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Dating & relationships

Is it Easy for Your True Love to Find You?

It is said that you should already know who you are. But this is usually difficult for most people. It is especially confusing if you are looking for the l...

March 2017 4 min read

Dating & relationships

Positivity is good for your well-being

As any book on the subject of self-help will tell you, having a positive attitude in life is fundamental to your happiness and well-being. Over the years,...

March 2017 6 min read

Dating & relationships

10 Essential Tips for Flirting

Many people have the natural ability to flirt. They can walk into a room full of people and turn on the charm. If you have the ability to do this, you know...

March 2017 4 min read

Dating & relationships

10 Things Not to Say When You Meet The Parents

10 Things Not to Say When You Meet The Parents 1. "You’re just as sexy as your daughter." 2. "Have you thought about trying that new wrinkle cream?" 3. (If...

March 2017 1 min read

Dating & relationships

Top 10 Things Not to Say on Her Birthday

10 Things Not to Say on Her Birthday 1. "Happy 40th!" (especially if she’s not 40 yet). 2. "Congratulations! You’re getting older." 3. "I thought maybe we’...

March 2017 1 min read

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Top 10 Things Not to Say While Arguing with a Woman

10 Things Not to Say When You’re Arguing with Her 1. "Don't you have some housework to do?" 2. "I was laughing about a joke I heard today." 3. "It’s so ado...

March 2017 1 min read

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10 Gifts Never To Give The Woman In Your Life

10 Gifts Never To Give The Woman In Your Life 1. Appliances (unless she’s specifically asked for them). 2. Cleaning supplies. 3. Cooking utensils (again, u...

March 2017 1 min read

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10 Things NOT to say on a First Date

10 Things You Should Never Say On A First Date: 1. "I watched this movie with my ex.” 2. "I used to take my ex here a lot." 3. Say "I'll be home by 11, mom...

March 2017 1 min read

Dating & relationships

Tips for the fashion-challenged

1. When in doubt, ask a friend for their opinion. 2. Just because it’s your size doesn’t mean that you should wear it in public. For instance, spandex is f...

March 2017 2 min read

Dating & relationships

Get Healthier Skin

A Daily Plan for Getting Healthier Skin A majority of women don’t take skincare seriously until it is too late. Once you start to see wrinkles, there reall...

March 2017 3 min read

Dating & relationships

20 Tips For Increased Health and Happiness

We tend to make things more complicated than they need to be when we’re trying to improve ourselves. This is why a lot of us can’t seem to lose those 10 po...

March 2017 4 min read