Romantic Dating

Here’s a surefire way to meet Mrs. Right – use your hobbies and interests to expand your circle of friends and acquaintances. By using your interests to get out and meet new people, you’re going to find great ways to have fun just by doing what you like to do and greatly increase your chances of finding a date who enjoys the same activities.

This is important in dating. If you meet someone who is fantastic in the looks department, but she has no interest at all in any of the things that you like, you’re going to be bored after a very short while.

Here’s what you need to do: brainstorm all of the things you like to do, or even the things you’d like to try, but haven’t yet. Make a list of these things and then add the things you feel passionate about (the must-haves), like your dog, or college football, or playing boccie ball with your friends every third Saturday of the month.

Now that you have your list, think of all of the places and ways that you can incorporate these important hobbies and passions into your search for a date. Don’t just walk your dog around the same block you’ve been walking him for the last three years - go to a bark park if there’s one in your city, or choose a different dog-walking route where you might meet other dog lovers.

If your hobby is reading, certainly visit local bookstores, but go to author readings and the library – you’re sure to find other bibliophiles, right?  If you want a date that’s as much into fitness as you are, look at the gym – but go at different times than you normally would to see who’s hanging out at the juice bar getting a protein shake.

This method for looking for dates that have similar interests is very effective. It might take some time, but it’s amazing where people meet and under what circumstances. You may be perusing the selection of new releases in the Reggae section of your local music store and meet the woman of your dreams.

All of your hobbies and interests are fair game. Even if they don’t seem significant, take some time developing your list and your strategies for finding new places that might present opportunities so that you can steer clear of the tired bar scene.

Don’t forget your deal breakers – if you have a dog and you insist that your date likes dogs too, the bark park is a good start. That’s not to say that someone you bump into at the coffee shop won’t like dogs – if she likes coffee and dogs – it’s a bonus!

Fish lover? Head for the specialty store. Tattoo aficionado? Go to a tattoo convention. Star Trek memorabilia collector? You know what to do. Dinosaur bones? Go to the museum of natural history.

If you aren’t worried about where your prospective love interest lives, you could always check out some online forums that have to do with your particular interests. You might meet someone near, or far away.

Start brainstorming your list today and begin making plans to visit these locations regularly. Don’t get discouraged if she doesn’t appear immediately. Be consistent about looking and give it some time.

When it comes to love, you get what you give. Love yourself first before you can expect others to love you back.
Admittedly, your insecurities get in the way at times. You hone in on all your weaknesses instead of taking pride of your strengths. You need to celebrate each day of your life, even if some of the times things get difficult. Life can be trying, but everyone has his or her own burden to carry.

More importantly, know that you're worth so much more. Take pride in who you are and what you have because you've worked hard to achieve so many things in life. You may not succeed in every endeavor, but this doesn't mean that all hope is lost.

It's time to take back what's yours and to look forward to what you can make of your future. You have so much potential in you. As long as you have the strength to get out of bed each day, you can create a future of your dreams.

Getting Out of the Rut

It's okay to feel depressed every now and then. Yes, you need to sulk some of the times. Cry for all your failures but refuse to let your emotions rule you. Just know that if you had everything handed to you on a silver platter, you'd never get to really appreciate your blessings.

Feelings of satisfaction come when you're able to overcome barriers. It's necessary to know that there are also good times in store and that it's all up to you to change things for the better. After you're done with all the whining, make a promise to yourself to do better. Don't dwell too much on all the pain because you've already done that. Instead, summon the strength to push forward.

Go Out with People Who Appreciate You

Admittedly, you do meet toxic people along the way. Don't let them get to you. They're also dealing with their own issues.

Then, there are the successful ones. Don't measure yourself against them. Rather, see them as your inspiration and recognize your own uniqueness. Success can be defined in so many ways. What works for some may not always work for you.

Focus on what you have and stop comparing yourself to those whom you think are better. Set realistic goals instead because you can achieve more when you're aware of what you're capable of. Take time to enjoy life. Pretty soon, you'll attract partners who'll appreciate you for being you.

The Secret

The ultimate secret to being happy with your relationships is to take time to do the things you love most. Because you'll be surprised at how this simple decision can give you back the energy that's been depleted by all that negativity.

Take a look at everything you have. Every single blessing counts. The little things are just as important as the big things. This is when you start rearranging your priorities.

Work hard at improving every single thing a step at a time. If you need to alter some aspects in your life, go ahead and do it. Just make sure you do all these for you, and not for someone else. The change could actually be refreshing.

Then soon enough, you'll get to see how life starts to unfold. Love is just around the bend, but you will only meet it if you look inside first.

