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I read Tuesdays post and after being a bystander for months now was finally inspired to write in with my own tale of woe. Annie, I would heed the DABAs sage advice and heres why:
It all started out so innocently. We worked at the same mid-size investment bank.  was a V.P. I was an analyst. It was the office employee only holiday party (you know where this is going). Long story short - John and I got wasted, we may or may not have sucked face in front of our co-workers, but we most def. went home together.
And so began my office affair back in December 07. It was a bull market affair to remember. He would call me into his office. I would enter with trepidation never sure if he was going to hand me an assignment or an article of clothing that I had hastily left behind. Initially it was mutually understood that we were both too busy for a conventional relationship. It was 2007, you know back when investment banks still did deals. The problem was that he was in a position of power relative to me ergo the sex was forbidden (Read: awesome). Therefore, as women are biologically hard wired to do in such situations, I fell for him.
Inspired by a recent Meg Ryan romantic comedy marathon, I decided to tell him how I really felt. I confessed my feelings. He said, he felt the same way. We decided to go for a real date. Even though we started , nothing really changed from the prior arrangement, except for the fact that I had put myself out there and he was more emotionally unavailable than ever. I got needy. He announced that our difference in age was an insurmountable obstacle and that we wanted different things.
I dated other people for a while before I eventually met Tom was my age and treated me like a princess so, as again women are biologically hard wired to do, I didnt appreciate Tom in the least and found myself succumbing to booty calls from John. I realized the situation had spun out of control when at 5am on a Saturday I received a phone call from John. Tom and I were asleep at my apartment having blacked out at more civilized hour. John was just on his way home from a club and wanted me to come to his place. In retrospect this was the moment where I should have gotten some upper hand in the situation and told him to drop dead.
Me: Tom wake up
Tom:
Me: Seriously get up, I have to go to work.
Tom: s Saturday.
Me (almost telling the truth): I know but my boss just called and I have to go to work.
Tom: I hate your job.
Me: Me too, Im sooo sorry.
Tom went back to sleep while I made quite a show of showering and getting dressed for the office.
Me: Okay Im ready, lets go, Im so sorry to make you get up this early but I dont have a spare set of keys
Tom (half awake): s cool, do you always wear that much eyeliner to work?
Me: I try to bring a feminine touch to the office.
I pulled Tom out of bed and dragged him out of my apartment into the street. I hailed a cab and shoved Tom into it. The shoving must have jarred him out of his sleepy state because he had an almost lucid moment.
Tom (as Im about to slam the cab door in his face): Wait, my apartment is near your office, why dont we share a cab?
Me: uhhhhhhhhh, my legs itchy?
It was the only non-answer I could come up with.
I slammed the door and waved good-bye to a groggy Tom struggling to find the nexus between me not wanting to share a cab and having an itchy leg.
I circled the block once and hailed another cab to take me to Johns Tribeca apartment.
This isnt Penthouse letters so Ill skip what went down at Johns apartment and get right to my rock bottom moment: I was laying in Johns bed contemplating whether when the post-sex euphoria wore off if I was going to feel pathetic. John was somewhere else in the apartment doing sit-ups and reading his blackberry in some sort of weird Patrick Bateman combination when my own blackberry decided it had enough. My blackberry was done with the lies, the cheating, and the empty unsatiated feeling. It just couldnt take it anymore. An incoming text came through and my blackberry seized the opportunity to commit bb suicide by vibrating itself off the edge of the nightstand. Known to suffer from Genovese syndrome, I watched listlessly as it plummeted to the ground. My blackberry hit the ground with a gentle thud that finally sparked a reaction from me. I scooped it up and inspected the damage. Thank God it was just a cry for help. Aside from a few scratches, it had survived the fall unscathed. I examined the text message that had caused my poor little blackberry so much angst. It was from Tom. Sorry 4 being out of it this morning. Im so proud of how hard u work. Lemme know when ready 4 a break, will bring u lunch.
The words of my high school band director were ringing through my head: What am I doing here now and what can I do to make it better?  (Yeah, I just admitted to being in the marching band, Im cool with it). What the F*ck was I doing there? What was I doing with some American Psycho wannabe? Why wasnt I ordering brunch and watching TV with the guy who actually cared about my well-being? Why wasnt I with the guy who apologized to me for not getting out of my apartment fast enough for me to go to work when in fact I was going to have sex with one of my bosses? This was wrong on so many levels.
I got dressed and got the hell out of Johns apartment. I spent the rest of the weekend looking for a new job. Thank God this was pre-recession. I found one relatively easily and was able to start in the next month. I stopped answering Johns booty calls. I broke up with Tom. He deserved better. I focused all my attention on kicking butt at my new job.
Months passed and the recession hit. I had heard that there were layoffs at my old bank. I decided to extend the friendship olive branch and called John to make sure he had survived the layoffs. He hadnt, but he assured me it was for the best. He needed some time off, and, as seems to be a trend with laid off bankers and the women who loved them, he defected to South America for a few months.
Ive learned from reading this blog that there are only two possible ways to make a relationship with an alpha male New York banker type work. You can be perpetually unattainable, which will appeal to the competitive side of him that wants to pursue or one of you has to move out of the city to bring some sanity into the relationship. The latter prevailed in my case.
John called me when he returned from his 3 month sojourn to South America. He asked if I wanted to get together. I suggested dinner thinking this would give me an opportunity to rub into his face the fact that I was still employed by offering to pay for dinner for the first time ever since we had met. We went to dinner. I ordered a vodka on the rocks. He ordered a green tea. He was tan, relaxed, up to date on eastern religion and philosophy. He was done with the uber competitive world of banking. He wanted to try to make things work with me. Family was what mattered. How could he not have realized this before
I took stock of the new John. His schedule was normal, his outlook balanced, and my interest in him was now non-existent. In the words the great philosopher Chris Rock contemplating whether it is better to be married and bored or single and lonely, t no happiness nowhere.

