Author: Toby Shaw
The traditions of St. Valentine's Day mix elements of both ancient Roman rites and Christian tradition. To confuse matters, three different saints named Valentine are recognized by the Roman Catholic Church.
One legend states Valentine was a priest in Rome during the third century. Emperor Claudius II decreed that marriage was to be outlawed for young men, as he thought that single men made better soldiers than those who were married with families.
Valentine, felt the decree was unjust and unfair, and defied the Emperor by performing secret marriages for young lovers. When his actions for undercover lovers was discovered, Claudius ordered valentine be executed.
However, according to another legend, Valentine may have actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. In 270 AD on the day before he was to be executed for refusing to renounce his Christian beliefs, he is said to have sent a note of appreciation to his jailer’s daughter for bringing him food and delivering messages while he was imprisoned, signed "from your Valentine.”
While we can never be certain as to the true origin of the St. Valentine legend, one thing is for sure, it must have been an appealing and enduring story because by the Middle Ages, Valentine had become one of the most popular saints in France and Britain.
The timing of Valentine's day may have been driven by the practice of trying to integrate previous pagan festivals into the Christian calendar. in this case, the Lupercalia festival.
Lupercalia, which began on the 'ides of February', was a fertility festival dedicated to the agricultural god Lupercus and to the Goddess of Love, Juno, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus. Roman maidens placed their names into an urn set up in the public squares and young single men drew from it to get a 'blind date' for the coming year. More often than not, these annual matches often ended in marriage.
St. Valentine's Day was first set at February 14th by Pope Gelasius, around 500 AD. By this time, the 'lottery' system for romantic dating had deemed un-Christian and had been outlawed. During the Middle Ages, the practice of love lotteries carried on as 'Chance Boxes'. In France, drawings from the boxes gave young couples one year to get married or part company. In England, it was a common practice for men to wear the name of the girl they drew from the chance boxes on their sleeve, enclosed within a heart.
Also during this period, it was commonly believed in parts of England and France that February 14 marked the beginning of birds' mating season, which increased the notion that Valentine's Day should be a day for romance.
Valentines messages started to appear around the beginning of the Fifteenth century, and even in these formative times they were often given anonymously.
The oldest known valentine in the world still in existence today was a romantic ode written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London after his capture during the Battle of Agincourt. The greeting, was written in 1415, and is part of the manuscript collection of the British Library in London.
In the UK, St. Valentine's Day became a popular celebration around the 1600's. It continued to take hold, with the familiar "roses are red, violets are blue…" verses making their debut sometime in the seventeenth century. By the 1850's, it was common for lovers from all social standings to give their adored ones small gifts or handwritten letters. At the same time, in France, people began to decorate their valentines with ribbons and lace.
By the start of the twentieth century, the handwritten letters gave way to cards as advances in printing technology had improved the quality of printed cards. At the time, it was culturally discouraged for people to show their emotions in such a direct way as a letter, so a printed card was a more acceptable method. More affordable postage costs and increasing use of the postal system probably contributed to the rise in popularity of the Valentine's card.
Americans probably first began exchanging handmade valentines with verses in the early 1700s. In the mid nineteenth century, the first mass-produced valentines began to go on sale in America. Miss Esther Howland, an artist and entrepreneur, became the first regular publisher of valentines in the USA. Often referred to as 'the Mother of the Valentine', Miss Howland designed many elaborate creations using lace, ribbons and colourful pictures known as "scrap". Her cards usually cost between $5 - $10 each, with some as much as $35, astonishingly expensive for the time.
The Greeting Card Association estimates that if we include children's classroom valentines, over one billion valentine cards will be opened this year. St. Valentine's Day is the second largest card-sending time of the year, accounting for 25% of all seasonal card sales (Christmas accounts for 60%).
It is estimated that women purchase 80 percent of all valentine's cards, which means that a large proportion of men either forget, or aren't very romantic when it comes to reciprocating! Valentine's Day is celebrated in the USA, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, and Australia, and is increasing in popularity in many other parts of the world.
Facts about Valentine's day cards (from the Greeting Card Association)
Approximately 25% of individual valentine cards are humorous, with adults aged 35-and-under being the most likely to send humorous cards.
Valentine’s Day is the largest e-card sending occasion of the year. An estimated 14 million e-valentines will be sent in 2008.
Greeting cards are traditionally the most popular Valentine’s Day gift in the U.S., ranking ahead of chocolates, flowers or dinner out.
American men may be more serious about Valentine’s Day than women. In a national survey for GCA in 2007, 45% of women said they were likely to give a humorous valentine to their sweetheart, compared to only 34% of men.
