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Showing posts with label love. Show all posts

5 Women’s Erogenous Zones Most Men Don’t Know

C’mon guys, up your love game!

Sadly, many men seem to think that women’s only erogenous zones are their breasts and genitals. Such is not the case, as you are about to see (and any women will gladly attest to). A woman’s body is, as John Mayer so lovingly put it, a ‘Wonderland.’ There is much to explore and much to discovered. The problem is, most men seem to think turning a woman on means touching her in the ‘mainstream zones.’ What I mean by this is, obviously, vagina, breasts, and buttocks. But in doing that, you are skipping some amazing areas that are likely to arouse a women more than such direct approaches. As soon as you realize gentle touches in the following areas will garner huge responses physically, you will become a zen master of the female body.

Behind-The-Knee

Oh, if you want to talk about a magic button most people (even women themselves) don’t know exists, let’s talk back of the knee. Keep in mind all the erogenous zones listed here are linked to other spots in the body. For some reason, the back (or inside) of a woman’s knee is a direct route to the nerve endings in the vagina. It’s like a direct highway to Shangri-La.
Keep in mind, you stick your fingers under a woman’s knee, it will seem strange as hell. But in the course of kissing and touching, the hand can move there slowly and you will BOTH be pleasantly surprised by the result.

The Ear

Listen, pop culture lied about this one. The ‘tongue in the ear’ thing is gross and turns exactly NO ONE on. BUT, the lobes are very sensitive and tend to trigger pheromone reactions in certain women when they are lightly touched or whispered into and caressed delicately.
Another smart thing to do is run your lips softly against her the outer rim of her ear. Not kissing it, not sucking it. Just letting it know you are there. Her goosebumps will tell you that you’re on the right track.

Behind-the-Neck

Yes, a lot of “behind the” spots on women seem to trigger something. A lot of this has to do with the fact that they are areas that never get touched and are even rarely exposed to air so they are hyper sensitive areas. Touch an area that never gets touched and you will get a reaction.
But it is pretty well known the nape of the neck is quite sensitive. Again, do not be somesloppy beast who licks a woman like she is a popsicle. The point here is to be delicate, to touch women in areas and ways they have never been touched.
If you’re the type of guy who paws at women, you shouldn’t even be reading this.

The Mons

This is the zone to beat all zones, but NO ONE knows what it is. The mons refers the area above the vagina where the pubic hair grows. Because of the hair follicles and nerve endings in each one, lightly caressing and kissing this area will send off fireworks inside her that even the neighbors will be able to hear.
Remember, as with most of these, being delicate is essential. Rubbing her pubic bone and grunting like an animal will do nothing for either of you.

Scalp and Hair

Oh men. Poor men. Why are women’s heads ignored? Most will tell you, a caress of the scalp, holding of the head and hair while kissing, running your fingers through your hair while in bed, all these things work wonders at tuning a woman’s body into the frequencies that all men seem to be on 100% of the time.
If you look over the list, you’ll realize. There is a common theme, which was mentioned a few entries back. These are parts of the female body that go all-too-often ignored. It’s the physical version of ‘how was your day?’ It is a simple gesture that can make all the difference when it comes to the end result. You wanna make love? Make her feel lovely. Yup, that simple.
You make all of her feel beautiful and appreciated and wanted, she will be putty in your hands. Just remember to use those hands for more caressing and less pawing and you’re on your way to being the stellar lover she deserves.

5 Relationship Tips for Couples in Their 30s

5 Relationship Tips for Couples in Their 30s

Maintaining a long-term relationship is something some couples never quite figure out. A healthy relationship, over time, is bound to have some rocky points and misunderstandings. These five relationship tips for couples in their 30s will help you keep your relationship going strong for years to come.

1. You don’t always have to put them first

It is common for younger couples to always want to focus on their significant others more than they focus on themselves. There’s a little bit of paranoia trying to make sure the other person knows you care about them … a lot.
Once you hit 30, other things are going to take priority. Your career is slowly climbing upward. Your parents are getting older. You might have kids. There are times you are going to want to focus just on yourself.
All of these things are completely normal, even necessary, for healthy relationships. You cannot base every single decision you ever make on whether or not your partner will approve. Sometimes, you just have to do things for you or put other loved ones before your other half.

