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How To Get a Boyfriend

teen — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:34:39 -0500

Are you feeling left out since all your friends have boyfriends? If you want a boyfriend of your own, there are steps you can take. Follow these guidelines and you can get a boyfriend in no time.

How To Be Kissable

Deirdre — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:05:32 -0500

Kissing can be a fun and friendly experience. Whether you are looking for a new kissing partner or to reconnect with an existing partner, you can make easy changes. You can be more kissable if you follow these simple guidelines.

How To Define Love

Deirdre — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:56:17 -0500

For centuries, poets and artists have tried to define love. The difficulty is that love is an emotion that is felt differently by each individual. If you are trying to define love and what it means to you, start with these steps.

How To Start Dating After Divorce

Vanessa264 — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:30:51 -0500

Let's agree from the start that once you're ready, starting to date after divorce is a wonderful way to reconnect with FUN, which is basically what life is (supposed to be) about, right? And fun is not the first word that comes to mind when describing the last few years of your divorce recovery, is it? So you're probably feeling more than ready for some. (Fun, that is!) The trick is in the "once you're ready" part of the equation. Are you ready yet and how can you tell?

So you've done all of your recovery work, faced your demons, dragged your self-esteem out of the gutter, and developed a good relationship with yourself. Check.

Not to damper the focus on fun, but I would like to take a just a moment to review Rule #1 of how to start dating after divorce:

How To Know the Difference Between Love and Lust

Deirdre — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:15:24 -0500

To some, the question of love and lust creates confusion and uncertainty. The concept of love is so abstract that we rarely know how to define it, and therefore allow the emotional feeling of love to be confused with the physical feeling of lust. Understand that when it comes to the physical nature of loving, lust often plays a part. Still, you can know the difference between love and lust if you apply these steps to some introspection about your own relationship.

How To Make a Long Distance Relationship Work

Deirdre — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:24:26 -0500

When one partner moves away, relationships are often strained beyond their ability to survive. Managing a relationship over the miles takes effort by both parties. Try these steps and you may be able to make your long distance relationship work.

How To Deal with a Bad Kisser

Deirdre — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:02:10 -0500

The first time you lock lips with someone and find out he or she is a bad kisser can be an eye-opener. You may be tempted to end a budding relationship before you become too disappointed. Take heart. There are ways to deal with a bad kisser.

How To Fall Out of Love

Deirdre — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:56:47 -0500

The heartbreak of losing at love can be devastating. Once you have let yourself cry and vent, you may be determined to take the next step. If you are ready to fall out of love, follow these steps and you will be on your way to making the break.

How To Hint for a Kiss from a Guy

Deirdre — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:41:26 -0500

Once you have your eye on a guy, it can be difficult to let him know what you want. If you are seeking a kiss, you may want to send him hints. Follow these tips and you can send a signal to let the guy know you are hinting for a kiss.

How To Kiss a Boy

Deirdre — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:07:14 -0500

When you find the boy you want to kiss, be sure he is ready when you are. First kisses make most people nervous, but you’ll feel better if you’re prepared. Follow these steps and you will know how to kiss a boy. To become an all-out kissing superstar, check out these further kissing tips.

How To Give a Hickey

Deirdre — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:53:51 -0500

A hickey is often seen as a sign of physical intimacy between two people. The skin discoloration is a bruise that is caused by sucking on the skin. It is easy to give your partner a hickey when you know how. Just follow these steps:

How To Make Out for the First Time

Deirdre — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:50:27 -0500

Making out is more than sharing a kiss or two. If you want to make out for the first time, keep in mind that making out does not have to lead to more. Try out these steps and you should feel confident to make out for the first time.

How To Get a Guy to Like You

Cassandra — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:28:31 -0500

Getting a guy to like you can sometimes seem overwhelming. If you’ve spotted him across a room or met him through mutual friends, taking the next step can be scary. Are you confused about how to proceed? For an extensive plan, check out this guide to win his heart and follow these steps below to get started.

How To Sweep a Girl Off Her Feet

Mikey — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:12:41 -0500

When the girl you have your eye on shows limited interest, you may need to make a big splash. If you are looking for ways to approach a woman and sweep her off her feet, you've come to the right place. With honesty and the winning techniques, you should be successful.

How To Get a Girl to Like You

Mikey — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:11:51 -0500

Girls can be complicated creatures. Some are so used to waiting for the guy to make the move, they don’t know what they want until he does. Getting a girl to like you is not just possible -- if you listen to some expert advice on approaching and attracting women, you will gain confidence and succeed. Here are some steps to get you started:

How To Tell if a Girl Likes You

Mikey — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:32:34 -0500

Women often seem like a big mystery. It is difficult for a guy to know if a girl likes you or if she is just playing games. There are no easy answers because all women are not the same. Still, there are a few steps you can take to find out if a girl likes you.

