How can I let a Guy know that I like him?

I got a mail from one of my regular reader’s asking for advice on letting a Guy whom she has known for 3 years that she likes him. So I thought I would write an article on how to tell a guy that you like him.

Girls are a little shy when it comes to expressing themselves. It is also very important for a girl to be not too aggressive when expressing themselves because that can scare or put off many guys. Sometimes guys are too shy that the girl has to take the first step by asking him for a date. Many times the girl may be friends with this guy and gets along well which has developed into a strong liking for him. In such cases it is much easier to express your feelings for the guy. 

Many times the girls do not express their feelings for fear that they may be rejected and by telling the guy you like that person that they may lose that person forever as a friend. This happened with a close friend of mine. Both my friend and the guy she loved never dared to express their real feelings for each other because of fear of losing a friend only to later find out years later that their feelings were mutual. My friend is now trapped in an unhappy marriage which she does not want to break because of her two children. She still mutters ‘If only I said that I loved him then…’ Now she feels that things are too late to change. There is a saying that ‘if you love/like someone you should express it now, tomorrow may be too late’. If you don't say something, you can bet you will regret it. Rather than wondering ‘what if’ it is better to express your feelings for that person.

So you don't know how to bring it to his attention that you like him? What are some ways to let someone know you like them or find if he likes you too? Try to know him even more by spending more and more time with him without being too desperate or needy. The modern day tools like, Mobile Phones, YM, Skype and other chat messaging tools are a great way to build a relationship.

Send an ‘I like you’ text message or mail without worrying how he will accept it. If he accepts it’s positively then you can boldly ask him for a date. Even if he is rejecting you, if he is your friend, the chances are that he would turn you down very nicely and it should not affect your friendship.

Send him an 'I like you' Card.

Many times his behavior and body language gives indications that he likes you. Just watch out for signs that he likes you and if you are seeing any positive sign then do not fear to express your feelings to him. You may ask him for a coffee out or assistance with something and let know what you feel.

The best way to tell someone how you feel about him is directly. Just go for it with full confidence that the feeling is mutual.

Show him in many ways that you care for him and is concerned about him. If he is a smart guy he should get the message. However, be genuine around him. Nobody will like someone who is pretending. Let him like you for what you are.

Smile at him where ever you make an eye contact with him (if you are bold you may even give him a wink). Most men should get the message when you smile in a sensual and intimate manner only meant for him. Similarly the way you look at him with that special glow in your eyes, touch him or the way you behave around him can say a lot about your feelings for him. Try to be beautiful to him and appear at your best when he is around. Let your body speak for you.

Try flirting with him a little however do not be too clingy. If you are good friends with him then drop lots of real clues and hints.

Compliment him often. Express appreciation for the qualities he have and his interests and mean it too. Be sure to remember his special days.

Do not do the talking all the time but listen to what he has to say more and use the time to watch him. Everyone likes someone to talk too and your guy is no different. By being a patient listener you would grab his attention. 

Whether you're shy or just too old-fashioned to ask a guy out you owe it to yourself to find ways to say how you are feeling.

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Signs Single Women should watch out while Dating Online

Many Single Women are now turning to Online Dating to find their Mr. Right because of the immense popularity of internet dating sites and their ability to get access to a wide network of people. Most of these sites are totally free of charge for members to use. However, single women should exercise great caution while Dating Online. It is said that more than 70% of men in such sites are married or already in a relationship but on the lookout for easy sex and those involved in scams online. Be on the watch out for warning signs or signals while using such websites. It is there by best for women not to give too many personal details while chatting online or take the relationship forward before making double sure that the guy is indeed a genuine one. It is advisable that you get all of the details of the Guy first and then decide if they fit the bill or not.

I personally happen to know many men who are married, involved in a relationship or dating who are members of such sites. These types of Guys are in such sites looking for sex or extramarital affairs. Many such Guys may claim to be unmarried or divorced. Some warning signals would be unavailability of a photo on profile or much detail. They may tell you excuses like insecurity of online data and pictures and may promise to send you photo once you send your details. The actual fact is that these people are scared of been noticed by someone who already know them. Also such Guys may not give you their home number and may only give you a mobile number and say that you can only call them at work during normal working hours. They also may suggest that you meet them during lunch hours or office timings instead of weekends or evenings as they would not want to create suspicion in the mind of their actual partners. One of my friends who was dating a ‘sweet guy online’ and was very serious about him noticed when she met him for the first time in a mall for a coffee that he had the mark which comes from continuously wearing a ring on the wedding ring finger and confronted him about it. First he refused saying that it was some ring he wore astrologically. But after meeting a few more times he gave out more signals that he is not single and when she confronted him again he admitted that he is married but his spouse has made his life miserable and that she is still continuing the affair she had prior to marriage. He even went ahead and told her that he fell in love with her on first sight and then promised that he would get a divorce soon so that the two of them can get married and live happily ever after. My friend believed him again and by the time she realized that she was the home breaker and the wife of the guy was nothing like what the guy had described it was already late and she had broken her heart.