There is room in your life to make time specifically for your partner and satisfying their physical and emotional needs, and you should never neglect this.. That special time does not have to consume your entire life, though. In fact, in a healthy relationship, it shouldn’t. Balance is key.

2. Choose your battles

At this point, fighting over small things just isn’t necessary anymore. By now, you know many of the things that annoy your partner (hopefully) and you also know the things they do that drive you crazy (in both good ways and not so good ones). You know what the two of you will probably disagree on and which opinions you might share.

Don’t pick fights. Don’t purposely do something that annoys your partner just for the sake of starting an argument. Don’t take things out on them and, most importantly, just don’t let the little things get to you.
Let go of the things that aren’t worth a shouting match. If they didn’t put away the dishes (again), just calmly put them away and confront them about it later if you need to. If they don’t react to something you do or say in the way you expected them to, don’t take it personally. The majority of the time, there are much more important things to focus your time and energy on. Just let it go. Move on.

3. Communicate

Know what you want and say what you need. The two of you are way past playing games by now. Humans are not mind readers. If you do not speak up, the other person does not know what you are thinking no matter how well they might know you.

The best way to maintain a positive, healthy relationship with your significant other at this point in your lives is to say what is on your mind. That does not mean you need to be intentionally hurtful. What it does mean is that if you are bothered by something specific, you need to bring up the subject in a calm and mature way.
You do not have to wait until things are going wrong to talk things out, either. Catch each other up on how things are going at work or in other areas of your lives. Spend some time focusing on the positives.
Conversations like these are not pointless. You can talk while you’re making dinner or watching T.V. or getting ready for bed. Don’t just sit in the same room glued to your phones whenever you are together. Talk to each other. This real-life, verbal connection is essential to maintaining a good relationship in your 30s.

4. Find balance between dependence and independence

You are at the point in your life where you are pretty much over the mindset that you constantly need someone at your side to be complete. At work and in other areas of your life, you don’t mind standing alone.
However, in your relationship, constantly wanting independence isn’t necessarily always compatible. Relationships are about compromise and team work. You are in a relationship because, somewhere deep down, you do depend on that person for some things … and there is nothing wrong with that.
It is possible to act independently of your partner while still relying on them for physical and emotional support. You still need them. Not for every little thing, but just because you want to maintain your independence does not mean you can’t still ask for help or for their guidance or opinions.

5. Be honest

By now you have been together long enough, and have enough life experience to figure out, that you do not need to constantly please or impress one another. There is a time for that and a time to say how you really think and feel, even if it might mean temporarily wounding the other person’s pride or feelings.

Don’t say, “I’m fine” when you aren’t. Don’t say you like the paint color when you hate it. The more little lies you tell to keep your significant other happy, the worse off things are going to get.

Even little things build up over time. Hating a paint color and not saying so can eventually escalate to hating the entire apartment or house and everything in it (which seems like an exaggeration, but just think about the last time you were really angry and unintentionally blew things out of proportion).

You cannot be afraid to speak your mind and say what is really going on in your head. Worrying about how the other person will react is normal, but that still should not stop you from being truthful. In the long run, your significant other really will appreciate your honesty more than you expect.

Every relationship is going to have its hardships. Always do your best to make time to keep your relationship strong. Try not to fight over trivial things. Communicate and be honest. It is okay to need them close to you. In fact, it is one of the elements of a healthy relationship that will serve as a constant reminder that you are in this for life, and it is always going to be worth it.

 

15 Compliments You Can Give Someone You Love


1. You inspire me to be a better person.
2. You’re the kind of person who could make even Kanye smile.
3. You give me the kind of advice I always need to hear (even if I don’t want to hear it). Thank you for that.
4. You’re the only person I want to come back to when it feels like the rest of the world has become too much.
5. You’ve shown me how to be kinder person.
6. You’re my favorite person to talk to. I never get tired of hearing your voice, your stories. I always want more.
7. The way you live your life challenges me and has helped me grow.
8. You’re really good at all the things you do. And even the things you think you don’t do so well, I like how you do it anyway, without caring what anyone thinks.
9. If you died or something happened to you, I would delete your browser history for you.
10. You’re really fun to be around. Even when we aren’t doing anything at all just being around you makes me feel content.
11. I think you’d make a really great parent someday.
12. Your existence has made my life infinitely better since knowing you.
13. I love how precious and child-like you can be sometimes. You make me feel young again.
14. You’ve shown me what unconditional love feels like. Thank you for letting me experience what it feels like to find safety in another person.
15. You’re accomplishing so much. Every day you are growing and evolving into a better, stronger version of who you were yesterday. You have already done so much in the time that I’ve known you. Your passion for life has encouraged me to dream bigger, love harder, and find beauty everywhere