How To Tell if a Man Is Gay

Cassandra — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:20:56 -0500

These days, the lines between gender and sexual preference often blur. It would all be simpler if there were some way to tell just by looking if a guy is gay. There may be no guaranteed signs, but try some of the following steps and you should be able to get a good idea if the person you are interested in is gay or straight.

How To Get a Guy to Notice You

Deirdre — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:07:07 -0500

All relationships have to start somewhere. If you’ve got your eye on a guy, and want him to notice you, there are things you can do. Try some of the following tips and your guy will take an interest. Then it’s up to you to keep it.

How To Attract Men

Deirdre — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:15:55 -0500

People come in all shapes and sizes. Luckily, people are also attracted to all kinds of different qualities. In theory, this means that there is someone out there who is attracted to you, no matter who you are. If you aren’t willing to wait for that one perfect match, there are a few things you can do to increase your ability to attract men. Consider implementing the following steps and you will be well on your way to attracting men.

How To Read Your Date's Body Language

Cassandra — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:32:53 -0500

Dating can be complicated, especially in this world of online dating, speed dating and computer social networking. It is sometimes difficult to know just where you stand with your date. Consider taking some time to read your date’s body language. Whether your date is a man or woman, these tips will help you. By following these steps, you can learn a lot about what their body is saying even with they are tight-lipped.

How To Find Out if a Girl Is Gay

vanilla — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:17:44 -0500

How To Tell if a Guy is Attracted to You

Deirdre — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:06:08 -0500

Relationships and dating are complicated. Sometimes all you want to know is if a guy is into you before you start getting interested in him. It can feel overwhelming with your friends pushing you toward the guy or toward dating in general when you are not sure. So follow these simple tips to tell if a guy is attracted to you.

How To Forget Someone in 8 Steps

vanilla — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:43:51 -0500

How To Make Men Jealous

Cassandra — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:40:39 -0500

If you've decided to make a man jealous, you might as well do it right. Follow the steps below and you are sure to bring out the green monster in your guy.

How To Make a Libra Fall in Love

Cassandra — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:21:36 -0500

You have your eye on a Libra and all you know is that his or her birthday occurs between September 23 and October 22. What you don’t know is how to get that balanced creature to fall in love. The good news is that most Libras are searching for their perfect match, so the one you desire will be open to love if you follow these simple steps.

How To Make a Homecoming Sash

Cassandra — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:57:16 -0500

Homecoming can be the highlight of a high school life. If you are short on funds or run out of time to order a homecoming sash, consider making your own. With a little time and creativity, you can create a simple yet stunning sash for your homecoming pageant or parade.

Materials:
2 - 6” x 36” pieces of white bridal satin
72” of trim ribbon ½” to 1” thick
Iron-on letters

Tools:
Needle & thread
Double-sided fabric tape
School pin
Iron

How To Get a Capricorn Man

Cassandra — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:27:39 -0500

Got your eye on a Capricorn Man? Pay attention to the steps below and you will capture his heart and his loyalty. If you are drawn to a conservative member of this sign, these tips will help you to get a Capricorn man.

How To Choose a Husband

premansu_chand — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:10:13 -0500

All societies in the world, whether the most primitive or the most advanced, have families where a man and woman live together (along with their children) as husband and wife. The husband is the father and the wife is the mother for the children. It is immaterial to decide whether the father is greater or the mother is greater. The mother gives birth to children and the children are mostly dependent on the mother for nursing and care. On the other hand, the father maintains and protects the family and the family line is established from father to son and grandson (except in some matriarchal societies). So both the father and mother have equal roles in a family.

How To Choose a Woman for Marriage

premansu_chand — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:51:11 -0500

Marriage is a bond between man and woman, between one family and other, and sometimes between one culture and other. A family is built up based upon the bond of marriage. Family is the basic unit of society. If family is cohesive, peaceful and progressive, then society shall be cohesive, peaceful and progressive. Hence marriage is very important, not only for a couple but for a society. So stability, peace and bliss in marriage are very important.

A man who intends to marry should first assess or evaluate himself. He should keep in mind his looks, physique, qualifications, earning potential, family background, his race and religion. Then he should proceed in evaluating a woman for marriage. For stability of marriage, one should assess the following points irrespective of either love marriage or arranged marriage.

How To Assess Your Relationship

jeneva89 — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:50:56 -0600

So the dreamy courtship is history, the sex is declining and there’s no such thing as hand holding. You may still be together because it’s comfortable or it’s just easier than breaking up. Well either way, it’s time to assess your relationship. With these helpful tips, you’ll be able to figure out perhaps where this is all going.

