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In one of Jane Austen’s book we learn that the usual way of getting the daughters married in those times, was to have them enter society one at a time. Once the older one was safely married, then you would introduce the next one into the society. And so on from the eldest to the youngest. If you were to let all your daughters out at the same time, they would, in effect, be competing for the same same eligible bachelors.

This used to be a real pain for the bachelors themselves, who might not be real keen on the older daughters. It wasn’t a picnic for the younger daughters either. Some of them lived in dread that they would end their days husbandless all because their older sister didn’t have what it takes to get a husband.

We see this in Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’. Here the father was quite adamant that, as was the custom, the older daughter had to marry before he would consider letting his younger daughter get married. But since the younger one was an absolute delight, and the the older had the charm of a grizzly bear, the gentleman who wanted the young one for his wife, had a real quandary on his hands. Unless he could persuade a friend to do him the favour of marrying the sour puss, it looked like his life as a husband would end before it ever began.

The custom of having the older girl marry before her younger sister, still persists in some cultures and has added traditions to the modern weddings. In some cases it is automatic that the older sister is appointed the main bridesmaid to give her as much exposure as possible among the marrigeable bachelors who might be expected to be around.

The other is also the spotlighting of the unmarried sister by having her perform a dance bare-footed at the reception. While this is usually done on the dance floor, if the lass can be persuaded to do it on the top of a table, so much the better. While the symbolism is explained as bringing good fortune to the bride and groom, realistcally it’s a cry of, ‘Hey, look me over, I’m every bit as desirable as my younger sister’.

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Would you like to know how to meet someone? Did you ever wonder how a Sallie meets her Harry? Do you want your own Sallie and Harry relationship?

This is how one of my clients recently met her Harry. She had to learn some of the following:

Smile and make eye contact

How can you meet someone if you don’t look at them? Because my client was shy, if anyone looked at her, she looked away. People mistakenly thought she didn’t like them. She had to consciously work at looking at people, holding their gaze, smiling, and saying hello. This took some practice.

Believe that you can find someone

How can you meet someone if you don’t believe it is possible? One of the first things my client said to me when she came for coaching was that men didn’t like her. She had come to the false conclusion that she was unattractive and unlovable. She was lacking confidence in her appearance, her conversation, and her self esteem. She sent an unspoken message that said, “I’m not worth much.” After work on her attitude and appearance, this Sallie began to speak up and let people know who she was.

Get out of the house

How can you meet someone if you don’t get out of the house? If you want to find someone, and you want someone to find you, you have to show up. And when you get there, you have to take charge of choosing whom you want to meet. To insure that you will actually get out of the house, make plans with a friend and mark it on your calendar. You need to go somewhere at least twice a week. Look in your local paper for events to attend. Take a class, join a club, volunteer your services, and participate in sports. Make a special effort to attend reunions, neighborhood parties, funerals, weddings, museum gatherings, dinner parties, and lectures. And when you get there, don’t just stand there waiting to be approached. Look around the room, see if there is someone interesting you would like to talk to, get near them, and ask them a question. You will know in a few minutes if you want to continue the conversation.

Tell people you want to meet someone

One of the most effective ways to accomplish anything in life is to network. Whether you are looking for a job, a plumber, or a florist…you ask other people who they know or where you should go. However, many people do not want to network to find someone. They feel embarrassed to ask people if they know someone who is single. Shift your attitude that this is beneath you and start thinking that this is a safe, effective, and smart way to increase your chances of meeting your Harry (or Sallie).

These are some of the key ways that Sallie met her Harry. If you want to do the same, think about the above. You deserve to find the love that you seek.

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When considering all inclusive wedding packages for your wedding reception, you need to make sure you ask all the right questions. You won’t want to be caught out with any nasty surprises!

Whether with numbers, costs, corkage or freebies, these questions will set you on the right path to a clear quote for your all inclusive wedding package.