If you find yourself shy dating people, then there are a few things you should know that will allow you to come out of your comfort zone. It is advised to try them all at the same time so that there is a greater chance of you having a wonderful dating experience. Some things you can do are to look for people with similar interests as you, be comfortable, be prepared, don't expect your date to be perfect, and talk about him / her, not always about yourself.

One of the easiest ways to overcome your shyness is to find some people with similar interests as you. The main reason for this is so you can have something to talk about naturally. Take Role Playing Card Games for example. If you are a fan of the game Magic, or Dungeons and Dragons, then finding a social group that plays this is beneficial for you because you will be able to instantly talk about something you are interested in - card games!

Another way to overcome your shyness is to learn to be comfortable in your surroundings. The easiest way to do this is to get out more. Go to more social outing and just start talking to people. You will gradually begin to learn how people interact with each other. Another great way to do this is to go to community ice breaker sessions. If you go to college or live on campus, this is also a great way to break the ice. Go to Meetup places online where they meet locally and do activities together. This is great because they have cool things you can do that are already pre planned so that you won't have to stress about planning for events. All you have to do is participate in the ice breakers and get to know people.

Also, be prepared for anything, namely meeting people with different interests and different topics of conversations. Stay well read in current news events by spending about ten minutes each day scrolling through all the top stories, or listen to the radio while going to work. That way you will be able to put some context as to what the people are saying.

Don't expect your dates to be perfect. They are different than you are. Get your partner to talk about themselves and resist saying "I", "Me", or "My" statements. Ask questions about them and then follow up with some things you have read or have done that are related to that. These are just a few ways you can overcome your shy dating habits and have some awesome dates.

With social networking sites becoming more and more popular, people are now able to communicate constantly with their loved ones and partners. Time and distance are irrelevant here because the worldwide web allows you to send a message with just a click of your mouse.
At first glance, you think this is a very great idea. You simply have to sign up with a site, get in touch with everyone in your lives, and post comments on your wall, but when it comes to relationships, the old-fashioned methods are still so much better. Facebook and Twitter might work for long-distance relationships, but when you live in the same city as your partner, then you might have to rethink about connecting via the net.

The Downside of Technology

The problem with technology is that things have become less personal. Hence, this could also cause the relationship to break down and fall apart. Just know that you should never air your dirty linen in public. Some people have obviously taken this belief for granted. They write what they feel on their walls, badmouth people they know, or simply announce to everyone how much they love their partner. Sure, it can be romantic, but then again, some things are better left private.

Bring on the romance when you’'re together. In all honesty, most of your friends don’'t really want to listen to your baby-talk. And when some of them do react, you don’'t take this too well. You have to realize that once you put your emotions on the wall, this is subject to public opinion. So, if you'’re not ready to be judged, then you better be careful with your statuses.

Going Back to Basics

Restore your relationship by making things special. Share experiences only with him. Remember, what you say to your partner should stay with just him. When love is involved, whatever comes out of your mouth has a big impact.

So, whenever you have a fight, think twice before you tell everyone else that you'’re having issues. It's better to talk directly and hash out your issues. This means that when emotions are running high, it's time to take a step back and think about what you say or do. Make decisions when you've cooled off. Plus, it's always nice to throw in a bit of mystery in your relationship. Loving someone is such a personal thing.

Love and Romance

When it comes to love, you also have to realize that a little bit of effort goes a long way. You have to make your partner feel that you're willing to do something extra just to show them how much you care for them. A little ‘love you’ on the wall may win you some extra points, but a letter or time alone is worth so much more.

The fires of intimacy last longer when there's actual contact. Plus, think about why you'’re in a relationship in the first place. It's because you want the physical presence of someone when you're in both the highest and lowest points in your life. The only opinion that matters is right now and is from your other half.

So, let social networking sites be just for your friends from far away and live your real life with your partner and the people that you're close to. To rekindle the love in your relationship, it's better to go back to the basics.

So, if you are a guy and want to go out dating, you are probably looking for some tips and tricks for guys dating. Well, there are several things you can do to improve your dating experience when going out on dates with girls. These include being relaxed, setting clear expectations, and staying confident and assertive.

One of the best things you can do when looking to go out on dates is to be relaxed. If you are relaxed, then your potential partner is going to be relaxed. And if your partner is relaxed, then they are going to be more willing to do more activities with you and be more open to have conversation with you. There are several ways to relax yourself, one of which is working out in the morning time. If you get up early enough before work or school, you can get in a good enough workout for thirty to forty five minutes and then by the time you're showered up and have eaten breakfast, you are well on your way to being relaxed for the day. Another way to be relaxed is to stop eating junk food and start eating green and healthy foods. This will give you more energy and also calm you down. Eating healthy foods also reduces the massive sugar intake people eat during the day which sometimes gives them the nervous jitters.