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If there is anything human beings are so familiar with, it is body language. From books, journals to workshops, there has been an endless discussion of the topic that has been spawned to date. in the art of dating and in dating relationships, this topic cannot be ignored, since you must be able to interpret these non-verbal signals and messages that individuals do broadcast to you in a perpetual basis in the course of their interaction with you. In this kind of communication, you must be savvy in its occurrence so that ignorance does not cost you an important better half.
In non-verbal communication, it is all about process and content. Content is depicted as what a person says while process describes anything else which follows suit. Any interaction, from your dating relationships to everyday love issues and affairs are wrought with a mixture of signals, from saying a specific thing and then having your mind speak about another in the non-verbal form. No wonder, there are so many people in their Singlehood reporting some confusion on what their date felt and thought. From the onset, comprehending this language seems quite difficult, and overtly impossible. But this is not so incase you have a grasp of the non-verbal kind of communication process on your fingertips.
In scenarios out of dating relationships, the eye contact is such a good communicator from the non-verbal cues. The eye contact is either good or poor, which is to say that a poor one means you will not decipher the meaning and message, while a good one means you register more than meets the eyes. In your date, look at the way they are looking at you, more so when you are speaking. If their eye contact can be termed as good, it is a positive sign that the individual is comfortable and overtly interested with you. In such dating relationships, it communicates honesty, involvement and sincerity. On the other hand, if the date has overt difficulty in making that eye contact, it does speak of discomfort, shyness or even waned interest.
Restlessness is another cue that portends a lot. If you have ever been restless, then you must understand the nature and magnitude. This is characterized in shifting on a chair, peering at the watch, depicting that the mind is arrested somewhere else. The date might offer or not give a response as to the reason. What is clear though is that the persons mind is absent from your union. It is a human behavior as depicted in dating relationships meaning a dire lack in terms of interest as well as being preoccupied with someone else or even something else.
Having their eyes away from you might signal a lack in interest, an occasional discomfort or even a want to avoid any interactive session with you. Untrustworthy and dishonesty plus failure to be candid might also be a result of this.
Being quiet might also mean lack of interest or being in a sour mood. Additionally, the posture of your date being stiffened or overtly closed might suggest discomfort and might rather be somewhere else. Physical contact, especially the sense of touch, whereas in the course of your dating relationships the date avoids taking your hand, or poising his/her arm around your shoulder might suggest being unsure or shy, though it is easy to know a shy person when you see one.

