old girlfriends http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for old girlfriends Copyright 2008 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:07:06 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/old+girlfriends How Do I Get Back Together With My Ex Boyfriend - 5 Tips For Lonely Ladies http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-do-i-get-back-together-with-my-ex-boyfriend-5-tips-for-lonely-ladies http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-do-i-get-back-together-with-my-ex-boyfriend-5-tips-for-lonely-ladies#comments Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:24:59 +0000 self fulfilling prophecymale counterpartslonely girlfriendsman of her dreamsfive friendsfemale friendsgirl right http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-do-i-get-back-together-with-my-ex-boyfriend-5-tips-for-lonely-ladies girl right now - and that can hurt when you think about it too much. Despite what he may be doing now, though, sometimes we just feel we need to get our man back. I have been there myself, not really so long ago. Here are some tips for my out there - even those of you whom I have never met - on how to get him back.

A bit of background: just the other evening, my and I were having a much-needed girls' night together at my place. It was over some nice red wine after dinner on my couch when the topic came up about just what can a girl do if she really wants to get back that . After all, we women are so different in so many ways from our : how do we communicate with our past loves in a way that makes them want to come back?

By the end of the evening, each of my came up with a unique tip to offer the group on how to get back that love of your life when the flame has died. Here is what we came up with:

Tip #1 from Jeannie, the Waitress: To get him back, you need to first believe that you can. The men I have known always responded well to confidence. On the few occasions wherein I was showing my own insecurity (let's face it: we have all been there), the situation became a self-fulfilling prophecy and he ended up leaving me. On the other hand, whenever I have been confident - that is, persistent, but with a take-it-or-leave-it attitude - I have ended up with him eating out of my hand.

Tip #2 from Evelyn, the Accountant: You need to demonstrate to him that he really needs you. Nobody is an island, and you need to point out the ways that he was happier or better off with you when you were together. State your case in no uncertain terms, but avoid pleading with him. He will respect you if you know your worth.

Tip #3 from Mary, the Housewife: Show him that you can be sexy in a surprising sort of way. Try visiting him in a new outfit that shows off your best assets. Splurge on some expensive eye shadow and lipstick - and maybe some perfume. Make sure to keep yourself looking classy rather than trashy.

Tip #4 from Beth, the Product Designer: If I know he is still somewhat interested in me, I will call him once in a while to ask how he is doing. I am not overly pushy, though. Just maybe a phone call once every couple of weeks. I then may miss a week or two, now and again. And, when he returns my calls, I do not always get back to him the same day. I have found that not appearing too needy is a good thing. This is not game playing: this is dating 101.

Tip #5 from Elizabeth, the Lawyer : He needs to know that you still care. One of the most attractive things about a women is our ability to show tenderness and caring. If you had a truly loving relationship with your boyfriend before, let him know that your caring for him is still alive and well: he is probably not getting it from whomever he is dating now. Send him a single rose. Send him a card. Do not come on too strong, but let him know that you can be there again like that for him if he is game.

To all my girlfriends out there who are pining for your ex boyfriends: you can make it happen again. Take it from my girlfriends and me. Give love a chance again and let him know the special value that you bring to his life. One of my girlfriends recommended this guide that she used to get her guy back, and she is still happily together with him now: http://www.Earth-Matters.com ]]> Teaching Him to Share His Emotions http://www.artwoo.com/article/teaching-him-to-share-his-emotions http://www.artwoo.com/article/teaching-him-to-share-his-emotions#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:08:14 +0000 relationship workcommunication levelloving relationshiptrue feelingssad realityinnermost thoughtswonderful things http://www.artwoo.com/article/teaching-him-to-share-his-emotions true feelings? It's a universal mystery to women how to really get the message across when it comes to emotions and its doubly hard to understand why he gets irritated or pretends not to understand every time the topic of emotion comes up.

The key to unravel this mystery is quite simple. Women think that the men are like their girlfriends and talk to them as such. In other words, they talk nonstop about their feelings, sparing not even a single detail. Notice how everybody feels connected with each other when girlfriends talk? This is true with women, but simply not in men.

The truth is, men are forever irritated when their women talk to them on the girlfriend level. Being irritated does not mean that they love their girlfriends less -- it's just plain annoying for them, making them refuse to get any more emotionally attached with you.

It has been the woman's greatest source of confusion why the relationship does not progress and go any deeper. Did it ever cross your mind that the reason could probably be because you don't connect with him on the ?

This is not true in all relationships, but there's a lot of women who enjoy a healthy and with their man simply because they communicate with him at a level that he understands. These women understand their man's mind and know which buttons to push and leave alone. They have mastered the way of communicating with them that allows him to easily open up and share his .

I can almost hear a lot of women crying "Not fair! Why do I have to do everything and understand how his mind works?" Well, the is that there's a lot of things in this world that will not work out the way you want them to. And that includes the fact that you need to get into your man's mind if you want to make the .

It is not as bad as you think it is. Think of the that will happen to your relationship the moment you are able to communicate with your man just as easily as with your girl friends. Wouldn't you want to make him open up his feelings to you and then truly walk the road towards a serious and long lasting relationship? This can happen if you do the right thing.

You will be surprised what doors will open after you have learned to communicate with your boyfriend or your husband. Believe me, this will move you towards the stronger and deeper relationship that you have been wanting.

Sit back and take stock of how you are doing. Are you getting the response you want from him? Is he interested in what you are saying? Is he irritated or simply tunes you out when you talk? Or is he responsive and immediately does what he thinks is best to keep the relationship as interesting and loving as ever? When you have the answers to these questions, you'll know which style works and which one does not.

At the end of the day you will find out that having a great relationship is not just all about looks and compatibility but most importantly about having great communication. What keeps you from communicating? It's not like you're hiding anything from each other, are you?Aaron Adams specialises in relationship matters for women. Visit http://www.datingquestionsforwomen.com to find out an easy way to get through to him.]]> Cheating Boyfriends: Top 5 Signs Of A Cheating Boyfriend http://www.artwoo.com/article/cheating-boyfriends-top-5-signs-of-a-cheating-boyfriend http://www.artwoo.com/article/cheating-boyfriends-top-5-signs-of-a-cheating-boyfriend#comments Sun, 08 Jul 2007 22:24:59 +0000 signs of a cheating boyfriendsigns he is cheatingcheating boyfriendsex girlfriendsold girlfriendsfidelitymonogamous http://www.artwoo.com/article/cheating-boyfriends-top-5-signs-of-a-cheating-boyfriend Cheating boyfriends leave many signs and with a little patience, and by giving him lots of time and space to cheat, you can catch your cheating boyfriend without having to hire a costly private investigator. We have compiled a list of the top 5 so you can tell whether or not your boyfriend is cheating. Remember to pay attention to details and follow your gut instinct. In addition, if you and your boyfriend haven't clearly discussed whether the two of you are both in your relationship, don't assume he has just "automatically" decided to be faithful to only you. Maybe in your cheating boyfriend's mind, your relationship isn't serious enough for him to consider being faithful yet. Make sure you are both clear on where you stand regarding in your relationship.

1. Lack of intimacy. This doesn't always have to be in the form of sex. It can be a decline of touching, cuddling, holding hands or kissing.

2. He cheated on his . If you can talk to some of his old girlfriends, by all means, do it. However, make sure to ask his ex-girlfriends in a kind and calm manner so they do not become defensive. A cheating boyfriend will usually repeat their behavior with their next girlfriend.