Hindi Love SMS / Text Messages

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Pyar se pyar mut kero:
Tum Tub Tuk Pyaar Se Pyaar Mut Karo Ki
Pyaar Tum Se Pyaar Na Kare
Pyaar KoItna Pyaar Karo Ki
Pyaar Kisi Aur Se Pyaar Na Kare? 
 _______________________________
Aap ki 1 MISS CALL ek din ki khushi
Aap ka 1 SMS 1 week ki khushi
Aap ki 1 CALL 1 month ki khushi
Aap ki 1 MULAQAAT 1 year ki khushi
Aur aap ka PYAR
Umer bhar ki khushi 
________________________________
Jaan hai mujhko zindagi se pyaari,
Jaan ke liye kar doon kurban yaari,
Jaan ke liye todd doon dosti tumhaari,
Ab tumse kya chhupaana,
Tum hi toh ho jaan hamaari.
____________________________________
Kitna bhi chaho na bhol paoge
Hum se jitna dur jao nazdik pao ge
Humein mita sakte ho to mita do
yaadein meri, magar..
kya sapno se juda kar pao ge humein. 
___________________________________
bottle main Pepsi say zyaada....
used Socks main smell say bhi zyaadaa....
Adnan Sami main charbi say zyaada...
Mithai main sweet say zyaada...
Pakistan main coruption say zzyaada... I LOVE UĂ‚
_______________________________________
Dil ki aawaz ko izhaar kehte hain,
jhuki nigah ko iqrar kehte hain,
sirf paane ka naam ishq nahin,
kuch khone ko bhi pyar kehte hain
______________________________________
Mom batti k ander ka dhaga bola,
Main jalta hoon to tu kyon pighalti hai?
Mombati boli,
Jisko dil mein jaga di,
woh bichray to ansu to niklainn gey hi.
______________________________________
PYAR means....
P = Phone karna..
Y = Yaad karna..
A = Azadi khona..
R = Rote rehna, k kaash phone aaye!!
Unko hamari yaad aaye..So don't PYAR.
______________________________________
main tumse kuch kahana chahata hu,
wahi baat jo dil ko chu jaye,
wahi pyar ke 3 ilfaz
"MERA PAKISTAN ZINDABAD"
______________________________________
When you feel cold and warm at the same time,
when you read over the same line for the tenth time,
when your heart and thoughts somehow appear to rhyme,
and when a simple name conquers your whole mind,
then you are in deep trouble my friend... you are in what they call, "love".
___________________________________________________________
Kafi hai husn dil ko behlane ke liye,
mohabbat karlo dil ko dukhane ke liye,
chahe bhale paray ghum se vasta,
ek hum jaisa dost rakhna sab ghamon ko bhulanay k liye
___________________________________________________
Humne Chaand se pooha
teri Chaandni ka raaz kya hai?
Chaand ne aapki taraf Ishara
kar ke kaha, Inhi say pucho jisay
dekh kar mein chamakta hoon
_____________________________________
DEAR CUSTOMER:
Assalam-o-Aliakum,
Aapki mohabbat ki validity khatam ho rahi hai,
Baraye meharbani forun 1 pyara sa SMS kar k recharge karen,
FROM:
LOVE CARE CENTER
__________________________________________________
Jis ghari teriyadon ka sama hota ha,
Phir humein aram kahan hota hay,
Hosla mujh mein nahi tujhko bula deny ka,
Kaam sadiyon ka hai, lamhon main kahan hota hai
___________________________________________________ 

