straying wives and their partners.</p>
<p>Another problem is that you fall in love with the woman with whom you are having the affair. If she is not in a position to leave her husband, you may end up heartbroken.</p>
<p>Finally, there is the moral dimension to consider. It is rare to see a woman for any length of time and not develop some emotional attachment to her. If you are dating married women, you run the risk of breaking up a family.  What started as a casual affair might end up having lifelong consequences for your friend’s children.</p>
<p>When you meet a woman who wants to have a <a href="http://adultwebcamdating.net/">discreet affair</a>, you have to consider the advantages and disadvantages.</p>
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		<title>Over Sixty Seniors Are Dating</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:18:27 +0000</pubDate>
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Today, more than ever, over sixty seniors are dating again.
As time continues to march forward, those over the age of sixty aren&#8217;t being left behind because 60 is not what it used to be a long time ago.
More seniors are keeping themselves in great shape, and advances in medicine and nutrition mean people [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>The New Seniors</h3>
<p>Today, more than ever, over sixty seniors are dating again.</p>
<p>As time continues to march forward, those over the age of sixty aren&#8217;t being left behind because 60 is not what it used to be a long time ago.</p>
<p>More seniors are keeping themselves in great shape, and advances in medicine and nutrition mean people are living longer and more healthy than ever.  Senior citizens these days are more vital and vibrant than any of previous generations.</p>
<p>So what if you&#8217;re in the area of retirement age and you&#8217;re looking for a mate? Over sixty dating can be a lot of fun and a totally rewarding experience.</p>
<p>Relationship expert and Internet author Wendell K. Cribbs reminds us that no matter what our age, dating and relationships are important to a healthy mental attitude and a rewarding personal life.</p>
<p>We shouldn&#8217;t allow nervousness and fear to keep us from developing healthy intimate relationships despite our age. Many of the fears seniors face when it comes to over sixty dating are fears that simply exist in their own minds.</p>
<blockquote><p>
For people over sixty dating shouldn&#8217;t be something to be afraid of. explained. In fact, dating for seniors can be a very exciting and fun experience.</p>
<p>As we reach our senior years, many of the issues that face younger singles aren&#8217;t nearly as significant or don&#8217;t even exist at all.</p>
<p>Things like career, family, plans for children and the like simply aren&#8217;t as prominent. That means over sixty dating can be a lot more casual and a lot less restrictive with a lot less pressure. &#8211; Cribbs
</p></blockquote>
<p>Bob is a 66 year old retired office manager who enjoys the over sixty dating scene, but that wasn&#8217;t always the case for him.</p>
<blockquote><p>
I find dating at my age to be a lot more fun with a lot less pressure than when I was younger. Looking back on my life, I realize that I dated my wife exclusively for more than six years before we got married.</p>
<p>I remember that everything was just so serious for us at that time.</p>
<p>We had a great life together, and when she passed away, I felt like I may just hide in my apartment and never go out with anyone again.</p>
<p>That feeling lasted about six months, until some of my friends finally talked some sense into me. Then I just put aside all my fears and put myself out there. &#8211; Bob
</p></blockquote>
<p>Cribbs says Robert&#8217;s situation isn&#8217;t uncommon for those who are entering the over sixty dating scene for the first time.</p>
<blockquote><p>
Of course there is going to be a certain level of nervousness and trepidation when it comes to dating again.</p>
<p>Despite the fact that senior age people have a lot of life experience behind them, often they&#8217;ve spent literally dozens of years in a long-term relationship or marriage.
</p></blockquote>
<p>So seniors looking to re-establish a potential loving and fulfilling personal relationship shouldn&#8217;t be worried about entering the <a href="http://www.personals.seniorcrowd.com/">over sixty dating</a> process.</p>
<p>No matter what your age, life is what you make of it.</p>
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		<title>Online Dating Instead Of Pubs, Clubs and Dives</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[More Options Onine
Today, Online Dating is becomming a better option instead of going to pubs, clubs and dives in order to find someone special, or to hook-up with someone for casual sex.