There is no foolproof method to know if a guy is genuine or not but many times what a Guy says or what he does not say may tell a lot more about him. Some things you can try is chat him on his messenger id and try to dig as much details from him before deciding to meet in person. Save chat summaries for reference later. After some time send him an invite to chat as another female with entirely different details and watch out his response. You may also take your friend’s assistance on this. Also try to get hold of his Social Networking or Micro blogging sites details and make friends with his female friends, check out his wall etc for suspicious signs. If he is not giving his other site id try googling his details. Many times, when you ask him a question which you have asked earlier you may get a different answer from him. Sometimes you would find contradictory details in his profile pages too which may be an indication that he is lying. In fact, you can find all sorts of people in Dating Sites. While some are after free sex (including phone or cyber sex addicts), some are after your money or for a job with your help or citizenship. Many times such men fall prey to another man pretending to be a woman which serves them right. Anyways, as a woman it is better to be cautious of the risks than regret later.

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Wanted a Fair Skinned Bride

We often see matrimonial ads looking for fair skinned bride. In the marriage market fair skinned brides are of great demand and if the girl is a little dark then it is difficult for getting a groom. Recently there was a report of a dark skinned girl been tortured and thrown out by the in-laws barely days after her marriage with their son because of her dark skin. If the girl is dark then she is a constant worry to her parents especially in India. The grooms parents also seem to keep more demands in terms of dowry if the girl is dark skinned and the parents of the bride also meet these demands because of fear of society and making the girl sit at home even after marriageable age. Even dark skinned guys only seem to want to get married to fair skinned girls. What is more, dark-skinned girls are often discriminated not only by society but also at their own homes. It is a pity that we Indians call ourselves a united country but openly discriminate based on caste, language, sex, colour, creed, place of origin and anything else we can think of. While I do not support evils of the society like domestic violence and dowry I also think one should stop discriminating based on skin colour. 

When will our notion that Fair is beautiful-dark is ugly end? When will the obsession for fair skin end? Does light skin always mean beautiful skin?  Will their ever be any value to the beauty of the mind or character? Unfortunately the marriage market is not the only place where a dark skinned faces a problem. Dark skinned girls also seem to face problems in getting jobs. Fortunately, some how some dusky complexion girls have made a mark in the film, television and fashion industry giving a ray of hope for other girls who are not fair skinned. The television advertisements also promote the concept that ‘fair is beautiful’. That’s why you see advertisements daily on television or other Medias about various skin beauty products like face creams, lotions or soaps claiming to make one fair in 14 days or even 7 days by exploiting the mentality of society that one has to be fair skinned to be beautiful. Many spend a substantial part of their earnings on fairness products and treatments. However, not everyone can be Michael Jackson to do high cost treatments. Dark skinned girls are under tremendous pressure to succumb to the fair and beautiful complex which may often lead to depression, inferiority complex, low esteem and mental disorders. We also recently had Television Shows like ‘Bidaai’ which is the story of two sisters (one fair skinned and the other dark skinned) on Star Plus which showed the discrimination based on skin.

While the external beauty also matters to some extent, I think, the real beauty is what is within and how you feel about yourself. There is a saying ‘If you feel that you are beautiful, you are’. There is nothing to be ashamed because you are dark but be proud of what you are and your inner qualities.

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How to know if your Guy is serious about you

When you are in a Dating you would want to know if the Guy is serious about you or if your relationship may lead to marriage. How to know if that person is the one for you? How to know that he is as committed to you as you are with him? You may get some hints or signs of seriousness or dedication often if you keep a watch on him. Given below are some signs of seriousness or dedication from the Guy.

He uses ‘we’ when referring to each other instead of ‘I’ or ‘you’.

He spends a lot of quality time with you. He may even cancel meetings with his friends to be with you. If he is unable to meet you due to something he would always call you in advance to let you know or even fix a next date with you.

He always makes efforts to please you. He picks the places you like to go or even do things which you like to when you are together. He may even go out of his way to make you happy or take an interest in your interests.

He calls you often to check how you are and what you are doing. He may even call you for no reason or just because he wanted to hear your voice.

He speaks of long time plans with you like retirements, goals in life, building a home together, having children etc.

He does not see you different from and treats your problems like his own and when ever you need he is always there for you.

He makes efforts to get to know your friends and family and also introduces him to his family and close friends.

He likes showing you off and your time together is not just restricted to indoors.

If he is serious about you it can be seen in his eyes, the way her looks.

He is not scared of admitting that the two of you are dating or you are his girlfriend without any hesitation.

He may ask your opinion or discuss about any major decisions he wants to take.

His friends treat you nice and even his secretary puts your call through immediately when you call and is extra friendly with you.

He talks about his ex only in casual terms which is an indication that he has moved on already from his earlier relationship.

He may hide his troubles and problems from you, not because he does not trust you, but he does not want you to be worried.

You may notice his jealousy streak when you deliberately comment on a hot guy on the street or even in a movie.

Your gifts are his cherished possessions and you see him using the thing you complimented on very often.

He keeps his promises to you.

Finally if he is the one, your heart would say so too.

If you are seeing each other for a long time and find that your relationship is not going anywhere and you are wasting your time with a guy who is not serious enough to commit it makes sense to dump him and find someone who will give you the respect and commitment you deserve. If you are lucky maybe he would realize your worth and come back to you.