3. He avoids you. A big sign of a cheating boyfriend is when he makes up all sorts of excuses as to why he can't be with you because he's spending time with his "other" girlfriend. If he has to work late, stay after school, is always with his friend's or co-workers more than usual, these could be the excuses your boyfriend is using to cover up his cheating ways.

4. He never answers his cell phone around you. A way to tell if your boyfriend is cheating is if he always turns his ringer off around you or walks out of hearing distance from you. These are big big red flags he may be cheating. If he receives calls at odd hours or speaks on the phone in a strange manner could also be .

5. He is irritable or criticizes you more. If your boyfriend's behavior suddenly changes, there is a possibility that he may be finding fault with you in order to justify his cheating in his mind. That way your cheating boyfriend can say you "drove" him away because of your supposed faults. The opposite of this behavior is being overly nice, giving gifts and being lovey-dovey because he wants to keep his cake (you) and eat it too (his other girlfriend).

If you discover your boyfriend is cheating, seek support from those around you like friends and family. Don't get revenge by sleeping with one of his friends because it just brings you down to his low level and you should strive to be the bigger person. The circumstances of your boyfriend's cheating will allow you to decide whether to leave or stay. It is very therapeutic to write down your anger, sadness and disappointment in the form of a letter or a cheating boyfriend poem. Allow yourself some grieving time and then get right back into the game of life by filling your life with activities that interest you. Online Dating and Infidelity Expert, Stephany Alexander, B.A. is CEO/Founder of http://www.WomanSavers.com, the "World's Largest Database Rating Men" and the author of "Sex, Lies and the Internet" - How to Avoid Being Scammed, Used and Abused by Men. Featured on FOX, CNN, New York Times, CNBC and more! ]]> Too Many Reasons To Love Shopping http://www.artwoo.com/article/too-many-reasons-to-love-shopping http://www.artwoo.com/article/too-many-reasons-to-love-shopping#comments Sun, 28 May 2006 03:32:02 +0000 shoppingdefinitelyboredi lovegirlfriendswanderescape http://www.artwoo.com/article/too-many-reasons-to-love-shopping shopping. I'd be lying if I did not place myself in the category of women who love almost nothing more than a great day or two of shopping. There are too many great things about shopping for me to ever stop liking it so much.

For me, one of the biggest reasons shopping is because of how relaxing it is. We all know how busy days become busy weeks that become busy months, and once in a while I like to get away from it all by spending an afternoon shopping. Shopping allows me to unwind and to take my mind off all of the more serious things that are happening in life. I can just through stores and think about the color of shirt or shoes I am looking for. Of course, living in this sort of dream world would not be healthy all of the time, but once in a while I think it is healthy to . Shopping is my preferred method of escape.

Another thing I love about shopping is that it is exciting almost all of the time. I can set out on a shopping trip with one item in mind and end up discovering several other items that I hadn't thought to buy before. I rarely if ever wander into a store without being pleasantly surprised by at least one item that they have for sale. Shopping is as exciting for me as watching basketball is to my husband. I just cannot get enough of it.

Shopping is a great way for me to connect with friends that I do not often see. Because all of my have a love for shopping in common, shopping becomes a great way for us to spend some time together after weeks or months apart. I love that I can go shopping for endless hours with my girlfriends without getting . It is fun to shop with people that have unique tastes. I find myself learning from the style of my friends and I gather new ideas for future shopping every time I am with them. Shopping provides us with enough time to share great conversation as well. We never let shopping rush us or distract us from being together, we just shop as we reconnect.

And of course, I must mention that I love shopping because I find great things to wear, to give away, and to decorate my home with whenever I shop. I love to replace old things with new things and to update my style every so often.

It's official: I, like most women, love shopping. I'm quite sure that it will never be any other way. Belina Storrey loves shopping almost as much as she loves writing about it. See more about shopping at http://www.shoppingspot.info.. ]]> The Single Guy's Guide On How To Survive The Holidays http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-single-guys-guide-on-how-to-survive-the-holidays http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-single-guys-guide-on-how-to-survive-the-holidays#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:27:08 +0000 holidaysspend moneyaction flickspretty girlsgirlfriendsperceptionvideogames http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-single-guys-guide-on-how-to-survive-the-holidays holidays are coming, people usually take pity on you. People have this that the holidays are tragic for those who do not have lovers or families of their own to celebrate with. But that's all there is to it - perception. The truth is, you can have a great holiday experience even without a lover. Here are some upsides to being single during the holidays:

You can go to all the holiday parties in town. If you're single, that usually means that you don't have strict plans for the holidays. In other words, you're working on a flexible schedule. You can spend this time party-hopping and going to the hippest clubs in your area. You might even meet someone special along the way. And if you don't, dancing in a room full of wild, doesn't sound so bad.

You can buying gifts for yourself rather than for a significant other. Unlike the unlucky guys out there who spend hundreds of dollars on gifts for their wives or , you have the power to spend money on anything you want. Whether it's a new DVD, collectibles, clothes, or gadgets - you're entitled to get gifts for yourself. Alternatively, you can also put the money in savings and brag to your friends about how big your bank account is while they're still paying for that jewelry they bought for their girlfriends.

You can spend the holidays doing guy stuff. This means watching , playing your favorite sport, or drowning yourself in all day. You also don't have to eat all the frou-frou gourmet stuff that chicks usually like. You can grab yourself a pizza, some burgers, and some booze - not exactly the holiday diet you'll be having if you had a girlfriend.

You can stand under the mistletoe and kiss as many women as you want. If you had a girlfriend, this kind of thing wouldn't be possible (well, it would, but it has its consequences).

Spend the holidays with other single friends. This can be a good time for you to catch up with your other single friends. You can go out together as a group or just stay in and plan a lot of fun stuff to keep yourselves occupied. Just because you're single, it doesn't mean that you have to be lonely. Ron Steiner writes for www.DrDating.com. Visit http://www.drdating.com for dating advice, dating site reviews and love advice. Plus a FREE 7 Day eCourse. ]]> Do You Have An Abusive Boyfriend? http://www.artwoo.com/article/do-you-have-an-abusive-boyfriend http://www.artwoo.com/article/do-you-have-an-abusive-boyfriend#comments Sun, 23 Jul 2006 06:27:07 +0000 teen dating violenceintimate partner violencestatistics showextreme mood swingsteenagersintimate violencewomen ages http://www.artwoo.com/article/do-you-have-an-abusive-boyfriend Statistics show that 1 out of 3 has experienced violence in a dating relationship. Most cases involve one partner trying to maintain power and control over the other through some kind of abuse.

Most victims of Dating violence are young women who are also at higher risk for serious injury. 16 to 24 experience the highest per capita rates of -- nearly 1 out of 50 women.(Bureau of Justice Special Report: , May 2001)

often is hidden because teenagers are inexperienced, want independence from their parents. and they are pressured by peers to begin dating at an early age.

Some young men may believe they have the right to andquot;controlandquot; you or they think they will lose andquot;respectandquot; if they are attentive and supportive toward their girlfriends.

Are you at fault?

You might think you are the one who is causing the problem. You may think that his jealousy and abusiveness means he really loves you so much he can't control himself. You might think because you have friends that are also being abused that this is normal or you may think you can change him. You would be wrong on any of those counts and statistics prove that beyond a shadow of a doubt. If your boyfriend is abusive now, he will not get better, he will get worse until one day he hurts you really bad or even kills you. It's that serious.

Ask yourself these questions; If you answer yes to one or more of the following questions about the boy you are dating then you are in danger of having a serious problem. If several of these are yes, get a new boyfriend.

Is he using alcohol or drugs?

Does he have ? Happy one minute and angry the next?

