Author Archive: Lauren Smith2011
Lauren Smith2011
August 30, 2015
Dating
Attitudes towards dating are definitely changing as more people are turning to online dating as a positive alternative to the so-called traditional dating methods. People are becoming more disillusioned with the pub/club scene. When you go out to the bars you…
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Lauren Smith2011
July 13, 2015
Dating
If everyone lived by the general rule “treat others as you would like to be treated yourself” then there wouldn’t be very many problems in this world. However, life isn’t that simple and human beings are not yet that evolved…
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Lauren Smith2011
July 1, 2015
Dating
Love is patient, love is kind.It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.Love does not delight in evil but…
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Lauren Smith2011
June 28, 2015
Dating
An older man can definitely find love in a younger woman, in my opinion. When two people who are compatible are lucky enough to find each other and fall in love, then age should not be too much of a…
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Lauren Smith2011
June 25, 2015
Dating
Can love be measured? Yes, I believe that love can indeed be measured, not officially of course, not in litres or kilometres or any standard measurement. The measurement of love is not an official science but the simple fact is…
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Lauren Smith2011
June 11, 2015
Dating
There are many ways to find a date today. All you have to do is take the proverbial bull by the horns, be brave and go for it. I, personally, am all for the proactive approach to dating. Forget being…
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Lauren Smith2011
June 8, 2015
Dating
I’d just broken up with the self-declared love of my life and was slowly coming out of my period of “mourning” when I decided to try Internet dating. So, all on my ownsome-again, one Saturday night, and feeling rather tipsy,…
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Lauren Smith2011
June 8, 2015
Dating
Dating. Hmmm, what springs to mind when you think of that little word “dating”? Love, romance, fun, friendship…one little word with so many connotations, so many possibilities. There’s American style dating ie dating several different people at once, then narrowing…
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Lauren Smith2011
June 5, 2015
Dating
It’s never easy to let go of a relationship and move on. Taking that final step to end the relationship can be one of the most difficult things anyone has to do. There was a time when you both loved…
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Lauren Smith2011
May 27, 2015
Dating
I find the best approach to dating successfully is just to relax, enjoy the experience, but most importantly to be yourself. Being yourself is a lot easier said than done. In order to be yourself, you must truly know yourself….
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Lauren Smith2011
May 4, 2015
Dating
Romance. What is romance? People die for each other in romance? Why? People feel shattered if a breakup occurs? Why? Why write poems and notes on romance? Romance, to me, is the appreciation of two people who are celebrating the lucky coincidence…
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Lauren Smith2011
May 1, 2015
Style and Beauty - Other
It is important to look and feel great no matter how much you weigh. Sometimes, this is a lot easier said than done. It takes practice, but it is achievable. Mostly, you have to practice not listening to that little…
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Lauren Smith2011
April 24, 2015
Communication
The fundamental and most important key to beating shyness is to develop a loving relationship with yourself. Take the time to get to know yourself, find out what brings you happiness and joy in life. Take the time to discover…
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Lauren Smith2011
April 24, 2015
Communication
Can gossip scar a person’s image? Yes, I absolutely believe that gossip can scar a person’s image, both the person’s image of themselves and also the image that people have about the person being gossiped about. Most of us have had a…
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Lauren Smith2011
April 20, 2015
Hair
Many women have tried some shade of blonde at one point or another in their lives. We dream of a lovely, shimmering blonde to enhance our features and frame our face. Blonde hair can be a very flattering shade on…
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Lauren Smith2011
April 19, 2015
Hair
There are several “must have hair care products” that my hair just could not survive without, but before I let you in on my little hair care secrets, let me give you a brief history of my hair. I am…
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Lauren Smith2011
March 23, 2015
Dating
It is a simple fact of life that all women like a man to woo her. Woo is perhaps an old-fashioned concept but the efforts of a man to woo his beloved will never go unnoticed by her. When a…
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Lauren Smith2011
March 4, 2015
Dating
The perfect first date is a subjective experience and individual to each couple. One couple’s idea of a perfect first date might just be another couple’s idea of an absolutely disastrous first date. I think the first date should be…
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Lauren Smith2011
February 26, 2015
Skin and Body
I love pedicures. There is nothing more relaxing or sensual than perfectly smooth, clean feet. I like to start my pedicures with a bowl of warm, soapy water. I like to pour a few drops of my favourite lavendar essential…
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Lauren Smith2011
January 20, 2015
Dating
Unfortunately, women cheat on men for many reasons. Whoever assumes that men are the biggest cheats in a relationship are sadly mistaken. Women cheat just as much as men, if not more. I know that this may be a bit…
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Lauren Smith2011
January 20, 2015
Dating
Why is infidelity so painful? I think the answer is in the question really. Nobody enjoys being cheated on or having their trust betrayed. There is no such thing, in my opinion, as a minor infidelity. You can feel just…
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Lauren Smith2011
January 20, 2015
Dating
Does age matter in a relationship? Well, it depends on the maturity, or immaturity, of the two people who are involved. You can have a very mature twenty year old or a very immature thirty five year old. If I…
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Lauren Smith2011
January 18, 2015
Dating
Why would anyone want to make anyone else fall in love with them? I don’t think it is possible to make or force another person, male or female, to fall in love. Surely, falling in love with someone should be…
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Lauren Smith2011
January 18, 2015
Dating
My mother gave me a piece of advice once which I think is very wise. She said “treat every relationship as if it were your last.” I was a bit stunned by her advice at first, but the more I…
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Lauren Smith2011
January 18, 2015
Dating
Love is a wonderful gift. There are many different types of love; love of a child, parental love, sibling love, the love of friendship and of course romantic love. Loving each other is what makes us human and makes us…
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Lauren Smith2011
January 17, 2015
Dating
Spring is the time for love. Spring is the time when the world awakens from its long winter slumber. The sun rises earlier in the morning, the evenings are brighter. The dark coldness of winter dissipates to the promise of…
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Lauren Smith2011
December 13, 2014
Dating
All relationships, without exception, go through rough patches. Even the happiest, most fulfilled relationship will experience its ups and downs. It’s human nature to disagree with each other and not be completely happy all of the time. As long as…
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Lauren Smith2011
December 13, 2014
Dating
There are several types of men who should be avoided on the dating scene. Most people who are on the dating scene are genuinely looking for love and a potential relationship, but there are some exceptions. The first man to…
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Lauren Smith2011
November 22, 2014
Dating
It is important for our emotional health and also the health of our future relationships that we try our best to eliminate or at least minimise the baggage from past relationships. Of course, this is a lot easier said than…
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Lauren Smith2011
November 9, 2014
Dating
So, you’ve exchanged a few emails and text messages, or maybe even had some friendly chats on the telephone with someone who you are interested in seeing again and hopefully getting to know a little better. You’ve both finally plucked up…
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