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Bringing Up The Topic Of Marriage Counseling to Spouse

Speaking in all honesty, nobody can really say that the idea of receiving marriage counseling is something to rave and brag about. Unfortunately, we sometimes get twisted up in our ideas of what right and wrong are. Take just a few seconds to think about why marriage counseling seems like something that you would not want to do. The chances are very high that your reasoning is that you do not want others to form a certain impression of you. Take another moment and ask if living up to the demands of others is really worth risking your relationship?

So what it your answer? We both know that you want your marriage to work, and if counseling is an option that appears to be appealing to you, why not give it a shot? It is not worth ignoring and avoiding simply because you feel that it might look weird to other people. Who cares? You did not care what people thought about you and your spouse when you first fell in love, why care when you are doing something that will improve that relationship?

Now how exactly do you go about actually bringing up marriage counseling with your loved one? Truth be told, there is always going to be that awkward feeling regardless of how much you "prepare" for it. On the positive side however, things are much smoother and easier once you actually go through it. Use your better judgement when deciding on when and where to bring up the discussion, and handle it as professionally as possible.

Explain to your partner that you have given some serious thought and consideration to your current situation, and you have decided that marriage counseling may be an ideal way to improve your relationship and iron out some of the rougher spots in both of your lives. Remember that you both love each other and want to make your relationship work, it is just that you are facing obstacles that are not common enough to know how to fix. A marriage counselor has training and experience in identifying and explaining how to solve these problems.

Allow your partner the time and space needed to think over the possibility of seeking out professional help for the relationship issues you are experiencing. If your partner has also been thinking about the same thing even before you brought it up, then they will most likely be willing. If not, reiterate the fact that you are both experiencing a new problem and should seek out third party help to fix it for the sake of your relationship.
In either case, things will proceed smoothly 99.9 % of the time. If you should be in the remaining 0.1%, then it may be time to evaluate your relationship with a different perspective. I wish you the best and hope that things work out for the better of your relationship.

Do you have your own story regarding relationship counseling? Please share and discuss below.


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What Parents should not do

It is a known fact that Parents are the first teachers of a child and the first influence in the life of the child who moulds a child’s character. The outlook that the child will form towards life depends a lot on the parents. His attitude, views, goals, perspective on life etc depend to a larger extent on what he learned from parents. The influence the Parent exerts on the life can be good or bad and can have a lasting impression on his mind even after becoming an adult. Since Parents can make or break (ruin) a child parents should ensure that they set a good example for the child to follow. If you want your child to grow up as a good citizen you should be a good one too!

The children of parents who quarrel often are prone to conditions like Teen Depression. Moreover, it is also observed that children copy their parents in terms of habits. If the child of a chain smoker starts smoking at an early age or if the son of an alcoholic becomes an alcoholic it is no wonder because children see nothing wrong in following their parents. It is also noticed that the children who have seen parents divorce afraid to commit marriage because of fear of failure like their parents. Similarly a child may inherit the good qualities from his spiritual minded, patriotic and disciplined parents.

How can parents ruin their children? What not to do in front of children? What Parents should not do? How to be a good Parent? These are questions many Parents ask. Many have no or less idea on how Parental behavior can influence their kids. Given are some things parents do which can have a negative impact on their children.

Children are forced to opt for studies or Career by parents without taking into consideration their interest or abilities. Many Parents try to fulfill their own dreams which they could not achieve through their kids.

Overambitious Parents give a child more responsibilities than he or she can handle leading to failure and disappointment.

Parents are even known to make major decisions like marriage on behalf of their older children without considering what the guy or girl wants.

By being overprotective and fussing over children many parents make their kids cowards and dependent on them.

Partiality by parents between children can result in the ignored kid to grow up as a brat or rebel.

Parents who are not appreciative when their kids do something good can de-motivate a child. Similarly if kids are not rebuked on wrong doings they may continue doing it.

Many Parents who have treated their own parents badly find themselves mistreated by their children later in life. What you sow is what you reap!

Children who are ignored or neglected  by their Parents due to Career or any other factors may feel unloved or unwanted and may drift away from parents and may seek their comforts in drugs, drinking or elsewhere.

Parents who interfere too much with the lives of their kids be aware that such habits can chase away your kids from you. Do we not see Parents reading the diary of kids, interfere with everything they do, force their opinion on kids or even go to the extent of stalking them?

Children may copy parents vices like gambling, alcohol, smoking, drugs etc.

Parents who compare their children with siblings or other children negatively or humiliate the children in public may create an inferiority complex in the mind of the child or may make them rebels

Parents who fight, argue or curse in front of their children do not set good values for them to follow. Parents who indulge in violent behavior do not set a good example either.

While Parents should project themselves as loving and affectionate to each other they should keep the intimacy restricted to the four walls of their own bedroom.

See how parents can ruin their children? The above given were only a few points on what not to do as a Parent. Being a parent can one of the most fulfilling experiences a person can have but the most responsible too. Good Parenting is the best gift you can give to your child. As Parent one may make mistakes but correcting them and improving your behavior can help to make us better parents.

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Reasons why many Marriages fail

Nobody wants a failed marriage. But it takes the effort of both the partners to make a marriage a happy and successful one. There can be a lot of reasons why a marriage may fail. Some reasons which lead to the failure of a Marriage are given below.