What kinds of package are available?
There will be numerous of all inclusive wedding packages available at each venue. Make sure you find out what’s available, and more importantly what’s included and what’s not.

Do you have a marriage licence?
If you want to be married in the same venue as your reception, it’s best to check this upfront. Many hotels do not have marriage licences, so it’s worth checking.

Are there minimum numbers that need to attend?
Some venues set a minimum number so that they can maintain revenue levels. So if you’re planning a cosy 40 guest reception you may not be able to do this without being charged for the minimum number of guests, which may be set at 100.

Is there a minimum fee that will be charged?
Some venues will charge you for all the facilities, even if you don’t use them. For example, you only have 75 guests which fit nicely into the main function room; the venue may then charge you additional room space available, but not used. Afterall, it’s lost revenue for them.

How are the costs broken down?
If the costs aren’t clear, ask for them to be broken down. Don’t just accept what you see on the bottom line. There maybe elements included within in a package that you don’t need. Ask for a break down and double-check all quotes. Some questions to ask here:

- Is there a charge for the room?

- Is there a service charge included?

- Is VAT or sales tax included?

- Is insurance included?

Are there additional costs for use of the venue’s equipment?
Most hotels will charge you a ‘per head’ cost for each guest; however some hotels or venues will also charge you a cost for using their equipment. So you could get charged for the use of, and the washing up of, each fork, spoon, plate, glass etc. A friend found this out about her venue and was charged 20% more on her bill. As this was a couple of months before her wedding, the venue had her over a barrel as the invites had been sent out and it was too late to change! Always ask!

Can the wedding planner manage my reception budget?
Some wedding planners will stick to a budget that you give them. Others may try and ‘up-sell’ services to you all the time. Ask them if they will honour your wedding budget.

How many staff will be waiting on?
Sometimes the costs can be lowered by reducing the number of people waiting on during the reception. Some venues may have one server to five guests, others as few as one server to twenty. Simply put, reducing the number of people serving reduces the wage bill. This may be a good one to ask if you need to lower the costs a little, particularly if you don’t mind a slightly slower service. Bear in mind that some hotels may state that they have a reputation to uphold and may not budge, others will.

Is it possible to try the food and wines on the sample menus?
Most hotels will offer this service free of charge to help you select your menu for the big day. It’s always worth checking, as you shouldn’t assume the food is any good, just because it’s a 3, 4 or 5 star hotel. Doing a tasting session is great fun, particularly if you happen to be having a reception in 5* hotel and the restaurant has a Michelin star!

Is there a set amount we must spend in the bar?
Some hotels will set a minimum spend on the bar. If this is not met, then you’ll foot the bill. Best to ask beforehand, so you don’t get a nasty surprise.

Is it possible to supply your own alcohol?
Some hotels will allow you to bring in your own drinks, but since much of their profit is made on food and beverages, you’ll be charged a hefty corkage fee. Also worth noting, that sometimes corkage can be negotiated.

Will we have exclusive access to the venue?
Some venues pack them in and pile them high. You may find that there are three other weddings in the hotel on your big day. Ask in advance if this is the case, so you can take this into consideration when choosing your venue. If you have your heart set on a particular hotel and package, perhaps they can dedicate a floor to you, so that it feels exclusive and you get some privacy. This very much depends on the set up of the hotel though.

Do you have a music policy?
Make sure you ask if there are any policies with regard to music. The last thing you want is your disco finishing at 11.30pm, just as everyone is getting into the 80´s classics. Ask if the music needs to stop at a particular time or do you have to use certain musicians, bands or DJs?

Is there outdoor space available to use?
Some hotels have very well maintained gardens, which make a perfect overflow or additional space to your reception. Check if you can use this space, if the use is exclusive and if there’s an additional cost for the use.

Do you offer special discounts if guests stay in the hotel?
Many hotels will offer special room rates for guests staying overnight in the hotel. It’s always good to try and negotiate this as it’s a nice perk for the guests staying.