Womens Relationship Advice

How to solve relationship problems with our "romantic week" plan
Day 1:
Leave a note professing your love for your partner to find during the day. Put the note where it will be found, easily. Try their briefcase, the driver's seat of their car, in their coat pocket, in their lunch bag, taped to the receiver of the phone, taped to their computer, or left taped to a doorknob.
As soon as you arrive home for the day seek out your partner and offer a big, loving kiss.  Tell your partner how much you love him or her and ask about their day. Make this a new, daily habit.
As an alternate idea, when your partner arrives home for the day, take their hand and pull them towards you aggressively.  Offer a huge hug, kiss and say, "I missed you today!”
Day 2:
While your partner showers, heat up his or her towel in the dryer.
Have flowers delivered to partner at work.
Surprise your partner by arriving home with their favorite drink, snack, or ice-cream. 
Day 3:
Arrange for an intimate lunch date with your partner. Afterward, send a virtual card. Tell them how much you enjoyed lunch together. 
Day 4:
Call your partner in the middle of the day to discuss your romantic plans for that evening.
Print out some love coupons (find them on-line) and present them to your partner.  One might say:  this entitles loved one to a full-body massage, and sign your name. 
Day 5:
For the kid in all of us!  Use multi-colored, sidewalk chalk to draw a BIG heart in red and write.  Print out the words, “I love you" in the middle of the heart.  Do this someplace that is prominent such as on your driveway so that when your partner comes home he or she will see it.
Cook a favorite meal for your partner and then eat it, slowly, by candlelight. 
Day 6:
When the weather is best, take a brisk walk through a nature trail with your love and talk about all the reasons why 
he or she is so special to you.
If the weather is dreary, have an indoor picnic.  Spend the time together, inside enjoying your favorite board games and just relaxing and talking.
Cuddle up in your pj’s and relish a romantic movie together. 
Day 7:
Just sleep in and cuddle together.  Call into work and explain you are “under the weather” and need to rest a bit more before coming in.
Make a long list of the many reasons why you love your partner as you do and then have them framed and present it to him or her.
If you don’t live together, call your loved one just to say goodnight. Recite a favorite love poem over the phone and end with, “Sweet dreams, until we meet again!”

CATTLEYA Orchid Care

CATTLEYA (cat-LAY-a) - Cattleyas have earned the reputation as the "Queen of Orchids" and are known to the public as the ultimate in floral corsages. While some naturally occurring species are offered by growers, the most popular plants are man-made hybrids derived from combining Cattleyas with some of their close relatives to produce a wide range of colors, sizes and forms.

Cattleya is a genus of 113 species of orchids from Costa Rica to tropical South America. The genus was named in 1824 by John Lindley after Sir William Cattley who received and was the first to bloom a specimen of Cattleya labiata. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Cattleya
Rank: Genus
Higher classification: Orchidaceae
Lower classifications: Cattleya schofieldiana, Cattleya nobilior, More



Temperature: The ideal day temperature is 75-85 degrees F., while the ideal night temperature is 60-65 degrees F. Occasional temperature extremes are tolerated if exposure is not prolonged.

Light:
 Cattleyas and their relatives require a good amount of light. They enjoy full sun in the morning, but will require shading from about 11am-3pm; less shading will be necessary in the late afternoon. Their leaves should be a light green color, and a darker green color indicates too little sun.

Water:
 Basically, cattleyas grow best when their potting medium becomes dry in between waterings. These plants are epiphytes in nature, (i.e. growing on top of trees) and are used to drying out between the rains of their natural habitat.

Repot:
 Cattleyas should not be repotted unless the plant have outgrown the pot (every 2 or 3 years) or when the potting medium begins to deteriorate. Or when the mixture become sour, does not drain rapidly and is invaded by snow mold or shows green mold on the surface. A coarse medium such as medium-grade Fir-bark, or coarse-grade Fir-bark will work well.

Feeding:
 High-nitrogen fertilizers (25-9-9) can be used year-round at one teaspoon per gallon of water. Feed once a month.
Cutting Dead Flower Spike: When the last flower drops, cut your flower spike all the way down the stem. Apply a pinch of cinnamon powder or melted candle to seal the wound. Continue caring for it and wait for a possible rebloom.

