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Romantic Love Quotes

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:28:45 +0000

Sometimes, only a romantic quote can fill a space – whether it’s a romantic text message, romantic card, email signature, love letter or something else. These romantic love quotes aren’t all-out gushy nor sappy sweet, but rather touching, loving and hopefully do a great job of explaining to your partner just how you feel. Have your own romantic quote to share? Tell us here: Reader Suggested Romantic Quotes.

“The only gift is a portion of thyself.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.” – Saint Augustine of Hippo

“Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be.” Robert Browning

“Remember tonight, for it is the beginning of always.” – Dante Alighieri

“Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking together in the same direction.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

“But true love is a durable fire, In the mind ever burning, Never sick, never old, never dead, From itself never turning.” – Sir Walter Raleigh

“My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep. The more I give thee, the more I have, For both are infinite.” – William Shakespeare

“Let the world stop turning, Let the sun stop burning, Let them tell me love’s not worth going through. If it all falls apart, I will know deep in my heart, The only dream that mattered had come true …In this life I was loved by you.” – Bette Midler

“I love thee, I love but thee With a love that shall not die Till the sun grows cold And the stars grow old.” – William Shakespeare

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.” – Bible, 1 John 4:18

“It is not night when I do see your face.” – William Shakespeare

“The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.” – Stephen Edwin King

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination, full of hope.” – Maya Angelou

“For it was not into my ear you whispered But into my heart Twas not my lips you kissed But my soul.” – Judy Garland

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Annie (The Movie)

“We come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.” – Sam Keen

“You were made perfectly to be loved and surely I have loved you, in the idea of you, my whole life long.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Need more inspiration? Try these romantic text messages, romantic dinner ideas, or ways to add romance to your relationship.

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Love Calculator – How Strong Is Your Love – Love Quiz – Free Quiz

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:27:50 +0000

Love Calculator – How Strong Is Your Love?

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How Do I Get Him To Talk To Me?

Sat, 19 May 2012 14:28:30 +0000

Rachel asks: “I can’t get a hot guy to talk to me, no matter what I do. They only want to talk to the really gorgeous girls, which I’m not. I’m not ugly though, and I think I’m a pretty cool person with a lot to offer. What do I have to do to get a cute, great guy interested in me?”

Ah, Rachel. I think most young women (and men, for that matter) ask a similar question at some point in their in their youth. Actually, that’s not true: I think we all wonder at times why, for whatever reason, some people are more attracted to other people than they are us. I’ve spoken to women in every age bracket with some variation of this question, so I don’t think you’re alone in your quest or frustration, nor do I think it an unusual one. If anything, it takes courage to ask something so raw, and for that I applaud you.

To the meat of your question however, there are two answers I can give you:

If someone doesn’t think you’re amazing, it’s time to focus on the people who think you are; and
Physical attraction is only one aspect of a romantic relationship, and although very important, not the only factor you need to look at when “trying to get a guy to talk to you”.

Let me clarify a bit, starting with the first point. For those of us who aren’t stunningly beautiful, who don’t stop cars on the street or who don’t sport movie-star looks when we roll out of bed, we have to do more than just look good to attract someone. In my opinion, that’s a good thing. I’d much rather that someone found me hot because of the way my mind works, how I raise my children, or a twinkle in my eye than my physicality. We look different as we age, and our bodies will likely not remain the same either, so if someone finds me interesting or “hot”, I hope it’s because of who I am as a person and something that probably won’t change much. In turn, I look for these same qualities in anyone I’ve dated, because they have to sport more than just a great body or a pretty face for me to find them attractive.

I realize I’m not in the majority with this mindset, and have been told many, many times throughout the years by friends and coaching clients that it’s unreasonable to think physicality doesn’t matter when it comes to meeting someone. See, I agree, but want to put it out there that there’s more than just oh-my-gawd-he’s-so-hot-I’m-going-to-puke-right-now-if-I-look-him-in-the-eye to a dating relationship. There has to be for it to have legs, and thus, why I urge you to focus more on people that (a) appreciate more than just your physical beauty, and (b) take on the same behavior yourself.