You see, once you arrive at the pub, club or dive, your options are only limited to what is in the rooms on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>More Options Onine</h3>
<p>Today, Online Dating is becomming a better option instead of going to pubs, clubs and dives in order to find someone special, or to hook-up with someone for casual sex.</p>
<p>You see, once you arrive at the pub, club or dive, your options are only limited to what is in the rooms on the night. Compare this to browsing thousands of profiles at an Online Dating website.</p>
<h3>Online Dating Overview</h3>
<p>There are many online dating websites on the Internet today. Most are free to join and browse profiles, but often there is a fee to access premium features.</p>
<p>If you are in a hurry, these premium features can be well worth it because you can get your profile listed higher in the results pages and therefore get more responses to your listing.</p>
<p>Both free and premium profile listings allow you to upload a picture and tell a little about yourself. Other people can browse your profile and see if your intentions match theirs. This is why you need to <a href="http://www.datingodyssey.com/91">be clear</a> and state exactly what you want in your profile listing.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t be ashamed to state your intentions! For example, if you are looking for love, say so. If you are looking for casual sex, say so. Sometimes you can even find someone meaningful by hooking up for casual sex because you were both honest at the start.</p>
<blockquote><p>
<strong>Tip</strong> &#8211; Profiles with a picture get more views and therefore more responses!
</p></blockquote>
<p>Online dating has proven to be a successful method for meeting people and setting up dates. Many people have continued their relationships and even been married through online dating methods, while others use them as a way to hook-up for casual sex.</p>
<p>Obviously, all love relationships through online dating aren’t successful, but you may still meet some new friends to relieve those long lonely nights at home.</p>
<h3>Safety</h3>
<p>When you consider online dating, it is important to remember you need to be safe.</p>
<p>All people are not always honest in their profile. In fact, there are many blatant liars at Online Dating Websites who are dishonest about their intentions. However, this is no different than blatent liars at pubs, clubs and dives <img src='http://www.datingodyssey.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>You should be sure when you go on your first online date you are somewhere you feel comfortable with and be sure to protect yourself at all times.</p>
<p>You can have have a lot of fun meeting <a href="http://www.personals.boydategirl.com/">your perfect match</a>, or <a href="http://adultwebcamdating.net/">hooking-up</a> with someone, but don&#8217;t believe everything the other person said in their profile.</p>
<p>Online dating gives you more choices with more information about those choices faster than trying to get lucky at some pub, club or dive.</p>
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		<title>A Brief Dating Etiquette Outline For Men and Women</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a brief dating etiquette outline for men and women.
Be Yourself
When you date, you want the other person to get to know you, so you shouldn’t try and be someone that you are not. This means you should drop your masks and be yourself.
Pretending to be something that you are not will be wasting [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a brief dating etiquette outline for men and women.</p>
<h3>Be Yourself</h3>
<p>When you date, you want the other person to get to know you, so you shouldn’t try and be someone that you are not. This means you should drop your masks and be yourself.</p>
<p>Pretending to be something that you are not will be wasting both your time and theirs.</p>
<p>If you drop your guard and be yourself, you&#8217;ll have much more fun and at the same time increase the chances that your date will have fun too.</p>
<blockquote><p>
If you find that your date does not like who you really are, maybe you should <strong>move on</strong> and keep dating until you catch-on somewhere.