Unrealistic Expectations

Lack of Trust

Martial Boredom

Inability to handle Responsibilities

Lack of Intimacy or Sexless Marriage

Being an obsessive spouse

Martial Infidelity

Being abusive

Depending on the Spouse for everything

Involving ‘others’ in your fights

Interference of others in couple’s life

Not taking care of looks or making yourself attractive to your spouse after marriage

Lack of Communication or understanding with Spouse

Prioritizing other things or other people

Inability to get rid of your past relationship

Attitude Problems
Forced relationships 
Failure to cope during hard times

Money Issues

Spending too much time apart from each other

Criticizing and nagging your Partner too much

Not consulting your significant other about major decisions

The above listed are only a few reasons and there are many more reasons why a marriage may fail. The reasons may vary from couple to couple but if efforts are put to identify the root cause leading to the rift and fix it there are chances one may be able to save your marriage from heading towards divorce.

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Do not go back to an Ex

There might be any number of people offering you relationship advice to get back to an Ex but if your heart is not in the relationship and you are unsure if you can get to make the relationship work again probably getting back to your Ex is not the right thing to do. Especially when woman dump men they are still looked at with awe. Many girls go back to their miserable relationships because of pressures from the society, friends or family only to end up in a worse hurt later. The Christian community especially teaches that ‘what God has joined together, man must never separate.’ An acquaintance of mine was forced to go back to an abusive husband because of the family and church elders only to see her dead barely months after.

Do not get back to your Ex if you cannot resolve the issues or work on things which led to the break up at the first place.

Do not get back to an Ex if you are the only one who wants to make the relationship work. Is it worth going back to an Ex who does not want you back?

Do not get back to an Ex if he or she has moved on and have a new relationship already.

Getting back to a relationship for the wrong reasons may be a mistake because it may not last longer.

Do not go if you have fallen out of love and do not have your heart in the relationship.

Especially when women get back to their husband or boyfriend after forgiving them for Infidelity it is normally seen that their partners end up doing the same mistakes again.

Never give someone who does not deserve a second chance another chance to ruin your life if you are not sure about that person. When you give someone a second chance to change you also need to weigh the pros and cons of doing so. Many times you may find the other person taking you for granted and doing the same mistakes over and over again. So if you decide to go back to an Ex make sure that you ask yourself again and again that if you really want that person back to your life and if you would be happy with that person before committing yourself again.

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Why should you get your ex back and why not to?

If you do a search on Google on Get your Ex back you can see thousands of articles and e-books written on the subject. But I have always wondered Why anyone should get an Ex back.  I see more reasons for NOT to get an Ex back than reasons for getting back to an Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend back. If there are positive signs that Ex wants you back and you to want it maybe then it is okay.  But if you are the only one who want to get back and make the relationship work then probably it is a mistake to consider getting back with ex. Also remember that a relationship where breakup has happened needs a lot more work and efforts from the couples to make it work.

Why should you get your Ex back?  There can be right reasons and wrong reasons to get someone back to your life. Incidentally I have 2 friends who got back their partners for the wrong reasons only to break up later.  Some typical responses of women who get back their Ex for wrong Reasons are given below.

“He is my possession and he has to stay that way. How can I allow someone else to have what belongs to me?”

“He dumped me? How dare he? If anyone has to dump anyone it has to be me and not the other way round.”

“How dare he dump me? I will get him back and teach him a lesson that he would never forget in his life.”

“He is loaded with money. How can I let go of him that easily?”

“I cannot be without a boyfriend so I need to get him back.”

“I have no one else to go to. So he needs to have me back.”

However, there are many right reasons why someone may want to rekindle a broken relationship. Sometimes breakups happen in the heat of the moment or due to external factors and both the parties regret it later as that was not what they wanted to happen. In such cases do not allow pride to come in between and take steps to sort out the problems to get back together fast. If a relationship is valuable, rewarding and fulfilling to you and both of you love each other it may be worth saving the relationship and not letting it go without giving an effort to save it. Good relationships are based on love, trust, understanding, compromise and forgiveness. It makes sense to give your partner at least one chance to correct their mistake and set the relationship right. But if you are unsure and do not have your heart in a relationship or want to get back the ex for wrong reasons it is best to let it go by clearing the relationship clutter so that you can move on because it won’t stay for long and you may end up with a worse heart break.

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Love Just Happens

Sometimes we reach a point where we just need someone to settle down with. A female friend of mine confides that at that stage, one feels some pain in the pit of her stomach at the sight of a baby, an indication that she wants her own. When this happens, many men and women have gone ahead to actively search for love. They throw their everything into the search for a partner. When they meet anyone, and note the word anyone, they try to fashion a lover out of them. This height of desperation is what hurts most when it turns out that the person they did everything to find, the person they did everything to make their own, the person they really thought was theirs, has actually broken their heart and left them in pain.

Instead of waiting for their broken hearts to heal, instead of waiting for a worthy man or woman to come along, they go out again and repeat the same mistake, and this time settle for someone worse, for desperation has increased. Should this be the case? Of course not. In my opinion, love just happens. Sometimes you have to wait for your turn, sometimes you have to trust your instincts but also listen to the voice of decency. Yes, you need someone but not anyone. Someone worthy of you shall pass by, someone who deserves you shall come by and no one has to train your eyes in order to notice this someone. Your heart shall communicate, and your mind shall agree too that they deserve you for who you are.

