10 Great Places to Meet New Men Part 1

If you are tired of searching for a man in the usual singles scenes such as bars and nightclubs, it may be time to broaden your horizons and try alternative locations for meeting men. If you think outside the box and begin exploring new locations you may find that meeting a man who shares your interests is easier than you thought. A few non traditional locations for meeting men include gyms, animal shelters, home improvement stores and sports bars. While these locations may contain a high male to female relationship it’s important to choose a location where you are comfortable to search for Mr. Right. If you don’t enjoy working out or are allergic to animals it would be best to avoid gyms and animal shelters in your quest for a mate because they will most likely lead to you finding a man who is not compatible with you. There are many locations that are filled with available men and these are great locations to meet new men.

The gym is a great place to meet new men. If you don’t already have a gym membership, sign up for your local gym and prepare to meet a multitude of new men. Even if you don’t find your Prince Charming at the gym, you will have at least had the opportunity to enjoy some physical activity. The gym is a great place to meet men for a number of reasons. First of all while women make up a significant percentage of the gym, men still make up the larger percentage of clientele at most gyms. Venturing into historically male dominated areas such as the weight room heightens your chance of meeting a new man. You can take the opportunity as one of the few women in the weight room to chat up a man and ask his advice.

If you are an animal lover, you can meet available new men at your local animal shelter. If you have a love for animals and a desire to meet a new man head on down to an animal shelter on a busy weekend afternoon. Here you may find many men in search of a canine companion. The bonus in this situation is that the single men are easy to spot. Men involved in a relationship wouldn’t consider adopting a dog without their partner’s input so you can be sure that if there isn’t a woman hanging on his arm, he is available.

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Outdoor activities such as hiking also present an opportunity for meeting new men. Instead of dressing up and heading out to a chic nightclub in the evening try waking up early and hitting the hiking trails with one of your pals. If you are interested in meeting the rugged outdoors type of man, this can be your opportunity to meet an available man.

Anther great place to meet new men is a home improvement store. These stores are almost overrun with handy men. You may find the man of the dreams in the tool aisle or at the very least may find a man who is capable of fixing a leaky faucet for you. While home improvement and maintenance may not be your idea of a way to spend a Saturday evening you might be pleasantly surprised by the number of available men wandering the aisles of a home improvement store on a weekend night.

If you are interested in meeting an artistic man, coffee houses are another place to meet new men. The relaxed, cozy atmosphere of a coffee house provides the perfect mood to strike up a casual conversation with a new man. Coffee houses invite customers to linger over the coffee and this is the ideal opportunity to approach a man who catches your eye.

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SOCRATES:

My advice to you is to get married. If you find a good wife, you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher.

TOM MULLEN:
Happy marriages begin when we marry the ones we love, and they blossom when we love the ones we marry.

W. H. AUDEN:
Like everything which is not the involuntary result of fleeting emotion but the creation of time and will, any marriage, happy or unhappy, is infinitely more interesting than any romance, however passionate.


WILL ROGERS:
Elections are a good deal like marriages. There's no accounting for anyone's taste. Every time we see a bridegroom we wonder why she ever picked him, and it's the same with public officials.


WILL STANTON:
Getting a dog is like getting married. It teaches you to be less self-centered, to accept sudden, surprising outbursts of affection, and not to be upset by a few scratches on your car.


More marriages might survive if the partners realized that sometimes the better comes after the worse. ~Doug Larson

Divorce: The past tense of marriage. ~Author Unknown


One advantage of marriage is that, when you fall out of love with him or he falls out of love with you, it keeps you together until you fall in again. ~Judith Viorst


Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then. ~Katherine Hepburn


A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotic's Notebook, 1966

In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and continue to find, grounds for marriage. ~Robert Anderson, Solitaire & Double Solitaire


The sum which two married people owe to one another defies calculation. It is an infinite debt, which can only be discharged through eternity. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe


NANETTE NEWMAN:
A good marriage is at least 80 percent good luck in finding the right person at the right time. The rest is trust.


OGDEN NASH:


To keep your marriage brimming,
With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you're wrong admit it;
Whenever you're right shut up.

 

Experimenting in the Bedroom: Should You Make a Change?

