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Joke: Vote for Heaven or Hell
The Vote for Heaven or Hell
A powerful senator dies after a prolonged illness. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.
"Welcome to Heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you."
"No problem, just let me in," says the senator."Well, I'd like to but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in Hell and one in Heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity."
"Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in Heaven."
"I'm sorry but we have our rules," replies St. Peter.
And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to Hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. Nearby are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him. Everyone is in evening attire and very happy to see him. They run to greet him, hug him, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people. They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster and caviar.
Also present is the Devil, who really is a very friendly guy and who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that the time flies, before he realizes it, the senator has to go. Everyone gives him a big hug and waves while the elevator rises.
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on Heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.
"Now it's time to visit Heaven."
The next 24 hours pass with the senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.
"Well then, you've spent a day in Hell and another in Heaven. Now choose your eternity." The senator reflects for a minute, then answers, "Well, I would never have said it, I mean Heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in Hell."
So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to Hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and he is in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags.
The Devil comes over to him and lays his arm on his neck.
"I don't understand," stammers the senator. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and a beautiful club and we ate lobster and caviar and danced and had a great time. Now there is only a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable.
The Devil looks at him, smiles and says, "Yesterday we were campaigning. Today you voted for us!"
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Posted: 6:49 AM, Dec. 10, 2005 |
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How to STOP Divorce-Make everything about the both of you
Whether you consider yourself together or ‘two’- gether, you will both find a wonderfully comforting yet exciting familiarity with each other. Familiarity never truly spawns into contempt, as the saying goes. Relationships that exist without creativity and satisfaction are the kinds that spawn contempt. Doing things together with your spouse doesn’t mean that you become dependent on each other.
Dependence is absolutely the worst thing for your relationship and will ultimately lead to an unhealthy co-dependency. Complete independence is not altogether good for a marriage either. If you are so focused on your own independence, you can never be a true couple. Interdependence is what almost all successful couples have been able to achieve and maintain. Interdependence is simply a reciprocal relation between interdependent individuals. It is possible to achieve such a balance in a relationship and it is the best way to have a respectful and successful partnership with your spouse.
Start to think about everything you do as an activity or opportunity for the both of you. If you have to go out of town on a business trip, take your spouse with you. While you’re away or even while you’re at home together, take turns reading the newspaper aloud in bed. Make sure you read the funnies to each other and you must use appropriate voices for different characters!
Take entire days together to go out and explore new things. Buy a book that lists all of the attractions in yours and surrounding areas. Visit each place that neither one of you has been to before. Go on treasure hunts to places like flea markets, auctions, antique shops, second-hand stores, garage sales, craft sales and church rummage sales. These are great places to pick up gifts for your spouse that you save for a later date.
While most people know about ‘his and hers’ items like bathrobes and towels, there are a number of other items that can be enjoyed together as ‘couples’ items. Try getting matching motorcycles along with matching T-shirts. Have matching his and hers overnight bags, coffee mugs, bicycles, cell phones, cars, holiday ornaments, tennis rackets, rocking chairs and even matching carved pumpkins on Halloween.
Go shopping together and work on finding something for him and something for her. Go to a bookstore and select a book that you know your spouse will like and have him or her do the same for you. Go to a music store and select a CD you know that your spouse will like and again, have him or her do the same for you. Find other ways to apply this same concept to other specialty stores.
At the beginning of each month, sit down together as a couple and review your calendars. Make all of your plans that you will do together before working in all of your other appointments and commitments into your schedule. Your relationship commitments should always come first and be your top priority. Couples who keep their relationship first in their lives have the most enviable relationships.
If a marriage cannot be saved, it’s time to consider a divorce. Visit Divorce Help Center for more divorce information. You will also learn about do it yourself divorce.
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Posted: 11:22 AM, Dec. 8, 2005 |
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Today's Hint- Be Prepared for Car Emergencies

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Be Prepared for a Car Emergency-
Accidents happen, so make it easy to be helped. Put an envelope into the glove box that's marked — In Case of Accident. It should contain the name and phone number of people to notify — if there's an emergency — along with a doctor's name, your blood type and allergies.
(Hints by Heloise)
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Posted: 8:45 AM, Dec. 8, 2005 |
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Guys--How to tell if she's really INTO you

 Attention, men! 4 signs that she's into you By Matt Christensen
You’re at a bar. You notice a woman. She notices you. You move closer, drink in hand. She tosses her hair and crosses her legs. Does it mean anything? You bet. Is it a good sign? Could be. More than 70% of communication between humans is non-verbal, meaning you can learn a lot, and save yourself from potential embarrassment, just by watching a potential love interest. Check out these things you can tell about a woman before she even says word one.
Clue #1: She’s all decked out What you can tell: According to Patti Wood, body language expert and professional speaker, a woman’s appearance can translate into how much attention she needs, and is willing to give. “When a woman takes care of herself, men assume she’ll be able to take care of them,” she says. That’s the upside. “But if her appearance is perfectly flawless, that is the standard she’ll measure you by,” explains Kevin Hogan, Ph.D., and author of Irresistible Attraction: Secrets of Personal Magnetism. Are you up for the challenge? Because she may well be one high-maintenance woman.
Clue #2: She licks her lips What you can tell: “There is a certain kind of lip-licking that means she’s interested,” says Wood. “Look for a slow movement of just the upper part of the tongue across the lips. A woman has to make an effort to do that, so it’s very come-hither.” John South, from Charleston, WV, has used the lip-licking theory to his advantage. “There was a woman at a bar who looked at me and then licked her lips,” he explains. “So, I went over to her and asked her if she needed some ChapStick. She knew I caught her, and she was a little embarrassed, but she told me she was glad I came over.”
Clue #3: She tosses her hair What you can tell: “Any kind of preening is a woman’s attempt to get noticed,” Wood explains. One particularly good sign: “If she flips her hair back with her wrist exposed, she’s opening herself up to you.” In fact, any exaggerated hair toss (as opposed to a quick sweep of the bangs to get them out of the way), is a positive thing. Chase Massingill, of Queens, NY, says the hair toss has been a good indicator that a woman is interested in him. “One night at a party, I noticed this beautiful woman looking at me, then she looked away and flipped her hair back,” he explains. “I went to talk to her and later found out from one of her friends that she’d been eyeing me all night.”
Clue #4: Her feet face you What you can tell: “Where the feet go, the heart follows,” explains Wood. “If a woman is into you, the bottom portion of her body will face you. If her lower body is turned away, chances are it’s not shyness, it’s a lack of interest.” Most women have been taught to be polite, so they may turn to face you with their upper bodies, observes Wood. “But the lower body is what separates attraction from civility. Even when she’s talking to other guys, if her feet are pointed toward you, she’s interested. It’s a very good indicator.”
Now that you know how to decode body language, get out there and use this info to approach the women who are interested in you… and not bother with those who aren’t.
Matt Christensen has written for Maxim and The Cleveland Plain Dealer. 
