Author Archive: Todd Daigneault

As much as we would like to trust someone-especially in relationships-it can’t really be done.  After all, we are all humans, with individual mindsets and personalities.  Giving too much trust to somebody can open the door to hurt and heartbreak. …
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Jealousy is a very large issue in relationships, and can ultimately cause a relationship to fail, whether there are grounds for it or not.  Being jealous in a romantic partnership can be as natural as the rain falling and the…
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Trust is a very strong quality in building a successful love relationship.  Without trust, there is no real lasting and enduring relationship.  Of course, people, even in the most ardent romantic relationships are reluctant to trust their partner 100% and…
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Lust is when you think about the shape of her/his body…and all of the possibilities of what you can do with them. Love is when all of these body parts do not matter-that you love the person for what they…
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Coming on way too strong too early is a classic example in ruining a date.  That can mean suddenly groping, kissing or fondling-expecting sex early-when it may still mean it still is at least a few dates off.  Coming on…
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Men can be attracted to older women for good and bad reasons, like older men can be drawn to younger women.  In the case of a younger man, they may be drawn to an older woman because she may be perceived…
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If your girlfriend is involved with somebody else, there are a number of tell-tale signs.  It may also include not talking or listening to you.  If they are involved with somebody else, they will more than likely distance themselves from…
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An affair usually starts innocently enough.  Co-workers, friends and mutual acquaintances, even strangers might just start as being just close and not so close friends, who find a mutual attraction with each other.  Something might be lacking in one or…
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Being a teen-age boy can be very awkward-as you are going through a multitude of changes-that effectively usher in manhood.  But as you are developing into a man, you may find many girls your own age not interested, indifferent, or playing…
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You feel absolute clarity of thought and sight (and other senses) when you are in love. It’s like seeing everything with such spectacular clarity-that everything suddenly makes sense and can be understood without being perplexed or confused. In a world…
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Familiarity-you know each other.  It’s a relationship all prepared and nicely packaged, without having to go through everything all over again.  But it can be fun and very romantic to go through at least some of the steps when you…
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In an era that has long seen the end of institutional racism, and most other forms of racism that accompanied it, racism does still exist, sometimes manifesting itself far more quietly and subtlely.  In the dating world, it can be seen…
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Lust is tearing off of the clothes and seeing full lips, shapely breasts, and saying ‘I don’t have enough time to do everything I want…but I am going to THOROUGHLY enjoy the time I have.’ Love is seeing those same…
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Some men are so threatened by a woman’s sexuality, because it impinges his self-confidence as a man (at least in his eyes).  In the case of a relationship, a man may see a woman showing a little bit more cleavage…
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As an older (mid-age adult), I’d say yes and no. A lot of relationship interactions has to do with chemistry-an older adult may have absolutely nothing in common, no chemistry with somebody their age and tons of chemistry with somebody…
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Love is an all-powerful positive emotion, which defines human existence. Without love, humanity would cease to exist, becoming almost robotic and drone-like. Hate is more the dark side of human emotions. Hate is the destructive, all-consuming side of humanity’s dark…
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Cheating may seem okay in some circumstances to those who do it, such as interestingly enough, infidelity done by the other partner, or cases where the relationship is definitely ending. But in the end, all it really is a result…
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Never go on a first date expecting long-term romance-or even a firm commitment towards even a second date. Your date may not even like you in the first place and go along with it so your feelings aren’t hurt. Then…
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I don’t think age matters at all in a relationship. Who said that just because two people, more or less, may have woken up to the same sunsets for forty years should necessarily belong together. True, they may have shared…
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Cheating can be something as simple as getting into a long conversation about sex, nudity and everything associated with it-or the sex act itself. For those in relationships, hugging somebody of the opposite sex is not necessarily cheating if the…
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Talking to a girl that one likes for the first time can be a bit of a challenge for many males seeking a prospective date. With so much fear over date rape, stalking, and other obsessive behaviors, it is getting increasingly…
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You want to do something romantic with your partner. Drop everything you are doing (and ultimately have your partner do the same thing too) and book a few days away at some romantic getaway…just the two of you. If you…
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Geminis, the extremely smart, effectual communicators for the world. Individuals who can talk a million words a minute, on many subjects that they don’t know about, but through their other bases of knowledge, and manipulation of the human word, they…
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Don’t go on a date with too strong of over and under expectations. These can cause a lack of self-confidence, or worse yet, overconfidence, which can lead to far more problems. Try and find a middle ground of confidence that…
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One should talk about expectations slowly, cautiously and carefully upon entering a new relationship. To suddenly rush things can cause immense tremors upon a relationship that is just starting to find its legs. Keeping expectations low in the beginning is…
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