Peeing in the shower: A green alternative to water wastage

Nasty. Gross. Call it what you wish. But consider this description: Eco-friendly. 
Those who know me – and even those who don’t – can attest to my love of the environment. I'm an Eco-Rep, so the environment and sustainable living is literally my life.
I talk a lot about recycling, reducing energy consumption…and saving water. Many of the bathrooms on campus have automatic flushing, something I’ve been trying to fight against so that excess water isn’t unnecessarily used. I struggled to find alternatives to automatic flushing. Getting it removed is something many students do not want. Getting flushing filters that flush at certain levels of excrement is expensive and a little disgusting.
In a completely unrelated thought bubble, I remembered a conversation a couple of my friends were having. They were disputing whether or not it is O.K. to pee in the shower. It’s clear that people go either one way or another on this issue. It’s either “Why the heck not?!” or “I ain’t doing that!” There is as much middle ground on this issue as there are NU students that hate the Tenderizer at Cheesie’s.
After talking with a friend, it occurred to me that the two ideas above are not as unrelated as I had originally thought. If peeing in the shower means less toilet usage, it also means less water being used to flush those toilets.
It sounds so simple: Peeing in the shower is good for the environment.
Flushing toilets makes up 27 percent of the total water usage in an average US household. Just think about how many times you and your family use your toilets at home, and how much water is wasted there. Now think of all the bathrooms on a college campus. There is so much water waste when using toilets here at NU. Trust me – I hear toilets flushing on repeat like I hear BeyoncĂ©’s “Crazy in Love” on my iPod. DAS A LOT O’ FLUSHES.
And all those excessive toilet flushes, whether self-pressed or automatic, can easily be avoided by not even using a toilet in the first place.
People will obviously say that you don’t shower every time you pee. I’m definitely not saying to take a shower every time you pee. Dear lord. That’s just too much water waste for this environmentally savvy dude to think about.
Other people will say that you don’t pee every time you use a toilet (I’m going to let y’all think about the other options for using a toilet on your own). And even though these two statements are true, even one less toilet flush a day is a step closer to this “Green World” all your tree-hugger friends talk about.
The times that peeing in a urinal or toilet really strike me are when people go right before they take a shower. You are literally right about to step into the small cage that is an NU shower to wash all the filth off your over-worked, sleep-deprived body. Why not get rid of some of that inner filth as well?
Here is a challenge for all of you: When you’re about to shower, in the process of showering or finishing your shower, and you need to pee, don’t be afraid to let loose.
We all, hopefully, want this planet to stay functional. And a little multitasking in the shower will help us with our cause.

How to be great lover : She isn't doing what you want in bed? Here's how to persuade her

it s all about you 

She never initiates sex

First the good news. In surveys, two-thirds of women say they initiate sex “sometimes”. The bad news is that she counts hair-flicking as initiation. At least once every few weeks it’d be nice to have our shirts torn apart by someone other than the dry-cleaner.
The solution: Show her a sign. “One of the reasons she may have stopped approaching you is because of her fear of rejection,” says Janice Hiller, a clinical psychologist specialising in psychosexual therapy. Men can usually weather sexual rejection – quickly planning the next seduction - but women fear it, so you’ll need to do what women do when they want sex: send out subtle signals.This will create an atmosphere where she’s pretty sure she won’t be rejected.
This signalling business isn’t as difficult as you might think; women have being doing it for years. We’re not suggesting you parade around in tonga briefs but rather act in such a way that she’s pretty sure she won’t get a terse ‘No’. “That could be as simple as lounging around in a bathrobe after a shower, or dimming the lights and playing her favourite sexy music,” says Hiller. The key is in creating a relaxed but suggestive atmosphere conducive for the playing of your favourite game.

Sex is long and silent

For most of us, hearing our partner in the throes of passion is one of the best aphrodisiacs there is. Not only does it mean she’s enjoying herself, it means we’re doing something right. Sadly though, not all women respond to orgasms in the style of Meg Ryan.
The solution: Encourage by example. “Make the kind of sounds of satisfaction that you’d like to hear,” suggests Hiller. “That way you’re giving her permission to gasp and moan too.” And ask her questions about how much she likes what you’re doing to her or get her to explain what she’s going to do to you. “That, in itself, can be incredibly arousing,” says Hiller.