What then should you do? Your chances of finding love shall be determined by where you hang out and with whom you do so. I have argued in the past that the highest chances of finding long lasting love are the classroom, the church, your neighborhood, the community or municipal library, and the workplace. Chances of long lasting love being found in these five places are higher than in so many other places. If you no longer go to school, at least you remember some warm classmates, and if not, surely you have a neighbor who is friendlier than usual, and with good intentions, and still if not perhaps you go to church and if not still, then you read so much that you have forgotten all about your God and therefore may find someone in the library.

My advice has always been that when looking for love, long lasting love, one must avoid the pub, the brothel, lonely hearts columns, the gym and the internet. These places offer a good chance of being deceived and ending with an even greater heart burn! But like I have pointed out, sometimes love just happens and sooner or later there is always someone for everyone of us.  

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The Need to Fulfil Yourself by Travelling Alone!

Something that has plagued many relationships is the need to do something that you have always wanted to. Now things like this are your dreams, something that as individuals we want to undertake alone. There in lies a problem, I have seen many people break up in pursuit of their own dreams, where one person wanted to go traveling around the world. The main problem is that people fall in love, before they have managed to live out their dreams.

So you fall in love with the woman or man of your dreams, then around four or six years down the line you decide that you need to explore yourself and travel around India and China. You are expecting to be out of the country for about four to five months and you explain to your partner that this is something you “need to do”. What sort of response do you expect from this, well its probably not going to be the top result, and you may find yourself at the end of a very sharp point.

Love, or at least falling in love isn’t really something that you can just put on hold, so when it happens you jump at the situation (some of us may wait a while, but inevitably you try your luck). Now because we have embarked on this mission of love we neglect to think about ourselves and what are ambitions are for a while, until a certain amount of time down the line.

So after you have explained this and you are faced with the somewhat scary looking face of your partner where do you take the conversation now? Waiting for all the possible screaming and shouting to stop may be a good place to start, do not interrupt allow all of that anger to vent. Then after the volcano has finished erupting and has mellowed to a constant but less aggressive lava flow, begin to talk. Explain that this is what you have wanted, and that however much you wanted to mention it when you got together you were afraid of it pushing them away. The seeking pity part over then come up with a compromise. Someone once said to me that “relationships are built on compromise”, not always true in my opinion but it does have some leverage.

Instead of making this seem all about you, invite your partner to join you, this will probably not go down very well, but it will lead nicely onto the next part. Explain that if they cannot join you immediately ask them to come out and meet you half way. Tell them that your feelings for them are ever growing but so are you, this is the time for you both to do something outrageous and exciting, a little adventure before settling down to the perfect life (this should win some brownie points). Next make a nice cuppa, offer to take out to dinner to discuss further, what ever you do, don’t walk away from the situation if it gets too heated, you will never be forgiven.

This isn’t a guide on how to worm your way out of this sort of situation, just a helpful reminder that you don’t have to break up to go along with your dreams. It worked for me, why not you!

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#1 Dad Trophy as Gift on Fathers Day

Ever since I have seen the #1 Mom Trophies I was on the look out for #1 Dad Trophy and finally I found it at the Amazon Store. I do not have a mother to gift a #1 Mom Trophy on Mothers Day but I have my Dad whom I can gift this Trophy on Fathers Day and I am sure he would love it.

Life has taught me a lot of things and one of it is that ‘If you love or appreciate someone you should express it now because tomorrow may be too late’. So I guess I would use the Fathers Day to say to my Dad that he is the best. I have always taken his presence in my life for granted and have not been very appreciative of what he has done for me. I used to think that what ever he has done for me was his responsibility because he is my father and nothing extra ordinary. But ever since I have changed myself and stopped pointing fingers at others for my troubles and started looking within myself for the answers I realized how fortunate I have been to have him in my life. Like me, I am sure, there are several who do not count their blessings and complain instead about what they do not have.

I have always been a Daddy’s Girl. When I was a kid I wanted to marry my Dad. When I came to the age to understand that I cannot marry him I decided I want to marry someone like him. For me my Dad was always an ideal of what a man should be. Whenever someone approached me I started looking for qualities of Dad in him and I should say that I miserably failed in the attempt. I am sure I am not the only daughter who looks for the qualities of the father in a prospective partner. Is that what prompt many women to go for sugar daddies? I think that may be one of the reasons.  

I can buy any gift I want on father’s day but I think #1 Dad Trophy is the best I can give him to say that he is Number 1. I am going to send this along with a Fathers Day Card and visit him unannounced on Fathers Day. He is going to be surprised for sure.

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#1 Mom Trophy as Gift on Mothers Day

#1 Mom Trophy got me hooked the moment I saw it. Mothers play a very special role in the life of a child and giving her a gift is a great way of saying thanks to her for all the special things she has done for you. Whether it is Mother’s Day or Mom’s birthday or any other day you want to thank your mother for what she is to you the “#1 Mom” gold tone Trophies are just perfect for the occasion!

As children I remember my brother making hand made cards on mother’s day and giving it along with a couple of chocolates to our Mother while I have never bothered giving her anything because I have always felt that my mother loved my brother more. Now as I look back I can see that I have behaved like a brat and have not been appreciative of her when she was alive. Now that she is no more I wish I got a second chance to be a good daughter to her. Isn’t there a saying that ‘We don’t value what we have and realize their worth only when it is gone’? Another saying which is apt here is ‘What we give is what we get’. Give love and you would be loved in return and give hatred you would get it back.