Is he extremely jealous? Does he get into fights with other boys who pay you attention?

Does he use force during an argument or during intimacy?

Does he blame others or make excuses about his problems?

Is he verbally abusive to you? (yelling all the time, putting you down, calling you stupid, threatening you?)

Does he treat his mother with disrespect or is he mean to her? Do former girlfriends say he abused them?

Does he try to control you or tell you what to do, who you can see, where you can go all the time?

Does he try to keep you away from your family or try to make you dependent on him, telling you that he knows what is best for you and your family is always wrong?

I repeat if even two of those things is true, you need to break it off and get as far away from him as possible, because these are all signs of someone who abuses or will abuse women. Chris McElroy is the Founder of http://www.kidsearchnetwork.org and http://www.runawayteens.org You can find more information at http://www.missingchildrenblog.com ]]> How To "Catch" A Guy On Super Bowl Sunday http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-catch-a-guy-on-super-bowl-sunday http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-catch-a-guy-on-super-bowl-sunday#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2007 04:27:07 +0000 geishasuper bowlfootball gamerules of footballfemininegirlfriendsoccasionally http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-catch-a-guy-on-super-bowl-sunday Super Bowl Sunday they feel abandoned or left out of the events of the day. However, Super Bowl Sunday is actually the best day for women, whether single or married, to have a girls' day-and-night out. Celebrate your freedom for the day, alone or with .

Instead of trying to learn the rules of while sitting next to your man. Show him that you have a life with your girlfriends or your hobbies and interests.

If you decide to go out to attract men while the Super Bowl is on, here are a few American tips. The best tip ever for women on Super Bowl is do nothing, since there is nothing you can do to get a real Super Bowl fan to pay attention to you.

Instead of doing something (which the geisha knows is very masculine), as the Older Sister American Geisha, I would advise you to be (which the geisha knows is very ).

In football, when the quarterback throws a pass, the receiver who catches the ball must gently, carefully, cradle and accept the ball into his hands and body. Just as a woman makes her best catches when she relaxes, "is," and awaits the passes thrown by romantic quarterbacks, passes she can choose to cradle or let fall, incomplete.

• Go to the pub with a girlfriend.

• Participate very femininely in this testosterone-soaked environment by doing very little cheering or reacting to the game. If you've made yourself what I call Geisha Attractive by maximizing your beauty and your clothes and by expressing a classy-but-sexy femininity, all you have to do is be there.

• Then all you have to do is to put yourself in a place when he (or they) will be able to notice you. You then do nothing. You are calm, comfortable, and somewhat attentive to the game, but more to your girlfriend.

• , you might pass near him (whoever he is) as you go the lady's room. Or you may catch his eye for a short moment. Most of the time you are simply beautiful, feminine, and attentive. He will continue to be absorbed by the game, perhaps hardly noticing you.

• When the game ends or halftime comes, he (and others) will remember this beautiful, feminine, attentive woman who was there during the game.

• Expect a flood of men, including him, to pay attention to you. Of course, you knew. An American Geisha doesn't have to do anything. If she will just be attentively attractive, she will attract men's attention. Py Kim Conant, the author of "Sex Secrets of an American Geisha : How to Attract, Satisfy, and Keep Your Man" (Hunter House). Sing up for Py's free newsletters at http://www.AmericanGeishaHouse.com for relationship, dating and sex tips ]]> A Review of the Our Own Image Income Opportunity http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-review-of-the-our-own-image-income-opportunity http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-review-of-the-our-own-image-income-opportunity#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:29:27 +0000 cheese spreaderswine charmssugar boalchampagne coolergarment bagniche marketfloral collection http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-review-of-the-our-own-image-income-opportunity
The company began with a mother and daughter finding a for heirloom quality home decor and keepsakes to showcase the Black culture. Today, thousands of customers have discovered Our Own Image to be a true one of a kind experience.

Every product Our Own Image produces meets exacting standards that can be passed on as heirlooms for the next generation as keepsakes.

When visiting their site is appears they offer an Adinkra Collection. These are specific high-end desk accessories which include a waste basket. They offer an Africal which are high end party trays and pictures. They offer a Sophisticated Womens Collection which includes a Folding , Glasses, Jewelry and Curling Iron Cases, an Overnighter bag, a high-end party platter, a scarf, toiletry bag, umbrella and watch.

They offer a Girlfriends Collection which includes a Girlfriends Unframed Print, a Gift Bag set of 2, a Jute Tote Bag, a set of 4 Mugs, an Oversized Tote Bag, a Special Party Plate, a and Creamer Holder, Teapot and Note Cards. They also offer an African American Quilt Collection which includes a Circle of Love Plate.

They are offering a Childrens Collection starting with a Little Girlfriends Jewelry Box. They offer a Little Girlfriends Lamp, Pillow, Stationary Set, Throw, Placemat Set and Flashcards. They have a Jazz Trio Collection which includes a Jazz Trio Party Bowl, Jazz Trio Coasters and 4 Jazz Trio Glasses. They are selling a Bid Whist Collection which includes a Whist Player Set. They are including a Rythym Collection which offers a set of 4 Seven Inch Snack Plates. Also includes within this set is a With Tongs, and .

Next is the Come Sunday Collection. It includes a Bible Cover, Sunday Journal and 2 Bookmarks, Mug, Note Cards, Tote Bag, Umbrella and Wall Cross. They also offer a Sunday Go To Meetin' Collection which includes a Go To Meeting Journal, a Bible Cover, Sun Catcher, Tote Bag and Wall Cross. Their Black Chef collection includes a 3 piece canister set, apron, clock, cork message board, cutting board, memo pad holder, paper towel holder, pot holder, salt and pepper shakers, square trivet.

Our Own Image products are truly original, addressing themes that fit every occasion for gifts of outstanding beauty and quality to the black community. These are gifts that not only will endure for several generations, but gifts that are also to be treasured for the detail and craftsmanship that is the company has become known for.

Our Own Image offers several unique collections to choose from. From the Adinkra Collection to their Black Chef Collection, this company offers over 14 themed collections for every occasion and everyone's taste.

Our Own Image does offer consultant positions with their company as independent distributors. For all the details, you must contact them directly, or inquire at their website for this information.You can read our Unbiased, expert review of Our Own Image from Brian Garvin and Jeff West at MLM Review Kings. This article may be used royalty free provided bio and links remain intact.]]> The Boyfriend Block http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-boyfriend-block http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-boyfriend-block#comments Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:01:22 +0000 ink blot teststargettherapy sessiondefense mechanismsure thingsemberspsychiatrists http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-boyfriend-block defense mechanism put up by women. It may be true. It may not.

Sometimes it is nothing more than her informing you that she isn't interested anymore. She has already made her decision about you and doesn't need to spend anymore time with you.

You may ask "Well, what if she really is in a committed relationship with a guy?"

She probably was in a relationship when she met this guy she is currently calling her boyfriend.

My point is it doesn't matter. If you can stir up those ATTRACTION in her she won't be talking about boyfriends.

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: "I have a boyfriend."

Mack: "I'm sorry... I don't know you well enough yet to do a . I'm will work out for you two."

Target: (probably laughing) "I thought maybe you were trying to pick me up."

Mack: "Really?... Maybe this whole boyfriend routine is YOUR attempt to pick me up."

Target: "I don't pick up men!"

Mack: "I'm not surprised -- you're not real good at this."

Target: (looks of surprise...maybe some more laughing)

Mack: "If you'll answer five things for me I'll know a lot more about you. Actually, I'll know more about you than any of your friends, even this supposed boyfriend. Maybe then I can help you with this boyfriend problem you're having."