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As single gay men, weve had to endure some pretty heavy stuff in our lives and for the most part, it was stuff pretty much out of our control. Weve had to work through coming out to friends and family. Some have even had to endure the pain of their parents being unreceptive, and how about the gay men who are secret at work because they are in fear of losing their jobs?
Think about this: How can you be present while carrying around so much baggage?
A very special spiritual teacher, who I hold a great deal of respect for, Eckhart Tolle said that, The only thing that can free you from the past (or future) is . I added the future part. How often does the past hold you in its grasp? Do you often dream of a better life? Do you fantasize about the perfect relationship, but believe it will never happen? There is absolutely no way you can enjoy the gifts, the freedom, and the joy of pure love, if you are constantly bringing the past instead of bringing presence.
Its Time To Bring It!
What I mean by being present, is not allowing the past or the future to take over and dictate your life decisions. You know what Im talking about; when our buttons get pushed; when we show up for a first date; when there is conflict with your partner; communicating when your needs arent being met or when your boss gives you feedback and you take it so personally it paralyzes you.
Your Relationship Success Assignment:
So, what do you do when you feel like youre slipping into the past or rushing off to the future? Well, I have good news? There is a way where you can calm your heart, settle your stomach and ease into emotional freedom AND get clear on what kind of relationship you want. So let me help you out here by sharing three SIMPLE SECRETS to staying in the moment so you wont miss Mr. Wonderful.
Relationship Success Secret #1
If you are dead serious about ending the cycle of repeating same poor choices over and over, then youll make it your practice to be vigilant, self-observant, and welcome the moment. Like most things in life when it comes to mastering something, it takes practice and discipline. Also it takes willingness to keep trying.
Why not go the extra mile by setting up a reminder on your computer calendar? Allow yourself 15 minutes of stillness each day to remember . Also, having a presence buddy will make this 100% easier. It kicks things up a notch when you have an accountability partner.
Believe me, you will NEVER look at dating and relationships the same way.
Relationship Success Secret #2
Say YES to whatever is happening NOW (Bad or Good). Allow for whatever is happening to happen, without judgment. ex. Youre watching the daily news (not something that I do) and a story comes up that is very disturbing or violent. Instead of tripping over furniture for the clicker or cursing yourself for watching it, allow yourself to watch the section without judgment while saying gently to yourself, I allow this to pass through me.
What many of us do when it comes to bad dating and relationships and family history is, we tend to block them out as if the experiences never happened. This is a VITAL mistake and only leads to strong resentments and repeating patterns.
Relationship Success Secret #3
Know that life isnt perfect; hopefully sooner, rather than later, you WILL sense spaciousness around whatever happens in your life. Everything will seem to balance out and when conflicts do arise, you will know how to approach them and let them go.

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A guy I dated in my mid-twenties was big on guy time. He always wanted to be out with his friends, and never invited me along for those nights of male bonding.
In hindsight, I realize this desire was entirely normal (In fact, I now support/encourage Rs guy time). But, at the time, I was hurt I wasnt included.
Heres a good piece from MSN dating looking at why guys want to spend so much time with their buddies and why it isnt a bad thing.
Guys, how important is guy time for you? And ladies, how do you feel when your partner goes out with his friends.