What complementary elements are there for the bride and groom?
Many hotels offer special privileges to the happy couple, including free spa access, free accommodation, free parking, free champagne all day/night and much more. If free stuff is important to you, then it’s worth asking.

With these questions in hand, the planning of your all inclusive wedding packages should be easy.

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Q. My girlfriend doesn’t think she “disses” me but I can’t get her to understand what respect is. She thinks of it as courtesy. When we are together, we do the things she wants to do even though I have told her plenty of times about this. I wonder often why she will not talk about her feelings to me, unless she is angry at someone. I feel very close to her when she does cry about something in my presence. I am the empathy type of person and like to express my love through channels of communication. I get so frustrated when we just have sex and there is no “pillow talk”–and then she will want to play Scrabble or watch a movie. Have you any ideas how I can get her to recognize what respect is? (Paul)

A. Paul, I don’t promise to have all the answers, because it is difficult forming opinions when one has info for only one side of a situation to go on, mainly your perspective. However, I′ll simply raise some scenarios, purely from a woman’s perspective, and see if they help in any way.

A few things leapt out of your query and I′ll use them as examples.

1. “We do the things she wants to do even though I have told her plenty of times about this.”

Paul, we shouldn’t be just TELLING partners what to do, but negotiating a compromise. Only controllers dictate and expect people to follow. If you merely tell her what to do and leave her to act, or constantly complain about her efforts, she will keep doing what she has always done just to defy or punish you. Especially if she puts her needs first. What you also don’t realise, is that when you do what she wants, and then tell her you don’t like it, you are reinforcing the very thing you dislike. Of course it is harder to change it then. The time to express your feelings is BEFORE you both do it, then either join in on mutually agreeable terms or not at all.

You have two choices here. Either to sit down together and have some genuine, calm dialogues about what makes both you and her happy, mentioning how you feel excluded and undervalued at such moments when she merely pleases herself. Then negotiate some sort of compromise so that you BOTH get what you want as often as possible. OR you simply stop playing ball for a while, don’t try to please her or join in, and then see what she does.

2. “i wonder often why she will not talk about her feelings to me, unless she is angry at someone.”
Often when people stop talking, or appear angry, it is because they feel they are not being heard and are festering with resentment but lack the courage to say how they feel. Your girlfriend seems to be keeping talking to a minimum because she probably does not find the process enjoyable or endearing. So she deliberately engages in activities which give few opportunities for talking and is also silent in bed (perhaps as a form of punishment for the way she feels). I am not sure how long you have been together, but something seems to have gone in the communication and would need some genuine LISTENING on both your parts to get it back.

They say we cannot truly love another until we love ourself. The same with respect. We cannot expect it if we don’t give it, neither can respect be demanded. It has to be earned too. So the first path towards getting your girlfriend to recognise respect and treat you accordingly is to do some self-examination of your way of giving respect.

3. How much do you really treat her with respect? How much does she feel valued and respected for her contributions and opinions? How equal is the partnership? Do you just notice her weaknesses and flaws with little praise for other things?

4. You say that when she cries you feel very close to her. Is it because she is more vulnerable then and more easy to control? You then feel more in charge and less threatened, more protective then as the ‘man′? What about closeness at other times? Do you feel as close when she is not crying? If not, why not? Do you feel ‘useless’ at other times? Those questions need answering because, if you perceive your girlfriend to have a strong personality or independence, some men can find that difficult to deal with as it threatens their feeling of value, status and even their identity.

As I said, it is difficult for me to advise when I do not know your situation from both sides. Nevertheless, it is surprising what a little bit of listening rather than just telling can achieve. You might not hear what you want to hear, but at least it will provide some clues as to the root causes and also how you can both begin to remedy the situation. Or, more ominously, it could be that either one or both of you has lost your appeal and, when that goes, sadly, it never comes back which then keeps respect at rock bottom. If that is the case, or if all else fails, you might have to let that one go and seek someone more affirming and reciprocal.