Target: "I'm not having a problem with my boyfriend."

Mack: "Then why are we talking about him? ... Listen. Are you familiar with the ' ? ..."

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You should see these situations as opportunities to have some fun, even if you don't have plans to pick her up. It's good practice first of all and if she has fun with the interaction I can guarantee at least one of the two following things will occur:

1) She places you in her POTENTIAL folder.

2) She tells her girlfriends about you and how unique and interesting you were.

Capitalizing on either of these situations will depend on how you exit the encounter. That's why it's important to know all the MACKnificent Strategies. Some are designed for the INTRO. Others were designed as a FOLLOW-UP.

The MACK Predicting Strategy is more of and ON-DEMAND demonstration that illustrates a "special" link to a woman.

Where MACK Profiling is quite entertaining for a woman, MACK Predicting takes the next step in showing her that you know her better than she knows herself. She will start thinking you know her thoughts and she won't be able to forget you.

You should make special note that there wasn't even a hint of "nice" in the above interaction. That's what she was counting on when she threw up the boyfriend block. A herdsman would have apologized or turned tail and slithered off followed by a condescending smile from her.

When ANY block is thrown up, turn the tables on her. Tease her! This will tell her you are not one of the herd. She may step back and rethink her initial impression. Even if she doesn't she could be a great source of targets for you.

Mack: "It's good you aren't trying to pick me up -- I can tell you're not my type. Maybe you have some great looking girlfriends that do NOT have psychological problems involving boyfriends?"

Have fun with these encounters. Enjoy yourself!Learn MACK Predicting along with MACK Profiling and the other MACKnificent Strategies at http://www.BestInfoFound.com]]> Paving the Way to Make Him Commit http://www.artwoo.com/article/paving-the-way-to-make-him-commit http://www.artwoo.com/article/paving-the-way-to-make-him-commit#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:15:16 +0000 coffee datecasual relationshipgrain of truthshort mencup of coffeeguy friendopen communication http://www.artwoo.com/article/paving-the-way-to-make-him-commit cup of coffee. Everybody thinks that they are really meant for each other and you are all happy for them, but there's this nagging thought at the back of your mind, "Why doesn't it happen to me?"

You have probably noticed by now that most of the men you dated cannot come near the commitment that you are willing to make in your relationship. Even if you have been exclusively dating for a long time, he is just not keen on discussing the word commitment. It makes you wonder if they are built with the fear of settling down.

Admittedly, there is a in the your observation. Most men seem to be as keen in committing as a cat is in taking a bath. Going for , dating as many women as possible and having an uncomplicated social life does not help in encouraging the men to finally settle down.

The good thing is that the not all men are like that. You must have had a who loved the dating scene so much and marriage never crossed his mind. But when he saw a woman who was fun to be with and interesting things suddenly changed and the last time you heard they were about to walk the aisle.

For short, men's thinking about marriage and commitment can be changed if you know how.

Basically, the most important skill that you need to learn is how to keep . By saying this, it does not mean that it would only be your voice that will be heard and your feelings that will be shared. These are conversations that are reserved for your girlfriends on your next . Open communication means that the lines are open for you and for him as well. Learning to listen to his thoughts and emotions will greatly help your relationship as it will allow you both to talk about anything and everything under the sun. Make him feel that you value his thoughts by listening.

Believe me, knowing how to communicate with him will make him realize that you are a lot more interesting than all the other women who just tells him how her day was. By proving that you are a good communicator, he will then excitedly wait for your next conversations because he knows that you will intellectually stimulate him with your interesting thoughts every time you talk.

As a bonus, the more he opens up to you, the more you will understand him. You can use this information to your advantage. The more you that know about his interests, the more you will know how to keep him interested in your for a long time. You may find it surprising to know how differently men think from women.

To cut the long story short, even if men prefer to be single, you can easily make him change his mind if you know how. To pave the way to make him commit, keep communication lines open and two-way. By doing this, you can be sure that you will be walking the road towards commitment in no time.Aaron Adams specialises in relationship matters for women. Visit http://www.datingquestionsforwomen.com to find out how to talk to a resistant man about commitment.]]> Enjoy Arts And Crafts http://www.artwoo.com/article/enjoy-arts-and-crafts http://www.artwoo.com/article/enjoy-arts-and-crafts#comments Sat, 22 Apr 2006 21:50:02 +0000 arts and craftsquality conversationgirlfriendsfunpaint potterybusy workcroquet http://www.artwoo.com/article/enjoy-arts-and-crafts girlfriends, think about making a part of your life. It is true that arts and crafts is a broad, non-specific thing. But that is the beauty of it. Basically, taking time to explore new arts and crafts means you get to be creative and have in any way you want to.

One of the best ways to learn new arts and crafts is to sign up for a class. There are probably several arts and crafts shops in your local area that offer classes on a whole variety of topics. Are you interested in learning how to knit or ? If so, there is likely a place near you. Or maybe you would rather learn to make your own pottery or even to . Regardless of what kind of arts and crafts you want to explore there should be a class or a community of people to learn the skill in. If you have no idea what you want to do perhaps it would be good for you to start exploring the world of arts and crafts by looking first at the classes that are offered and then simply choosing one.

Spending time doing arts and crafts of any kind is a great way to relax. We all know how and home become. It is so easy to get swept into the routine of all that needs to get done that we forget to take time out for ourselves to enjoy something new and fun. Arts and crafts are a great way to sneak away for a while and make something you will want to treasure at the same time. When choosing what you want to do, be sure that whatever arts or crafts you choose sounds relaxing and not stressful to you.

Isn't every woman wishing she had more time to spend with close girlfriends, her sisters, and mother? Doing arts and crafts together is a great way to spend quality time while doing something everyone enjoys. You can get away from your children and coworkers and enjoy about things and people that you care about. Consider starting an arts and crafts group in your home once a week and inviting some women you want to see more of. You will be surprised by how great an arts and crafts night is for reconnecting the women in your life.

Is there an important holiday or a special event coming up that you need to remember with a gift? If so, use arts and crafts to make the perfect present. Think about the person you are making the gift for and then use your free time to relax and enjoy arts and crafts. There is never a better gift than one that was made with love.

Take time today to check out local shops that are offering arts and crafts classes. Enroll in a class that interests you or consider hosting a class in your home. Invite your close friends, sisters, and mother and you will enjoying relaxing time doing arts and crafts before you know it. Analeese Burnabaker is an expert at various arts and crafts. See if you can pick up a new skill or hobby at http://www.artsgroup.info ]]> Girls Just Want To Have Fun http://www.artwoo.com/article/girls-just-want-to-have-fun http://www.artwoo.com/article/girls-just-want-to-have-fun#comments Tue, 01 May 2007 01:55:00 +0000 girlfriendsskin moisturizerslumber partiesameliorateslumber partyskin cleanserpillow fights http://www.artwoo.com/article/girls-just-want-to-have-fun
It probably has been years for many of us, but that is too long=85 Remember the , the giggling, the boy talks, the ice cream=85 Partaking in with our best was such a great time. Why do the good times have to be over? They don't.

Sure, we are more responsible now; some of us have children, husbands, careers, and a million other things going on, but we also need time for ourselves and our girlfriends.

Why not?

We suggest reliving some old gaiety with a new spin. Set a date, invite the girlfriends, and plan on engaging in some festivities and indulging in some goodies!

Most of us do not find the time anymore to fully appreciate old, dear friends. It is amazing how months (or even years) can go by without keeping in touch. Scheduling monthly to bi-monthly events will the process of keeping-in-touch with the girls.