The percentage of individual valentines exchanged through the mail in comparison to hand delivery is approximately 50-50.
Red is the most popular color choice for valentine cards, follow by pink and then white. Hearts, roses, Cupid and lace are traditional valentine card icons.
St Valentine's Day on Office Holidays
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Office Holidays is a site that shows when your colleagues. clients and customers in offices around the world may be off due to local holidays. Each holiday is explained to improve your company's multi-cultural awareness.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Online Dating and the Background Check
Author: Simon Birch
Rising Demand and Options for Consumers Online dating has increased significantly in recent years. More people are meeting via the internet than ever before. It's not uncommon for marriage to be found on the internet, and increasingly, this new form of match-making involves an international relationship. Scams are also on the rise around the world. Often times professional scammers and criminals will target or select their victims on internet dating sites. The number of reported scam or fraud cases in 2008 nearly doubled the number from 2007. In other cases, the subject may simply misrepsent him or herself by using a false background and profile, including photographs. This surge in scams has fueled a rising demand for international background checks . Consumers are well advised to consider a confidential background check service on any potential relationship which is begun on the internet, especially if the romance involves someone overseas. Experts consider the service a wise insurance policy. Among the many websites offering international background checks, few are legitimate. Sites that offer "background checks" to run automated searches of databases for $39.99 or $59.99, obviously don't qualify as a real investigation. Consumers should expect to pay between $350 and $600 for a professional investigator such as Wymoo® to verify a background. While a professional investigation doesn't always come keep, consumers should consider the risks and potential costs of not getting a background check. Many romance victims in 2008 lost their entire savings, had their identity stolen, and had to live through the agonizing ordeal of falling in love with someone who simply did not exist. The risks are real and rising. All the Best, S. Birch © 2006-2009 S. Birch
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Mr. Birch is a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania and has over 18 years of experience in private investigation services and covert surveillance. Mr. Birch has served as an advisor for international security details involving foreign government personnel and CEOs. He is a senior advisor for Wymoo International and Philippine PI . Mr. Birch has directed investigations in over 40 countries worldwide. He is widely considered an expert in global investigation and security.
Rising Demand and Options for Consumers Online dating has increased significantly in recent years. More people are meeting via the internet than ever before. It's not uncommon for marriage to be found on the internet, and increasingly, this new form of match-making involves an international relationship. Scams are also on the rise around the world. Often times professional scammers and criminals will target or select their victims on internet dating sites. The number of reported scam or fraud cases in 2008 nearly doubled the number from 2007. In other cases, the subject may simply misrepsent him or herself by using a false background and profile, including photographs. This surge in scams has fueled a rising demand for international background checks . Consumers are well advised to consider a confidential background check service on any potential relationship which is begun on the internet, especially if the romance involves someone overseas. Experts consider the service a wise insurance policy. Among the many websites offering international background checks, few are legitimate. Sites that offer "background checks" to run automated searches of databases for $39.99 or $59.99, obviously don't qualify as a real investigation. Consumers should expect to pay between $350 and $600 for a professional investigator such as Wymoo® to verify a background. While a professional investigation doesn't always come keep, consumers should consider the risks and potential costs of not getting a background check. Many romance victims in 2008 lost their entire savings, had their identity stolen, and had to live through the agonizing ordeal of falling in love with someone who simply did not exist. The risks are real and rising. All the Best, S. Birch © 2006-2009 S. Birch
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/dating-articles/online-dating-and-the-background-check-754735.html
About the Author:
Mr. Birch is a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania and has over 18 years of experience in private investigation services and covert surveillance. Mr. Birch has served as an advisor for international security details involving foreign government personnel and CEOs. He is a senior advisor for Wymoo International and Philippine PI . Mr. Birch has directed investigations in over 40 countries worldwide. He is widely considered an expert in global investigation and security.