I hope this is of some use, Paul, and that the new year brings tons of happiness and joy and better communication between you both. However, apart from getting her to read my blog, you cannot teach someone about respect. They have to FEEL they want to give it because it usually comes naturally when we truly care about someone and feel at one with them.

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This week I want to discuss your childhood days when you were first learning how to ride your bicycle.

So, you may be wondering why learning how to ride a bicycle has anything to do with meeting, attracting, dating, and seducing single women. Well, it is related and I’ll explain why:

Remember when you got your first bicycle for Christmas or your birthday? You were so excited and you could hardly wait to ride it.

So, when you were first learning to ride it, you would lose your balance and fall off your bicycle. Sometimes you would skin a knee or elbow. But, this would not deter you. You would get right up and jump on your bicycle again. No matter how many times you fell off your bicycle you would get right back up and try again until you mastered riding a bicycle. You didn’t give up. You didn’t just say to yourself, “The heck with this, this is too hard, I give up!” No, you stuck with it because your were bound and determined to learn how to ride your bicycle. A few setbacks did not deter you. You were determined to succeed and you did.

And, let this childhood experience help you succeed with single women. Just like in dating and riding a bicycle, you will fail a few times. But, you keep trying until you get it right and master the art of succeeding with women and meet the woman of your dreams.

And just because you fail a few times with women, you just don’t give up hope and quit. Just like when you were learning to ride your bicycle, you didn’t just give up. You kept trying until you got the hang of it and you could keep your balance and steer it.

Well, I hope this article helps you develop a new positive outlook on the times that you have trouble doing better with women and the dating game. Just go back in time when you were first learning to ride your bicycle. Remember how determined you were to succeed and apply this same philosophy to your dating life.

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If you’d like to take your sex life to a higher plane, you might want to consider introducing some tantric techniques to your lovemaking. This is a way to control and manipulate your sexual energy – including exchanging energy with your partner and prolonging orgasm.

Tantra is more than just a way to more intense orgasm, however. It’s an Eastern practice that involves the whole mind, body and soul. You may want to extend the practise out of the bedroom, as Tantra includes techniques that can affect your whole way of life. By harnessing your sexual energy and directing it towards areas of the body or mind, you can boost energy and clear blockages. Tantric practise also means treating your body and your partner’s body as sacred. Sexual ecstasy is seen as a divine feeling and love making as an art that involves special skills.

Breathing

Probably the most fundamental practical aspect of Tantric sex is breathing practise. This might mean controlling your breathing during sex to bring your attention back to the present, or synchronising your breath with your lover’s. Breathing in time with your partner can lead to a feeling of merging or union that is very intimate and moving. Yoga and meditation teach breathing exercises that can be incorporated into your Tantric sessions – try focussing on a slow, long out breath to control your breathing, coupled with deep breaths from your diaphragm. While you breath in this manner, bring your attention to your partner and their breathing.

Positions

Tantra is not about turning sex into a marathon of a hundred different positions, but the Kama Sutra does form part of the teachings of Tantra. Working your way through every position is not part of the plan, though. Sexual positions are to be explored, and for the most part you’re looking for ways to prolong your lovemaking. Multiple orgasms for both man and woman are part of the fun – for him this means learning to orgasm without ejaculation. This means he needs to learn to control the muscle at the base or ‘root’ of his penis. Women can improve their orgasmic potential by contracting their pelvic floor muscles – try clenching as though holding in a pee, then releasing. Do this for cycles of around 10 seconds at a time, every time you remember.

The most important aspects of Tantra are to respect yourself and your partner. Rather than seeing sex as a ‘naughty’ or secret activity, devotees are encouraged to focus on the sacred and spiritual aspects of lovemaking. Ultimately, there is no one clear definition of Tantra as every follower has his or her own interpretation. For those who practise Tantric sex, the experience is one of constant discovery. You too will come to have your own understanding of the meaning of Tantra the more you practise the simple techniques of slowing down, paying attention and giving respect to the act of sex.

