From Dr. Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist and scientific advisor
1. Family and romance don't always mix. Be careful about including him or her in family holiday activities.
2. Curb your generosity when buying your date presents or she/he may think you're more serious than you really are.
3. Do something 'different' with your date like a carriage ride, skating, sledding, or driving around to see outdoor Christmas lights. Unique activities drive up dopamine in the brain and can stimulate romance.
4. Holding hands with your date can affect oxytocin levels in the brain and increase feelings of trust and attachment.
5. At holiday parties, introduce your date to your friends, explain who people are, how you know them, and then continually include your date in your conversations.
6. There is a fine line between bragging and telling your date about yourself.
7. If you're drinking, be aware of how much you're drinking during your date.
8. Don't listen to everything your friends and family say about your date. You're dating this person, not them.
9. If you have the holiday blues, try not to let it affect your date, or consider waiting to date until after the holidays.
10. Be on time or call your date and let them know you're running late.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
A Day out with Her Girlfriend!
It starts early...Abby had a big day this weekend. One of her friends from school asked if she could go with her to her dance class. So her little friends Mom came and picked Abby up and took her to dance class.
Mom texted me and said.."Sue I think you're going to have to invest in $7.00 ballerina shoes." It was a little weird seeing my 3 year old getting into a different persons car other than ours or Abby's Grandparents but so cool for Abby. And I had an afternoon to myself. Wrapped some gifts and just did nothing..it was wonderful!
When Abby got home...huge smile and a liberated Big 3 year old! And with Abby's friends..come some great Mom's and Dad's. So it's been alot of fun!
Mom texted me and said.."Sue I think you're going to have to invest in $7.00 ballerina shoes." It was a little weird seeing my 3 year old getting into a different persons car other than ours or Abby's Grandparents but so cool for Abby. And I had an afternoon to myself. Wrapped some gifts and just did nothing..it was wonderful!
When Abby got home...huge smile and a liberated Big 3 year old! And with Abby's friends..come some great Mom's and Dad's. So it's been alot of fun!
Dealbreaker?
Is it a deal breaker for a guy to live with his parents?
Even if he's good looking, hard working, kind and funny?According to the relationship blog Your Tango, dating an adult male who still lives with mom and dad actually has some perks, including:
1. Clean Laundry. Many single guys are bad at keeping up with the laundry. Guys who live with mom usually have her to take care of keeping the clothing clean and respectable.
2. Less Competition. He may not exactly be a hot commodity if he's still living at home so there will be fewer women hounding him.
3. Good Food. A guy who lives with his parents will more than likely invite you over for one of mom's home-cooked meals.
4. Money Saved. A guy who lives at home is saving money on rent, which can be put toward longer-term objectives like his own house. Or it can be spent on you!
Even if he's good looking, hard working, kind and funny?According to the relationship blog Your Tango, dating an adult male who still lives with mom and dad actually has some perks, including:
1. Clean Laundry. Many single guys are bad at keeping up with the laundry. Guys who live with mom usually have her to take care of keeping the clothing clean and respectable.
2. Less Competition. He may not exactly be a hot commodity if he's still living at home so there will be fewer women hounding him.
3. Good Food. A guy who lives with his parents will more than likely invite you over for one of mom's home-cooked meals.
4. Money Saved. A guy who lives at home is saving money on rent, which can be put toward longer-term objectives like his own house. Or it can be spent on you!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Guys: How To Flirt Like A Champ
(From Men's Health)
1. Focus -- When you're making a move on a woman, you must have just ONE focus -- getting her. Don't get distracted. Don't let your guard down.
2. Take Charge -- Be a warrior. Stand up and take care of your business. Don't ask a buddy to do your dirty work. Get in her face and make her love you.
3. Be Fascinating -- If you're boring take a few weeks and read some magazines. Learn a little about music, movies, and current events. Now you're fascinating and have stuff to talk about.
4. Live a Real Life -- There's a time and place for chatting women up on the internet and via text, but life is all about flesh-and-blood connections. Be bold. Get out and find some real women and get in their faces.
1. Focus -- When you're making a move on a woman, you must have just ONE focus -- getting her. Don't get distracted. Don't let your guard down.
2. Take Charge -- Be a warrior. Stand up and take care of your business. Don't ask a buddy to do your dirty work. Get in her face and make her love you.
3. Be Fascinating -- If you're boring take a few weeks and read some magazines. Learn a little about music, movies, and current events. Now you're fascinating and have stuff to talk about.
4. Live a Real Life -- There's a time and place for chatting women up on the internet and via text, but life is all about flesh-and-blood connections. Be bold. Get out and find some real women and get in their faces.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Here's how you know you're finally over him:
1. You haven't read his horoscope in over a month.
2. You stop taking the long way to work so you can check for unfamiliar cars in his driveway.
3. Your best friend suggests you delete the photo you've saved of him in your camera and you don't even flinch.
4. You meet someone new at a party and when he asks if you have a boyfriend you say 'no' instead of 'I did, but we broke up.'
5. You've stopped wondering if he'll call.
6. You no longer think of that pretty green dress in your closet as 'his favorite dress.'
7. You've stopped secretly following him on Facebook and Twitter.
8. You go on a date and don't feel the urge to mention your ex once.
9. You no longer compare new guys against the pros and cons of your ex.
10. You find an old t-shirt of his hiding in a drawer and you throw it out...or use it as a cleaning rag.
11. You spend a Saturday night at home with take-out and a chick flick and don't feel the least bit sorry for yourself.
2. You stop taking the long way to work so you can check for unfamiliar cars in his driveway.
3. Your best friend suggests you delete the photo you've saved of him in your camera and you don't even flinch.
4. You meet someone new at a party and when he asks if you have a boyfriend you say 'no' instead of 'I did, but we broke up.'
5. You've stopped wondering if he'll call.
6. You no longer think of that pretty green dress in your closet as 'his favorite dress.'
7. You've stopped secretly following him on Facebook and Twitter.
8. You go on a date and don't feel the urge to mention your ex once.
9. You no longer compare new guys against the pros and cons of your ex.
10. You find an old t-shirt of his hiding in a drawer and you throw it out...or use it as a cleaning rag.
11. You spend a Saturday night at home with take-out and a chick flick and don't feel the least bit sorry for yourself.
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