Under the Sheets: The Secrets to Hot Sex in Your Marriage

How is your sex life?  Does the thought of having sex with your partner get you revved up and excited?  If not, it may be time for a change.

For many couples, the thought of uneventful sex can be looked upon as a required task or a duty, as opposed to a period of enjoyable pleasure.  As relationships grow and expand in time, so should a couple’s sex life.  If this is not what is happening with your relationship, a change may be needed.  Unfortunately, many men and women believe that change requires a new sex partner, but that doesn’t have to be the case.  There are a number of ways that you can your current sex partner can experiment and bring new life into your bedroom.

It is important to know that there are many new bedroom techniques and tricks readily available for couples to try.  These new techniques and tricks may be just what your sex life and relationship needs.  Experimentation can come in the formats of both physical and emotional.  For more information on ways that you can bring new life into your bedroom, with the use of experimentation, please continue reading on.

Do you and your partner currently rely on the use of sex toys?  If not, you may want to give them a try.  Sex toys can make sex more fun and exciting.  In fact, did you know that they can also help to make you feel young again?  Toys are available for multiple uses.  Concerning these items, it is also important to remember that you don’t have to go into “kinky,” territory.  There are accessories, such as a new outfits, blindfolds, and massage oils that also fall into the category.

Experimenting in the bedroom can also involve trying a new position.  As for the benefits of doing so, a new intimate position tends to increases excitement and satisfaction levels.  Did you also know that it can increase the number of calories burned?  While we don’t always look at intimacy from the standpoint of exercise, it is an added benefit to take into consideration.  If you need ideas or suggestions, invest in a new Kama Sutra book.  Just remember that some positions look nice on paper, but they may be too difficult or unrealistic for you and your partner to try. Intimacy in Marriage Workbook

The use of romantic or pornographic movies can also be used as a way to experiment in the bedroom.  Before inciting intimacy with your partner, consider starting a movie.  Romantic and seductive movies can help to get you in the mood for what is about to come.  You may also get new fun and exciting ideas for the bedroom.  As for what you will find available for sale, subjects range from instructional sex movies all the way up to hard-core pornographic films. 10 Secrets To Great Sex

Role playing can add new excitement to a sexual relationship that is in need of improvement. When role playing is involved, it is best to inquire about your partner’s desires and fantasies.  Ask your partner what kind of person or type of person they fantasize about.  If they don’t provide you with an answer, offer up a surprise.  Be sure to share your fantasies and desires with your partner as well.

The above mentioned ways are just a few of the many ways that you can revive your sex life.  Experimenting in the bedroom has proven successful for many couples and their relationships.  With luck, it may be able to do the same for your relationship.  With that said, it may be best to proceed with caution. Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage

Before you implement these changes or ideas, discuss them with your partner. Do not make the mistake of assuming your partner will be “all game.”  To have a happy and healthy sex life, an open line of communication is important.  Comfort is also vital.  Intimacy should result in pleasure for both you and your partner, not discomfort or embarrassment.

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Speed Dating Tips

Speed dating was introduced by Rabbi Yaacov Deyo in the 1990s. He originally invented speed dating as a way for young, Jewish singles to meet other singles. Since the advent of speed dating, it has become increasingly popular throughout the United States as well as many other countries and in many major cities there are nightclubs hosting speed dating nights.

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The basic format of speed dating is to invite an equal number of men and women to a location and set up a system where each man has 5-10 minutes to speak to each woman. Generally the women will be seated at a table for two and the men are given one table to start at and have a predetermined amount of time to get to know the woman at this table and determine whether or not they are compatible. After the time limit the woman stay where they are seated and the men move to the next table. This process continues until each of the couples has had their date.

 At the conclusion of each date, you check off whether or not you are interested in meeting with this person further and at the conclusion of the night, if your date was also interested in meeting you, the event organizers provide you with the contact information for your matches. Speed dating can be a lot of fun but it does move quickly and it’s best to go into your first speed dating experience prepared.

Since speed dating allows you a very limited amount of time to get to know each date making a good first impression is critical. Looks may not be everything but when you are being judged on such a short amount of time looking your best won’t hurt. Take care in your appearance on the night of the speed dating event and be sure to smile. A sloppy appearance may result in your date mentally rejecting you before the date even starts and not putting much effort into their answers to your questions or to trying to get to know you. A polished appearance on the night of your speed dates will ensure that you make an excellent first impression and ensure that your dates are eager to get to know you better.