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Modern technology gave new dimension to the ever elusive adult dating scene. Now, adult dating services abound for those who dislike the nitty-gritty and dating “procedures and stages.” These dating services also make less confident people more assertive through the initial “faceless” communication.

They offer fun activities for those looking for friends, activity partners, and lovers.

Here are a few of the best sites in the field of adult dating.

American Singles

It claims to jumpstarting one’s love life. It is one of those adult dating services that allow the posting of a profile and uploading a picture. Matchmaking is made through setting up its members with those who match their profiles.

eHarmony

It is another adult dating service that caters to those who are searching for friends and life partners. It takes pride on its innovative profile matching system. It boasts of its 29 key dimensions that predict in-depth compatibility and more successful relationships.

Venusrooms.com

It is also an adult dating service that claims its being one of the world’s leading online dating sites. It is for those who live in UK and USA. It is also a free adult dating service. Its features include dating profiles with picture galleries, video dating profiles, an online dating chat program, friends list, adult dating ratings, e-mail alerts, etc.

Tickle

It is an adult dating service that uses personality and IQ tests to facilitate the matchmaking process. Members of Tickle are often with college education, professional and those that reside in large cities.

Are you ready for adult fun or simply looking for less teeny-bopper kind of dating style? Then, choose from the wide array of adult dating services.

Who knows. . .one could even deliver your Mr. and Ms. Right to your door step.

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In this article, I will tell you about a secret strategy that I used successfully last summer to get a lot of hot and sexy women and fill my life with love, sex and romance. This method is so easy that anyone will be able to duplicate it successfully. Will you be the next guy?

For the sake of this article, I would call it the “air mattress method″

Here is what I do. I take up my air mattress and lay it in the pool, at a place where I can easily reach. Now, I get upon the air mattress with a can of cold beer. I also make sure that my hair is not wet. In fact, it is a good idea to keep your hair dry when using this technique. You will probably look better with dry hair than with wet hair.

Now, suddenly, I am attracted to a sexy woman there. I take up the mattress near her, then sit on it with the beer can. Oh, and I also have an ice chest filled up with beer, mixed drinks in a can, soda, etc. Suddenly I exclaim: “Wow, what a lovely tan you’ve got there!’ This helps break the ice and then I follow it up with ‘I have got an extra air mattress here. Would you like to join me?

Then I offer her a drink from my ice chest and get friendly with her, and ask her out for a date.

This technique is just too simple but it works like gangbusters, especially during summer time. If you are struggling in attracting a sexy woman, you can try this method. And if you think that this method is limited to seducing just one woman, you are dead wrong. In fact, you can use this method to seduce as many women as you like. Just offer each of them the bait like I mentioned above and in no time you will find yourself surrounded by hot and sexy single women.

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Learn how to market yourself on-line for a higher click rate. It’s all about what you don’t say as much as what you do that will give help you achieve great success.

It’s all about marketing yourself (truthfully) if you want to get online dating results. It’s a concept we learned in Kindergarten. Do you remember “Show and Tell?” The anticipation and excitement you felt when you were five years old and it was your turn to show your favorite possession and then tell about it.

It was your job to convince the other children in the class about the wonderful attributes of your item in order to win them over. The same techniques you used as a child can be done with more sophistication now. You are trying to sell yourself and win people over to your team.

When you join an online dating service, you have much the same feeling of anticipation and excitement as you did when you were a child. The prospect of having people approve of you and possibly accept you as someone they want to have around them is exhilarating.

But how do you create a powerful and perfect online dating profile? We have all heard that honesty is the best policy…it is. Be honest. The person you are trying to attract will eventually agree to meet you if you have written an eye-catching profile.

Statistics show that people can only keep up a façade of playing someone other than themselves for 3-6 months. Do you want to find Mr./Mrs. Right only to lose him/her because you have become Mr./Mrs. Wrong to them? Adhere to the honesty policy.