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Posted: 7:46 AM, Dec. 8, 2005 |
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12 Things Men Really Find Romantic
12 Things Men Really Find Romantic
Provided by Redbook
Men aren't supposed to like romance, right? Well, that's the theory, anyway. In practice, men may not always like to call it romance (and hence identify ourselves as sissies), but we feel the same yearning to connect that you do, to give and receive physical expressions of love and to continue the rituals of courtship long after our commitment's been cemented. In short, we want to romance you...and we secretly want you to romance us. But as you're probably well aware, it's within the finer points of love that gender differences rear their ugly heads. "When men are asked to define romance, they typically use these words: mystery, intrigue, sensuality, lingerie, passion and neverending sex," says Doug Fields, author of Creative Romance. A half dozen words -- "I'm looking forward to making love" -- will get his heart racing. The flowery stuff, the roses and candlelight, just isn't a guy thing. So skip the sweet little trappings and go for what's guaranteed to work.
A long, long time ago, your husband bought you some lingerie. Remember? You wore it once or twice, then stuffed it deep in the back of a drawer. Well, the time has come to dig it out. "Consider dressing for his tastes and not just yours once in a while," says Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D., author of Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know. "Take him shopping and have him choose outfits he would like to see you in or some lingerie he finds sexy."
If the idea of donning a Victoria's Secret number for your husband seems somehow tawdry, don't sweat it: Remember, you're doing this for him, not for you. And, as psychologist Ronald Goldstein, Ph.D., a marriage counselor in Newtown, Pennsylvania, explains: "Women should keep in mind that men are visually oriented." Trust me, men find it very romantic when you step wholeheartedly into our debauched little fantasy worlds. If we're hard-wired to be turned on by visual cues, why not indulge us -- and use it to your advantage?
Touch Him All Over, All the Time
I'm not talking about sex, and I'm not talking about massage -- just plain old run-of-the-mill touching. Whether you're playing footsie under the table or placing a hand on our shoulders while scooting behind our chairs, men find the touch of the woman they love unbelievably reassuring. In our treasured nonverbal language, it translates as: "I accept you...I love you...We're a team."
Again, this doesn't have to lead to anything but if it does, so much the better. "Learn to love and appreciate all of your man's body," says De Angelis. "This will give you time to become more aroused and make him feel like you love every part of him." In other words, let your fingers do the talking.
Give Him a Night Out with the Boys -- No Strings Attached
It may seem odd to you that a romantic gesture might not involve you at all. But dogs run with dogs, wolves run with wolves, and every so often, guys just have to break away and run with the guys (drooling and howling optional). All the married men I know miss those carefree nights out with the guys -- a fact many of the married women I know find unnecessarily threatening. When I look back on my single days, it's the male companionship I miss, not the cornucopia of gorgeous single gals (okay, okay -- the handful of pretty good-looking single gals). Honestly.
Now, maybe you have no problem with our stepping out occasionally for some beers with the pals. But -- and this is the hard part -- how can we possibly ask? At some earlier point in our relationship, remember, you accused us of choosing our friends over you, and now we're gun-shy about confessing a need to shoot pool with Bill or see a ball game with Fred.
Make it easy for us, just once in awhile, and we'll love you for it. Suggest we call up Fred for the ball game next Saturday and watch our eyes light up. As an over-the-top bonus, tell us we don't have to call at midnight to check in. It demonstrates trust, and it shows you're truly trying to make your husband happy, not just making an empty romantic gesture. Your gift won't be soon forgotten. After all, when your wife demonstrates new-girlfriend coolness, what could be more romantic than that?
Show Up at His Office
I don't mean that literally -- showing up unannounced just as he's getting his head together for the Big Meeting can be catastrophically disruptive. I mean it figuratively: Make your presence known throughout the day. I know, when we were just dating we tried to discourage you from calling us at work. Many single guys consider work a safe haven from the minefield of dating and don't want that sacred space violated. In marriage, though, it's different: News from the home front serves as a nice reminder of what you're working for.
"I think a man likes to hear that his wife loves him and misses him," says Goldstein. "Corny as it sounds, if the woman puts a note in his briefcase or calls him up at work just to say how much she's looking forward to making love that night, it can really make a guy's day." Be creative: Send him a suggestive email from your office, leave a sexy message on his voice mail or tuck a holiday picture of you in a thong bikini into his shirt pocket. They'll all send the desired message: "Think about me...I'm thinking about you."
Tell Him What a Big, Strong Guy He Is
We men are famously incompetent at expressing ourselves verbally...but that doesn't mean we don't appreciate hearing a little praise now and then. In particular, we draw a lot of our identity from our maleness. Nurturing our big-ape fantasies -- me Tarzan, you Jane -- lets us know you value us as males, which is somehow important to the continued production of testosterone. So tell your husband he makes you feel safe, thank him for working so hard (even if you're working just as hard), tell him you pity friends who don't have husbands like him.
A quick insight into men: We all want to be heroes. Remembering to compliment your spouse on being a great husband and father isn't always easy in the middle of a busy day, but it's a quick shortcut to making him feel wanted, needed and loved, which is of course the ultimate point of any romantic gesture. And this positive reinforcement of your husband's good behavior will yield big dividends later, as he subconsciously tries to live up to your glowing appraisal.
Here's another secret: A solid pampering after a rough day at work is tough to beat in the area of tenderness. Yes, your days are nuts, too, but the key to romantic gestures is to put the other person's needs 100 percent before your own. So if you know his day has been hell, why not give your husband a massage, set up a hot bath, a cold beer and that novel he's been trying to read? What makes such royal treatment so romantic to a man is the way it reassures him you appreciate his hard work, and that you're proud of him. Married men often feel guilty about the energy they devote to work. The post-hell-day back rub reassures us that everything's okay.
Engineer a Break-the-Routine Date
Your weekly "date night" doesn't count. I'm talking about whisking him off for a weekend getaway or getting a babysitter and surprising him after work with movie tickets. To make sure the evening works, try to determine what your relationship needs at the moment. Are you both overworked and feeling disconnected? Try a relaxing night at a local hotel. Getting bored with the daily grind? Take off for an exciting weekend someplace exotic but affordable. Once you determine the proper mood, make all the plans and pull the surprise.
Since one key detail is to make sure your husband doesn't make alternate plans, first lower his expectations by making a dreary-sounding appointment (your parents are in town?) he won't dare to miss. He's mentally prepared for a dull, dutiful evening then you spring your romantic surprise. He'll be so relieved he can't help but have a good time.
Besides being great fun, this type of creative spontaneity is romantic because we find it disarmingly sweet when you go to a lot of trouble for us. My wife has surprised me a few times on my birthday with a big party to which she's invited all my friends, and it never fails to make me feel like a king.
Make Sex with Him an Event
I remember taking a shower one evening after coming home exhausted and emerging from the bathroom to find that my wife had made a bed on the living room floor out of couch cushions, pillows and blankets. It gave the least sexy room in the house a very exciting, exotic feel -- part hotel room, part pillow fort. I won't share the details of what happened next.