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Going into a speed dating situation prepared is also very important. Again your time is limited so now is not the time to engage in a lot of mindless small talk. Take the opportunity to ask engaging, open-ended questions that will really help to determine whether or not you have met a potential match. Also, use this opportunity to ask questions that you know would be sure to eliminate a potential match. For example if you are not interested in dating a smoker, be sure to ask whether or not your date smokes. Knowing what you want to ask ahead of time will ensure that you are asking your dates relevant questions.

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Punctuality is also very important to speed dating. You would never want to be late for any date because it’s impolite to keep your date waiting but in speed dating it could really cost you. Since speed dating moves quickly, you may arrive late to find that your spot has been given away or that you have missed one or more of your dates. Be sure to arrive on time for your speed dates to ensure you don’t miss any opportunities.

Speed dating is all about having a good time but it’s also about finding potential matches so while you are on your dates, answer questions honestly and be yourself. The more honest you are during the dates the more likely you are to find a well suited match. Giving answers just because you think they are what your date wants to hear could result in the matches you find not really being your type. While they might be fun to date for awhile, they probably won’t be a good long term match for you.

Once you have made a few potential matches, do not wait too long after your speed dates to contact those matches. Both you and your dates may have made several matches that night and it may be difficult to remember much detail about each date. The sooner you contact them the more likely it is that both of you will remember the details of your date.

Exercising caution is another important tip for speed dating. While your contact information is only given out if both you and your date indicate that you are a match, first impressions can sometimes be wrong so be careful with those you choose to make contact with after the speed date. Try setting up future dates in well populated, public places so that you will not be exposing yourself to unnecessary danger.

Speed dating is becoming an increasingly popular way to meet potential matches. It can be a very fun experience and following the tips provided above will help to allow you to have a good time, meet a wonderful partner and remain safe.

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Managing the Relationship Matrix

In general a matrix is a table of data containing information in both rows and columns. Specifically a relationship matrix could be one that is used to determine your genealogical relationship to another. However in terms of relationships, the relationship matrix often refers to how compatible you and your partner are in respect to certain issues such as communication, interests, and financial and career. While the partners do not have to agree completely in all or any of these areas, finding a balance is critical to a healthy relationship.

Communication is one of the factors in the relationship matrix. Style of communication can vary from speaking based on emotion and without much thought to your words to speaking based on logic and putting much thought into what you plan to say before you begin speaking. On one hand the speaker who relies on emotion, often speaks from their heart and their words usually reflect their feelings at the moment they are speaking. On the other hand there is a speaker who relies on logic and often spends much time calculating their words before they speak. This speaker rarely reflects their emotions in their words and instead relies on facts to support their argument. While neither style of speaking is right or wrong, conflict may arise in a relationship if the partners are on opposite ends of the spectrum. These problems may arise if the partner who speaks on emotion is frustrated with the lack of emotion and slow speech of the logical speaker and the logical speaker is in turn frustrated by the lack of restraint shown by their partner. The partners can help to manage this part of the relationship matrix by trying to meet somewhere in the middle of the two extremes. The emotional speaker may agree to take some time to step away from their emotions for a few minutes before speaking and the logical speaker may agree to try to speak more freely and without so much restraint in the future.

Interests and hobbies is another aspect of the relationship matrix that can either doom or enhance a relationship. Sharing common interests can be beneficial to a relationship because it fosters closeness and a bond between the partners. They are able to enjoy a common interest or hobby and doing so brings them closer together. If a couple has no common hobbies, this can be detrimental to the relationship because the members of the couple may feel as though their partner is not taking an interest in their activities. While this may sound simple enough, it is important to realize that balancing out this aspect of the relationship matrix is very important. Having too many interests in common can result in one or both of the partners feeling as if they are being smothered while showing no interest in your partner’s activities indicates a lack of caring.