For those of you who feel I haven’t answered Rachel’s question, I’ll give you one more tidbit that may or may not be helpful: there are few things more attractive than confidence. Work on any self-doubts you have, find your inner spark, cultivate a cheerful mindset, and make yourself happy, and men of all kinds will flock to you.

What do you think, dear readers? Is there some magic thing you can do to make a “hot” guy talk to you, or interested in pursuing something? Have you done it, and if so, how? Or, do you disagree with my advice entirely, and think we should all strive for something different?

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Quotes About Dating

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:28:36 +0000

Whether you’re new to dating or, as one of the quotes listed below, have been dating for most of your adult life and ready to settle down already, sometimes it’s nice to know you aren’t alone. Find laughs in a shared experience, or nod your head in agreement with some of the telling dating quotes shared here. Because just like the celebrities and experts listed here, dating might prove frustrating, but ultimately we’re all looking for the same thing.

“I have such poor vision I can date anybody.” – Garry Shandling

“I was dating a guy that was a huge wrestling fan and I’m embarrassed to say it now but I used to make fun of him for watching it.” ~ Torrie Wilson

“I’ve been dating since I was fifteen. I’m exhausted. Where is he?” ~ Kristen Davis, on Sex in the City

“Computer dating is fine, if you’re a computer.” – Rita Mae Brown

“My grandmother’s 90. She’s dating. He’s about 93. It’s going great. They never argue. They can’t hear each other.” ~ Catherine Ladman

“Dating’s like going on a job interview. You don’t know if you’ll get the job, but if you do, you get to see the interviewee naked.” – Walter Rant

“When I had no work and all this time on my hands, I couldn’t get a date. Now that I have women banging on my door, I have no time to answer it.” ~ Scott Wolf

“After a number of years dating, we decided we were good partners.” ~ Melinda Gates

“I also find it interesting that a lot of people in their 30s are not married and don’t have kids. There are a lot of people in this age bracket that are out there dating and trying to find love. And I never thought that at my age I would be.” ~ John Stamos

“I don’t understand the whole dating thing. I know right off the bat if I’m interested in someone, and I don’t want them to waste their money on me and take me out to eat if I know I’m not interested in that person.” ~ Britney Spears

“I tried to tell them about the dating process because I’m single now and how horrible it is and how many foolish experiences I had had dating. So I was really selling him hard, but the whole time he really wanted me!” ~ Andie MacDowell

“I was dating this guy and we would spend all day text messaging each other. And he thought that he could tell that he liked me more because he actually spelt the word ‘YOU’ and I just put the letter ‘U’.” ~ Kelly Osborne

“I’m dating a woman now who, evidently, is unaware of it.” – Garry Shandling

“I’ve been dating younger men since my 20s, When I was 29, I dated someone 21… younger men are just more fun. I like their energy. I’ve always been kind of young for my age.” ~ Dana Delaney

“My philosophy of dating is to just fart right away.” ~ Jenny McCarthy

“Whenever I date a guy, I think, “Is this the man I want my children to spend their weekends with?” ~ Rita Rudner

“Do not just look at your boyfriend as just a boyfriend. Look at him as a friend, too.” ~ Vanessa Hudgins

“Dating is pressure and tension. What is a date, really, but a job interview that lasts all night?” ~ Jerry Seinfeld

“In its purest form, dating is auditioning for mating (and auditioning means we may or may not get the part).” ~ Joy Browne

“Successful dating is not a destination, but rather it is a journey. This journey can either continue as marriage or friendship.” ~ Noah Mitchell

“Dating is more than a cup of coffee and less than signing a lease.” ~ Sharon Romm

“Dating is just awkward moments and one person wants more than the other. It’s just that constant strangeness. I think it’s a very real thing. ~ Jason Scharwtzman

Did one of these dating quotes help? Perhaps you were looking for some dating advice instead, or maybe you wanted some insight into a more casual-type relationship, such as friends with benefits quotes. Or, share your favorite dating quotes not listed here, and let other readers know what you think.