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SNAP Interactive, Inc. ( or the ) (OTC BB: STVI), a leading provider of online dating applications for social networking websites, today announced operating results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008.
After daily use of the Facebook application, Ive been playing around with Snaps Are You Interested iphone app, a solid first attempt. Im trying to use all of the mobile version of Snap, Viximo, Zoosk and all the other mobile dating apps. Theyre all fun to try but as hard as I try its been difficult for me to check them more than once every few days as opposed to clicking on the emails sent by the application to my laptop. Im older than the target demographic for these apps though.
Here are the highlights from Snaps latest financials for 2008.
Q4 2008 Revenue: $1,087,144, as compared to $871,324 in Q3 2008 - a 28% increase
Full Year 2008 Revenue: $3,011,627, as compared to $424,564 in full year 2007 - a 609% increase
Revenue increased from $389,181 for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to $1,087,144 for the three months ended December 31, 2008, a 179% increase.
Revenue increased from $424,564 for the full year ended December 31, 2007 to $3,011,627 for the full year ended December 31, 2008, a 609% increase.
These revenues are primarily generated from advertisements and premium features placed on our various applications.The increase in revenue was primarily due to the growth of our applications and the increased usage in 2008 compared to the same time period in 2007.This increased activity resulted in more traffic to our applications which produced more impressions and clicks on advertisements displayed on our applications. Secondarily, our premium features on our applications gained traction in 2008 as well.
Net Income increased to $796,960 for the year ended December 31, 2008 from a loss of $914,997 for the year ended December 31, 2007, an increase of $1,711,957. EBITDA for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 was $946,510.
Based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period (basic) of 10,420,680, SNAP reported net income of approximately $0.08 per share for the full year ended December 31, 2008, as compared to a net loss of ($0.09) for the full year ended December 31, 2007. On an EBITDA basis, SNAP earned $0.09 per share for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
Snap is on track to make as much money as PlentyOfFish and they havent spent a single dime on customer acquisition, which is amazing.
Press release.

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Single and having and affair with a married man

Right now I'm in a very bad situation. I want to let everyone know that I am fully aware that this relationship was a bad idea from the start, but I need advice on how to handle the problem I'm currently having.

I am 31 years old and I own my home and car. I enjoy living alone right now because I like my privacy and freedom. I am not at all interested in marriage at this time, only companionship. For the last year and a half I have been seeing an older, married man. He says he's very unhappy in his marriage but his wife has a number of health problems and can't take care of herself so he doesn't want to leave her, and I understand that. The relationship is great for me because I spend time with him but he's not around ALL the time, and he's definitely not pushing for marriage. Thus far it's just been a good relationship. We have good sex and enjoy talking and spending time together. It's not like he's lying about being married because I'm aware of it and it doesn't bother me, so other than just being wrong in most people's eyes it's not that big of an issue for me.

He does a lot of things for me as far as always making sure my dog has fresh water, mowing and trimming my lawn, always asking if I have enough money or if I need anything, and cooking meals for me often. I truly appreciate everything he does and I don't want to do anything to hurt his feelings. Here's the problem. I have a few male friends. If I ever have any of them over to visit he goes nuts and won't speak to me for several days. Nothing happens when they visit and I've even told him that he can join us if he wants but he insists that it's wrong. I keep reminding him that he's a married man and he can't even be seen with me in public but he doesn't care. I also try to explain that he always has someone to talk to at home and I'm always home by myself and get lonesome but he doesn't care about that either. I really have strong feelings for him and I don't know what to do. Sunday I had a male friend over and he hasn't called me since. I bumped into him tonight and we talked and he said that I treat him like sh*t. I told him that I love him and he said that I don't love him, I'm infatuated with him. I really don't think that's it. When I was a teenager I was infatuated with a few famous people, but I certainly don't think I'm infatuated with an old married man, not to sound cruel but I just don't think so. He says that if I cared about him that I wouldn't have other guys over. I could understand this statement if we were in an exclusive relationship, but I'll say again for the last time...he's married!

So I'm not quite sure how to handle this. Is he being unreasonable or am I? Should I break it off with him? If so, what would be a nicer way to put it that wouldn't hurt his feelings?



Hi,

You are acting perfectly healthy. Having a friend over and even dating other guys is perfectly okay in your situation. He is not committed to you but he asks you to be committed to him. 100% wrong. He is crossing the line and wants to be possessive and controlling. He has no right over your life. That's that simple. If he comes around telling you what to do, he steals a basic human right from you: freedom of thought, action and behavior.

Your instinct is guiding you in the right direction. Seems you know the answer. Believe in it even more. Congratulations: you are 100% right with that.

How not to hurt him? When someone is showing control or being possessive, it is your right to defend your territory with whatever power you want to use. Right now, he is hurting you more than you are hurting him by limiting your space and freedom.