When married men say they miss the kind of sex they had in their single days -- and we do say it to one another, even if we don't dare say it to you -- that is what we're talking about. While single sex was full of wild abandon and the unknown, married sex gradually becomes more about comfort than passion, and once you know all of each other's secrets, ruts become unavoidable unless you make a particular, focused effort to keep out of them. The upshot: Break the routine. If you're in the habit of making love with the lights out, try keeping them on or illuminating the room with candles. Rent a blue movie or get some massage oil and surprise him on the couch. "Have a conversation with your husband and try to get at what some of his sexual fantasies are," suggests Goldstein. Don't do anything that makes you uncomfortable, or it'll backfire horribly. But making sex a celebratory event will show him in no uncertain terms that you think he's special.
Score Him a Pair of Tickets to the Big Game
Which would you rather receive from your husband: a weekend at a spa or a new set of cookware? The spa is by far the more romantic gift, if only because he doesn't stand to gain anything from it. Gifts that don't benefit the giver are somehow purer because they demonstrate you care only about making your spouse happy. So when you're thinking about gifts, try not to think about what you'd like to get him, but what he'd like to receive.
My wife and I have very different tastes in movies, and we used to make the mistake of always trying to rent movies we both wanted to see. Sounds logical, but all we ever rented were middle-of-the-road videos that didn't offend either of us. I never got to see the special-effects thrillers I really wanted, and she never got to see the teary romances she's interested in (for whatever bizarre reason). Now we alternate movie picks, allowing both of us to see the movies we really want to see, at only the small cost of sitting through each other's favorites.
What's my point? It can be exhausting trying to be clones of each other. One of men's fears going into marriage is that we'll be molded into Bland Married Guy. When you reward his individuality by paying attention to his quirky preferences, even when they clash with your own, you ease this fear and reassure him you're not trying to change him. Presto: instant intimacy
Show Interest in His Outside Life
We live in a fast-paced world, and Lord knows it's easy enough to get wrapped up in our own routines. But finding ways to let a man know you care about all aspects of his life, not just the parts he shares with you, is a great way to show you love the whole man. Shoot him a few well-directed questions about work to help him unwind, surprise him with a book relating to a hobby, track down a Website that deals with some problem he's having -- all are touching gestures I guarantee will be well-received.
"Once I spent two hours digging through scraps of paper trying to find a number I'd misplaced," recalls Jim, 31. "I was pissed and frustrated -- I never can get organized. Two weeks later, my wife presented me with a new address book, into which she'd copied all the numbers from my pile of business cards and scrap papers. She completely blew me away."
Getting him out of a jam with family and friends -- or simply having a little foresight in the area of personal relations -- can have the same effect. "My kid sister was off in college and feeling lonely, and my wife, unbeknownst to me, started sending care packages to her," recalls Bobby, 33. "I only found out about it when Tracy called and started thanking me profusely, saying she couldn't believe how thoughtful 'we' were. I was really impressed; I'd never have thought of it myself, but it was exactly the right thing to do." Tread carefully, though: Somewhere there's a line between helping and meddling.
Tell Him a Secret
Men want to be soul mates, too. Telling him a secret -- symbolically letting him deeper inside you -- demonstrates total trust in him and faith in your relationship. Because you're making yourself vulnerable, it's an incredible bonding experience. What works just as well: Encourage him to tell you a secret or two. And don't laugh.
Slow Down Dinner
Sure, the idea that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach is a cliché. But it reached such status for a reason: It works. (It worked so well with me that I married a professional cook.) And it's tough to miss the basic, underlying romantic symbolism of cooking for your man: You satisfy his hunger, his craving.
The modern version of cooking as romance, it seems to me, is to use an elaborate meal as a way to slow things down. Start with wine, end with coffee and divide even the most mundane meal courses -- first the macaroni, then the cheese -- thereby delaying your husband's gratification and whetting his appetite. Slowing down the meal not only makes the food taste better and gives you more time to talk, but it returns a sense of ceremony to the meal, turning it into a kind of date. Your husband can't help but sit, tuck in and take notice.
Do a Sexy Little Bump-and-Grind Striptease
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Posted: 7:43 AM, Dec. 8, 2005 |
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Joke of the Day-Some Things you just can't explain!
The Farmer and the Cow
A farmer is sitting in the neighborhood bar getting soused. A man comes in and asks the farmer, "Hey, why are you sitting here on this beautiful day getting drunk?"
Farmer: Some things... you just can't explain.
Man: So what happened that was so horrible?
Farmer: Well, if you must know, today I was sitting by my cow, milking her. Just as I got the bucket about full, she took her left leg and kicked it over.
Man: That's not so bad, what's the big deal?
Farmer: Some things... you just can't explain.
Man: So then what happened.
Farmer: I took her left leg and tied it to the post on the left with some rope. Then I sat down and continued to milk her. Just as I got the bucket about full she took her right leg and kicked it over.
Man: Again?
Farmer: Some things... ya just can't explain.
Man: So, what did you do then?
Farmer: I took her right leg and tied it to the post on the right.
Man: So then what did you do?
Farmer: I sat back down and continued to milk her, and just as I got the bucket just about full, the stupid cow knocked over the bucket with her tail.
Man: Wow, you must have been pretty upset!
Farmer: Some things... you just can't explain.
Man: So then what did you do?
Farmer: Well, I didn't have any more rope, so I took off my belt and tied her tail to the rafter. In that very moment, my pants fell down and my wife walked in.
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Posted: 8:37 AM, Dec. 6, 2005 |
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Finding the G- Spot
We are often asked for help in finding the g spot. To support you around this, we’ve created a simple, step-by-step exercise that takes about an hour and a half. Be sure to try it when you have space and time to do it fully.
You’ll notice that much of this exercise deals with the time and set up BEFORE you actually try to find the g-spot. This is intentional. It is so important that a loving, intimate space be created. It is only through this that your lover’s g spot will come “out to play”. (if you’re old pro’s – we’re assuming you already have your own short- hand around all this, so we’ve written this for beginners, though there are likely tips here that you will also find useful)
Time Needed: Approximately 1-1.5 hours, preferably in the late evening, an hour or two after dinner
Steps to Prepare:
1) try to sleep well the night before and eat well the day you plan to do the exercise. being well rested and “clear” in your energy is helpful
2) plan to have a light healthy dinner, and don’t eat until you are full. We want you both to have light, clear energy and eating a large complex dinner can work against this
3) after dinner, set your partner up to enjoy a nice drink, good music, a book, etc. for about an hour. If at all possible, I recommend running a bath for your partner, so she can feel pampered, be opened up by the warmth, and feel clean and ready for what’s in store.
4) during this time (while she’s in the bath, or quietly reading, etc.) excuse yourself to do final preparation to your play space (you could have also done this earlier ... its just important, if possible, to set this up without her having seen it – so it feels like you’ve created a special sacred place for her)
5) some helpful things for setting up a sacred space: candles, incense, special sheets/pillows, sexy mood music, massage oil, lube, etc. Also, set up the area where you’ll be working with your partner – it could be on your bed, on a massage table, on cushions on the floor, etc.