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Sexy Games for Couples

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:27:19 +0000

Romantic Sensations

AreYouGame.com

Using all five senses, this couples game offers two adults a night of sensual passion via a matching card game, where each card tells one member of the couple to do something intimate, such as give a body massage or whisper sweet nothings. Comes with one deck of cards, massage lotion, bath gel and instructions.

Sex Casino

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An unusual couples game intended for the bedroom only, and thus, only for adults. Take a night together and turn it into a sexy evening for two using this all-inclusive casino-like game with 25 couples games, scratch and win cards, betting chips, naughty dice and a spinner.

Sexdrive

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Meant to educate players about sex-related topics, Sexdrive focuses on a driving or racing car analogy throughout, getting people to begin at the “Outer Course”, move to the “Inner Sanctum”. The game play gets more risque as it moves forward, starting with merely answering questions and then slowly having players act out what they know, do or see.

1001 Nights of Grrrreat Sex Game

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Based on the book by the same name, 1001 Nights of Grrrreat Sex focuses on connecting with your partner through secret, sealed surprises and sexual trivia. Meant to be used twice a week for a year to keep things hot and steamy between you and yours.

Strip Chocolate

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Intended for two adults, Strip Chocolate takes board games to a whole new level, as evidenced by the chocolate body frosting and paintbrushes this sexy game comes with. Players roll the die to move around the board, and are asked to choose cards from the two suggestive decks.

1000 Sexy Games

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With this inexpensive sexy game compilation, you’ll be sure to always have a great couples game on hand. Includes ten foreplay cards, ten plot twist cards, ten passion cards, eleven sex cards, two absolute indulgence cards, one sexy tongue twisters card, one flatter me card, one stripping chart card, one spinner, two dice, one activity die, one body part die, and 1000 sexy games how-to.

The Card Game For Lovers

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Intended for two players only, The Card Game For Lovers is simple: each player takes turns choosing one card from the deck, and then doing whatever the card suggests – and each card includes hints and an applicable ‘playing time’. For couples with about two hours to spare, it might be a fun, sexy game to explore together.

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What Is Exing?

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:28:15 +0000

Definition:

[slang] According to Heather Belle and Michelle Fiordaliso, authors of Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Ex (Compare Prices), exing is an addiction to one’s former partner. In Heather and Michelle’s words: “Exing is the act of using your ex to create drama and distraction from your life and yourself.”

Also Known As: dramatic event, relationship drama

Examples:

“Whenever you are exing you never call me back.”

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Lavalife Review

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:28:57 +0000

With more than ten million members and well over a million messages exchanged every day, Lavalife is a well-rounded dating site with many options for singles of all sexual orientations, as well as people looking for dating, long term relationships or casual flings. Lavalife also now houses LavalifePrime (singles over 45), manline (for gay men), womanline (for lesbian women) and Lavalife2Go (mobile access).

Overview from Lavalife

“Lavalife is a new brand…a new community…a new world…a new vision for single life. Lavalife is solely dedicated to enhancing the lives of singles.”

What a Lavalife Membership Includes

Lavalife was one of the first sites that offered the ability to add an account in one, two or all three of their different sections: Dating, Relationships and Intimate Encounters. Lavalife members can even choose different profiles, pictures and handles in each of the sections, guaranteeing anonymity if required.

Smiles can be sent for free at Lavalife, and replying to a paying users message, chat request or voice message is also free – although initiating contact does require a paid membership.

Depending on which section(s) the user signs up for will determine what questions need to be answered for a profile to be available to other Lavalife members. The sign up process is quick (less than fifteen minutes if you already have a profile written), and many of the questions are related to basic demographics or in multiple choice format.

Members can see relatively easily when another user logged in last, as well as when they last changed their profile. Most larger dating sites show you all profiles, regardless of when the person logged in last, or don’t provide this information. Great feature if you want to increase your chances of getting a reply, since folks who aren’t logging in for for years likely aren’t single anymore either.

Although Lavalife offers memberships to singles around the world, the site is based in Canada and thus you can read the site in either French or English at any time.