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1 ) Over-Explaining
I remember when a girl asked me how is Bio-Diesel made when I told her I use it in my car. I think I went on for close to fifteen minutes explaining from start to finish the process from turning vegetable oil into Bio-Diesel. She finally stopped me and teased me pretty hard for it. Your date may not find it as endearing.
2 ) Being Condescending
Just because we know a lot about a lot of things never gives us the right to make someone feel stupid. Sometimes simply just taking a moment to ask “How familiar are you with it?” before explaining it as if they were five years old will allow you to save face.
3 ) Know-it-all/always being right
It is hard being smarter than everyone around us (at least we think we are). As soon as I learned to try to see someone else’s point of view fully before explaining my opinion it was a lot more comfortable to be around me. Try to see someone else’s side of things first and relate to it.
4 ) Fashion – Tennis shoes all the time
If you are the guy who wears white tennis shoes in every situation, it is time to go shopping. Buy yourself some nicer shoes for work or casual social events. You don’t have to go crazy but even some more trendy sneakers will go a long way. Sketchers make lots of inexpensive shoes that are as comfortable as tennis shoes but are a little bit more fashionable. You could even branch out and try some more fashionable going out shoes or boots. Just make sure they aren’t too out there if that is not your personality. Women do notice shoes.
5 ) Fashion – Wearing clothes that don’t fit
It is time to stop dressing like the clothes were hand-me-downs. Oversize shirts do not hide your gut or your lack of biceps. The shoulder seam of your shirts should be within an inch of the corner of your shoulder, not down on your arm. Pants should not be baggy; while they shouldn’t be skin tight they should fit well without being too constrictive. Ask a sales woman to help you find sizes that fit and try going too small and too big to understand what the right fit is.
6 ) Fashion – Out of date clothes
Wearing a t-shirt or sweatshirt that was your parting gift from high school is not a statement of loyalty; it’s a statement that you are too lazy to buy new clothes once in a while. Retire your clothes if they are out of date. I usually try to not wear clothes longer than one to two years and sometimes three if I don’t wear them that often. Subtle changes over a few years actually show up and while people may not point it out, it makes you look dated.
7 ) Texting or emailing while talking
I have a bad habit of surfing the web when talking to friends and even women. If you are having a conversation, put down the game, the phone, the email, etc. Pay attention and be in the conversation
8 ) Being defensive when teased
Roll with the punches. Learn a bit of Disqualification and stop defending yourself, they are only teasing.
9 ) Asking for feedback on a date
This is a big one. Don’t ever ask how you are doing on a date. Don’t ask whether she likes you or not or if she is having fun. Nothing shows more insecurity then checking in frequently on a date. Have fun and enjoy your time together. If she is not into you, or not having fun, that is her responsibility to end the date or tell you. It only makes it awkward for you to ask. If she says no, what are you going to do about it? Getting to the second date will tell you more than any answer she gives you.
10 ) Self Deprecating
Comedians are great at self deprecating humor. Leave it for them to do or learn to use Disqualification. While you shouldn’t be bragging, conversely don’t put yourself down. It shows a lot of insecurity. I mean honestly when a woman tells me she is fat, I almost want to smack her. It is like fishing for a compliment, I don’t want to pander to her insecurities. You shouldn’t make women feel that way either by putting yourself down.

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Friendship anniversary is really a great occasion. This is a day set aside to remember when you met your friends or when you first became friends. It is always good to keep track of the day you meet with great friends to remember the day fondly. Many people do not seem to know when they met their friends and, it is pretty sad. We all complain that there are no good friends left in the world but, we do not take any initiative to change this. For this reason, you can take a first step and remember when you met special friends in your life. If you do not remember the actual date, do not worry about it. You can simply set aside any good day and make it the friendship anniversary. There are various reasons why such an occasion should be important to you. First, you will get to show appreciation to your friends and in return, you will strengthen further the relationship you have.

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(With an old-master-like-voice...)










1. You shall be prepared, especially with your gifts
-make it a good presentation, plan how you want to hand the present. Make it special.

2. Even if you are on budget, you shall make it a day to remember
-even if you are short on cash, dont try to defend yourself by saying you are low on cash. Just keep it to yourself and work your way around. Not all valentines date have to be expensive.

