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4 Ways to Reconnect With A Partner
If you have a busy lifestyle, a job with too much overtime or extra-curricular activities like studying, then holding on to a serious relationship can be a challenge. To say that the right relationship never takes work is inaccurate, as the fact that you’re willing to do the work means it must be the right relationship after all. Sometimes all it takes is a little time to reconnect and avoid other things getting in the way. Here are just a few suggestions on how to accomplish that. Make Date Night A Thing It may sound like a cliché and rather forced, but it’s really not. Having at least one set…
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Creative Ways to Buying an Engagement Ring on a Budget
So you’re looking for an engagement ring? Congratulations! But you want to be responsible about it. Spending several months’ worth of pay used to be the standard, but things are a little different now. Nowadays, people tend to spend well on rings, but lavishly on after-wedding things such as honeymoons and homes. But how do you buy an engagement ring on a budget without coming off as cheap? It’s easier than you think! 1. Buy From Alternative Sites. Sites like Etsy have a wide variety of antique, handcrafted, custom, and unique rings. You can find plenty of rings that are well below value, and if you want to spend a…
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5 Unconventional Ideas for a First Date
Whether you’re a lovestruck teen or a sixty-year-old divorcee looking to get back out there, first dates are one of the most nerve-wracking experiences you can endure. Sometimes this is due to you being completely out of your comfort zone, and in a formal arena such as a restaurant or bar. It’s times like these that you want the world to open up and swallow you whole. Fortunately, there are alternative routes to go down that can take the load off. Instead of a stuffy atmosphere that puts extra pressure on you, why not do something a little unconventional, and a little less safe. You could quickly find yourself dropping…
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4 Traits Of a High Maintenance Partner
You may have heard the term “high maintenance” before when referring to the behavior of a romantic partner. Many people know that being “high-maintenance” is associated with a negative connotation but aren’t sure exactly what it means. Perhaps you’ve been wondering if you yourself may be high maintenance. In order to know, you should take a look at what the traits are of people who are considered high maintenance. Then you can decide if you think you have these traits. Unwilling To Be Flexible Some partners are so set on having their way that they are unwilling to bend their points of view or actions. Whether it…
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How to Pick a Telephone Dating Service
Studies have shown that phone dating is on the rise again, despite the growing popularity of the internet and social media. In fact, people looking for the best singles chat Houston has to offer are now spoiled for choice. One of the reasons why this is getting so popular again is because of the rise in the number of people who have mobile phones. This means people can phone a chat line whenever they want, and from wherever they want as well, even if they don’t have internet access. However, telephone chat has had a very poor reputation for some time. Luckily, however, the industry has made some significant changes,…
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Why Millennial Women Are Attracted to Older Men
For years and years, there has been a long running joke that men would reach a certain age and then start ‘trading in’ their lifelong partner for a newer, younger version. Although there was often some truth to this, the same thing appears to be trending today, but with one major difference. Although older men are still ‘caught’ dating younger women, it appears as though it’s the woman who is actually the one seeking older guys. There is a growing trend among millennial women in which an older guy is seen as being sexier and much more attractive. Here are some of the reasons why. An End to the Me…
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How to effectively pacify your angry husband
No woman enters a marriage knowing that her husband will be the kind of man her mother always tried to warn her about – or is my assumption wrong? Here’s a scenario. Your husband went home drunk and says to you, “you always…” or “you never…” or other things. Your instinct will tell you to retaliate instantly. Don’t. If your husband is angry, upset, furious even – let him vent. Then, once everything cooled down a bit, say back, “so if I understand you right, you feel (your hubby’s negative emotion) and (elaborate on it), correct?” “Please tell me more about that?” You say. At this point his anger is…
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How to Navigate the World of Modern Dating
You’ve got the perfect glitz and glam outfit picked out, now here are some tips to make you really shine out in the dating field! Give online dating a go. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, there isn’t as much time to go to the soda fountain or to croon under your crush’s window. At the click of a mouse, you are able to see hundreds if not thousands of potential matches in one sitting. If you’re worried about the stigma of starting your relationship online, don’t be. Almost everyone is doing it – literally. Response times. With technology, most people have the ability to respond instantly to…
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All You Need to Know About Civil Partnership Ceremonies in Oxfordshire
Getting married or entering into a civil partnership is a beautiful thing. Celebrating love and creating a life together are actions that bring a lot of joy into the world. Thankfully with recent legislation same sex couples have similar rights to married couples after they have “wed” in a civil ceremony. For people looking to have a civil partnership ceremony in Oxford, here’s what you need to know. Eligibility In order to form a civil partnership in Oxford, as in any other part of the UK, both parties need to be the same sex. They should not be in an existing marriage or civil partnership, should be aged 16 or…
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10 Gift Ideas for Nan this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show your appreciation for the matriarchs in your life. Grandma, Nana, Nan or whatever you call her deserves a little treat this 15th March. I’ve based this list on gifts that ladies of any age would appreciate with a few thrown in especially aimed at the older generations (you may even be buying for a Great Grandma). Have a browse at the list – hopefully you will get inspired. Toiletries Hamper Everyone loves to pamper themselves once in a while and an occasion like Mother’s Day is the perfect time to encourage a ‘home spa day’. Take a trip to Boots and put together…