Talking of #1 Mom Trophies it is a perfect gift for mom which a son or daughter can give to say that she is the Number 1 or best person in your life. With less than $2 price it is nicely made and a cute one to look at.  I am sure any mother would treasure this gift and keep it on her desk or shelf.

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Dating Scams and identifying Scammers

Be it Social Networking Sites or Micro blogging Sites scammers are everywhere. They flood your mail inboxes or emotionally blackmail you to part with your money. Despite of the awareness campaigns every year millions of people fall prey to these scammers. After one or two mails these people would trust you with their lives and move to love so that they can squeeze money out of you on one pretext or the other. Be suspicious when someone asks you to send money by Moneygram or Western Union. These people have only one goal and that is to get whatever you have. Mostly the letters they send are vague, difficult to understand or are repeated and you may receive a reply within a short time after you send a reply. They make you believe in their sob story to the extent that you may feel that they only have you for help. They are experts in extracting your credit card numbers or bank information by promising you money in return or marriage to get a visa or whatever. While you think you have met your ‘Prince Charming’ or ‘Dream Princess’ you may not imagine even in your wildest dreams that these gold diggers can emotionally destroy you too. What’s more the pretty pictures they may send you may be of some model or stolen from sites like photobucket and not their own! They may ask you to come on cam but say that they do not have one of their own. I have even heard of instances where the dating scam victims were asked to pose nude and these pictures were used to blackmail them later.

But most of the times we can identify a scammer because of some common patterns they display. Your intuition and Google can be your best friends in identifying scammers. Whenever you see something out of ordinary make sure that you verify it. There are several scam awareness sites dedicated to this cause and run by mostly scam victims who know the tricks and trade of these scammers. Check these sites and also Google the email addresses, names, phone numbers and part of the letters send to you and you are most likely to find some useful information on them.

These Scammers are menace let us spread awareness so that we help others from getting cheated.

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Internet Dating and Romance Scams - Warning Signs to Identify a Scammer

There are so many ways to meet and connect with people on the internet, such as social networking sites, chat rooms, dating sites, email, instant message and online personal advertisements. In addition to allowing you to interact and meet new people, these services also open you up to a world of people who may not really be looking for friendship, love or a relationship . . . what they really are looking for is your money.

Romance and Dating Scams are a growing problem in the world we live in. In these situations, the scammer plays on the potential victim's emotions. They know that the potential victim is looking for love or a strong relationship, so they use all of the right words to convince the potential victim that they truly care for them. Many of the scammers will use pictures found on others profiles or even modeling sites as their profile. They will also use a variety of fake names, and some scammers could be operating several "profiles" and names at once.

Many internet scammers will look at the profiles of their potential victims and use the information in their profile to hook them into their scam. For example, if someone was to mention in a profile on a dating website that they are a religious person the scammer will often proclaim that they feel like “God brought them together” which plays into the potential victims faith.

Once they believe that the potential victim is emotionally connected to them, they will tell them that they need money for some reason . . . they were in an accident and have medical and legal fees to pay or simply to pay for a plane ticket so that they finally meet in person. The scammer will ask the potential victim to wire them money, and sometimes will even promise to pay it back as soon as possible. Since the potential victim is emotionally invested in this relationship they want to do whatever they can to help out this person that they love.

If you are using the internet as a tool to find a new relationship, make sure that you learn the warning signs of Romance and Dating Scams such as
• They call you by the wrong name, or only call you “dear” so as to not mistakenly call you the wrong name.
• They claim to be in love with you after just a few emails.
• Conversations quickly go from love and relationships to asking for financial assistance.
• Details that they talk about do not match up with the information in their profile.
• They ignore or do not answer any of your personal questions about their life.
• They ask you for bank account information, or to open a bank account for them.
• They ask you to cash a check for them and wire then the money.
Finally, one of the best defenses that you have against these Internet Scammers is the internet itself. There are many websites where visitors can post information about scammers, and by running such a search on their name, email address or phone number you may find out that your new “love” is a scammer before they have the chance to destroy you both financially and emotionally.

This is a Guest Post by Shawn Mosch.Shawn Mosch is a scam victim turned Victim’s Advocate who, along with her husband Jeff, works to educate people about internet scams. After their personal experience with a counterfeit cashier’s check scam in 2002, Shawn spent countless hours searching for resources and support for victims of these scams. The lack of information and resources available at the time was the motivating factor in launching their website, ScamVictimsUnited.com, in 2003. Over the years Scam Victims United has worked with several media outlets on stories about scams and has been active in working with government agencies to increase awareness about scams, including a petition asking for the creation of scam education and awareness programs. Shawn is able to offer a unique perspective on internet scams because of her experience, and can also relate personally to scam victims. This allows her to offer education, resources and support while giving victims a sense of hope and encouragement that they will make it through their situation, because she is living proof that you can survive being a scam victim.

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Top Five Unique Ways To Propose a Girl

Asking that special girl the big question is one of the biggest and most special moments in your life. If you want it to be just as amazing for her, then you should consider proposing in a unique and innovative way. Not the creative thinker or expressive romantic type? No problem. Our website has got you covered and we guarantee that you will look like Prince Charming when you utilize our unique proposal ideas.

