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Don’t Lose that Loving Feeling It can be pretty simple to rekindle the romance Beware: Same old boring routine can actually be hazardous to your relationship! Couples who have been going out for over a year can find this to be all too familiar. While getting comfortable and familiar with each other is a good thing, it’s sometimes inevitable that this also becomes a reason for faded romance. If you feel like you are in such relationship, take the initiative to turn things around through these gestures that will eventually have your sweetie acting a little more romantic . Play Your Songs Every couple has at least one song that reminds them of each other. It could be the song played in the coffee shop where they almost had their fraps mixed up or that loud track in the car when they first went on a real date. Hearing songs that make you reminisce on simple and grand moments you shared together could have you longing for those days. Playfully sing these songs in the shower whil...

Knowing When It’s Time One of the hardest things about marriage is knowing when to leave. For some, the answer is and will always be, “Never, no matter what, no matter how unhappy we are or how unsalvageable the relationship. We’re married, and that means forever.” For others, personal happiness is important, and an entire life spent in a miserable marriage doesn’t translate into time well spent. People divorce for any number of reasons: an affair abuse they married before they really knew each other they were never truly in love there was a “trap” involved someone changed after marriage the relationship wasn’t solid enough to make it through the stress of kids, career changes, new and different goals, moves someone expected someone else to change after marriage, etc. Main Reasons For Divorce All of the above break down into two pretty standard reasons for divorce : Someone has been hurt beyond repair The relationship was missing somethi...

The Single Dad Question Could you date this? You meet a cute and smart guy online. He invited you out for a dinner date and you feel that he meets every criterion on your boyfriend material list, except for one thing: He is a dad . If you are not into dating single daddies, then that is a total bummer. It is like the universe just poured cold water on your face for you to wake up from a bad fantasy. Dating a single dad has its own set of complications . For one, you do not want to get stuck babysitting your future boyfriend’s kids instead of spending some sexy time with him. Well, if you are the type of girl who snacks on children while they dream, then dating a dad is not for you. Another complication is that you might feel that you are being pressured to become a part of his family especially when he introduces you to his kids. Before you ditch your latest date just because he is a father like Darth Vader, there are things you need to consider first before not giving him that c...

Be Older AND Wiser The great thing about online dating is that it caters for all ages. You have the ability to meet that special someone, no matter where you are in life. While everyone can use dating websites, seniors who aren’t used to using the internet for romance may need to bear a few things in mind. Here are some online dating mistakes to avoid when looking for love online. Be All Smiles and Don’t Make Dating Mistakes Being Dishonest It might be tempting to put forward a version of yourself which isn’t entirely truthful when writing your profile . It’s sure to backfire in the end. If you’re not being honest, you’ll have less chance of meeting someone who is really right for you, and you’ll struggle to connect when you go on dates. Put forward the best version of yourself. But don’t tell fibs! Using Inadequate Pictures A good picture can be the difference between someone noticing you or not. Looks aren’t everything, of course...

Get Back With an Ex? Want to get back with an ex lover? Reuniting with a lost love can seem more comfortable than meeting someone else for the first time. Unlike new relationships, old issues may get in the way though. Was the breakup caused by: cheating distance parental disapproval Depending on the circumstances of your breakup , reuniting with a past love could be an exciting or nerve-wracking experience. How do you make a connection? What do you talk about? To make the relationship work the second time around, follow these steps. 1. Search Years ago, finding someone from your past was a daunting experience. You had to track your ex’s activities from common friends, visit your hometown, or attend high school reunions just to get an idea on where he or she is. Nowadays, finding past loves is much easier. Thanks to social networking sites , getting back with an ex is becoming more and more common. If Facebook hasn’t helped you yet, you can visit MyLife’s zip code dire...

Webinar Express – Goodbye to GoToWebinar Forever! Every once in a while, a product comes along that literally changes the course of an entire marketplace. Google did it with Online Advertising Apple did it with the iPhone Well, for far too long, Online Webinars have been expensive and very clunky to use. I tried working with GoToWebinar 12 months ago and it was a nightmare to use and equally so to record and store for later use. I gave up in utter frustration. GoToWebinar and their fellow online webinar businesses are about to go out of business, seriously. Webinar Express is a WordPress plugin that has only just entered the market and it is mindblowing. Let me repeat that, Webinar Express is mindblowing! How, I hear you ask? Simplicity Like Nothing Before It You know me and I love things easy, quick and comphrensive and feature rich. It takes a bit to make me say WOW but I did when it took me no more than 5 minutes to setup a complete Webinar that incorporates Social Marketing a...

One Size Isn’t Gonna Fit All Not all Dads are the same Unfortunately, no Father’s Day gift is going to please every father out there. Sorry, all. The good news is that I’ve met a large number of very different fathers , and I’ve figured out what works for each of them. Layabout Dads My dad is a layabout dad. There’s no other (polite) way to say it. When he got home from work, he was done working for the day. Period. If that reminds you of your dad, try one of these gifts of the sort I’ve gotten my own dad: 1. The Grillbot . My dad loves to grill and hates to clean said grill. The Grillbot does the cleaning for him and lets him know when it’s done. 2. Mini-fridge . “There should always be beer in the mini-fridge,” might be my dad’s favorite proverb, or the motto to his (and, I guess, my) family crest. 3. Neck-massaging pillow . When I come to visit, it seems he’s always getting a massage in the recliner. Upper-crust Dads M...