Old friends, new times

Obviously the content of a will be different this time around. There will be no more calling those cute boys and hanging up (well, maybe your husbands) or discussing what you will wear to the prom (maybe the next wedding), but there are other activities that are just as much fun. Here are a few suggestions:

-Break out photos or scrapbooks from the "glory days." -Watch old or current favorite movies -Give each other pedicures, manicures, and facials -Buy wigs and hair extensions to give each other a new look -Engage in aromatherapy -Bake cookies, pastries, cupcakes, etc. -Hire a palm reader -Throw a purse party -Hire a make-up artist to give a class -Give each other makeovers

No matter what activities you decide upon, the main thing is to enjoy yourself and enjoy being in the company of friends. The following relays some beauty tips with ingredients that can be readily found around the home:

-Make a . Dip a piece of cotton wool in milk and wipe on your face. Almond oil is also effective (especially for under the eyes). -Make . Mix one cup of yogurt, one tablespoon of orange juice, and one table spoon of lemon juice and mix into a paste. Apply to the face and leave on for fifteen minutes. Using cooked oatmeal and honey will increase moisturizing and cleanse as well.

-Make skin conditioner. Use one tablespoon of honey and blend with 2 tablespoons of cream (of milk). Leave the mixture on for a few minutes and then wash off. -Rub a raw potato on your face to remedy skin blemishes.

Here is a great appetizer recipe:

Hummus Dip

Ingredients

=952 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained =951/3 cup tahini =951/4 cup lemon juice =951 teaspoon salt =952 cloves garlic, halved =951 tablespoon olive oil =951 pinch paprika =951 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

1.Place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.

2.Dribble olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley. http://WigShop.com (http://www.wigshop.com)provides the ultimate resource for wigs and quality hair pieces. Our complete collection offers a variety of wig sizes, styles and colors to help you easily find what you're looking for. ]]> Where Did All My Friends Go? http://www.artwoo.com/article/where-did-all-my-friends-go http://www.artwoo.com/article/where-did-all-my-friends-go#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:43:29 +0000 women friendsbackburnerreconnectingfriendshipsboyfriendssex and the citygirlfriends http://www.artwoo.com/article/where-did-all-my-friends-go friendships aside for our relationships? We can have a bunch of , but as soon as we find a potential mate, we put those friendships on the . We, as women, tend to place so much emphasis on finding love and marriage that our relationships with our often suffer.

We find our bliss with being with our new or mates. Every one of our waking moments is spent thinking about being with them or actually being with them. We are often so in love that we can't see past our mates and tend to lose ourselves in the relationships.

Our friends hear from us less and less. We hang out with them, if our man wants a night out with the boys. But, we don't initiate time with them as we used to. Our focus gets narrower as we begin to plan our life as part of a couple. At this point, we rarely spend time with our friends and begin to identify ourselves through our relationship.

Then, once we have children, it becomes even more difficult to nurture our girlfriend relationships. We become so busy managing our family lives that we can't figure out how to include our friends anymore. But, then one day we wake up and ask ourselves, "Where did I go?" We realize that we've gotten lost in our relationship.

You see, part of our overall wellness depends on the bonds that we have with our peers. And your mate, most likely, isn't nearly the equivalent of a girlfriend (unless you can communicate with him like you would a girlfriend - now, come on!).

We may find ourselves falling into a place of discontentment, thinking, "Wow, my mate still maintains his friendships, while I only have a girlfriend or two, and I don't even see or talk to them very often. Where did all my girlfriends go?"

If teaches us anything, it should be how to maintain our friendships? We should place importance on maintaining our ties with our girlfriends. If we haven't nurtured those ties like we should have, then we need to start doing it now, by with them through dates; i.e. lunch, dinner, movies, girlfriend weekends, etc. But what if we need to establish new friendships? How do we go about finding them?

Remember how easy it was to make friends when you were a little girl? You usually found someone who looked like they had something in common with you, chatted with them for a little while, then popped the question, "Do you wanna be my friend?" It was just that simple. We received a yes and were off to the playground.

Why has adulthood tainted our approach in making new friends? Oftentimes, we women approach establishing a new friendship in the same regard as finding a mate. We want to give people certain criteria before they can move into the realm of being our "friend". We may subconsciously have a checklist. They have to have this (check)...this (check)...and this (check), and definitely not "that".

Then, if we don't have enough women in our circle who meet those criteria, we say that it's too hard to find any good women friends. What we sometimes fail to realize is that no one friend can be all things to us.

We have to have that friend who knows all about fashion and one that teaches us how to take better care of ourselves. Then, we have to have a friend that can help us find our spiritual center and one that can show us how to have a good time. And, finally, we should have that older friend with wisdom and a single-without-kids friend (so we can live vicariously through them). These are just a few examples of how friends can play different roles in our lives-- and you can play a role equally important in theirs.

Sometimes, when approaching women that we may be interested in connecting with, we may feel a little uneasy expressing to them that we would like to get to know them better. We may not want to appear desperate or get rejected. But putting ourselves out there to get to know other women is the way to get new and interesting people into our lives.

Once we start connecting, we have to make an effort to keep in touch with them, just like you would if you were getting to know someone for any other reason. Here are a few ways to transition a new acquaintance into a friend.

1. Contact them once a week or every two weeks just to see how they're doing;

2. Initially invite them to coffee or lunch; and

3. Invite them to events or outings that may interest them.

You should learn pretty quickly whether the woman you're approaching is receptive to your friendship. And most women will be receptive. And, if they aren't, would you really want them as a friend anyway?

So, this is your task. Find at least three new women in the next 30 days that you can connect and develop a relationship with. You can find them through your work, organizations that you participate in, or through your child(ren)'s activities. You'll be happy you did and your life may just feel a little more fun and fulfilled.Lynn Lawson publishes One Funky Mama, an online guide that encourages moms to live fuller lives. Sign up for the semi-weekly ezine at www.onefunkymama.com and you'll be happy you have that extra little push to make your life more fulfilled.]]> 5 Ways A Guy Can Completely Ruin His Kissing Reputation http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-ways-a-guy-can-completely-ruin-his-kissing-reputation http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-ways-a-guy-can-completely-ruin-his-kissing-reputation#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:30:00 +0000 dry chapped lipsbad kisserbreath mintsdental hygieneclammy handsnasty mouthspin cycle http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-ways-a-guy-can-completely-ruin-his-kissing-reputation bad kisser.

Nope, instead she'll abruptly but politely make up an excuse to end the evening. Leaving you wondering "What happened? We were having such a great time".

Maybe you were, but she wasn't.

Now she's going to go home and tell every single one of her girlfriends about the guy who tried to eat her tonsils, or the dude whose breath smelled like cabbage. They'll probably make up nicknames like "the slobber goblin" for you and laugh about it for weeks. Good luck getting some in that town ever again.

Okay, so I admit that the above scenario is a little exaggerated. But it's a fact that women take kissing very seriously. To them it's an indication of how good a guy is going to be at other things.

It's also a fact that they're going to talk about a bad kissing experience with their girlfriends. So, with that in mind, here are the things that will completely ruin your kissing reputation.



Have a Whether it is bad breath or dry, chapped lips, a nasty mouth will destroy her kissing mood.

This is easy to remedy. Just practice good , carry some , avoid spicy or strong foods, and keep a tube of chapstick handy.

Get Nervous Go ahead. Get nervous. I'm sure she'll love having your sweaty, clumsily pawing at her while you shake like a washing machine from anxiety.

Sounds hot, huh?