6) change into loose, lightweight clothing (or even a bathrobe, sarong, or a towel) – really anything that you will be comfortable moving around and doing massage in
7) if you can’t do all these steps – don’t worry! just breathe, smile, open your heart and have fun.
Getting Started (5 – 7 minutes):
1) Invite your partner into your play space – and ask her to lie down in the space you’ve set up for her. In attitude and tone – you want to show that you’ve gone out of your way to set up safe, sacred space for her
2) In whatever way you feel its most appropriate, express your appreciation to your partner – thank her for all she does for you, for her loving nature, and for her willingness to share and explore her g-spot with you. It is a rare and intimate gift.
Massaging Your Partner (30 minutes):
1) Massage your partner, slowly and sensually for 10 – 15 minutes on each side. The intention of this is to create intimacy and connection between you, and to further relax your partner. It also helps her open into your touch and become more receptive. Its very important during this massage that you not touch her clitoris or vagina.
2) Long, sensual strokes that include her butt, and breasts are encouraged, as are: kisses to the back of her neck, light sex talk in her ear, nipple biting/blowing, etc.
3) Remember – there is nowhere to go, nothing else to do – just ENJOY. Your partner will enjoy you as you enjoy touching her.
Amping Up the Energy (5-10 minutes):
1) Now that your partner is feeling relaxed (and likely just a touch turned on!) you can begin to entice her further. This could include: kissing, nipple sucking, yoni massage, toe sucking, clitoral stimulation, etc. (I’m sure you get the idea : ) The main thing is to keep taking it SLOW, and don’t go inside her yet. This will likely feel very strange for you if you are used to just touching so you can have sex and orgasm. In this exercise, you are not going to be having sex – and your touch and play is so your woman gets super HOT and AROUSED. Again, do not go inside her yet!
Finding The G-Spot (10 minutes)
1) At this point, we’ll assume your partner is aroused, and hot, and begging for you to be insider her. If this is the case – WELL DONE! If not, continue your play using the above steps until that’s the case
2) Get situated so that you are both comfortable. For this next part you will be inserting your finger’s into her vagina, as well as touching her clitoris. Sometimes you can do this sitting at her side, or you can also kneel between her knee’s.
3) Take time to get yourself comfortable. Talk to your partner, ask her and sort it out. Don’t be shy – you will be in this next position for 20 minutes, and want it to be comfortable – and a few extra minutes now are well worth it.
4) Slowly insert your finger’s into your woman’s vagina and massage her from the inside. Play with her shallowly, deeply, at the back wall, in the front wall, etc. Take it slow, use saliva or lube to keep everything wet (you can never have too much lube!), and Enjoy.
5) WOMEN: It is important, during this part of the exercise, that you and your partner be communicating about what you like, what you’d like harder / softer / more of / less of / etc. This is an exercise to LEARN – and your partner needs your feedback and advise to be given verbally and explicitly throughout. Trust us – its worth practicing and pushing through any discomfort you might have.
Stimulating the G-Spot (15 - 20 minutes)
1) Now, its time to begin stimulating the g-spot. Insert a finger (or two), about 2 inches, and then slightly crook them. You want your finger’s facing forward, sorta like you are making the motion of “come here” with your fingers. You’ll be touching the front side of her vagina, with your finger’s wrapped around her pubic bone.
2) From this place, experiment with a variety of pressure – hard, soft, light, etc. We’ve found its often best to start touching as if your finger’s are windshield washers – with a constant pressure, sorta going back and forth.
3) [WOMEN: Give your partner feedback about what feel’s good, and what doesn’t – help them learn how to drive you wild in bed... Its well worth it! You can also experiment with clenching your PC muscle to see if this heightens your sensations]
4) You may feel a particular area which is more rough than other area’s, possibly ribbed or bumpy. This is the g-spot. As you stimulate it, the gspot will often become larger and more present as it get engorged. At this point, some women prefer harder pressure, but most prefer softer pressure (so the opposite of the clitoris).
5) Once you’ve found the gspot, and have a way of touching the area that your partner is enjoying, add in some stimulation to her clitoris. You can also push down with your hand on her pubic bone by placing your palm in the middle of her pubic hair. This accentuates your pressure from inside.
6) A magic combination is to touch the gspot with your index and/or middle finger while stimulating her clitoris with your thumb (good lube helps this greatly). Now, while you are doing this, imagine an arc of electricity going between your fingertips – connecting your thumb and your finger – and arcing through her clitoris and gspot.
7) At some point in this women, you may find you feel like you have to pee. If this happens, don’t worry. Nothing is wrong – just stay relaxed and go with it. (you may be in for a fun surprise and an introduction to female ejaculation!)
8) If you don’t orgasm from this exercise, don’t worry! It’s main purpose was to help you learn more about finding the gspot, how to best stimulate it, and to build intimate connection and trust with your partner. It can often take several repeats of this exercise to start feeling your gspot.
9) [VARIATIONS: try stimulating the gspot during and after orgasm, try different pressure,
strokes, angles, etc.. try it with one hand, two hands, you touching the clitoris, while your partner focuses on your gspot, etc. try using a pilllow or two under your butt to change your angle. Most of all – experiment, give feedback to each other, and enjoy yourselves]
Wrapping Up (5 minutes)
1) At some point – either after orgasm, or otherwise – you’ll feel the energy shift and it will be time to wrap the exercise up. At this point slowly and gently place one hand cupped over your partner’s vagina, and one hand open on her heart. Look into her eyes, and take a moment just to be present with each other.
2) Take a moment to breathe together, and enjoy what you’ve just experienced. Use the next 5 minutes to share about your experiences – what you enjoyed, what you most liked, what felt good, etc. Its always important to start with the positive. After this, you can think about what you’ll do differently next time.
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Posted: 7:04 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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3 Sexual Positions that hit the G Spot during Sex
I read the other day that the majority of American’s regularly have sex in just a few positions. Well, if that’s true, its time to shake things up! This article is on g spot positions. These are our favorite ways of hitting the g-spot during sex.
If you like boring, normal sex, that lasts just 5 – 10 minutes, don’t read this page. If you’re feeling more adventurous, and are ready to blow your mind then please, proceed!
So, the first step in hitting your g spot during sex is to know where it is! For the purposes of this article, we're going to assume you know what the g spot is, how to regularly find it, and how your partner likes it stimulated.
Now that that’s all taken care of – lets focus on g spot positions. The first step is to recognize that the g spot, or g spot area, is small and not always in the same place. So, throughout your sex you’ll both need to be communicating. What works, what feels good, what doesn’t, a little to the right, a little to the left, etc.
In the beginning, as you explore different g spot positions, its likely best if you agree not to have orgasms. We’ve found this makes it easy to have a sense of exploration and play.
And, without further delay, here are our three favorite g spot positions. Enjoy!