How To Ask Any Girl Out

lashawn — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:44:35 -0600

How To Serve Your Sweetie Breakfast in Bed

mcdesign — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:21:14 -0600

You have decided to make the ultimate sacrifice of crawling out of your warm, cozy bed, padding into the cold, unforgiving kitchen, making a mess that you will have to clean up later . . . all this sacrifice just to serve your sweetie breakfast in bed.

Is it worth it? Every time.

Unless your sweetie sleeps so hard he wouldn't know if the house was falling down around him, it will be hard to make this a surprise. But go for it if you think you can pull it off. If nothing else, do some pre-planning.

The Day Before:

How To Survive Valentine's Day When You're Single

MissySJ276 — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:12:20 -0600

Valentine's Day. Is it a day filled with warmth and love for that special someone? Or is it, simply put, "Singles' Awareness Day"?

Yes, it's that time of year again. As you stroll down the aisles of your local store, you roll your eyes at all the heart-shaped candy boxes and giant stuffed animals that play "Wild Thing". What good is Valentine's Day if you're single, other than the fact that it reminds you that you do not have someone special to share this day with? It's bad enough that you have to help your best friend figure out what to get their boyfriend/girlfriend...but now you have stores shoving your single-ness in your face!

You may feel like throwing yourself a pity-party on Valentine's Day, but I say we singles need to take back the day! Here are some ways to help ease the pain of spending the holiday solo and turn it around into something, dare I say, fun?

How To Handle the Walk of Shame

MissySJ276 — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:08:39 -0600

It's early Saturday morning. You wake up. In fact, it's too early to wake up on a Saturday morning, but that lovely taste of last night's beer and an intense craving for water won't let you sleep anymore. You finally regain your vision when you quickly realize that you are not in your own bed, or your own bedroom for that matter. Chances are you probably don't know whose bed you are in. Suddenly, flashbacks from last nights drunken antics come flooding back into your memory. And that guy that you vaguely remember happens to be the same guy whose bed you are now trapped in. Brace yourself, you are about to do the infamous "walk of shame."

How To Make Valentine's Day Special WITHOUT a Special Guy

Lorats1 — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:24:52 -0600

Tell me if this sounds familiar. It’s the eve of a certain holiday. And you’re in no mood to celebrate. Feeling a little bit like a Scrooge, right? Bah Hum Bug! You just want to sleep through the day and pretend it doesn’t exist. And all those people enjoying it, all those Tiny Tim’s? Well, screw ‘em! But it comes anyway.

Valentine’s Day

Yeah, yeah, for some, it will be all hearts and flowers, blah, blah, blah. Well, goody for them. Like that girl who will be staring lovingly into some gorgeous doctor’s eyes while he gets down on one knee in front of an expensive restaurant full of approving patrons, and asks for her hand in marriage? Well, la di friggin da for her.

How To Date Safe After a Divorce

LittleMissWomanSaver — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:55:00 -0600

Dating safe after divorce is an absolute necessity in today’s world. Some people can begin dating again within a few months; others take years. Whatever the length of time you decide to take is up to you, but it is important that you do take some time to get to know yourself again and embrace the single person that you once were before your marriage. According to a poll conducted by WomanSavers, of over 2,371 women, 15% think a date turns into a relationship after 5 dates, 31% feel a date turns into a relationship after dating for 3 months, 14% after 6 months, 20% after you’ve had sex, and 17% when he says, "I love you." There is no rush, so take your time and do your research.

How To Return to the Dating Scene for Newly Single Women Over 40

LittleMissWomanSaver — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:39:48 -0600

It may seem like there is no place for a woman over the age of 40 who is newly single to find a date. You've been married for many years and suddenly you find yourself single again. How do you start dating again, and most importantly, how can you screen your dates?

How To Say "I Love You" Without Actually Saying It

LittleMissWomanSaver — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:31:57 -0600

As Valentine's Day approaches yet once again, showing someone you love him becomes more important than just saying you love him. If someone uses her creativity and takes time and effort in her actions of love, you usually can't go wrong. Here are some simple, but creative ideas to show someone that you love him.

How To Approach a Potential Date

LittleMissWomanSaver — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:25:13 -0600

Some great places and ways to meet a potential mate are to join a club or gym, get set up by friends, try online dating, go to sporting events, go to concerts, attend church, adopt a dog to walk in the park, take a new class, and socialize at parties. The timing of meeting a potential mate does not matter as much as simply being active and socializing.

How To Affair-Proof Your Relationship

LittleMissWomanSaver — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:14:00 -0600

Relationships can be difficult at best. I have put together the top ways of how you can affair-proof your relationship to help prevent infidelity.

How To Break Up with a Girl Before College

ghelocollado — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:10:23 -0600

You are going to college where lots of responsibilities await you, along with new opportunities and new girls. You may want to break up with your girlfriend because of the opportunities it will bring you, such as having no worries over your relationship with her, and the advantages of having a single life in college that will allow you to excel in your chosen field of study.