Unique Features of Lavalife

Lavalife has an extremely large member base internationally. Because of its scope it may seem challenging to weed through the variety of Lavalife users, but the many ways with which to search, browse and review profiles is extremely helpful in this matter. Lavalife’s search options include checking to see who is online locally, a list of the newest profiles generally or in your area, and limiting results to profiles matching any of the demographic or relationship type requirements. You can also save several different searches at any time to come back later and use them again.

There are also a wider number of ways to contact users at Lavalife, including chat/instant messaging, email, smiles, sharing of private photo galleries and video greetings. “Call Me” lets any paying member actually call any other paying members’ home phone number, with a confidentiality guarantee.

For members who want only some people to see their pictures, you can upload up to ten different photos in the ‘Backstage’ area, and give individual members access in each area. So if you have five adult photos in the Intimate Encounters section you can share all five with someone, but it won’t automatically share your three Backstage photos in the Relationship area with the same person – you’ll have to give them separate access.

Lavalife also hosts a ‘Party’ five times a day. Think of it as a video chat with a whole bunch of other singles from around the world and you’ll get an idea as to what it feels like. Take a peek anytime or see the upcoming timetable by clicking on the ‘Party’ tab.

What Lavalife Costs

A one month Lavalife membership costs $ 19.99 USD, a three month membership costs $ 16.99 a month (billed all at once), and a six month membership costs $ 9.99 a month (billed all at once). Members can choose to pay in either Canadian or American funds by credit card, money order or PayPal. Lavalife used a credit system for many years, but they changed to a monthly billing cycle sometime in the mid-2000s.

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Which Dating Site is the Best For Me? Page Four

Sun, 13 May 2012 18:27:24 +0000

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Club Intimate Review

Sat, 12 May 2012 14:28:57 +0000

Filled with great features and easy to use, Club Intimate would score higher marks had it more members and a search function that allowed more drilling down geographically. But for a free dating site, its host of features is promising, so its definitely a website to watch.

Overview from Club Intimate

“There’s more to relationships than just arranging a date and getting a phone number. The best relationships come from common interests and familiarity. Club Intimate has set itself apart from other online dating services by combining traditional features of online dating with new, interactive social networking features that allow you to easily find people with common interests and get to know them. We’re building communities in which you can participate and socialise online.” – From Club Intimate’s About Us page.

What Club Intimate Includes

Club Intimate offers all of its users free access to their database, as well as a host of social networking and blogging options, such as:

Search: Quick, advanced, saved, who’s online now, who has viewed me, and search by member name;
Profile: How many times your profile has been viewed, uploading of photos, hot or not -type rankings, winks, private passes (where you allow certain users to see different photos than everyone else), and Skype connectivity, so actual phone calls can take place within Club Intimate so that none of your personal information is shared;
Social Networking: ability to both blog or read user blogs, add friends on the Club Intimate system, invite friends to Club intimate, forums, event listings (of which there was only one listed when I visited Club Intimate).

Details About Club Intimate

Even though Club Intimate’s title might make it seem more like an adult dating site, in fact it caters to people of all sexual orientations looking for all sorts of relationships: travel partners, activity partners, friendship, dating relationship and intimate encounters.

Profile creation takes a bit longer than other free dating sites, only because there are a large number of drop down lists and small ‘about me’ type-in fields to maneuver before receiving full access to the site. But once finished, those who have filled in all of the criteria will be pleasantly surprised with the information they can see right away about a potential partner.

A frustrating aspect of Club Intimate’s database is its search feature. Although users can perform a large number of unique searches (by places they’ve been, future destinations and types of intimate encounters they are looking for — for starters), there is no way to drill down to see people in your immediate area. So when I searched, I could see when they’d logged in last (to the minute!) but there were so many results in my geographic area that I quickly gave up looking, as I had no way of telling if someone was within 25 miles of my location without clicking on their profile.

Well laid out, easy to use and without any bugs that I came across, Club Intimate left me wishing there were an easier way to find local singles. Additionally, as there were few users found in the blogs, forums and only one event listed, I was left with the impression that with more members, Club Intimate might be a great free dating site.

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Which Dating Site is the Best For Me? Page Three

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:28:10 +0000

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