Financial and career aspirations are a tricky part of the relationship matrix that can be a source of much strife in a relationship. There are two extremes for approaching finances and career. On one extreme there is the logical and conservative partner while on the other extreme is the emotional and liberal partner. These two extremes can be a recipe for disaster so it is necessary for this couple to find a sense of balance. While one partner may be a risk taker in terms of their finances and career the other prefers a more conservative route. Such extremes often result in the partners becoming frustrated with each other. This frustration stems from the partners both being uncomfortable with the other’s approach. For example the more liberal partner may be upset that the more conservative partner sticks with an unfulfilling job just because the pay is good while the conservative partner may be frustrated that the liberal partner works at a low pay job just because it is enjoyable. In order to resolve any issues and avoid future conflict, it helps if the partners can come to an agreement that is more to in the middle of the road. Reaching a compromise that is moderate instead of conservative or liberal will ensure that the financial aspect of the relationship matrix is balanced.

The key to managing the relationship matrix is balance. Finding a compromise in regards to crucial issues of the matrix such as communication, interests and finances will result in a much happier and healthier relationship. While complete agreement is not critical to the survival of the relationship, a willingness to make compromises and understand your partner’s positions on the matrix is critical.

Additional Expenses to Consider for your Children when you are Divorced

The expenses for caring for children continue to rise, and that doesn’t make it any easier for divorced parents. Each it attempting to keep their own household going. At the same time they often try to share expenses for their children. One of the parents should have both medical and dental coverage on the children. This may be court ordered or due to a mutual agreement between the parents.

Routine check ups at both the doctor’s office and the dentist are essential for your children. The cost of this type of preventative care out of pocket is very high. If one of your children should have an emergency for either place it can be a bill you have to pay for a very long time.

It is the responsibility of both parents to pay for such care that their children need. Have a plan of action so that it won’t be a problem later on. For example if one of you is paying for the premium on the insurance then the other parent should pay for the co-pays and deductibles. Discuss the care that is needed before it is done so that both parents agree to go forward with it.

Childcare is another expense that can add up when a divorce takes place. Perhaps one of the parents was the caregiver and now both are in the workforce. The parents should decide on a childcare provide together. It may be a licensed facility, a nanny, or even a family member. The cost of childcare should be second to the quality of care that your children are receiving though.

Inevitably there will be additional expenses for your children. Who is going to pay for school clothing and supplies? Many parents who pay child support assume that they pay enough for such items with that monthly check. Yet it may be just enough to help the family with food and shelter. You don’t want your children to go without due to money being an issue.

Many children love to be involved in extracurricular activities as well. It can be sports, dance, or clubs. There will be expenses involved as well based on fees, special clothing and shoes needed, and even enrollment fees. Parents need to be willing to share such expenses so that their children can take part in such events.

Summer is also a time when there are more expenses for children. They may want to go swimming lessons, camping, or even to a summer camp. All of these things cost money and someone has to pay it. Some feel the parent who makes more money should cover the cost. This is up to the parents though as many want to do everything like that 50/50. Yet the problem could come in when one parent can’t afford their share.

As you can see there are plenty of additional expenses to consider for your children when you are divorced. They really haven’t changed from when you were married. Yet if you were the parent who didn’t take care of such issues you may not have realized how much they cost. Make sure you are willing to discuss these expenses with the other parent. You want to do what is in the best interest of your children.
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A Honeymoon Registry - what is it?

What is a Honeymoon Registry? Going through the internet and looking up ideas, I came across this intriguing concept. There are more couples getting married after they have lived on their own and are established in apartments or homes.

They are often well set up and have many of the traditional wedding gifts such as pots, cutlery, pans, toasters and dishes. Thus the nature of bridal registry has been changing. One offspring solution to this problem is a "Honeymoon Registry".

A Honeymoon Registry Services offers a solution for couples, their friends and family, who still want to buy them meaningful wedding gifts. This is done through a three-step process whereby it is possible to buy parts of the honeymoon as wedding gifts. 

First, make contact with your travel agent for assistance in planning your honeymoon. Your travel agent can then suggest different honeymoon destinations and put together packages tailored to your interests.

Step two - your travel agent will then put you in touch with a honeymoon registry service, to finalize your chosen honeymoon activities. Then they set up a registry so that wedding guests can help pay for your dream honeymoon. The honeymoon registry service should be able to make suggestions on possible honeymoon activities.