So how exactly are you going to do it?

Well, you'll have to tell her that you want to break up with her! You don't really have to do silly things so that she won't be upset with you. The most important thing is to communicate your plans to her clearly. But to make the process smoother, here are some tips:

How To Act Around Your Date's Parents

dante1707 — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:30:37 -0600

Whenever you have a girlfriend and the relationship is getting serious, it means that it is time to meet your date's parents. Many find that difficult to do, wondering whether their potential parents-in-law will like them or not. But it really is not that difficult to meet your date's parents. Follow these steps and they will love you.

How To Buy a Cigar as a Gift

FrankHadley — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:47:18 -0600

The world of cigars can take a lifetime to understand, so it only makes sense that looking at this world from the outside can be overwhelming. If your man smokes cigars, buying him the perfect gift can be quite the challenge. The key to being successful in this hunt for the great cigar gift is to know the exact tastes of whom you are buying for. Cigars aren’t jeans; it takes much more than finding the right size for them to fit right.

How To Avoid Morning Breath

lepetitprince — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:22:29 -0600

Nothing will wither your morning glory faster than seeing your partner cringe upon that first kiss. Remember that just as testosterone levels are high in the morning, so are the bacteria levels in your mouth. And the sulfur compounds released by these bacteria are what make your breath smell. Here are a few tips to help you avoid morning breath and to increase the odds that your morning wood will fuel her fire:

Tongue cleaners. Admit it, you've seen these at your local health food store and scoffed. But remember that this is the same tongue you're hoping will receive a warm welcome, so you may want to reassess your initial disdain.

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How To Trade Your Old Boyfriend for a New and Improved One

alexcas — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:07:34 -0500

Have you started to feel constantly upset by your boyfriend's attitudes? Do you feel bored in your actual relationship? Have you had a recent disappointment? If your answers are yes, this is still not reason enough to consider changing your actual boyfriend for another one.

How To Tell Your Friend She's Dating a Loser

MissySJ276 — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:18:22 -0500

You get the phone call. It's your friend rambling on about someone she met at the bar the night before. She is sure not to miss a single juicy detail about the evening or the person that she seems to have fallen head over heels for within a few hours and a few drinks. Sometimes it can be dismissed as a one-night stand, but sometimes, hours turn into days, which turn into weeks.

Finally, you meet this so-called Mr. Wonderful, but in the end, you're left scratching head wondering, "What the hell does my friend see in this person?" He's rude, controlling, thoughtless and sometimes, downright mean. Sometimes he has no ambition, no goals and empties your friend's bank account. Let's face it. We've all been there. It's your job, as the good friend that you are, to let your friend know that she is, in fact, dating a loser.

How To Spot a Liar

JohnStejskal — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:06:52 -0500

The techniques bellow will show you how to tell if you are being lied to. These techniques are used by government agencies for interrogation. They can easily be utilized in relationships and in business situations. To make successful use of these indicators, it helps to know the suspect's ‘normal' body language and reactions to different situations.

How To Date a Divorced Dad

Lorats1 — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:52:38 -0500

You really can't believe your luck. A handsome man, well built, great smile, is smiling right at you. The two of you strike up a brief conversation while in line for lattes. He's witty, charming, and obviously interested in you. He asks if you're free for dinner tomorrow night. Well, you are now! You write down your number on his coffee cup and float off and into the rest of your day.

He picks you up on time and takes you to a restaurant you've been dying to try. Over appetizers, you two flirt and laugh. You toast to chance meetings. During the main entrees, you switch to more serious topics, work, politics, growing up. You both stay away from the cursed past relationships. Who wants to hear about that on a first date?

How To Release Your Inner Bombshell

alexcas — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:59:59 -0500

I remember once that I went to a friend's party at his house. Everybody was having a great time when suddenly my eyes couldn't believe what they were seeing: The most handsome and attractive guy of the party standing in front of me. It took me a few seconds and some questions to my friends and I already knew he was single, had a wonderful job and a great personality. In short, he was the dream man. From time to time he was looking at me, but I was feeling completely insecure that I wouldn't be his type of girl. Even though all my friends were cheering me up to look at him and do something, I was really nervous.

How To Survive a Break-Up

Lorats1 — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:58:04 -0500

It’s just not working for me.
I want to date other people.
I’m not ready to settle down.
I need some space.
I don’t want a commitment.
We have different lifestyles.
We have different needs.
You’re too needy.
It’s not you. It’s me.
It’s you.
I'm moving away and want a fresh start.
I don’t think I love you.
I love you but not in that way.
I’m leaving you for her.
I’m going back to her.
I’m gay.

I could go on forever. But no matter what the reason, the outcome is the same. You two are no longer together. And that feels like someone let loose a rabid dog and pinned a rare steak on your poor, defenseless, little heart.