</p></blockquote>
<h3>Dress Nice</h3>
<p>When you go out on a date you should look and dress nice. This will show the other person you care about yourself because you care about your appearance.</p>
<h3>Be A Gentleman</h3>
<p>Depending on the woman you are taking out you should also remember to open the car doors and all doors for your date.</p>
<p>Some women however like to open their own doors so let them. Some women also like to pay for their own drinks and meals, so let them.</p>
<p>If you are not going on a date with an independent woman, then you should open the doors, be on time when you pick her up, and be prepared to pay for the entire date.</p>
<p>Don’t take your date somewhere you can&#8217;t afford, and never find yourself asking your date for money to cover the bill.</p>
<h3>Don&#8217;t Be A Detective</h3>
<p>While you should ask questions and display genuine interest in the other person, you should craft your questions in such a way as to not make them feel like they are being interrogated.</p>
<p>It is common for people on a date to ask too many of the <strong>wrong</strong> kind of questions by digging around in areas that are none of their business.</p>
<p>So tread with caution with your questions, else you&#8217;ll scare them off.</p>
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		<title>How To Increase Your Relationship Chemistry</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chemistry in relationships is not something that just happens. Plus you probably can’t create chemistry where none exists, but if that initial spark is there, there’s plenty you can do to fan the flames. 
Understanding Love Chemistry
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chemistry in relationships is not something that just happens. Plus you probably can’t create chemistry where none exists, but if that initial spark is there, there’s plenty you can do to fan the flames. </p>
<h3>Understanding Love Chemistry</h3>
<p>If you’ve never felt strong chemistry with another person, it can be hard to get an idea of what it is.</p>
<p>What most people call chemistry is a sense that the two of you are just meant to be together. You’re both perfectly at ease with each other and have a strong physical attraction for each other.</p>
<p>While it might have something to do with looks and pheromones, most of it is mental. It comes from you and your love partner having similar beliefs, thought patterns, ideals, and maybe even habits and pet peeves. </p>
<h3>Developing Rapport</h3>
<p>Before you can build up any chemistry, you need to have a good rapport first. If you’ve only seen each other for one or two dates, that rapport may not quite be there yet.</p>
<p>To create it, look for a conversation topic you can really bond over. Just make sure it’s something pleasant and low-stress, though.</p>
<p>You might discover that you both love discussing ways to end the global financial crisis, but that subject won’t help your partner associate you with pleasure and fun.</p>
<h3>Start Laughing</h3>
<p>Laughter is not only fun, it also makes us feel at ease with another person. You don’t have to be a professional comedian. Even an attempt at humor in your own style can work. Just keep it clean and neutral so you don’t offend your date in the beginning.</p>
<h3>How Adrenaline Helps</h3>
<blockquote><p>
Studies have shown that couples who met in an exciting situation (whether pleasurable or not) tend to find each other more attractive, more so than couples who met under normal circumstances.
</p></blockquote>
<p>This is because the mind associates excitement with the person we’re with at the time, and mistakes it for physical attraction.</p>
<p>Make use of this by planning a date that will get the adrenaline pumping like a scary movie, a rollercoaster ride, or even whitewater rafting.</p>
<h3>Drop The Masks</h3>
<blockquote><p>
There is no chemistry in love relationships with people who don’t know who you realy are &#8211; <strong>The Real You</strong>.
</p></blockquote>
<p>Instead of keeping your opinions to yourself in hopes of hiding anything your partner might not like about you, why not share your thoughts and feelings about important issues. Sometimes just a single comment can make your date fall-hard for you.</p>
<p>However, just because not revealing who you really are is dishonesty by omission, you should still play your cards right by not revealing too much too soon (Telling All).</p>
<p>Chemistry in relationships could be mysterious and hard to control, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help it along a little. Make sure you start with a good rapport, throw in a little humor and excitement and you’ll be off to a good start.</p>
<p>Finally, you should remember that you can&#8217;t make a silk handkerchief out of a pigs ear. So don&#8217;t go bending yourself into a pretzel if it&#8217;s not working out.</p>
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		<title>Is First Date Kissing Okay?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unless you have hooked up from an adult sex dating website, it is probably not a good idea to kiss at the end of a first date.
First date kissing mostly involves light pecking. Don&#8217;t be pressured, and only allow these kisses once you feel comfortable enough with your date.
What Is The Right Time To Kiss?