Ride ‘Em Cowboy (Woman on Top)
I have to say there’s something so sexy about a woman being on top, in charge of finding what feels the best. Really, this position is ideal because it allows the woman to control the depth, intensity, and speed. It gives you the ability to play, and explore, and notice how much more pleasure comes from subtle differences.
As you are on top, experiment with what feel’s best to you. Move, shift, tell your partner what feel’s good, rock back and forth, take it deep, keep it shallow, etc. This will likely work best if you are already aroused and hot. (This is true with all these g spot positions)
Now, as the guy in this position, you’re not just laying back passively (thought that is fine to do – just not now!). What will help your partner most is if you tilt your pelvis as much as possible. The more you can do this, the better.
You’ll also get a great workout! : )
Unfortunately, if you are anything like me, you’ll get super tired super quick. In the beginning we used to use alot of pillows to try to angle my hips. Lately, we’ve really been enjoying something called the wedge, its a liberator shape. This small shape puts your pelvis in the perfect tilted position without you having to do any work.
I know it sounds crazy, but the small, subtle positioning this enables, makes all the difference. If you want to find out more about liberator shapes, their website is www.liberatorshapes.com.
Doggy Style (Crouching, Man Coming from Behind)
This is one of our favorite g spot positions. Not only do you have great g-spot access, but there’s just something so primal andsexy about *&#*! from behind.
Now, guys, in this position you can take it easy and let her do all the work. In this case, ladies, use your thighs to press back and find the depth, thrust style, and position that works best for you.
However, guys, if you want to be more active, you can easily adapt this position. Push your woman down, and lay more on top of her (still coming in from behind)
Now, for the best g spot stimulation, position your legs outside of hers and put more of your weight forward, so you are riding her from up higher.
This puts your penis on more of a downward angle, and helps you hit her g-spot more directly. You can also experiment with having her legs more open, or more closed to see what feels best.
We've also been using the liberator shape - the wedge - in this position too. We found if we put that underneath my girlfriend, it gives her hips a particular tilt that totally amp things up.
Your Highness (Man Kneeling or Standing, Woman's Legs on His Shoulders)
We love this sex position. With many g spot positions you can’t look each other in the eyes. With this one, we recommend it. Also, when you want to hit the g spot, having your legs high and wide is the secret ingredient. Sometimes putting your feet on your partner’s shoulders can be the most comfortable (its also just super sexy!)
Now, you can do this position in lots of ways. You can do it off your sofa, a chair, or your coffee table (we won’t tell!). Or, you can modify it to work off your bed by kneeling vs standing. The only real key to this position is that your partner is angled upward, with her legs spread wide or on your shoulders. You can achieve this combination in lots of different ways (be creative!)
Well, these are our three favorite g spot positions, and I hope you try them out and enjoy!
Visit our pages on g spot positions for more information.
Or check out our website and learn to explore your g spot, and enjoy amazing orgasms, and female ejaculation. Authored by a real couple, with practical tips, techniques, and exercises.
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Posted: 6:59 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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The Perfect Strip Tease
Every, (well almost every) foxy female out there has wanted to be their partner's very own private dancer. You may not envision yourself wearing silver tassels and 6inch heels, swinging from the chandelier, but I'm sure you've been tickled pink at the thought of having your partner at your mercy. Discover your inner Gypsy Rose Lee and follow these few pointers to pull off the perfect va va voom strip tease.
Get inspired! You don't have to trek to the nearest peeler joint, you can simply start by renting one of the biggest fads in the exercise world, the strip aerobic video. Who cares whether you'll break a sweat, I'm sure it's great at boosting your sexual self esteem. Burlesque shows are also a great way to pick up a few ideas and put a more squeaky clean spin on the art of the strip tease.
If you've got it flaunt it, if you don't... pretend! Confidence is everything. Get comfortable in your own skin by performing for yourself first. Get up the nerve, whether it takes a glass of wine, some dimmed lights or the house to yourself. Music is crucial, if you have rhythm then stripping to a hot ditty is the best way to feel authentic. Find music with a strong back beat which has a slower than usual tempo. Most of all pick a song that makes you feel every bit the sexy creature you are.
Think like an onion and wear plenty of layers, A strip tease which lasts 30 seconds is nowhere near as enjoyable as one which is wickedly played out while taking your sweet time. What layers you wear is up to you, be racy, fun or use a gimmick, the sky's the limit.
The only rules, and yes there are rules! Remind him in your best “Marilyn” voice that you can cop a feel, but he can't return the favor.
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Posted: 6:56 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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More Sex, Better Sex--FOR ADULTS ONLY
Honestly, I don’t know enough about sex to comment on this topic. My last sexual partner is my current partner, and she has made it clear that for her, privacy is an aphrodisiac. All the better for you, since I have been forced to consult the sexiest person I know on your behalf. I talked to my German friend Sia Moore-Auphen. She’s been around the world so many times she has a passport collection: every page has at least three stamps on it and all the ink is bright red.
I asked Sia the secret to having More Sex. “Should people take out a clever personal ad?" I asked, "Do they need to sign-up for one of those on-line adult dating services? Or should I advise my readers to join the Young Republicrats and learn the art of making small talk?”
“No, No, NO! Rodney,” said Sia. “You make everything so complicated! There are only three secrets to having More Sex: one, you must date your own species; two, you must invite people into your bed, and; three, if they ask you, you have to say yes.”
I told her I didn’t think my readers would have a problem with the saying yes part, and that I believed most of them made it a rule to only date other human beings. “Just because someone is human, doesn’t mean I will go to bed with them,” said Sia. “If you are a troll, you need to date trolls. Homemakers should NOT date home wreckers. Elves should date elves not fairies.
Polyamories should ONLY date other polies and so on.” I agreed that parrot lovers would have a lot to talk about and agreed to pass on her advice. “Great,” she said, “your chances of getting lucky, and for lasting sexual happiness, are greatly increased when you date your own sexual species.”
But how about getting them into bed? “Ask,” she said. “Nicely,” she added. That can’t be all there is to it? “It helps if you’ve talked honestly and openly about what you like and listened attentively when your potential partner said what THEY liked.” I tilted my head doubtfully. “Of course,” said Sia, “it also helps if you are a good kisser, a generous tipper and aren’t afraid to dance, but honesty and desire are paramount.”
So, to review: date your own sexual species, ask, nicely, and say yes. “Right,” she said. “Oh, and use a condom and make sure they’ve had their shots, and if you ever get a chance to ..." she went into a long, detailed, explicit, steamy, oh-my explanation of ... well, anyway, it was beyond the purview of this article.
When I asked Sia about the question of quality, she said, “Quality is about being in the moment when you are together and being with the person you love when you are apart.” What? “Of course,” she explained, “you need to be there in the moments to know if what you are doing is working, to know how YOU feel about it, and to sense how THEY feel about it. Otherwise, you are just phoning it in.” Since Sia was Germany's number one phone sex operator three years running, I took her at her word.
“And when you are apart,” she said, giving me a smoldering look, “you need to think about what the other person might like. Try to get inside their skin. Consider what they’ve told you, and what they have carefully avoided telling you. Then,” said “then you will come to bed with an appetite for your lover, a hunger you will both long to satisfy!”
