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My Good Guy Story – Is It The Right One? It’s a funny thing …. life. Funny in a cruel way. And funny in a rewarding way, if you allow yourself to look past and through life’s bullshit to the real reward. The saying that ‘Good Guys Finish Last’ is very often true, in a business environment . I should know as I was one of those ladder-climbers who saw an opportunity and took it – despite the repercussions to others. I was only interested in myself and what I could get for myself. What a dick, I was. And the funny thing is, the majority of people that I know right now are exactly the same – greedy arseholes who, in reality, treat you like shit under their shoe. So Be An Arsehole Then? I’d probably still be a dick-wad, if my mind hadn’t been awoken to the real truth as to life’s purpose. It’s not what you get but what you give . Is being a good guy really worth the change? Sounds corny but I changed my outlook on life....

Asia – Now That’s Some Romance! OMG – I wanna go there! Every corner of Asia is steeped in history, culture and exoticism – what could be more romantic than exploring this vast and mysterious continent? Here are our top picks of the spots to share with the one you love. Bali, Indonesia A classic honeymoon destination . The word ‘paradise’ is used a lot to describe Bali – and with its rugged coastlines, grandiose mountains and sandy beaches, it certainly looks the part. What’s more, the locals are friendly, the culture is highly spiritual and despite its popularity with honeymooners and backpackers alike, the beaches remain unspoiled and uncrowded. Hoi An, Vietnam Oozing with charm and charisma, the river town of Hoi An is a melting pot of culture, history and romance. Filled with dreamy architecture, the Ancient Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is entirely closed to cars. The winding streets are filled with charming Chinese-influen...

Women Are Just As Bad Extramarital affairs are nothing new; they have been happening for centuries and are still quite common. We still have no concrete reasons as to why women have affairs with married men. Extramarital affairs can be complex and confusing for both the man and woman, who struggle with the motives for their actions themselves. Many women seem to agree that their desire to pursue an affair with a married man is usually for the following reasons: Fewer Strings Attached Many women who date married men are very serious about their relationship and commit themselves fully to it. There is no denying that women are attracted by extra-marital relationships because there are fewer demands being made. Married men have fewer demands than a live-in partner or boyfriend would have because they need to be discrete about the relationship. Women attracted to these affairs believe that they can enjoy all the benefits of a relationship without the commitment. This is a driving force fo...

Tongue Tied? Don’t end up like this on your date So, your first date was spectacular and now you are thinking about what you are going to do and say on your second date. Many people are very practiced and entertaining on a first date, but struggle on the second ones. You might even want to lower the expectations that you formed because of the success of the first date. The main goal of the conversation on your 2nd date should be to keep it going and keep it interesting. What you want to avoid are those awkward silences. Some Reflection You may want to revisit some of what was said on the first date. Perhaps they told you about a situation that they were dealing with or something they were planning. Talking about how it unfolded shows that you care and that you were paying attention. More Of The Same Many of the best conversation topics for a 2nd date are the same as those for a first date. However now that you know them a little better, you can peel back a layer and get somewhat ...

Is this what they meant by trying a new position? There’€™s an expression that says, the couple that works out together , stays together. Fitness and healthy living bonds two people over mutual values of self-respect. We have to stay healthy so we can perform our responsibility not just as parents but as partners to our wife or husband too. Most relationships tend to fail because we tend to miss the little issues that help renew the love and commitment needed to make the relationship stronger. When a couple gets married, their lives suddenly blend in all aspects of their life. From sharing chores and bank accounts to buying a home and raising a family, couples must support each other in order to have a happy life. When you make a vow to be healthy together , your relationship improves. You find new ways to support and show your love for one another, and you bond over new experiences and habits that will help you both live better lives. Here are some of the health routine...

Grow old together, in love and passion Life Over 50: Keeping The Romance Alive When you’ve been married for a long time there are lots of things which will form part of your daily lives together. Household chores Money issues Worrying about the kids (even if they’ve left home!) Those are just some of the things which can take over and leave you feeling that you’ve lost the spark which brought you together in the first place. Romance is important for any relationship, whether you’ve just got together or you’re celebrating your 25th wedding anniversary. Here are some tips for how to keep things interesting in your marriage. Romance isn’t just reserved for the youth, you know Communicate Make sure you make time to talk to each other every day so that you know what’s going on in each other’s lives. Too many couples think they are communicating when they’ve got one eye on their laptops or phones. Try and switch off all other distractions...

Grow old together, in love and passion Life Over 50: Keeping The Romance Alive When you’ve been married for a long time there are lots of things which will form part of your daily lives together. Household chores Money issues Worrying about the kids (even if they’ve left home!) Those are just some of the things which can take over and leave you feeling that you’ve lost the spark which brought you together in the first place. Romance is important for any relationship, whether you’ve just got together or you’re celebrating your 25th wedding anniversary. Here are some tips for how to keep things interesting in your marriage. Romance isn’t just reserved for the youth, you know Communicate Make sure you make time to talk to each other every day so that you know what’s going on in each other’s lives. Too many couples think they are communicating when they’ve got one eye on their laptops or phones. Try and switch off all other distractions...