Below you will find the top five unique ways to propose a girl. Be sure to read through each one and do not be afraid to experiment. Remember, nobody knows her like you do, and each idea listed below is not set in stone. Pick your favorite one and then feel free to customize and tailor it so that it suits her perfectly.

A Proposal Over Red Roses

Plan out a dinner, preferably on a special date that marks your x-month of dating. Make arrangements in advance for the waiter to bring out a set of roses along with a box containing the engagement ring. When she gets the roses, immediately ask her to marry you. Get the timing right, and she will be opening the box at just the right moment.


An Early Morning Mail Surprise

This is perfect for the weekend. Offer to make her favorite meal for breakfast, and make sure she accepts. During the night, place a note in the mailbox asking her to marry you. Start cooking earlier than usual and invite her once the food is done. As soon as she gets into the kitchen, ask if she would like coffee or juice. While you are pouring it, ask if she could check the mail while you finish up. Get the ring in your hands and be waiting outside your front door as she checks the mail.


Message In A Bottle Proposal

If she likes to go to the beach, then plan out a night that includes dinner followed by a walk on the beach. Prior to the evening, get a small bottle with a cork stopper, write a note asking her to marry you, and place it into the bottle. Be sure to have the bottle and the engagement ring with you during the walk. When she is not looking, place the bottle somewhere nearby and "accidentally" find it. Be sure to open it and hand her the note to read. Have the ring ready as she is reading it.


For The Morning Music Lover

Does she have a radio station that she listens to on the road, in the shower, or as an alarm? Call the radio station and purchase an advertisement at a time when you know she will be listening. Have the ring ready in your hands to present at the right time, and be prepared for the biggest smile you will ever see her have.


The Past, Present, and Future

If have the moves and charm to pull this one off, then by all means do so. Present her with three roses during dinner, one at a time. For the first one, tell her it represents the past. For the second one, tell her it represents the present. For the third one, tell her it represents the future, and give her the ring with your other hand. If you prefer, you can also kneel down after giving her the last rose and then present the ring more traditionally.


You now have the perfect set of proposal ideas. Decide which one you want to work with and start making the appropriate arrangements. If you have your own proposal ideas on how to propose a girl please post them in the comments box below. Thanks for reading.


This is a Guest Post by Sabas Chapa. He is an online entrepreneur and has developed a variety of websites over the past ten years. He specializes in developing local information based websites, and his most recent projects include Austin Divorce Attorney and Austin Plumbing Repair.

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12 Topics to avoid on a first date

We all make mistakes. But some dating mistakes can cost you a prospective relationship. Many guys and girls have no idea what topics they should avoid on a first date and end up making mistakes thereby spoiling a potential relationship. There are several sensitive topics which is best to avoid on a first date or too soon. If you are wondering how to chase a Guy or Girl away from you feel free to indulge in the dating mistakes. If not, given below are 12 topics I feel one should avoid while conversing with a potential mate if you want to make a good first impression.

Past Relationships: Do you brag about your ex or talk how good or how bad they were. Past is past and should be buried and no man or woman would want to hear you continuously talking about your ex. Having too much relationship baggage is an extreme turnoff to majority of guys and girls.

Sex and Feelings: Talking about sex and feelings on a first date or too early can chase a prospective partner away from you. For most it is an embarrassing topic of discussion and talking about such things can make the other person feel that you have a one track mind and sex is the only thing you are looking for from that person.

Talking about you: Those who boast about themselves are normally those who are egoistic, self centered and insecure which are considered negative traits when looking for a relationship. Try getting to know the other person instead of talking too much about you by asking intriguing questions. But make sure to keep your questions not too personal or offensive. 

Work: You may be proud of your job and your boss and colleagues may be full of admiration for you but it is not something which your date may want to hear.

Religion: Most youngster find religion as an uncomfortable topic of discussion.  If religion is an important factor for you to see someone gather that information before hand. Moreover, you can understand which religion a person may belong to based on name, way of dressing, conversation, way of behavior etc. In this day and age does religion matter much for a good relationship?

Politics: Politics is not a favorite topic of conversation for most people and it would be better not to take the risk and just leave it out of conversation. With so much of corruption and mismanagement coming to light you are taking a risk of disagreement or conflict with your date on the topic.

Marriage: Talks of marriage on a first date or too early in a relationship can spoil a relationship.

Children: The first date is too soon to discuss about when or how many children you want to have. If you say you love children and want some fast you may give an indication that you may want a commitment fast which may scare off most guys. If you say that you do not like children then you may be giving the signal that you are not in for a serious relationship. If you already have children and can’t stop talking about them then you would be indication that your children come first in your life and can be damaging for a relationship.

Unpleasant Topics or People: It is a bad idea to talk or complain about people whom you do not like or unpleasant topics like terrorist attack, war, rape etc which carries a lot of negativity. Instead talk of positive topics or people.

Money: Do not talk about how much money you have or don’t have. You can discuss your financial situation later. You may have money, but do not flaunt it. It may make you look like a show off or attract wrong persons to you. On the other hand being stingy with money can brand you as a miser.

Technical Topics: These are not good topics of conversation as far as girls are concerned as they are not much into technical stuff. So it topic may be a boring one for them.

Bad Habits: Talking about your bad habits can often repel a potential partner. So do not talk about them unless asked and let them discover it over time.