3. You shall not talk like you are on a normal date
-dont talk about how your boss treats you that day, your cat having a fever or how you cannot stand your housemate. That kind of talk will kill the romantic mood. Make your partner laugh, talk about the relationship, and throw in a couple of romantic lines.

4. You shall not think only of the sex part
-I know some guys are eager for Valentines Day for this! Dont expect sex man, let it come naturally. And in the end of the day, dont ever go asking her where is the sex part?

5. You shall remember that day
-If you are bad with dates, jot it down somewhere. No matter how busy your life is, dont forget this day. (I bet she will not)

6. You shall not get your buddies in the way
-Dont divert the Valentines Day plan because your buddies ask you to come down to watch football or something (even if they call you a pussy)

7. You shall not give her lingerie
-I dont know bout this, but try to avoid giving her this (unless she insists) because as far as I know, guys loves it but the woman dont really like it (its uncomfortable)

8. You shall not forget the card
-The card, the chocolate is the trademark of Valentines Day. Even if you got something really unique for her, make sure you still have card and chocolate (in case she dont like your presents)

9. You shall wrap your presents. Even if you wrapping skill is a disaster.
-Do I need to say anything about this?

10. You shall not expect only victories. There will be defeats!
-Dont put on high hopes on everything to go as you planned. Maybe it will not get that perfect, or maybe there is death in a family, or she/he is not feeling well that day. Keep moving on and enjoy your time. Be understanding but still make it a sweet day.

11. You shall not plan like its your last Valentine on earth
-Dont worry on every detail and dont complicate your plans! You dont need a timeline to guide what to do on Valentines Day. Its all about embracing every second and giving her a good time.

12. You shall not end the vibe on that day
-Dont put every effort on that day only to act normal and return to your daily life the next day. Prolong the for a couple more days. Keep the mood intact a little bit longer. Keeps the love going!

13. You shall not forget to thank me and visit this blog more often
-hehe.Happy valentines day!


Go ahead and have a good time. Let me know what you think. Leave me your comments below.

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8 Deadly Dating Mistakes To Avoid! by Marie Clare

Are you dating or in a serious relationship? Did you realize that very often we make the same dating mistakes over and over again? I've compiled a list of dating No-nos which will help you identify a possible problem that you can work on to improve your dating experience.

#1 - Playing Games:
When it comes to dating we all have a fear of rejection. This is human nature. So playing it cool and not getting too involved with others makes us feel safe. Only problem with this is you may come off as being cold and aloof. For many people this is a real turn-off. And you may find the date of your dreams slipping away. The best way to find a loving relationship is to be real. People will be far more receptive to you if they believe you are genuine.


#2 - Moving too Fast:
Ladies, this one is for you. We all fantasize about our future and the man of our dreams. Again, this is only human. But, do you find yourself testing out his last name with yours and you haven't even gone out on a third date yet? Well, if you do it's time to remind yourself to Slow Down. Here's why. Normally for the first 3-8 months of a relationship we are running on euphoria. So, until you've had time to get to know a person, and spend time with him to see what he is really like, it's best not to get to far ahead of yourself. If your expectations become to high you may find yourself heading down the path of heartache, and losing the date of your dreams. Slow Down!

#3 - Are you always talking about your ex?
Carrying old baggage into a new relationship can be disastrous. Sure we've all had previous relationships, and yes your new love will find out about them. But, if you are constantly complaining about your ex, or always comparing your current love to your ex, it will get real old, real fast.

Instead, take some time to get to know this person. Give yourself the opportunity for a new start. Try to work out any old problems before you start up a new relationship.

#4 - Red Flags:
What are Red Flags? Well, here are some, but there are plenty more.
- Someone you were scheduled to meet doesn't show up and has no reasonable explanation as to why.
- Someone your involved with will not give you their home phone number.
- He/she will not introduce you to family or friends.
- He/she won't go out in public with you.
- Being cruel to a pet.
- Being disrespectful to a parent.
Yes, all of these are Red Flags. And, Red Flags should not be ignored.


