Author Archive: Anna Hofman
Anna Hofman
August 23, 2015
Dating
No. Humans are NOT supposed to be monogamous, even though we like to think we are, and to expect to be in a relationship with someone and never sexually fantasize about someone else is ridiculous. It is also, quite literally,…
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Anna Hofman
August 22, 2015
Dating
Taking everything into account. NO. Honestly, if a friend breaks your trust to THAT extent, how could you ever forgive her? You may have been best friends since you learned to walk and talk, but if someone betrays you that…
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Anna Hofman
July 25, 2015
Dating
It is actually not a habit. It is attracting the wrong kind of people due to the signals you are putting across without realizing it People who lack confidence and have been in bad relationships in the past may just…
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Anna Hofman
July 12, 2015
Friends and Peers
Everyone, yes EVERYONE, goes through this in school, work, college, and even families where one sibling is excluded by the others. You can actually get into a group by starting conversation with one individual in a class or even just…
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Anna Hofman
June 16, 2015
Dating
A first date is NOT about how far you go, it is about seeing a side of someone you wouldn’t see in the workplace or around his/her friends. If you are male, don’t push for sex and don’t even hint…
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Anna Hofman
June 4, 2015
Dating
A relationship can be saved if: You BOTH want it to work out you BOTH are determined to make it work out, and You BOTH are willing to make sacrifices, such as playing the drums at three in the morning:…
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Anna Hofman
May 23, 2015
Dating
It doesn’t matter if you’re Ugly Betty or Paris Hilton, you will have to face being dumped and tough break-ups all through your teens. It is VERY rare that you meet someone and stay with them for the rest of…
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Anna Hofman
May 8, 2015
Dating
Always be honest, let them know your situation immediately, if you’re dating while hoping another man you want to be with will come around, let anyone you date know that you’re taking it bit by bit and seeing how everything…
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Anna Hofman
May 6, 2015
Dating
As human beings, we usually find companionship is essential for us to be completely happy in life: we love to be loved and we love to love, so how do you keep it at that amazing honey-moon period, as they…
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Anna Hofman
April 24, 2015
Dating
Many women have admitted that they would prefer their man to have a one night stand with a woman, than actually have feelings for her. This is understandable for many reasons: firstly, if a man has sex with another woman,…
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Anna Hofman
March 31, 2015
Dating
When you find out that your other half has been unfaithful to you, it has an incredibly detrimental effect on your self esteem, confidence and perception of yourself. The main thing to remember (and this is the one thing that…
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Anna Hofman
March 22, 2015
Dating
It depends on the person and your relationship. If a man or woman is cheating it may be because they are insecure or have issues with themselves that they are trying to deal with by cheating and trying to get…
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Anna Hofman
January 31, 2015
Dating
A very simple, but honest answer to this question is, unfortunately, trust your gut instinct. Women have a very, very strong sense of intuition and we naturally tune into behaviour and actions from other people – it is a second…
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Anna Hofman
December 27, 2014
Family
Having a small budget doesn’t mean having small amounts of fun. Just off the top of the head: picnics, games at home, cooking a dinner together when none of you can cook, watching a movie at home… There’s so much…
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Anna Hofman
December 12, 2014
Dating
You need to be honest with yourself on this one. If it were the reverse situation, and your boyfriend/girlfriend was spending time with someone of the opposite sex – how much time would be acceptable, and how much time would…
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Anna Hofman
October 18, 2014
Friends and Peers
My immediate reaction was to protest and say no, but, once you’re past the phase of being awkward and missing your ex like crazy, they are often the closest friends people have. This is because they know you so well:…
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Anna Hofman
October 14, 2014
Friends and Peers
I was very, VERY badly bullied at school. Here is advice straight from the heart, that I KNOW will help you, or whoever it is that needs help. I know the feelings of dread, the thought “everything and anything I…
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Anna Hofman
July 23, 2014
Dating
There always seems to be a catch to obtaining someone you have your eye on (one of life’s little laws, I suppose), and this is certainly one of the tricky hurdles life lays down for us. This is one of…
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Anna Hofman
July 23, 2014
Dating
What would work on you will usually work on them. Here are pointers that never fail. First pointer, always look gorgeous (without having to slap on the make-up), drink plenty of water and your skin will glow, eat lots of…
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Anna Hofman
June 2, 2014
Dating
There are many reasons why relationships fail but the most common reason is a plain and simple one: a lack of communication between you and your partner. Most women, for instance, would rather shrug off a little re-occurring problem between her…
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Anna Hofman
January 1, 2014
Dating
In order from worst to bad, this list is made for all the girl’s who are being dumped and don’t know why – maybe you can put yourselves is one of these categories? Number One: The clingy girl. It is…
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Anna Hofman
October 4, 2013
Dating
The first, and probably most common, mistake that a lot of people make on first dates is talking about themselves too much. Be sure to show more interest in the other person than yourself when dating, otherwise you end up…
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Anna Hofman
October 4, 2013
Dating
Well the fact you’re going on the date is a good start. It is really easy to tell if men are interested in you on the first date if you know what to look for. This is broken down into…
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Anna Hofman
September 25, 2013
Dating
Many individuals find it extremely difficult to converse comfortably with the opposite sex: several different factors may contribute to as to why this is, but the main reason is, indisputably, confidence. Sometimes appearing confident on the outside can help you…
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Anna Hofman
August 18, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
It is completely normal for couples to have arguments, and some experts say that arguing is healthy for relationships because it is an essential part of communication, providing the argument brings the resolution of the issue that was the cause…
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Anna Hofman
August 10, 2013
Dating
First dates can be looked back on as the beginning of a couple’s wonderful journey together of falling in love and, possibly, building a life together or they can also be looked back on as the most awkward, uncomfortable experience…
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