She hides her body

It’s a common gripe. You think she’s gorgeous; she thinks she’s a Gorgon. Before you know it, she’s unscrewed the bedroom lightbulb. And for men who get turned on by visual stimuli (ie all of us) that’s very bad news indeed.
The solution: Worship her. But before you do, make sure you’re not inadvertently making the problem worse. Ask yourself, do you often talk about the physical attractiveness of other women when she’s around? If so, start censoring yourself now.
Even if you’re not comparing them to your partner, if she’s insecure to start off with she’ll think you are.  Tanya Woolf, a psychotherapist specialising in sex and relationships at London Psychotherapy Associates, recommends you reassure your partner that you like her exactly the way she is. “Emphasise that you like her exact shape and size, and that you find her attractive,” she says. If your partner tends to turn complaints into criticisms, miraculously translating “your boobs look great” into “but your backside’s huge”, use actions rather than words to reassure her. “Kiss and stroke parts of her body you know she doesn’t like,” says Woolf. “The message should get through eventually.”

She’s squeamish about oral

Maybe she’s shy. Maybe she doesn’t know what you like. Maybe she thinks fellatio is a character out of Hamlet.
The solution: Give her a hand. If anyone knows how to get women to enjoy fellatio it’s Lou Paget, author of How to Be a Great Lover (Piatkus Books), who gives regular seminars on oral sex technique. “When your partner starts giving you oral sex, take her hands off your thighs and hold them with yours - she’ll like that - then guide her hands to your penis so they form a tube around it,” she suggests.
As her mouth goes up and down, rotate her hands clockwise and anti-clockwise.” The bonus for you: different tactile sensations make it feel even better than common-or-garden oral sex. The bonus for her is smooth sailing. Her hands will act like a bumper between the three inches of her mouth and the five inches plus of your penis.
One other piece of advice... do the gentlemanly thing and shower beforehand - most women feel a lot more comfortable about oral intimacy when they know the old persuader has been carefully and lovingly washed.

She won’t experiment

When you first started seeing her she was the one with the new moves and techniques. How you’re some kind of sexual Henry Higgins to your fair lady.
The solution: Open your mouth. “It might seem like a novel idea,” says Woolf, “but sometimes you’ve just got to ask for what you want.” To prevent being knocked back she recommends turning your requests into a game. “Suggest that you alternate weeks of who’s responsible for coming up with ideas, fantasies and new positions. This way your partner won’t feel criticised.” If she gets stuck, there’s a plethora of books, magazines and videos available for you both to browse.

She doesn’t come often

Frequent orgasms don’t just make her feel good; they act as a marker for your sexual performance. The fewer she has, the further you feel yourself falling down the lovers’ league table.
The solution: Head south. The good news is at least 90% of women who have never had an orgasm will be able to have one - and if they have one, they may even be able to have multiple orgasms. Mantak Chia, sex therapist and co-author of The Multi-Orgasmic Couple(Thorsons), says men should keep their sexual repertoire varied if they want to encourage their partners to orgasm - and devote time to oral sex.
One study found women who experience multiple orgasms usually have the first orgasm after cunnilingus, rather than intercourse or manual pleasures. The tongue is the perfect instrument for stimulating the clitoris. Having varied sex - cunnilingus, followed by intercourse, with simultaneous stimulation - was also a common denominator among these women.  “Another good tip is to suggest she goes on top when it comes to intercourse,” says Chia. “If she can control matters, the likelihood of her coming will be far greater.”

She won’t share her fantasies

You’ve always wanted to try that thing with the Spacehopper and the spatula – haven’t we all? – but it’s not the easiest thing to slip into a conversation.
The solution: Break it to her gently. “You could start her off with clues to the kind of thing you like,” suggests Hogan. “Then she’s less likely to freak out when you do let her in on your fantasy.” When you feel the time is right to say you want to be wrapped in clingfilm/have her dress as your primary school teacher/wear her lingerie, Hogan says you should be careful to use ‘I’ statements. For example, “I would really like it if you could?”, as opposed to “You should wear this/do this to turn me on”. That way she’s less likely to feel it’s her fault if she doesn’t want to play.