#5 - Thinking Obsessively:
Are you a worrier? If so, don't let it ruin your relationship with the date of your dreams. Many people will worry over a relationship, even before it has a chance to really get going. You'll worry over what he/she said, or what your response was to something said. You'll worry over whether the relationship is moving to fast or to slow. Or whether the relationship is working at all.

#6 - The Interrogation:
Do you want to know every detail of someone's life, and try to get it out of him/her on the first date? Well, you can't, not on the first or even the second date. If you come off as The Interrogator your new dream date will soon become tired of answering all your questions and move on to someone else. Just relax, let things happen naturally through simple conversation. Soon you'll know all there is to know about you new friend. So relax and just have some fun with your new date.

#7 - What about your needs?
Do you want kids, but, he/she does not? Did you tell him/her you want kids or are you just going along with his/her idea of life? You must be able to directly communicate your needs. If you don't, you will spend your time in a relationship without having your needs met. You need to know what your own needs are and what his/her needs are before starting a serious relationship. When talking about your needs be assertive. Not bossy, naggy or demanding. But, tactful and direct.

#8 - Sacrificing too much:
Do you find yourself doing things to show someone you care that you would never do other wise? Are you letting yourself be used as a ? Usually this sort of behavior is associated with low self-esteem. Please realize that in any healthy relationship both parties must be treated as equals. And both parties must have their needs met. If this sounds like you re-evaluate your relationship, and if your are not happy get out. There is someone out there who will love you for who you are, without you having to jump through hoops to prove it.

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There is a number of dating game online that are available online. One such dating game is the one introduced by Sony Online Entertainment aptly called Dating Game Online. The Dating Game Online is an entertaining multiplayer online game based on catchy pick-up lines, flirting and risqué chat allowing players to find cyber mates, potential dating partners and online friends while participating in an engaging interactive game.
Dating Game Online is based on the ever-popular concept of online matchmaking. Sony realized that online dating is becoming a huge industry and they want a chunk of this huge market. Online matchmaking has become a genuine phenomenon as people are meeting their significant others online in greater numbers than ever before. The Dating Game Online promises the spontaneous flirtatious moments only the Internet can offer.
Like its popular television counterpart, The Dating Game Online will consist of one chooser and three contestants vying for his or her attention. The chooser will pose questions especially prepared to the reveal the romantic nature of each contestant. Answers are analyzed to determine which contestant is best suited to the chooser's particular taste. The chooser will select the lucky winner, and from there the couple can determine the next step in their romantic online relationship. This Dating Game Online accommodates 2-4 players. The Chooser sits on the far left side and up to 3 Contestants can sit to the right. In Dating Game Online, you have a choice of hanging out in the lobby or entering a game and test your skills. As an added challenge, a series of questions are prepared to pose to the contestants. The goal in Dating Game Online is to have fun and see how fast you can think on your feet. Be sure and practice all those smooth one-liners youve been saving for the right occasion. The Chooser asks ten questions using the "Ask a Question" button and awards the Contestant that best answers each question with a Heart point. The Contestant that accumulates the most points at the end of the ten questions wins.
Sony Online Entertainment has already created the largest online community of role-playing gamers in Internet history. The Dating Game Online is a step in translating that success to other online arenas. The Station (www.station.com) is the official provider of The Dating Game Online with updates and news about the game, message boards and other community features. Station members 18 and over are invited to engage in The Dating Game Online.

