Absence makes the heart grow fonder. It sounds romantic, and there may even be some merit to it, but the reality is that absence often creates an emotional longing which cannot be filled by fond memories and occasional phone calls….
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The closing melodies of “Sleepless in Seattle” fill the room and-sighing-you look down at your sweat pants and the empty pint of Ben & Jerry’s on the floor beside you and realize that you’ve become a walking cliché.  Whether you’re recovering…
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There are some genuinely great guys out there. Guys that enjoy spending time with a woman because of her charm and intellect. The type of guys that still open a door for you and treat you like a lady.  Then…
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Some people are still befuddled by the whole “online dating” concept. To them it is difficult to fathom how someone can date online. After all, isn’t a date where you go out to dinner, make small talk, and then decide…
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What men look for in women is not always easily identifiable and will differ from one man to another. While some men prefer statuesque blondes with interests in healthy lifestyles, others lean more toward studious, dark haired women who are…
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It has been wisely said, “There is nothing to fear but feat itself.” Fear however, is a natural reaction to a situation where the outcome or determining factors are unknown. Only a fool would walk into a lion’s den empty…
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For those single men and women in search of some company, the speed dating circuit has become the first stop, giving them the opportunity to view numerous potential suitors in a very short space of time. The advantage for many…
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Speed dating is generally a group of men and women who are asked to spend up to 5 minutes during the evening talking to each other, finishing when a bell or buzzer moves them onto the next person. The men…
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Many people out there will just assume that when you are done with one person you are free to move onto the next.  Well this is of course true to some extent.  Every one has an ‘ex’.  Everyone has a…
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Death occurs under many different circumstances, and is mostly unpredictable. Some people die early in the midst of youth surrounded by many family and friends, while others age, degenerate and die long after all their friends and relatives. Being married…
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Children are used to a certain routine in their life, and when this routine is disrupted in a huge way, such as; changes in where the child will live, their education, the time spent with parents and a change in…
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Many people have a hard time dealing with the fact that they are single over the festive season. This can further lead to deep depression as the person grows older. Here are some tips on managing deep depression during the…
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By following certain do’s and don’ts you will avoid giving someone any false impressions about yourself and it will help you to relax and concentrate on making the evening as pleasant as possible. About an hour before you are due…
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People can feel very lonely when faced with the prospect of living life as a single person. This can be especially more so when newly divorced or bereaved. It takes a little time to set up a support network for…
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First dates can be an extremely daunting experience. One of the first things that we worry about is making a fool of ourselves and not finding enough to talk about. From personal experience, one of the worse things that can…
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People are always suspicious of someone who appears to be a loner. Sometimes there may well be good reason. Research into serial killings have shown us that the perpetrators are often loners, allowing social pressure and/or mental illness to warp…
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The condition of being single is a growing phenomenon within American culture.  While some singles are forced into the condition through unexpected death, divorce, or other separation and others are unable to find a marriage partner, a significant number of…
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You may be dating an alcoholic for a long time and not even be aware that he/she is an alcoholic. Your boyfriend/girlfriend could be someone who has gone through recovery and is no longer drinking. He/she may go to meetings…
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There is a ridiculous stigma attached to being single. In certain social circles, if you are single, there is “obviously” something wrong with you. This insane negativity associated with being single is what causes some people to settle for second…
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It takes time, and talking. Love is an emotional bond that two people intimately share, and the breaking of that bond can manifest symptoms on many different levels. If “being in love” is an emotional high, feeling full of butterflies,…
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Often, jealousy and fears coming from past relationships make people question the motivation and the behavior of the person with whom they are currently in a relationship. Some stereotypes link certain types of behavior with infidelity. Very often, the case…
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The well known saying states that love is blind and so one could safely assume that love also does not see age. Therefore no person can ever really be too old to date and any doubts around this are likely…
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Do you trust people easily? Trust can be a wonderful thing. It’s the center of any real relationship, but it must be earned. True trust can stand the test of temptation. True trust can withstand peer pressure. Yes, true trust…
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Is there any way to cure a heart that has been broken? There is absolutely nothing wrong with being so madly in love with someone that you are “lovesick”. The “sick” part comes into play with the experience of a…
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Everyone is up to speed on signs of cheating these days. There are articles in magazines and all over the Internet telling you what to look out for and how to trap a cheating spouse. Knowledge may be power, but…
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I have two miracle remedies for lovesickness: 1) out of sight, out of mind; and 2) chocolate. Allow me to elaborate. Being lovesick is similar to any other illness, but the symptoms are self-created. You feel sad and tired, you…
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People can feel bitter for a number of reasons and especially so if they have suffered at the hands of the opposite sex in the past. The most important thing to remember is that every person is different and, unless…
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