I thanked my friend and since the air conditioning unit had completely stopped working in the little restaurant where we met, I gathered my notes to go. “Just tell them to lighten up! Confidence is attractive to men and women. See,” she said, glancing at the notes I held carefully in my lap, “my sense of confidence is working on you.”
About the Author
Rodney Robbins is a writer and cartoonist. He does NOT have Sia’s current telephone number as she left for an extended vacation in Europe with her friends Bud Taster and Candy Mellons. You can visit Rodney’s store at http://www.lulu.com/rodneyrobbins to enjoy samples of Rodney’s work, most of it very much “G” rated. |
Posted: 6:52 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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Read this Article if You just need to get LAID
Boy the dating scene these days is a devastating disaster, some feel worse than going thru Hurricanes Katrina, Rita or Wilma? Having your friends introduce you to others isn’t working that well and then you have to worry about all the gossip. Personal Ads are deadly, heck you never know what kind of wacko or sicko you might meet using those things.
Internet dating was fun for a while you got to meet many interesting people, but that has gone too main stream now and you find yourself searching Google to see if the next person is a sexual predator or escapee from some mental institution.
Searching your potential date can be an issue too, when they have a common name, as there is just too much information and really all you want to do is get laid. There are specially designed websites of swingers, where they show basic body parts to get you interested, but are you really interested in someone who would actually post those sorts of pictures on the Internet to get a date? It makes you wonder if they have some wicked venereal disease, and they just might. Yuk.
It is a known fact that human beings do have body parts with lots of nerve endings and sex is an innate characteristic and psychological need of the species. It is not something to be ashamed of, in fact the other sex needs it to once in a while don’t forget.
The issues with diseases are bad enough, but can you imagine in the future if some friggin scientist gets on television and announces to the world that Bird Flu can be transferred from human to human thru sexual intercourse. Man that is a scary thought and you thought dating was bad now? Think on this, as it could be worse?
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Posted: 6:48 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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Try A Little Tenderness
It's a tough world out there, with all the upheaval and stress wouldn't it be nice to crave for a change ...some tenderness? Sure sex is sometimes fun just being hard rough sex but sex with a little tenderness is something that just simply soothes the soul in a way that nothing else can.
Tenderness can transform your regular sex fest into some serious love making and I can definitely attest to that! Tenderness doesn't have to be contrived, just let it flow naturally.
The most important factor in a tender interlude begins with eye contact. The eyes are the windows to the soul so why not open the blinds. Usually when two people have an intimate connection with each other, they can express certain emotions simply through body language and especially through an intense gaze. Keep eye contact all through your love making. Intimate tenderness can be as simple as a soft caress or a lingering kiss. Bathing your partner, brushing their hair or stroking their back are all tender moments to be savored.
Tenderness enjoyed during love play is something that can be mimicked even if it doesn't come naturally. Next time in the throes of passion, grab your partners hands as you gaze deeply into their eyes... now that's tenderness.
Take it slow, enjoy the moment. Be at peace in that particular minute with that one special someone. Practice the gift of tenderness by just kissing. Share soft gentle kisses... why rush. Try to pour all the emotion you can through the simple act of a shared caress. Tenderness can sometimes be as easy as transferring certain emotions through the act of touch. If you think it, try to feel it. Ease all the stresses in your life by sharing some tenderness.
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Posted: 6:45 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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10 Top Reasons to use condoms
There are numerous contraceptive methods that you and your partner can use -- everything from pills to injections to implants. And of course there are condoms. When used correctly they can all be very effective methods of preventing unwanted pregnancy.
But the fact is, using a condom can often be the easiest, least expensive, and least intrusive method of contraception. And using condoms can have important health benefits as well.
Here are the top 10 reasons to use condoms rather than alternative contraceptive methods:
10. Condoms are widely available in pharmacies, supermarkets, and can be ordered online from many well established websites.
9. Condoms are a necessity for busy people in modern society.
8. Condoms are easy to use. The intervention of a health care professional is not required.
7. Condoms are a highly reliable method of birth control when used properly. On average they are up to 98% effective.
6. No need to "take" a pill that impacts your entire body and alters natural processes. Condoms are only required when you are having sex.
5. Unlike the alternatives, condoms can actually enhance the sexual experience because they are available in many sizes, shapes, textures, and flavours.
4. There are no medical side effects as with virtually all other birth control methods.
3. Condoms help protect women from infections and the development of cancer of the cervix.
2. When used properly, condoms are the only contraceptive that helps to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
1. Condoms are neat and tidy and make sex less messy.
Many people who have tried the alternatives are returning to condoms. They have decided the potential side-effects of other methods are not acceptable, or they are simply unwilling to tamper with the natural cycles of their body. Just as important, they have come to realize that only condoms can offer a significant barrier to infection and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Posted: 6:41 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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How to turn Your Man On
There is a widespread misunderstanding by many women, and surprisingly also by many men that boys and men only have sexual feelings in their penis, or even only in their penis head. The reason why many men also carry this misconception is probably that boys often are educated to suppress corporeal sensations and to be hard.
Many erogenous zones in men and boys are best activated when the body is relaxed, and the zones are stimulated in a gentle manner. Gentle stimulation of these zones in a relaxed state can give feelings of pleasure as strong as those in the penis, and can even result in some types of strong orgasmic reactions. Here is a survey of various erotic zones in the male body, and how to stimulate the sensations in these zones. You can stimulate yourself at these zones when masturbating, or the your female or gay partner can do the stimulation work.
THE SCROTUM AND THE TESTICLES
The scrotal skin and the content of the scrotum, including the testicles, are sensitive to erotic stimulation. When stimulating these genital parts, take first hold of the scrotum with your whole hand, warming it inside your hand, and massaging it gently by gripping movements. Warming and handling the scrotum gives feelings in the whole genital region. Stimulation of the scrotum also increases the blood circulation and engorgement of all the genital organs around the scrotum.
The testicles are best stimulated by gentle rolling movements with your fingers. Also tickle the scrotal skin with your finger tips. A part of the penis is actually hidden partly inside and partly behind the scrotal sack, by palpating with your finger tips between the testicles or at the side under the scrotum; you can massage this part of the penis. A sharp massage with your finger tips gives the most intense sensations to this hidden root of the penis.
THE BREAST NIPPLES AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS
The nipples of a man are important erogenous zones, and a man has tits just as a woman, although the tits of a man are smaller and flatter that those of a woman. Actually a man has all the structures that a woman has in his breasts, but they are not developed to have a milk producing capacity.
This means that a man’s breasts have the same erotic capacity as the tits of woman. A man's nipples also have an erective capacity. They rise and get hard upon stimulation. When stimulating a man’s breasts, take hold of the breast with your whole hand, warming it inside your hand, and massaging it gently by gripping movements. To stimulate the nipples, massage gently around the nipples with a finger tip. Also squeeze the nipples with your fingers, varying the intensity from the very gentle nip to some harder pressure.