"Before you even open your mouth, think to yourself: ‘What’s in it for her?’ Can it be sensual and enjoyable for her, rather than just weird or indulgent for you?” asks Hogan. “ Remember also that some fantasies aren’t meant to be acted out - they’re impractical, maybe even dangerous - so set limits from the outset. Finally, if she does agree to get involved, always be sure to say you appreciate the fact that she gave it a go - whether it works out or not.”
Words by Lucy Lam
Photograph by Komilov Oleg

Asking Someone for a Date - It seems simple enough, but it can be the most difficult part of a date

So what do you do?

Biggest clue: THINK AHEAD

You don't want to be standing there going, "Um, ah." when the object of your affection says "Yes."

You can't just looked stunned and be too shocked to utter the next sentence.
You can't wait for that very moment to try to think of what on earth you can do on a date.
You need a more impressive beginning.

If you're at the start of a relationship or asking for a first date, take the pressure off by not using the "D" word.
Don't ask for a "Date" and don't call it a "Date."
If you're uncomfortable saying, "Would you like to go out with me."
Then don't say it.
Make it casual.
But (just a reminder)THINK AHEAD.
Make it specific.

First - two deadly questions NOT to ask:
 Do not ask, "You want to go out?" it's too open-ended and can lead to awkward follow up conversation.
 Do not ask, "What are you doing Friday night?"
It's too vague. It may leave your potential date wondering exactly what you have in mind.
The other person doesn't know if you're just curious about what she/he is doing on Friday night or if you want to do something with them...
Try something along the lines of:

"You like to rollerblade? I was thinking of going out to the lake on Saturday. It's great out there. Would you like to go with me?"
 
Or if you're really uncertain or uncomfortable about getting together - go with a group.
Ask the question:
"Hey, there're a bunch of us going bowling on Saturday. Would you like to go?"
The operative word here is "us." It immediately takes the pressure off.
Planning activities to do on your date and getting together in a group are good ways to go - especially if you think you or your date might get "tongue-tied."
If you're busy or there are a bunch of other people in the conversation, you won't hit awkward silences and won't have to talk all the time if you don't know your date very well.

In summary, just remember when you are asking someone out:
1) Plan ahead
Know what you are going to say AND what you want to suggest to do on the date.
2) Be specific
The other person will be much more comfortable if they know exactly what your intentions are and what you want to do.

AND try to relax and enjoy yourself - worst case - they'll say they can't go out and you'll find someone else who will. Someone who appreciates you.
In other words, if the person you are asking out doesn't have enough insight to recognize what a terrific person you are, then they're just not too bright now, are they?

9 Tips in Life that Lead to Happiness

 
Are you truly happy? Do you even know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness? These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves. I live my life to maintain my own happiness while trying my best to not cause unhappiness to anyone else. If you want to be happy you need to understand that you can be happy and that you should be happy. Many people make the mistake of believing that they don’t deserve happiness and accept their unhappy state as their destiny. The truth of the matter is that happiness, like anything else in life, needs to be nurtured. The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.
  1. Understand what it is that will make you happy. Everyone has unique requirements for attaining happiness and what makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy. Revel in your individuality and do not worry about whether or not your desires are comparable to those of your peers.
  2. Make a plan for attaining goals that you believe will make you happy. Your mood will very likely increase as your pursue your goal because you will feel better about yourself for going after something you value.
  3. Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who think that way. Conversely, if you are around people who are happy their emotional state will be infectious.
  4. When something goes wrong try to figure out a solution instead of wallowing in self pity. Truly happy people don’t allow set backs to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor.
  5. Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy. These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continued happiness.
  6. It’s also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself. Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance you will be subconsciously putting yourself in a better mood.
  7. Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. While there are times that require you to be serious, when it is appropriate, find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you unhappy.
  8. Maintaining your health is another way to achieve happiness. Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood. Additionally, exercise has been known to release endorphins that give you a feeling of happiness.
  9. Finally, it is important to understand that you deserve happiness. Those who believe that they are not worthy of happiness may subconsciously sabotage their efforts to achieve happiness. If necessary, tell yourself each day that you deserve to be happy and remind yourself what steps you will take to achieve the happiness you desire.
Happiness is hard to define but most people are aware of whether they are happy or not. Many people believe that happiness is a form of luck and that some people are destined to be happy while others are destined to be unhappy. I try to incorporate the tips above into my life and have had great success in achieving happiness. The tips in this article are small but meaningful steps that you can take each day to lead you to true happiness.