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He ACCIDENTALLY manages to get her digits or email and now wants to ask her out on a DATE. dating for losers by the way. If you are sick of not getting laid. Ok now lets say you catch her at a good time either she will just make a random excuse right there like oh Im sorry, I have to do laundry or My dog is sick and I need to spend time with her or I have yoga class today(which means shes going to see someone for a booty call), maybe some other time.or she agrees to meet you but totally flakes at the last minutethats a classic for you wussies out there right?. Or lets say you actually get lucky and go out on A DATE with her and then when your date is almost over, you lean in to kiss her if you are brave enough and she gives you that look as you feel those familiar uncomfortable shameful feeling wash over you as she smiles and tells you Lets just be friends and youve just crashed and burned againwhat a looser you think. I know man I use to be there too.
Then you start to wonder what went wrong. As well you should. But remember the same level of thinking that has created your situation cant solve it! You need some help if you dont want to suffer anymore.
Well bro Im here to help your sorry ass.
WHY?
Cause someone helped me, when I thought there was no hopepay it forward, RIGHT.
The thing is, all guys make the same mistakes when it comes to women, and if you have ever read MEN ARE FROM MARS WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS forget what John Gray says the gay is a huge supplicating dweebtrust me on this. I am going to give you some great FREE advice, in the hopes you will buy one of the programs at the end of this articles(shameless plug I know) Seriously they will help you and I have used every how to pick up chicks program around, have met all the so called dating gurus and worked with them. I only recommend the programs that work and that I have used. Now back to my homework for you, So from now on:
a) Stop giving her lots of lame compliments. If you tell her how nice she looks and how beautiful her eyes are thats even more lame. If shes at all attractive, she is constantly getting hit on and hearing this. Paying her unthoughtful hollow compliments is a sign of a true wussy, it wont turn her on and will signal to her youre a giant wimp! Women dont fuck guys who they cant respect!
b) Dont be so nicesame story here: Have you ever heard a woman say how bad she wanted to fuck the brains out of a nice guy, NO and you never will as a rule be as physical as you can after meeting a woman and never go past a first meeting with less than a kiss on the cheek.

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Flowers add a special touch to any event, especially celebrations like baby showers. While some choose a type of flower to match a color scheme, others like to use the baby's predicted birth month flower, or even the flower of the month in which the baby shower will be held. Whether you decide on flowers according to the baby's birth date, or simply pick the ones that you love the most, this article will break down the significance of each month's flower.

A great idea might be to choose different flowers based on their meaning and make a beautiful flower arrangement pattern for the shower. There are beautiful baby shower centerpieces that are made from baby clothes called baby bouquets that have to be seen to be believed make unique arrangements. These are some of the best baby shower ideas to be invented in the last few years.

January's flower is the sweet and sassy carnation. The carnation exerts beauty, distinction, gratitude, fascination, and admiration; the pink carnation in particular represents "a mother's love." Soft and gentle on the outside but strong and durable on the inside, the carnation is the perfect flower to represent the bittersweet paradox relating to the first month of the year. The carnation's scientific name, Dianthus, directly translates into "flower of love." This flower is one of the oldest cultivated flowers in the world, yet one of the most popular today.

February is the month of love and warmth, and this month's flower, the iris, denotes deep and profound notes. The iris' three upright petals each have a meaning; the first is faith, the second is valor, and the third is wisdom. Gracefulness, majesty, and dignity characterize the iris' presence. Purple, the color of royalty, makes February's birth flower extravagant and majestic; the iris is truly the flower of splendor and grandeur.

In March, spring begins to arise with bright cheers and rays of sunshine. The daffodil is dainty and yellow, and is the flower that follows after and breaks winter's cold atmosphere, bringing warmth and joy to the world. The daffodil is the symbol of rebirth, new beginnings, and a fresh start. Daffodils exert happiness and exhilaration to the world, and fill the earth with light and brightness.

April is a paradoxical month, with both rain showers and sunlight. The daisy's character parallels this paradox, in that it is a feminine yet childlike flower. The legend of the history of daisies is that this precious flower originated from a nymph who transformed herself into a cute-but-not-loud flower, in order to run away from unwanted attention. The daisy is symbolic of eternal youth, playfulness, and a charming child-like character.

The best things about May are the beautiful lilies that decorate beautiful landscapes of the earth. Lilies are sweet and humble; they do not ask for attention but their unconventional beauty inevitably gets compliments and praise. Lilies symbolize virtue, purity and honor.

The middle of the year calls for June's sunshine, warmth, and gorgeous roses. Roses are the universal icon for love and passion throughout the world. Roses depict beauty and perfection, and they reveal a touch of mystery. Each and every petal is as gracious as the next, and the rose surely stands out in a bouquet.

Whichever flower, month, color or any other category you choose for baby shower planning, you are assured to have a colorful, fun event for celebrating the newborn baby's birth.

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