Step three - after a couples' honeymoon has been planned, the honeymoon registry service can take those plans and put them into a registry list. Instead of the list containing household items, it contains pieces of a couples' honeymoon.

Friends and family can help the couple pay for airfare and resort accommodations, and buy romantic gifts, such as a candlelit dinner. The items on honeymoon registry lists can include activities or "extras" that the couple would like to do on their honeymoon.

Honeymoon registries are a new way of helping the couple, begin their life together. Dishes, toasters and china may break or get old, but a honeymoon gift will always be a memory of a special time in their lives.

Easy Ways To Survive Meeting Your Girlfriend Friends

 

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No matter how long you have been with the woman in your life meeting her friends can still be stressful.  While your relationship may be thriving it is important to understand that meeting her friends can either make or break your relationship.  It is important to remember that her friends are very important to her and that their opinion of you may have an affect on her opinion of you.  Making a good impression on her friends and gaining their trust will ensure that they don’t do anything that can be detrimental to your relationship. 

Having confidence and introducing yourself to your wife or girlfriend’s friends is the first step to survive meeting her friends.  You already realize that these people are important to the woman in your life so go ahead and take the initiative and introduce yourself.  This is critical because it lets them know right away that you have confidence and that you are not intimidated by them.  It may also impress them by letting them know that you are interested in getting to know them and that you aren’t simply putting on a charade because your wife or girlfriend is insisting that you meet them. 

Once you have become acquainted with her friends, be sure to remember their names.  If you aren’t good with names, use whatever association tricks you have to and make sure you don’t mix up their names later on in the conversation.  They may all dress and act alike but being unable to distinguish them sends the message that you aren’t really interested in getting to know them.  Calling one of your girlfriend’s friends by the wrong name can be almost as damaging as calling your girlfriend by the wrong name.  Not only will the friend be insulted and no longer rooting for you and her friend to get along but your girlfriend may be hurt that you couldn’t even be bothered to remember her friend’s name. 

Another tip for surviving meeting the friends of your wife or girlfriend is truly involve yourself in their conversations instead of just being there and trying to stay out of the conversation.  Like taking the initiative in introducing yourself, this also conveys the message that you are interested in getting to know them.  Taking an active part of the conversation demonstrates that you are listening intently and that you care about what they have to say.  Your girlfriend will appreciate the effort you are making to get to know her friends and more importantly her friends will not have a reason not to like you, at least initially.  

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It’s important to not ignore your girlfriend when you are with her friends if you want to survive meeting her friends.  She may want you to take an interest in her friends but if you go too far and alienate your girlfriend you may doom your relationship.  Getting along with her friends is one thing but if she senses you are flirting with them, she may become jealous and it can cause problems in your relationship.  Exercise caution when meeting your girlfriend’s friends and take an interest in getting to know them but do not go overboard and appear too interested in her friends. 

Still another tip for surviving meeting the friends of your girlfriend is to listen carefully in your initial meeting and try to retain as much information about them as possible.  After the meeting when you are alone with your girlfriend make a casual comment or ask a question relating to your earlier meeting with her friends.  This will let your girlfriend know that you really were listening and that you have a genuine interest in befriending her friends. 

Your girlfriend’s friends will play an important role in whether or not your relationship with her survives.  Women value the opinions of their friends greatly and if you don’t make a good impression on her friends, they may convince her that you aren’t right for her.  It’s important to make a genuine effort to get to know her friends because their opinion of you can either make or break your relationship with your girlfriend.  It is important to start a courteous and respectful relationship with them because you will most likely be spending quite a bit of time with them while you are with your girlfriend.

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How to Survive a First Date (and Guarantee a Second One)

First dates can be daunting but this article will offer a few tips for not only surviving a first date but also guaranteeing a second date.  You can not only survive your first date but ensure a second one by carefully planning the date while remaining flexible, being tidy, polite and courteous, being relaxed and honest on your date, being committed to having a good time and sharing about yourself without monopolizing the conversation.  These tips will help you survive your first date and also go a long way towards securing a second date. 