Finally, there is nothing worse than having nothing to talk about on a first date. Too much silence is almost as awkward as bad conversation. So make sure that you make an interesting conversation with your date if you wish to make a serious relationship.

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8 Must Read Tips for Navigating the Online Dating World

Not all relationships start out in a traditional way and now more than ever there are many singles dipping their toes into the online dating world. While this is a very viable option for those who have written off finding love at the corner bar or in the grocery aisle, there are definitely some things worth considering before plunging into online dating headfirst.

Here, 8 Tips for Navigating the World of Online Dating:

1. Choose a username that is both welcoming and easy to remember:Your username is how you will be known to the whole online dating service community so keep in mind a name like ScaryFreak might drive potential matches away, while ZumbaLover14AlMeil369 may appear incredibly confusing to someone trying to remember you.

2. Use a real photo of yourself that is flattering (and recent): No cheating here. Using a picture of your great-looking college roommate will not cut it, nor will using a photo of yourself from ten years ago. A simple snapshot featuring your winning personality will do the trick.

3. Be honest in your profile: State only facts that are true, important, and interesting. If the last book you read was a textbook in high school, don’t claim to be an avid reader just to lure a bookworm your way. Likewise, don’t claim to be a doctor if you’re really a nurse aide. Be truthful and forthcoming and you’re bound to get a more accurate match.

4. Add a little mystery: There’s no need to divulge every single quirk about yourself in your profile. The fact that you eat raisins every night for a bedtime snack is something you can probably keep to yourself, at least until you’ve found a match. The same is true for your grandma’s cat’s name, your best friend’s opinions of you and your irrational fear of squirrels.

5. Be respectful of others: If you get an email from someone who wants to get to know you better, respond in kind. If you’re not interested, say as much (gently, of course), but do not ignore the responder all together. Also keep newly interested parties informed of any new relationships you enter into out of respect for all involved.

6. Meet with a potential match on the phone (or via live video): If you’re ready to go beyond emailing, try setting up a phone call or video chat before meeting in person. This is a great way to explore each other’s demeanor without the pressures of meeting face-to-face.

7. Presentation counts – big time: When it’s time to meet in person (deep breath!), remember to put your best self forward. Nothing is a bigger let down than building someone up in your mind only to find out they don’t stack up. Eliminate that worry by dressing nicely, arriving fresh, clean and put together, and by being warm and friendly. And don’t forget to smile.

8. Be safe: Perhaps more important than any of the other tips is to always be on a heightened awareness and safety. Whether communicating with someone online, meeting them in person, or anything in between, always use caution. Do not give out sensitive personal information like when or where you will be alone, when your house will be empty, or the names, ages and schools of your children. Once your relationship progresses, this kind of information can be shared at will, but until then, keep mum about any specifics that could put you or your family in danger.

Remember, online dating can open a whole new world of options and can be a very enriching experience. By following these tips, you are another step closer to finding that special someone. Good luck and have fun!

This is a Guest Post by Liberty Kontranowski. He is a freelance writer and blogger with hundreds of articles published online and in print, covering everything from beauty tips to purchasing prescriptions online to sexual health to parenting, fashion, entertainment and more. Liberty is the newest member of the AccessRX team providing the highest quality articles.

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Bride Burning and Martial Rape in India

Domestic Violence against Women is nothing new in India. Though the modern women have proved themselves to be equals with men in all fields they too fall victims of domestic violence. There is no day we do not see cases of abuse and violence against women irrespective of their caste, culture or education. 

One of the most common crimes against women in India is torturing the brides for dowry. Women are tortured because of not bringing dowry or over dissatisfaction on dowry. For the groom and his family the dowry is easy money they can demand from the bride’s family. Many parents give dowry thinking that it would give a better life to their daughter but most of the times the greedy in laws and groom torture the bride and force her to ask more money from her already burdened parents. When the demands are not met many brides are even burned alive or beaten to death by the in laws and husband. In short, the girl has to bring money, satisfy the sexual demands of her husband, work like an unpaid servant at her husband’s house, bear him children and suffer the harassment she is subjected to by her husband and the family. Don’t you think it is the bride’s parents who should demand the dowry? Let us say ‘No’ to dowry and report when ever we see someone taking or demanding dowry.

Another common reason why women are tortured is because of not giving birth to a male child and bearing a girl child instead. It is sad that even educated and cultured males torture their wives or force her to abort because she is not carrying a male child. Some fools even do not know that the gender of the child does not depend on the female alone. If every individual think that they do not want a female child will the world exist? In India a girl child is said to be Lakshmi who is the goddess of wealth but treated like the slipper on the feet. Let us be proud of girl children and give them the right parenting and education so that they can stand on their own.

Martial Rape is another common form of harassment against women. Just because you are married do you have to submit to all the whims and fancies of your husband even when you do not want it? 

Some other reasons why women are beaten is because of the habit of alcoholism of their husbands, infertility etc. Women are also seen beaten by their husbands for arguing, neglecting children, going out of home without telling the partner, not cooking properly or on time, indulging in extra marital affairs, not looking after in-laws etc.

What ever the reasons are Domestic Violence is a serious Crime. Whenever we see a case of Domestic Violence let us make sure that and the culprits should not escape the hands of law. If this has happened to our neighbor today it can happen to us tomorrow.

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