Instead, why don't you take a few deep breaths when you start feeling nervous and force yourself to relax. Remember it's just kissing and she's probably a little nervous too. Confidence is a major turn on for women. Fake it until you feel it.

Lick Her Tonsils Because the deeper you can go with your tongue the more impressed she'll be, right? Wrong. Don't be surprised if she pukes all over your lap.

Want to know what will really impress her? Gently touch her tongue with yours and try to copy her movements. Keep your touch slow and soft. Unless she's trying to suck your face off, of course.

Grab Everything She's putting her tongue in your mouth. That obviously grants you free reign to fondle anything you want, doesn't it?

Take it easy pal. It's still just a kiss. Don't use it as an excuse to grope her shamelessly. How about touching her hips, back, or face instead.

Rush the Kiss Some guys think that the sooner they finish the kiss, the sooner they can get started on other things. That might work ten percent of the time, but with a quality girl it's guaranteed to backfire.

She can tell when you're rushing things and it's going to irritate her. You definitely won't be remembered as a great kisser.



Take your time. A good kisser behaves like there's nothing else in the world he'd rather be doing. He savors every second. If you can do that, you'll be way ahead of the average guy and well on your way to having an excellent kissing reputation. Chris Williams is a contributing writer for http://www.french-kissing-techniques.com, a collection of french kissing techniques, articles, tips, and resources. ]]> Make Your Party Unique - Throw A Lingerie Party! http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-your-party-unique-throw-a-lingerie-party http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-your-party-unique-throw-a-lingerie-party#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:40:04 +0000 lingerie partycostume lingerielingerie partiesjust remember thatslightest touchadventurous typehollywood theme party http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-your-party-unique-throw-a-lingerie-party Hollywood theme party that'll have people talking for years or perhaps you'd just like to turn up the heat levels in your winter wonderland bash. Why not add a fantastic twist? -- Make it a !

usually come in two forms. First off, you have the tamer girls night out version where you can hang out with a bunch of your girlfriends and either shop for lingerie or just have a fun-filled bachelorette party dressed in your classiest lingerie. The second slightly more of lingerie party is open to both men and women where everyone can have a grand time dressed in their favorite underwear.

whatever be the type of lingerie party you'd like to throw, it can be a totally respectable event and that the tone of the evening is something that you can specify and set down, especially when you are sending out your invitations. Adding a lingerie element to any themed party will give it a slightly racy or daring undertone and that's all the nuance there need be. In every other respect, it can be just like any other generic party except that you'll have a lot more fun with your dress code and gifts not to mention the enjoyment you'll have playing comical games involving lingerie from tossing it around to wearing it on your head. Adding just the of the scandalous can make your party totally irresistible!

If you would like to throw a lingerie party for couples or one that's open to adults, make sure to set some ground rules first and send them out in your invitations. For instance, you could specify that the dress code for the evening is to be -- sexy but classy. In case you are worried about overly revealing costumes, include a small footnote that states that truants will be made to wear clothes! You could add a whole new dimension to the party by making it a party. For example, captivate your guests with costume party themes involving lingerie like `Intergalactic lingerie pirates' (Space theme party), `Hunks and Sirens from lingerie hell' (Devil theme party), `Shipwrecked survivor's castoffs' and `Superhero's Terrible Underwear Day.' You'll be astonished by the totally radical, one-of-a-kind outfits you'll encounter!

In case you are opting for a girls night out type of lingerie party, just remember that it's very similar to a riotous bachelorette party. Ask your girlfriends to don their most exotic lingerie for the event and or just wear whatever they are most comfortable in. Lure them in with a small mysterious note in the invitation asking them to bring the most hideous piece of lingerie they own in an unmarked brown bag. Everyone can have tons of fun later matching up the lingerie with their owners! With pedicures, face masks, endless cups of hot chocolate and a lot of heart-to-heart talk you can also turn this into a soul-refreshing `pamper your spirit' lingerie slumber party.

Incidentally a lingerie home party like this could also be a fantastic way for you to make a little money. After all, how often is it that you get a chance to shop for lingerie with all your girlfriends? This could be an excellent opportunity for everyone to let their hair down and have some good old fashioned fun giggling over sexy lingerie, pajama sets, nightgowns, thongs and naughty babydolls. Just contact a local lingerie party company with your guest list for the party and they'll take care of organizing all the details. In addition to everyone having had the time of their lives, you'll get some bonus goodies such as hostess credits or free merchandise at the end of the day. Can't get any better, can it?

The great thing about lingerie parties is that they can transform an otherwise good party into a truly extraordinary, talked-for-years-after kind of party and isn't that the kind of party you'd like to be remembered for? You'll have oodles of fun sending out hilarious invitations, doing up your house with amusing decorations, putting together naughty-looking food and playing uproarious games that'll have everyone in splits, not to mention all the lovely lingerie that'll be on display! So go ahead and give everyone something to talk about -- Throw a fantastic lingerie party! Lingerie Party Fun (http://www.lingerie-party-fun.com/) offers you all the information you'll ever need to throw a fantastic lingerie party such as unique lingerie party themes, hilarious lingerie based games and free printable party invitations (http://www.lingerie-party-fun.com/freeprintables.asp) ]]> What To Do For Your Special Someone On Valentines Day http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-to-do-for-your-special-someone-on-valentines-day http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-to-do-for-your-special-someone-on-valentines-day#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:43:25 +0000 valentines day giftswives and girlfriendsstore shelvesmeaningful giftvalentines day giftthoughtfulnessperfect gift http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-to-do-for-your-special-someone-on-valentines-day perfect gift for your significant other at Valentine's Day can add a lot of stress to your life. You want to find something that is meaningful, within your budget and will also help to create a memory. Whether you are buying a Valentine's Day gift for your girlfriend or boyfriend, husband or wife, the task can be equally difficult. And when you tack on the fact that you almost forgot that Valentine's Day was near, you are in for a severe stress-induced headache.

When it comes to making the day memorable you might want to steer clear from the generic Valentine's Day gifts that are put out on year after year. Listen to the hints that your significant other leaves you before the holiday arrives. Put some thought into the gift if your significant other puts a lot of significance on the day. The more meaningful that your gift is the better his or her reaction will be and they will treasure the gift and that you put into the gift.

Just because it is stereotypical to purchase jewelry for women, does not mean that it would be the perfect gift for the gal in your life. Not all women wear a lot of jewelry, so taking out a small loan to purchase a necklace or bracelet would not be beneficial to your wallet; although she would like it, it just would not be the she had anticipated. Jewelry should be given as a special gift not just because the current holiday has been made into a day when everyone is giving jewelry to their . Think about what your wife or girlfriend likes and get something in that area. If she likes to read and has been wanting a book from her favorite author, get it for her or get her a gift card to the bookstore she shops at if the book is not out yet. For those who are harder to buy for it may take some thinking on the part of their boyfriend or husband. For instance you may consider surprising a wife with a kid free day or a girlfriend with a weekend away from it all at one of her favorite destinations.

For men it can be harder for their wives or girlfriends to shop for them. Knowing that their significant other is getting them something may make the experience even more difficult. Typically it seems like Valentines' Day gifts are aimed at women and their wants and for men there is generally an over abundance of whimsical novelty gifts. But by knowing the likes of the man in your life will really help in choosing the right gift for him. If he is an outdoor type and loves to fish then a gift card to his favorite outdoor sporting goods store would be a nice gift or actually purchasing the tackle that he has had his eye on would be a way of showing that you listen to him and want to make him happy. Another Valentine's gift idea would be to purchase work out equipment if he has been wanting to get into better shape but lacks the motivation. And if you purchase a treadmill or other workout equipment for a husband, you ladies will also have the benefit of utilizing it as well so that you can shape up and look as good as he will.