THE REGION BETWEEN THE PENIS AND THE ANUS
The visible penis is actually a part of a larger body beginning at the prostate region just in front of the anus, and reaches to the tip of the penis. The urethra also goes through this structure. The parts between your legs will engorge when you are sexually exited just as the penis, and when it engorges, the region bulges out between the legs.
Upon mechanical stimulation, this area gives intense pleasurable feelings. You can stimulate this area by squeezing it between your fingers, pressing down against the urethra or massaging up and down along the urethra. You should change between gentle and a little harder handling, as these two manners give rise to different types of feelings.
THE NAVEL AND THE BLADDER REGION
The navel is an erotic point, and so are the structures in the middle of the belly between the navel and the penis. This structure contains a groove between the belly muscles. The structures in this groove are very sensuous, the so called linea alba. The naval can be stimulated by sticking a finger into it, and by tickling with your finger deep down in the navel. Also here you should alternate between light, gentle, slow tickling, and harder sharper tickling.
This stimulation give sensations that radiate out form the navel to the surroundings, and spreads downwards to the tip of your penis, giving a very funny feeling in your penis. The groove between the navel and the penis, you can stimulate by massaging up and down with the tip of your fingers.
THE BUTTOCKS AND ANAL SURROUNDINGS
The inner sides of the buttocks in the natal cleft give rise to deep erotic feelings with a very special intimate valor. Move your fingers up and down between the buttocks from the spine to the opposite end between the legs, and gently massage the inner side of each buttock with your finger tips.
You can also concentrate your attention to the region deep inside the cleft very near the anus and tickle these most intimate points with your finger tips. Further you can stretch each buttock to the side so that the butt cleft opens, and the rectal opening is also stretched. The result of these manipulations is erotic sensations that radiate to the whole pelvic area, flow deep inside you and rise upwards along your spine.
THE ANUS AND THE OUTER RECTUM
The anal region is in many ways the real central of feelings in a man or boy. By stimulating this area in the proper ways, you can create a process that spread waves of intense feelings of joy, pleasure and ecstasy up through the whole body, partly forward to the genitals and belly region, and partly along the spine up to the neck. You best stimulate the rectal opening by very gentle circulatory movements with your finger tips. Alternate between these circulatory movements and the stimulation of the insides of the buttocks.
You can also stick a smeared finger into the anal opening and stimulate by gentle movements in and out. By sticking your finger further inside, you can gently massage the inside walls of the anus. By adding some pressure, your stimulation reaches deep into the tissue around the rectum. All these stimulation give rise to profound feelings radiating to the whole body.
THE DEEP PART OF THE RECTUM
The perhaps most intimate and sensitive zone of a man, is the deep part of the rectum. This zone can be reached by gay intercourse or with a dildo or some other long object. When inserting something in the anus to stimulate this zone, it is necessary to be very cautious so that the intestinal walls are not hurt. However, this zone is so sensitive that even the gentlest stimulation gives an immense depth of feelings, both of physical and psychological kind.
You can stimulate this zone by gently and gradually by inserting a thin smeared dildo, and when fully inserted, very gently move it a little in and out, a little around, or press gently to different sides with the dildo. The more you relax, and the longer you do this stimulation, the deeper and more intense will the feelings grow.
THE PROSTATE:
The prostate lies just in front of the anus and the urethra goes through it. This gland produces much of the viscous fluid in the semen. You can stimulate it from the outside by pressing somewhat firmly with your fingers inward just in front of the anus. There is a deepening in this area, just like a little vagina. Press your finger into this groove and a little forward.
You can also stimulate the prostate by inserting your finger into the anus and massage the prostate through the front wall of the anus. The massage releases prostate fluid. Feeling the fluid coming through your urethra and dripping out through you pee-hole, add to the physical excitement. Also the prostate have its own sexual feelings, and prostate massage combined with anal stimulation can induce a form of orgasm that has a much deeper psychological and ecstatic impact than ordinary penile orgasm.
Knut Holt is a international internet marketer and author with a focus on health items and erotism. At this site you can find more health information, products to improve erotic life, products to increase sexual pleasure and natural medicines against many common diseases.
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Posted: 6:33 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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Relationship Advice--6 Tips from 1886
Here is some relationship advice from the year 1886:
- Let your love be stronger than your hate or anger.
- Learn the wisdom of compromise, for it is better to bend a little than to break.
- Believe the best rather than the worst.
- People have a way of living up or down to your opinion of them.
- Remember that true friendship is the basis for any lasting relationship. The person you choose to marry is deserving of the courtesies & kindnesses you bestow on your friends.
- Please hand this down to your children and your children's children: The more things change the more they are the same.
by Jane Wells (1886)
To say that much has changed in the 119 years since this was first written is a bit of an understatement.
Something as commonplace as the technology that allows the publication of this newsletter or website would have been the subject of far fetched science fiction in 1886.
Yet some things do not change, like the basic emotional needs of men and women. Nor does what I call the couple-attitudes and couple-skills necessary for a vibrant long term relationship.
I bet this will still be true another 119 years from now in the year 2124.
Perhaps by then we’ll have the technology that will allow guys to “just know because you love me”...but that’s a subject for another day!
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Posted: 6:24 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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21 No Cost ( or extremely low cost) ways to show your special one you love them
It's so easy, as we race through each day trying to accomplish an impossible number of tasks, to forget about those we love. Soon, and often unintentionally, one partner, or both, are left feeling unappreciated, overlooked and in need of some serious "TLC."
Logically, we all know that a relationship must receive attention if it is to grow. Realistically, few of us take the time to fan the relationship flames as often as we should. But help is on the way.
Showing your special someone how much you love them doesn't have to take a lot of time or cost a lot of money. In fact, it's better if it doesn't -- it's the little things that we remember most.
So don't wait until next Valentine's Day to show your significant other that you love and appreciate them. Try to incorporate at least one of these romantic ideas into your partner's day, everyday (and when you've done them all, keep going by creating your own, or repeat the cycle!)
1.Cook them their favorite meal. Have it ready to go when they walk in the door, complete with candles.
2. Leave a note for your special other (or tuck one into a lunch/briefcase) telling them how much you care.
3. Try your hand at a love poem that includes special memories only the two of you share. Leave it somewhere unexpected.
4. Make your partner a CD of "your" songs. Have it playing when they come home.
5. If married, have your wedding vows framed and give it to your spouse "just because."
6. On a cold day, warm up their car for them.
7. Volunteer to do their share of the housework so they can relax. 8. Let them sleep in.
9. Pamper your significant other by running a bath for them. Include bath salts, candles, and soft music, then wash their hair.
10. Give your partner a massage (before they ask for it).
11. Bring them lunch at work.
12. Stop to say hello, kiss and hug every time you come in the front door. 13. Pack a lunch and take your special someone on a surprise picnic or walk in the woods. Or, pack a desert and go stargazing.
14. Flirt with them.
15. Hold his or her hand.
16. Bring them a blanket or sweater if they look cold. 17. Tell them you love and appreciate them, don't just assume they know.