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unless you have hooked up from an <a href="http://adultwebcamdating.net/">adult sex dating</a> website, it is probably not a good idea to kiss at the end of a first date.</p>
<p>First date kissing mostly involves light pecking. Don&#8217;t be pressured, and only allow these kisses once you feel comfortable enough with your date.</p>
<h3>What Is The Right Time To Kiss?</h3>
<p>The right time for kissing is usually during the most romantic moments of the date. When you feel that you’re close enough to your date while having fun, this could be the right time to kiss.</p>
<p>If you’re talking while having a quiet walk at the beach, and you notice that he’s looking directly at your eyes, this is usually another one of those right kissing moments.</p>
<p>Sharing moments are usually the best times to kiss on a date, especially if you’re talking about something personal.</p>
<p>The situation doesn’t need to be dramatic and serious to kiss. The right moment to kiss during these sharing moments is when you feel comfortable sharing your personal experiences and perceptions with your date.</p>
<p>At the end of the date, you can give him a light peck at the cheeks if you had fun with him on your first date after he has taken you home safe and sound.</p>
<p>If you had fun again on the second date, you might like to give him a friendly kiss on the lips again. Beyond this, all you need is a fertile imagination when it comes to the kissing on your succeeding dates.</p>
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		<title>How To Write An Online Dating Profile</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What To Put In, and What To Leave Out
Not sure how to write an Online dating profile? Are you aware of what you should write about and what is worth leaving out?

The first question that you need to ask yourself is this: What is the purpose of your Online dating profile?

Because your profile for one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>What To Put In, and What To Leave Out</h3>
<p>Not sure how to write an Online dating profile? Are you aware of what you should write about and what is worth leaving out?</p>
<blockquote><p>
The first question that you need to ask yourself is this: <strong>What is the purpose of your Online dating profile?</strong>
</p></blockquote>
<p>Because your profile for one of these sites can be challenging, the foremost important concept is to be clear about why you are writing a dating profile in the first place.</p>
<h3>Why?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Are you writing a dating profile for fun and friendship?</li>
<li>Are you looking for just potential dates for casual sex?
</li>
<li>Or are you looking for romance and marriage?</li>
</ul>
<p>This is important because if you do not state your wants and needs, how can you expect to get what you want?</p>
<p>The reason <strong>why</strong> you are creating an online profile in the first place is the first detail that should determine how you write your profile.</p>
<h3>Don&#8217;t Spill Your Guts</h3>
<p>Next, you should hold back the need to pour your heart out into the profile.</p>
<p><strong>Telling-All</strong> is a sign of low self-esteem so don&#8217;t spill your guts or reveal your emotional deformities in the profile. Telling-All in your profile will position you as a victim and will increase your chances of attracting predators. This applies to both men and women.</p>
<h4>Captivate Them Instead</h4>
<p>To get people to be captivated by you, you should be frank, honest and upfront. Don&#8217;t include a lot of irrelevant details, but do make a point to talk about yourself in enough detail so that like-minded people will be intrigued and want to know more.</p>
<h3>Your Unique Selling Proposition &#8211; USP</h3>
<p>Writing a good profile begins with taking an inventory of what makes you unique and interesting. Everyone is one of a kind, but it is hard to show people what makes you one of a kind unless you can create a profile that shows why.</p>
<p><strong>Brainstorming Questions</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>What makes you unique?</li>
<li>What makes you tick?</li>
<li>Why are you different from everyone else on the internet?
</li>
<li>Why are you different from everyone else in the world?</li>
</ul>
<p>Depending on the type of Online Dating site, you could describe what you find is important, like your ambitions, your dreams, your desires and your attitudes.</p>
<p>You could write about your most important likes and dislikes, turn ons and turnoffs, and any other details you can think of in order to give an accurate picture of who you are and what you&#8217;re about. </p>
<p>Obviously, if you are writing an adult dating profile for discreet encounters or <a href="http://adultwebcamdating.net/">casual sex</a>, you will have to think of a different USP, but I&#8217;m sure you get the idea.</p>
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		<title>Some Deep Love Relationship Advice</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Been getting your love relationship advice from magazines or from your dysfunctional work-mates?