Careful planning will help you to survive your first date and may lay the groundwork for a second date.  Make sure you have planned out the date ahead of time and made arrangements to ensure that the date runs smoothly.  On a first date it is best not to leave anything to chance or to rely on making on the spot decisions about what to do next because doing so can create uncomfortable moments on the date.  Don’t just plan out what you would like to do on the date but also map out the best routes to arrive at your destinations and pre-arrange any necessary reservations so you don’t wind up not being able to find your destination or waiting a long time for an activity.  While careful preparation before the date will ensure that everything runs smoothly and will eliminate any unnecessary tension on the date you may still need to remain flexible.  Despite your best efforts, you may suffer a snag in your plans and being flexible and willing to adapt your plans will prevent you and your date from being frustrated on the date.  Your date will be impressed that you went to so much trouble in planning the date and will be flattered by your efforts. 

Key characteristics for surviving a first date include tidiness, politeness and courteousness.  While these characteristics are important in any dating situation they are particularly important on a first date.  This is your opportunity to make a first impression that your date will admire so go all out in trying to impress your date.  Put extra effort into your personal appearance and strive to remain polite and courteous at all times during your first date.  Showing your date that you respect them by taking pride in your appearance and treating them with respect will help you to not only survive a first date but also guarantee a second one. 

If you want to survive a first date and guarantee a second one, it’s important to be relaxed and honest during your date.  If you are tense or evasive during your date, your date may not trust you and will not be comfortable on the date or eager to go on a second date with you.  If you try to be something you are not, your date will most likely see through your charade and will be put off by your dishonesty.  Additionally, they most likely will not be interested in pursuing a second date.  However if you relax during your date and are completely honest your personality will shine through and impress your date enough to entice them to be interested in a second date. 

Committing to having a good time on your date will help you to survive a first date and guarantee a second date.  If you go into a first date with apprehensions or prejudices you will find yourself not having a good time.  It is extremely difficult to have a good time if you aren’t open to the experience.  On the other hand if you are truly optimistic and are looking forward to your first date, you and your date will most likely wind up having a great time.  Your optimism and attitude will be infectious and will ensure that both you and your date have a great time on the first date and are eager for a second.

Finally truly being interested in sharing details of your personal life and learning more about your date will ensure that you survive a first date.  If you don’t open up to your date and show them who you really are, they will most likely not be interested in a second date with your or even sharing much about themselves on the first date.  If you are not afraid to share personal information about yourself and are open to listening to what your date has to say, you will have a very successful first date. 

Many singles find themselves nervous and apprehensive on a first date because they worry about how they will get through the date and whether or not this first date will lead to future dates.  It’s okay to be nervous about a first date but following the advice in this article can enable you to not only survive a first date but also guarantee yourself a second date.

Marriage Quotes

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A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.

   
What a happy and holy fashion it is that those who love one another should rest on the same pillow.  ~Nathaniel Hawthorne


Strike an average between what a woman thinks of her husband a month before she marries him and what she thinks of him a year afterward, and you will have the truth about him.  ~H.L. Mencken, A Book of Burlesques, 1916


The bonds of matrimony are like any other bonds - they mature slowly.  ~Peter De Vries


I love being married.  It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.  ~Rita Rudner


Marriage, n.  A community consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves, making in all two.  ~Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary, 1911


Marriage is an alliance entered into by a man who can't sleep with the window shut, and a woman who can't sleep with the window open.  ~George Bernard Shaw


Newlyweds become oldyweds, and oldyweds are the reasons that families work.  ~Author Unknown


Chains do not hold a marriage together.  It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads which sew people together through the years.  ~Simone Signoret


Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate.  ~Barnett R. Brickner


A long marriage is two people trying to dance a duet and two solos at the same time.  ~Anne Taylor Fleming


Never get married in the morning, because you never know who you'll meet that night.  ~Paul Hornung

A Divorced Dad’s Guide To Dealing With An Irate Ex-Wife

In society the guy is always the bad guy. Being a divorce dad is tough. Even if you were not the cause of your marriage’s break up it always seems to end up being your fault. What’s worse is your kids refuse to see you because mommy said you’re an awful person.

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There are some women, who in their overly charged emotional status involved the kids in matters that should have been for adults. In divorce kids become weapons and bargaining chips.