18. Create your own holiday, then surprise your significant other with a celebration. This could be: "Happy 18 days since your last cigarette," a 2.5-year anniversary, or "I Love You More Than Ever Day."
19. Leave a flower and a note on the windshield of their car.
20. Cuddle for at least five minutes in the morning before getting out of bed.
21. Buy them a small, but meaningful, gift such as their favorite gourmet coffee, a pair of warm socks because their feet are always cold, a book on tape for them to listen to while stuck in traffic, etc.
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Posted: 6:19 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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7 Reasons why your'e just not that into him
"He's just not that into you." Have you heard this statement? Maybe it's time to look at some important and perhaps missing elements in your self-worth. I think it is time to rediscover your dignity, self-respect, and "I've got better things to do" attitude, rather than hope for someone to come around who's just not that into you.
If you are dating someone who is showing you a blatant lack of interest, here are seven reasons why he is not available and why you are not that into him:
* He talks about his Ex...excessively.
He brings her into every conversation, every chance he gets. This is called baggage, and until he unpacks it, (works it out), he will carry it with him wherever he goes. This is a big reason he is not present and available.
* He is evasive about his work.
His work is unclear. He has not had steady employment for the last few years, has not been at one job for more than a year or two, and has no realistic plans for the future. Furthermore, he's talking about moving in with you.
* He rushes the relationship.
If he talks about marriage and a long future with you on the first date, he is probably desperate and is looking for just anywhere to land.
* He shows flashes of temper.
If the guy you are seeing shows that he has a bad temper or gets in angry moods for what seems like very little reason, run, don't walk, to the nearest exit.
* He never asks about your life.
If he never asks you questions about your life, or rarely wants to listen to your thoughts on any subject, and just generally uses you to vent to,...ask yourself why you would want to be with someone who's not that into you.
* You don't come first.
His list of priorities does not have you at the top. TV sports, buddies, parents, children, or other activities come before you do and he shows no signs of shifting his focus.
* You must always be available for him.
He expects you to be loyal and available to him, yet he checks out other women who walk by; has an unlisted cell phone number he doesn't give you; and spends hours on the computer but doesn't tell you what he is doing when he is there.
If you recognize any of the above signs...you just aren't that into him. You have better things to do. And if you are tied up with this guy, the great guy you want to meet who is looking for you too, cannot find you.
Remember...you deserve better, and you can have better, if you treat yourself better.
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Posted: 6:11 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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From Room Mates to Soul Mates
Couples do not plan on growing apart - couples simply slowly drift apart over time.
Couples do not just drift into being close again. Growing close again requires intentionally taking action designed to grow close.
Here are some strategies for growing close again.
Remember when...? Have a conversation about how you first met each other and what first attracted you to each other.
Talk about the times you have felt the most connection. Then list the things you did that helped create that closeness. Then do those things again.
Mention something your partner did that you enjoyed. I'll even give you the words:
"I loved it today when you gave me a break from the kids/hugged me/held my hand/helped me at the office, etc."
Discover and use the love language of your partner. Does your partner most need to see it, hear it, or feel it to feel the most loved? If you do not know, ask.
Create a perfect day. Ask you partner what their perfect day might look like. Then create as much of that day as possible.
Renew and/or rewrite you vows. Who says we can only say these important words once? Renewing vows, commitments and words of love can rapidly and powerfully bring partners closer together.
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Posted: 6:06 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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From Soul Mates to Room Mates
In my work with couples certain themes have emerged that can help us understand how a couple that was once so close can drift so far apart.
Let's take a closer look at a few of the contributing factors to drifting apart.
Life got in the way - Somehow, in the midst of the hustle and bustle of everyday life couples seem to forget about each other. The initial closeness they once felt has been damaged by focus on work, the bills, the kids, you name it.
Couples begin to take each other for granted - A close cousin to letting life get in the way, taking each other for granted slowly eats away at any connection a couple might feel.
What makes it worse is that it is so very easy to do. Keeping priorities straight in our stressful lives can be very difficult. We get so caught up in simply getting through the day that we forget about making a life with each other.
Couples stop treating each other well - Somehow we succumb to the notion that all the things we used to do that brought us together are no longer necessary.
It's like the old joke about the couple that has been married for many years when one day the wife says to the husband: "You never tell me you love me anymore!" To which the husband responds "Well, dear, I told you I love you the day we got married and if anything changes I will let you know."
Resentments are held - Old grudges, hurts and resentments are like a cancer in the relationship that eats away at the closeness of the couple.
Communication slows down and stops - This is the most frequent reason given by couples as a factor in the couple drifting apart.
Once a couple stops communicating, it's just a matter of time before couples drift from soul mates to room mates.
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Posted: 6:04 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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I Love Him But...
What do you do when the man you have become attached to has some concerning behaviors that he is unwilling to address? Lots of women feel trapped by this dilemma because on the one hand they don’t want to lose the love they have found but on the other some things are just too much of a concern for them to ignore.
A lady I met called Sarah (this is not her real name) was facing the same problem. She and her boyfriend had a whirlwind romance and had fallen deeply in love. They made many promises to each other including plans to be married within a couple of years. Everything was going fine but as the relationship developed Sarah noticed that her boyfriend was not only unreliable but was not always telling the truth. Leaving wasn’t an option for Sarah because she loved him but his lying and undependability was preoccupying her time with worry and distress. Despite the discussions and arguments she had with him, he didn’t see the need for change and thought Sarah needed to just back off and leave him alone.
As she reached out for help, Sarah was able to figure out that two important principles to building a healthy relationship had been left out. The first one was that Sarah was making decisions to attach based on her feelings. Because she felt so good being with him she rushed into a committed relationship before she even had the chance to learn about the man she was dating.
Secondly, Sarah was not aware of her values and what was important to her in a relationship. Because she had not taken the time to figure these things out, she was not able let these be her guide in discerning character and solving problems.
When Sarah got in touch with what qualities were important to her, she was able to see that lying and being undependable were not on her ‘must have’ list of qualities. The man Sarah wanted to one day settle down with was not who her boyfriend was right now, and when she accepted this there was a huge shift in Sarah’s behavior. For Sarah, honesty and reliability were too important for her to ignore, though she hoped that one day her boyfriend would have these qualities, she decided that she needed to move on instead of insisting that he be that person when he didn’t see the need to be.
At one time Sarah’s quality of life had diminished because their plans were always dismantled by her boyfriend’s inability to keep them. Recently, she reported that she is very happy making new friends and enjoying how great it felt hanging out with guys who could be depended on to keep their dates!
Though at one point in her life it may have looked like she was losing love, Sarah learnt that she was actually working on protecting her ability to have love by making sure the qualities to build it were present. She found that her dreams of being married didn’t die when she left her boyfriend because her dreams belonged to her. She kept her dreams and by letting her values be her guide, Sarah is now moving towards seeing them come true.
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Posted: 5:59 PM, Dec. 5, 2005 |
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