Well, there’s your problem right there.
Magazines, dysfunctional or emmotionaly unstable friends/relatives, daytime TV shows and movies may offer plenty of tips on getting laid, but rarely give you anything you can use to build a strong, long-term relationship.
For a change, here are some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Been getting your love relationship advice from magazines or from your dysfunctional work-mates?</h3>
<p><strong>Well, there’s your problem right there.</strong></p>
<p>Magazines, dysfunctional or emmotionaly unstable friends/relatives, daytime TV shows and movies may offer plenty of tips on <a href="http://adult-webcam-dating.adultcrowd.com/">getting laid</a>, but rarely give you anything you can use to build a strong, long-term relationship.</p>
<p>For a change, here are some tips you can actually use.</p>
<h3>Communicate Deeper</h3>
<p>Ever hear people say they and their spouse lead separate lives and wonder how a marriage ends up that way? Most often is starts with a lack of deep communication.</p>
<p>Real relationship-sustaining communication does not mean talking about that new customer you sold today, or planning for the yearly vacation.</p>
<blockquote><p>
It means talking about your feelings from day to day, your hopes for the future, and even your fears.
</p></blockquote>
<p>Keeping a relationship going strong takes trust, good communication, and attention to the things that really matter.</p>
<p><strong>This means:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Revealing your <strong>real self</strong> by dropping the ficticious self/s you have created in order to cope in the world.</li>
<li>Listening to your partner <strong>with your heart</strong> by understanding that most people cannot define into words what they are truly trying to express.</li>
</ul>
<p>Don’t get sucked-in by magazine headlines because the best love relationship advice isn’t all about when to send roses, what to do in bed or anticipating needs.</p>
<h3>Trust Building</h3>
<p>A lot of love relationship advice focuses on trust because it truly is the foundation of a loving relationship. While trust sometimes develops on its own, putting a little work into building it never hurts. How can you do that?</p>
<p>Firstly, be reliable. Call when you say you will and show up when you promise to. Also try not to make commitments you have no intention of keeping, like &#8220;Yea, I&#8217;ll go to dancing lessons with you.”</p>
<p><strong>When you have a disagreement:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Be fair and don’t push your partners buttons.</li>
<li>
</li>
<li>Accept and respect your partner’s feelings.</li>
<li>Avoid telling them they shouldn’t feel a certain way.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p>
Nobody has the right to tell others how they should feel.
</p></blockquote>
<h3>Learning To End Arguments</h3>
<p><strong>It will happen ..</strong></p>
<p>Your partner will do that annoying thing yet again and suddenly you’re yelling at each other. The important thing isn’t so much stopping your partner from doing that thing as knowing how to stop an argument when it does happen.</p>
<p>In fact, the ability to diffuse post-argument tension can make or break a relationship.</p>
<p><strong>So, when you realize your gripe session is getting out of hand, ask yourself:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Do you want to be right, or do you want to be happy?</li>
</ul>
<p>Of course you might need to re-evaluate the status of the relationship if your partner is <strong>continually</strong> violating important personal boundaries that you have set. After all, nobody likes to be ignored!</p>
<h3>Don’t Avoid Money Issues</h3>
<p><strong>This uncommon love relationship advice is important.</strong></p>
<p>If you share any financial responsibilities, you owe it to each other to communicate on this issue. Sure, it’s not much fun to talk about money, but it’s even less fun when you’re in serious trouble due to poor planning. Don’t let it get that far.</p>
<p>Even if there is only one bread winner, both of you should be involved in financial planning, especially if the bread winner is <a href="http://stockmarketdvd.com/">hopeless with money</a>.</p>
<p>To keep problems at bay, learn to discuss your financial issues as they come up. Don&#8217;t be frightned to speak up. Not saying what you want to say could lead to resentment towards your partner.</p>
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