Another great tip for guys dating is to set clear expectations as to what you want from the experience. Ask yourself: why are you going on a date? Why do you want to date in the first place? Then make sure you let your partner know why you are doing that. Not only is this important enough to make you feel more relaxed about the time you spend with your partner, but it is also important for her to feel more comfortable about your intentions. When a woman understands your intentions up front, then she will be more willing to go on a date with you. She will also be willing to be more open and honest with you during the date.

And finally, one of the most important things for guys dating is to stay confident and assertive. This is different from passive or aggressive. Being aggressive is too brash and bully like, and being too passive is a turn off for girls, but being assertive is just right in the middle. Women love confident men who know what they want. Know what you want in your expectations, stay relaxed, and you will have a great experience.

I'm not sure if it's true or just a marketing ploy, but every time you turn around it seems as though some guy is dating young women. Now, personally, I don't think there is anything wrong with dating someone younger than you.

To me, it doesn't matter if it's a man or a woman who is dating someone younger than them, as long as the relationship is between two adults and is based on love and respect, age doesn't matter.

However, that doesn't mean that dating young women doesn't have some possible challenges. There are some things that you should be aware of before you consider entering into this type of relationship.

If you take the time to think things through at the start, you have a better chance of making things work out.

So, think of these things first:

1. Age isn't just about numbers, in most cases it is about life experience. Some things can only be learned by experiencing them. That can be one of the biggest problems if you try to date someone younger than you.

It's about more than immaturity, it's just about being young and not having had many life experiences. Sometimes that chasm between the two of you in terms of "worldliness" can cause frustration and eventually may even eat away at the foundation of the relationship.

2. Maturity, is closely related to point number 1 and life experience. Though some people who are older and have a lot of life experience can still act incredibly immature. Unfortunately, life experience and immaturity are not mutually exclusive.

So, when you start dating anyone, but particularly a younger woman, take it slow and make sure that the two of you are not only compatible but on the same level in terms of maturity.

3. Another very real issue is the stamina issue. And no, I'm not talking about sex, I mean just in general. I have a friend who is married to an older man and he can't keep up with her.

She likes to go out dancing and hiking and a lot of active things and he simply can't keep up. In the early years of their relationship, she was so in love and everything was new so it was pretty easy to overlook it.

But now, after a dozen years, she is starting to get unhappy because the man that she loves can't (and won't) share in the activities that she enjoys doing.

Make sure that you will be able to keep up with a younger woman not just in the bedroom but out of it as well.

Even if you are older than her, there is no reason you can't keep up as long as you take good care of yourself and stay in shape. Age, to a large degree, really is just a number.

I don't want to make this article sound like a diet and exercise article, but by keeping yourself in good shape and exercising you will be better able to keep up with your lady.

That will make it easier dating young women.

Two people never start out thinking their relationship will end. Just the opposite in fact, they think that the love they feel for each other will last a lifetime. It takes two to make a relationship and it takes two to fight and break one down.

One thing that all couples should realize is that although it takes two to fight that does not mean that the love has to be gone. It has just changed.

To me, fighting is about many different things. It could just be insecurities coming to the forefront or it could be all about differing opinions on how a relationship is "supposed" to be.

You don't have to be joined at the hip all of the time just because you are a couple. Some people see this differently and think that they should go everywhere the other one goes all of the time.

Think about it, if you go everywhere the other one does, how could you possibly continue to have anything to talk about? The relationship will get stale and boring after a while and lead to more and more fights.

Each of you should keep some level of independence separate and apart from your relationship to keep bringing in new and exciting stories and experiences to share with each other.

On the contrary, there are the couples who fight because one is always gone either working or spending time with friends. Neglect in a relationship will most likely be a deal breaker and the relationship will soon be over.

Other reasons for fighting in a relationship usually have to do with money and how it gets spent or saved. These types of problems may take quite a bit of time to resolve especially if one of you is a spender and the other is a saver.

This is where a compromise is usually the best bet to resolution. If you combine your income, come up with a way to give the spender an allowance of sorts so they feel like they have some control or compromise on how much you "put away" every month so the saver can still be happy as well.

Relationships that are successful are mostly about coming up with compromises that work well for both sides. Any good relationship counselor will tell you this. When you reach the point where compromise comes easily you will wonder why you spent so much time at each other's throats.

Being in love and learning to live together is a wonderful thing to experience but it is a process. If it wasn't then you would never see any couple married for 30, 40, 50, or more years.

The process of making a relationship work should start with the two of you sitting down and discussing how the money gets spent and anything else that may cause strife.

Work it out before it becomes a problem and set the rules if there is a differing of opinion and leave it takes two to fight right out of the equation.

#1 – Don’t bring up an ex on an early date.

#2 – Be yourself

#3 – Don’t talk about the future too soon

#4 – Accept compliments

#5 – Have opinions