What You Should Do

 No matter what happens, even if they throw a fit when their spending time with you, don’t give up! Your kids are simply that, kids they cannot analyze yet. Their opinions are based on what adults close to them say. .

Always keep yourself in check. Never show the other parent how angry or hurt you are. A reaction will only jeer them into even more bizarre behavior. Never ever retaliate, that makes you no better than your ex.

Keeping the Law

Keep your lawyer up to date. Follow court orders on financial support, visitation rights and etc. Make sure that the courts continue to recognize your right to be with your children. The only reason your ex wife can give to deprive you of your kids is abuse or threats against the safety of the children. Cooperation and being open to supervised visits will show the court that you are being falsely accused and smeared. 

Don’t be hostile when your ex refuses to give the children when it’s your turn, this may be used against you. Continue with the court designated arrangements and when your rights are infringed upon follow legal procedures and file a grievance. Keep a record of your activities incase you will be questioned, should allegations arise.

Involving your children in the problem will greatly affect your relationship with them. Learn to compartmentalize and have fun with the time you spend with the kids. Keep watch of your own behavior. Be careful not to turn into the same ways as your ex wife have.

Alienation usually begins when one of the spouses becomes involved in a serious relationship. When on of the parents begin dating, they tend to begin the relationship on the basis of being a divorced person. There is the tendency of one thing to assert independence from the ex half and a civil relationship then turns hostile. Always keep your attorney on speed dial in case problems should arise.

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Just because you are divorced does not mean your not a family anymore. Petition the courts to order your ex to go to family therapy with you. During the program, be open, never show signs of irritation. A tension free environment always achieves more positive results. If extended family members are involved bring them to family court. If the boyfriend is one of the problem contributors make him come to the therapy session too. After all he has to recognize the scopes of his limitations.

Being a divorced dad is no easy task, but your priority should perpetually be your children. Their future and well being depends on you being able to pull through for them. Someday when they have grown older and understand more they will thank you for fighting for them

Common Mistakes Cheaters Make In Relationships

Do you suspect that your spouse or your romantic partner is cheating on you?  If you do, you may be looking for ways to catch him or her in action.  Fortunately for you, this may be easier to do than you originally thought.  Why?  Because many cheaters make simple, yet costly mistakes in their relationships. 

As stated above, many cheaters make mistakes.  These mistakes can actually make it much easier for you to catch your cheating spouse or romantic partner.  A few of the common mistakes that cheaters, both men and women, make are outlined below.

Mistake # 1 – Believing They Won’t Get Caught

The biggest mistake that cheaters make is believing that they won’t get caught.  This often leads cheaters to become bolder, braver, as well as display reckless behavior.  Yes, it is true that some men and women are able to carry on affairs for years without their spouses or romantic partners knowing, but this is actually quite rare.  Due to the other mistakes that are listed below, most cheaters end up getting caught at one time or another.

Mistake # 2 – Believing Their Partner Will Forgive Them

If you are unfortunate enough to learn that your spouse or romantic partner is cheating on you, you may be surprised with their actions.  Many cheaters, regardless of gender, appear shocked when their significant other is upset.  This is because many cheaters expect their partners to automatically forgive them, like by writing off the cheating as a simple mistake. 

Mistake # 3 – Believing They Did or Are Doing Nothing Wrong

As previously stated, many cheaters expect not to get caught and those who do get caught expect to be forgiven right away.  These same individuals likely believe that they aren’t doing anything wrong.  The good news for you though is that men and women who assume they aren’t doing anything wrong by cheating, don’t always cover their tracks.  This means that it should be easier for you to catch a cheating spouse or romantic partner and take the appropriate action.

Mistake # 4 – Changing Their Appearance

When men and women have affairs, they often feel revived.  This often results in them wanting to take better care of themselves and improve their physical appearance.  Of course, it is important to remember that there may be a good reason for your significant other to get a makeover or change their wardrobe, but it is often a sign of cheating.  In fact, it is such a common and well-known sign that you have to wonder what your significant other is thinking when openly making these changes.