Putting a lot of thought in a Valentines' Day gift can result in big dividends whether you are husband and wife or boyfriend and girlfriend. Succumbing to the stereotypical gifts that get put out year after year can be nice if that is what your significant other likes, such as a romantic card or a box of chocolates and flowers. But if you want to go deeper and give him or her something that has meaning and will last longer, go with something that he or she will like and be able to use longer than a week or two.For the most innovative, inventive and fun Valentine's Day Gifts, why not visit http://www.allthingsgifts.co.uk to get some ideas for that special gift this year.]]> How To Dump A Woman And Not Look Like The Bad http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-dump-a-woman-and-not-look-like-the-bad http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-dump-a-woman-and-not-look-like-the-bad#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:50:02 +0000 womanhell hath no fury like a woman scornedsobston of bricksmemorykey menhell hath no fury http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-dump-a-woman-and-not-look-like-the-bad
Sometimes it can't be helped, despite of a couple's best effort, a relationship goes sour. It's nobody's fault, so you claim. But it is important that you say this with complete conviction. Otherwise it just becomes another clich้, and this might be enough to ignite her anger. Instead of having a nice, clean, hassle-free break up, it becomes a big blown out scene with and all. Take note, that those pathetic sobs will not come from a !

Here are some tips that men could memorize, on how to break up with a woman. This might come in handy some day, so commit it to !

1. Location is key. Men who are planning to break up with their girlfriends should prepare ahead of time. They should make sure that the break up doesn't happen on her home turf. Because this will put men on a disadvantage. Pick a place that is neutral. Her favorite restaurant is not considered neutral.

This will only rouse her memory of all the happy times you spend together on that place. This environment might have the effect of her coming down on you like a . Before you know it, she will be blaming you for everything that is going wrong in her life. Plus, everyone will look at you like you are the bad guy. No sir, this is not a good idea! You will not win any sympathy votes here. Try the park instead!

2. Never break up with a woman over the phone. This will earn any man the title of the scoundrel of the century, and rightly so. Men should at least honor the woman who became a part of their lives with their presence when it comes time to call it quits. It is the noble thing to do.

3. Don't let her be the last to know. There is saying that goes " like a woman scorned". This is something that any man would not want to experience in person!

If a man is thinking of breaking up with his girlfriend, he should not let the word out on it until the girlfriend has been informed. Imagine the drama that it will create if she found out about it through one of his friends, or worse gossip.

The confrontation that will then ensue will be ugly! Men should save themselves this headache by telling their woman first.

4. Timing is everything. Never break up with a woman during her birthday, or Valentines Day! At all costs, holidays should be avoided. This is just plain cruel!

5. Men should tell their girlfriend the reason why they are breaking up with them. This would be the decent thing to do. So afterwards, she will not wonder as to why the whole thing fell apart. Put it this way, if it were the other way around, you would want to know too! Be honest but kind. Afterwards, men can congratulate themselves for the sensitivity they've displayed and feel good about themselves!

6. If she starts screaming at you, don't scream back. Consider it the price you have to pay for ending what maybe in her eyes, "a match made in heaven". Some women are naturally emotional. Men should expect some display of histrionics when it is time to break up with their girlfriends. In fact, they should prepare for it.

Before a man breaks up with a woman they have to make sure that his decision is final! There will not be turning back once this deed is done. If he suddenly changes his mind after breaking a woman's heart, the chances are it will not be likely that she will take him back. This is the part when a man's life takes an ugly turn because now he is completely at the mercy of the woman. Make sure that this doesn't happen to you by thinking about this decision many times over.

Once you've decided that there is not future for the two of you, take the high road, and play the sensitive guy! This way, she will not hold the break up against you, and she will tell everyone she knows that you're the bad guy! Datehow (http://www.datehow.com) is the Internet's most comprehensive directory for dating tips, advice and articles for men and women. We have hundreds of top dating tips articles that are updated every week. ]]> NFL Players And Money http://www.artwoo.com/article/nfl-players-and-money http://www.artwoo.com/article/nfl-players-and-money#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:45:01 +0000 money management skillslottery winnershow to manage moneywinning the lotterynfl playersprofessional nflnfl player http://www.artwoo.com/article/nfl-players-and-money NFL player is, "what is it like making so much money at such a young age?"

I have to say that it is very difficult to go from being young and having no money to being young and a millionaire because you do not know how to be financially responsible. It's just like , and as you know from reading about , most lottery winners go broke within 10 years after winning the lottery. Well, it is not that much different with professional sports players. The reason for this is most professional athletes, and lottery winners, were never taught . Going from being broke one day to being a millionaire the next day is a huge change in your life, mostly because once you have money, everybody wants you to give it to them, and most of the time you do.

I came from a single family home without a father, which is something many professional have in common. I am also African American and my family did not have a lot of money, which is also very common among NFL players. Because of this, I was never taught responsibly and plan for my future. I went from being broke one day to being drafted into the NFL and becoming a millionaire.

A huge problem with being young and having a lot of money is the pressure by just about everybody including fellow players to spend a lot of money very quickly. When you are rich, everybody wants your money, especially your family and friends. My mother, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, etc. all wanted to borrow money from me. And of course I gave it to them. Then, you have girlfriends and wives who want you to buy them lots of expensive presents like cars, jewelry and clothes because you are rich and they want to show off to their friends. You also have charities, investors, and businesspeople all asking for your money=97and you end up giving it to them.

But possibly the worst of all is the other players because when it comes to money it is the blind leading the blind. We all spend our money as if it will never run out because we are uneducated in financial responsibility. For example, for you to be cool and respected by the other players, you have to keep up with them. So, if one player buys a new SUV, you want to buy one too. I mean, you can't be an NFL player and drive a normal car like a Honda Civic. You have to drive an expensive Hummer, Cadillac Escapade, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, etc.

You also have to have a huge expensive house. All the other players do and if you just live in an average house, they look down at you. So, we spend a fortune buying huge houses for ourselves and for our parents that we do not need. And of course there is the jewelry. We spend so much money on jewelry it is insane. It is nothing for a player to spend $100,000 a year or more buying jewelry, and that is just for us. That does not include all the jewelry we buy for our family, wives, and girlfriends. It is all extremely irresponsible. But, when you have so many people putting pressure on you every day to buy things and keep up with the other NFL players, it becomes much easier to say yes than to say no, even as you are watching all of your money disappear.

Another problem is as a wealthy NFL player, you are expected to flip the bill for everything. Whenever you go out to restaurant, you are the person who pays for everybody. And, when you go out with other players or your buddies, it is always to a fancy club where we go to the VIP section and spend thousands of dollars on fancy champagne and drinks=97for everybody. I have known players who have spent over $25,000 in one night at a club. And then they go and do it over and over so they can be the "big man."

Another problem NFL players have is women who are after us for our money and our status. And many of these women are gold diggers. If we were not rich athletes these beautiful women would probably not look twice at us. But now that we are rich and well known, women chase us constantly. This almost always leads to us marrying a woman we shouldn't marry and then getting divorced after a couple of years and losing a large percentage of our money in the divorce. I made this mistake myself and it cost me dearly and still costs me.