Be clever and funny, but be sincere. If you’re funny, then show it in your writing. Don’t tell someone you’re funny, e.g. “I′m funny and have a great sense of humor.” That won’t make them a believer.

Here is an example of something funny and clever. Football fans will enjoy this one. (This is not for your profile, but used as an example of funny lines I have used when talking to an audience.):

“If your partner is more concerned about that 3rd and 1 on television, than the 4th and 23 in your own living room, then you might be another statistic on the playing field of love. Tell them to not try for a 58 yard field goal, go for six instead.”

Do you see what I’m writing about? Word pictures are very powerful tools that help draw the reader in and help to reveal who you are and what you are about.

Another important aspect of your online dating profile is you. Show them a picture of you. A picture speaks volumes (as long as the listener is tuned in) about who you are. If you say you are sporty but have a picture of you sitting on a couch, what does that say? Use a picture of you on a bike, in a race, water-skiing, etc.

The eyes reveal a lot in a picture. If they sparkle with what’s called a “catch light,” the viewer will be more drawn to you. (A catch light is the little light that shows up on the pupil). If your eyes look suave, the viewer will probably click you away.

Make sure to do a spelling and grammar check before you post to an online dating site. Words that are spelled incorrectly and bad punctuation can tune a lot of people out and then they will click you off.

A few last words of advice: Forget about negativity in your profile and don’t talk about ex-relationships. That will give the reader a sense that you are a serial dater and perhaps a heart breaker.

Avoid phrases like: “I don’t play games.” “I love long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and romantic nights by the fire.” You can show them that when you meet them.

Every person I have surveyed in the past has said that lines such as the above are red flags and a sign that he/she is a “player.”

Online dating can be fun, exciting and successful, but be safe and enjoy the process. When you finally connect with someone on an online dating site, agree to meet at a coffee shop during the day.

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Having a complete guest list for both the bride and groom is an essential part of your wedding plans. When preparing your guest list be sure to invite everyone you want to be part of your exceptional day.

It has been a long time wedding tradition to send out invitations so your friends and loved ones know you are inviting then to be a part of your special day. They will also feel privileged that you thought to include them.

Modern wedding invitations have become a huge part of the wedding. If details are neglected it shows careless wedding planning.

Here is useful information for those who want helpful tips.

1. When sending out your invitations, you should include a reply card.

The purpose for sending out wedding invitations is that you get an approximate count of guests that will attend your wedding. So having the reply card makes it easy for the guests to RSVP.

2. On your invitation be sure you are clear on what type of setting you are planning.

Weddings are usually planned as a formal event, however on many occasions the couple chooses to have a casual setting. So it is important to let your guest know what to expect so they to can plan ahead.

Another important factor to include is the dress code. Most guests appreciate knowing what you expect so they can be prepared before the wedding date.

3. If you are planning a more intimate wedding you may want to have personalized invitations.

When inviting only family and your closest friends it may be better to create your own invitations. Wedding invitations can be expensive so when working on a budget, if only a small amount of invitations are needed you may consider making your own.

4. When choosing your invitations you can include the colors of your wedding to be more creative.

You can not go wrong with white wedding invitations it seems to never go out of style. You may want to include the color of your wedding or colors that reflects your personality as a couple.

5.When choosing a design for your invitations you and your partners tastes should be considered.

For many years the traditional wedding invitations with bows, ribbons and flowers were considered as great designs however it can also be seen as dull, boring and lifeless.

You need to include the personal touch of you and your partner. Include a modern design which you both can agree on.

Wedding invitations are not like birthday invitations they have alot of meaning behind them. They allow your guests to see a part of you and your partners thoughts and ideas. It also lets them know that you want them to share in your special day.

Remember it is your way to tell the whole world how excited you are to spend the rest of your life with your very special someone. It is also your way for everyone to know just how much you love your lifemate.

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