Mistake # 5 – Making Themselves Unavailable

When a husband, wife, boyfriend, or girlfriend suspects that their partner is cheating on them, they often try and contact their significant other whey they don’t know where they are.  This contact is often made by phone.  One mistake that cheaters make is not picking up the phone.  Yes, they are probably “busy,” but cheaters who answer the phone and come up with a plausible excuse for not being home or being out of reach, are likely to get away with cheating longer.

Mistake # 6 – Talking Too Much or Flaunting Affair

In keeping with the mistake of believing that they will get away with it, many cheaters make the mistake of talking about their affair or getting braver.  This may involve going out in public, as opposed to meeting in secret.  What many cheaters do not realize is that people talk, even the people who they believe they can trust and those closest to them.  In fact, this is how many people become aware of a cheating spouse or romantic partner; they hear the rumors that are flying.

The above mentioned mistakes are just a few of the many, but common mistakes that cheaters make.  Be on the lookout for a few of these mistakes, as they may be a good sign that you significant other is cheating on you.

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Weekend Romantic Adventure Ideas

Sometimes a weekend getaway is just what a couple needs to reestablish their relationship and make a new connection.  Making this weekend getaway a romantic adventure can further enhance the benefits of the getaway.  Engaging in adventurous activity can have the affect of drawing the couple closer together.  Try finding an activity that is new to both of you and you will be able to bond while tackling new challenges and adventures.  A romantic adventure may include exploring a new location, enjoying the outdoors or taking flight in a hot air balloon or glider.  Whatever option you choose, a romantic adventure is sure to rejuvenate your relationship. 

Travel can be a romantic and adventurous way for a couple to get away for the weekend and put some spark back into their relationship.  Exploring new locations whether they are exotic or domestic allows a couple an opportunity to learn and discover together.  If you live relatively close to another country you may have the chance to visit another country for the weekend and learn about different cultures, foods and people.  If exploring a new country is not possible, do not be deterred.  Exploring a new city can be just as fun.  There may be many cities close by that you and your partner have either never visited or visited only briefly.  Even spending a day or two in a new city can be an enlightening adventure.  If you truly immerse yourself in a nearby city and take the opportunity to visit local restaurants and shops you are bound to notice that although the city may be very near in proximity to your own city, it has its own vibe about it.  The culture of a city is driven by its residents so visiting a new area is often a chance for you and your partner to enjoy a new adventure together.  Travel, whether it is domestic or international is a wonderful opportunity for a couple to enjoy a romantic weekend adventure. 

Enjoying the outdoors is another way for a couple to share a weekend romantic adventure.  Taking a backpacking trip is an excellent way for a couple to reconnect.  While spending a few nights in isolation in the wilderness without distractions such as televisions and restaurants a couple really has an opportunity to talk and catch up on their relationship.  All too often a couple falls into a rut of eating out and then returning home to watch television and go to bed but a backpacking trip may be just what a couple needs to put the spark back in their relationship.  Backpacking allows a couple the opportunity to work together to prepare their meals using simplistic equipment and to have only each other to occupy their time is an excellent weekend romantic adventure idea.  While backpacking may be a simple activity, the adventuresome and romantic aspects exist making this activity and excellent weekend getaway activity for a couple.  Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid, The (Large Print)

Doing something completely new to both of you such as a hot air balloon or glider ride can also be an excellent weekend romantic adventure idea for a couple.  These activities can often be done right in your own city and give you the opportunity to view your city from a completely different perspective.  From a high elevation, you have the opportunity to look down on your city and realize how truly small it is.  While you may spend your days running errands and scurrying from place to place, viewing your hometown from such a high elevation gives you a new perspective on things.  Additionally, these activities can induce a sense of fear which may bring you and your partner together.  While the activity may be completely safe, the fear of the unknown can have the affect of drawing you and your partner closer together.  A hot air balloon or glider ride is one way for a couple to enjoy a weekend romantic adventure that doesn’t have to take up their entire weekend but will draw them closer together and will give them a new perspective on their approach to life. 

There are many weekend romantic adventure ideas that can draw a couple closer together.  The idea of this type of adventure is to find a new activity that both of you will enjoy.  The excitement of engaging in a new activity coupled with the closeness that you gain from spending time together is the recipe for a successful weekend romantic adventure idea.Sex in a Tent: A Wild Couple's Guide to Getting Naughty in Nature

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