In close, being a wealthy athlete is much more difficult than people think because there is so much pressure on us to spend our money as quickly as possible. Money magnifies problems, it does not eliminate them as most people think it does. Martin Chase is a retired NFL player who now owns a popular NFL Merchandise website at http://www.mcsportsfan.com. ]]> Toy Boys And Gals http://www.artwoo.com/article/toy-boys-and-gals http://www.artwoo.com/article/toy-boys-and-gals#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:09:58 +0000 last chance saloonyounger womenyounger menage gapfortiesgirlfriendsembarrassed http://www.artwoo.com/article/toy-boys-and-gals age gap is not so great as to be obscene but whilst we are used to seeing an older man with a younger woman, we're not so comfortable with it the other way round. In fact, the older woman is not sure whether to be or victorious when breaking the news to her .

So are there any disadvantages to a match such as this? Should she be concerned that he will leave her for a younger woman when she is in her or fifties? Or should her greatest concern be that they are at different stages in their lives? Are their priorities too different? He is still building his career and she is on top of hers. She only has a short period of time left to have a baby but is he too young to be starting a family? Does he really want to feel like a sperm donor at The ?

She is not alone in this dilemma. Most of our thirty-something girlfriends go out with . They're the only men out there, they say. Or are they just going to the wrong places? My best friend and I can only seem to pull younger men (or men over 60 but we won't make an issue out of that.) We love youthful enthusiasm but are not so keen on the acne. So where are all the other men? At home with their wives, still in the office, in lap dancing bars?

Some of our men told us that they felt pressure from thirty-something women to have children before they were ready and that this is one of the reasons that they go out with ; the baby thing is not yet an issue with twenty-year old women. I wonder if, when these women get older, they will just be traded in for a younger model. Whereas younger men say this is one of the reasons they prefer older women, women in their forties, there's no pressure to have kids.

So why else do men like younger women? These are some of the reasons our men gave; younger women have pert, firmer bodies, they are less likely to have baggage in the shape of kids and ex-husbands, they are more easily impressed (interesting, will investigate further), they are more fun and carefree, they keep you feeling young, the relationship is more light-hearted and you are not seen as a prospective marriage candidate. By the way guys, this is not true; every man is assessed for his suitability, it is just that when you are twenty and deem a man unsuitable as a husband and father, you might have other more pressing uses for him! Most of these reasons imply that men are just reluctant to grow up; it is something some of them put off almost indefinitely.

And what does a young woman get out of a more mature man? Someone who can think of something more than beer and football? (Never going to happen). Security? Money? Power? We know that it is practically the law for every rich bloke to have a sports car in his driveway and a very young, cosmetically-enhanced girl by his side, Well, she might not be that young, it is sometimes hard to tell after surgery. Is it true that there is no such thing as an ugly rich man?

I had a relationship with a man 10 years older. The age gap didn't seem to make that much difference at the start. Although I admit that the first time he took his clothes off, I expected to be faced with a wrinkly, dried up old man. He wasn't, of course, he was only in his thirties! We had no similar points of reference. We had grown up in different decades. He was already very set in his ways and prone to falling asleep on the sofa after dinner - just like my Dad- and the longer we spent together, the wider the age gap seemed to get. Doomed? Not necessarily.

So back to older ladies and younger men. Marriage statistics now tell us that in the UK, the trend seems to be turning in favour of the older woman and the younger man. Is our friend enjoying some of the most energetic, if not most polished, sex of her life? And what does he get out of it? Someone to look after him, to mother him? A confidant woman, happy in her skin? (If one of these exists, please let me know who you are!) Someone who doesn't need to be looked after? Sex from someone who knows exactly what they are doing and what they want?

Or does age just not matter at all if you are in love? All together now, aahh. Audra McKellar is on a light-hearted mission to find out what men think about love and relationships, by asking them directly. Join her and her friends on their journey of discovery. http://www.allmouthalltrousers.com ]]> Ever Wondered What Men Talk About After Your Date? Get The Inside Scoop: What Your Boyfriend Tells His Mates About You! http://www.artwoo.com/article/ever-wondered-what-men-talk-about-after-your-date-get-the-inside-scoop-what-your-boyfriend-tells-his-mates-about-you http://www.artwoo.com/article/ever-wondered-what-men-talk-about-after-your-date-get-the-inside-scoop-what-your-boyfriend-tells-his-mates-about-you#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:25:02 +0000 cheap cigarscomfy couchstereotypical imagesromantic scenessmoke without fireglass of winefabulous time http://www.artwoo.com/article/ever-wondered-what-men-talk-about-after-your-date-get-the-inside-scoop-what-your-boyfriend-tells-his-mates-about-you fabulous time. Dinner was great. The conversation was interesting and he was engaging. It was cute how nervous he was when he leaned in to kiss you goodnight and how he fumbled with his "can I call you" line. You can't wait to tell your girlfriends all about it. And, then, you start wondering=85

"Hmmm, what will *he* tell his friends about the date=85about me?"

At some time or another, all women who are dating have wondered what their boyfriends *really* tell their guy friends about their dates.

With women, we cook up these =85vignettes of best friends sharing a delicious conversation at an outside caf=E9 as they sip their lattes or divulging intimate details with their closest girlfriends as they sit on a with a . Romanticizing about their boyfriends. Exploring every detail of their time spent together. Dissecting everything even down to specific words and what they might mean!

So, what does your boyfriend tell his friends about you? Are the treacherously testosterone-laden images we conjure up of locker rooms, poker tables, ball games, bathrooms, and bars as the places where guys tell their "war stories" amongst high fives and ahhh yeahs true? Amid the smell of and cheaper beer does your boyfriend exaggerate his conquests and sum up the evening not by the events or the experience but by whether or not he "got some."

Yes! There is an element of truth there. No , right? But let's take a closer look at the type of questions your friends might ask you after a date and compare them with what your boyfriend's friends might ask him. You might be amazed to discover that in their post-date disclosures, both sexes are pretty much talking about the very same thing=85however, they're using very different terminology. And, it's this terminology that has caused the to linger long past their prime.

What Your Friends Ask

What does he do for a living? Did he pay? Did he kiss you goodnight? Do you think he'll call? Was he cute? Did you have sex? Will you sleep with him next time?

What Your Boyfriend's Friend's Ask

Was she crazy like the last one? What did the meal cost? Did you get all mushy? Are you going to call her? Was she hot? Did you have sex? Think you'll get some next time?

Wait a minute! If you're thinking that both sexes are saying the same thing just differently, then you're on to something!

In fact, you're right. Culturally, men often have a different language than women do to ask their questions. And, as you can see, Mars and Venus might still be kind of far apart, but the fact is, friends are friends and they can only utilize the tools they know to show their interest in their friendships.

Yes, there is some truth to the boastful stories some guys tell their friends about their dates, but of one thing you can be certain; when a man finds a woman he likes, it doesn't matter how much his mates prod and ply him for juicy details about the date because this is the one time he will just shrug them off!

Yes, guys may love to boast about their conquests and more often than not the ones who boast the loudest are the ones getting the least so they have to make up stories to impress their friends with!

But, when you charm a guy, spend an evening filled with intimate conversation, when together you ignite your passions for life, when you share your deepest dreams and expectations there is no way he'll want to share you with his friends. Yes, the guy who is charmed will definitely shrug his friends off when they try to pry for details=85

"How do I charm a guy like that?" I hear you asking and I am glad you did, because every secret to charming and attracting men can be found in my newly released eBook, "How to Attract Men=97The Goddess Secrets". In fact it is jam packed with details on how to get a boyfriend, find a husband and meet attractive available men. Ready to learn more about dating, relationships, men and attracting (and keeping) Mr. Right? Then you are ready for the newly released groundbreaking eBook by acclaimed International Relationship Expert and Hypnotherapist Tanya Haden Tebb. Visit http://www.how-to-attract-men.com/attract_men.html ]]>