Ten Love Tips
Author: Robert
Love. We all need it, we all want it, and those who say they don't probably need it the most. But few are finding love, real satisfying love. Are you one of them? Here are ten tips to help you. Tip #1. Love will not solve your problems. If you have them now, you will have them after you fall in love. Too many people believe that if only they could fall in love, all that other stuff that plagues them will fall away and their life will change. If you struggle with a porn addiction, you will still be addicted after you find him or her. If you have an eating disorder, you will still struggle with your image after you find a guy or girl. If you are a drunk, or jobless, or unsure of where you are in your life, finding someone will not give you the answers or help you change. If you are lazy, messy, uninspired, fearful, or adulterous, these vices will still be yours. You are still the same person. You need to change first, for yourself, and be ready when love comes. Tip #2. Confidence rules the day. Women like confident men and the kind of men women should want, like confident women too. Confidence is an attitude. It's how you walk and talk and act, and most importantly, how you think. If you don't think you are good enough to be with, how will any other person? Start changing the way you think and it changes the way you act. People will notice. Tip #3. Goals drive you and they drive interest in you. Pick something, preferably something you are interested in and get passionate about it. Nothing is more attractive than someone who knows what they want and goes after it. Tip #4. Smile. People like to be happy. And happiness is infectious. Smiles are calming, they charming, they are sexy. Who likes to have their mood dashed? No one. Who likes to feel good, inspired, meaningful? Almost everyone. All it takes is a smile. Tip #5. Don't delude yourself. One of the biggest problems people have is that they want something that they know is bad for them or know wont work out. Its why people are in jobs they don't like, why they are in marriages that only bring them grief and heartache, why they choose cars or houses they can't afford. Don't think you can make a relationship work when you already see problems that will have to be overcome. It's like trying to fit a square block in a round hole. Tip #6: Honesty. From the beginning. Lies are like quicksand. Nothing lasting can form. Don't act. You will tire of it eventually. And don't you want someone to like the real you? If you pretend to be something you are not, it will leave you feeling dissatisfied. Most relationships or marriages fail from people trying to be something they are not. The honeymoon stage passes and they begin to see the real person that they are in a relationship with. This is when people bolt. Tip #7: Love is often about the right time and place. That means patience. Don't force. It's like hunting rabbits. The more noise you make, the harder you look, the more the rabbits hide. Get on with your life and make other things matter. That's when you find love. Tip #8: Everyone has faults. Love exists despite them. That's why it's beautiful. You will never find the perfect person. No one can be "it" in everything for you. If you always trust in man, you will be disappointed at some point. We forget, we make mistakes, we are selfish at times, we smell, and we snore. If you can love someone despite their faults, then they are perfect for you. Tip #9. Love is a country song. Love does not exist on a perfect plain. There are ups and downs just like the songs on your local country radio station. Some call it the sweet and the sour. If you expect perfect bliss all the time then you are not ready for a relationship. Tip #10. Love takes energy and imagination. If you don't have the time or the energy to devote to a relationship, then don't start it. Love is dynamic. It either grows or dies. If you want it to grow you must devote your time, your energy, and most of all your imagination.
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Thomas writes articles for single men and women looking for the top online personals . Visit Ten Love Tips .
Love. We all need it, we all want it, and those who say they don't probably need it the most. But few are finding love, real satisfying love. Are you one of them? Here are ten tips to help you. Tip #1. Love will not solve your problems. If you have them now, you will have them after you fall in love. Too many people believe that if only they could fall in love, all that other stuff that plagues them will fall away and their life will change. If you struggle with a porn addiction, you will still be addicted after you find him or her. If you have an eating disorder, you will still struggle with your image after you find a guy or girl. If you are a drunk, or jobless, or unsure of where you are in your life, finding someone will not give you the answers or help you change. If you are lazy, messy, uninspired, fearful, or adulterous, these vices will still be yours. You are still the same person. You need to change first, for yourself, and be ready when love comes. Tip #2. Confidence rules the day. Women like confident men and the kind of men women should want, like confident women too. Confidence is an attitude. It's how you walk and talk and act, and most importantly, how you think. If you don't think you are good enough to be with, how will any other person? Start changing the way you think and it changes the way you act. People will notice. Tip #3. Goals drive you and they drive interest in you. Pick something, preferably something you are interested in and get passionate about it. Nothing is more attractive than someone who knows what they want and goes after it. Tip #4. Smile. People like to be happy. And happiness is infectious. Smiles are calming, they charming, they are sexy. Who likes to have their mood dashed? No one. Who likes to feel good, inspired, meaningful? Almost everyone. All it takes is a smile. Tip #5. Don't delude yourself. One of the biggest problems people have is that they want something that they know is bad for them or know wont work out. Its why people are in jobs they don't like, why they are in marriages that only bring them grief and heartache, why they choose cars or houses they can't afford. Don't think you can make a relationship work when you already see problems that will have to be overcome. It's like trying to fit a square block in a round hole. Tip #6: Honesty. From the beginning. Lies are like quicksand. Nothing lasting can form. Don't act. You will tire of it eventually. And don't you want someone to like the real you? If you pretend to be something you are not, it will leave you feeling dissatisfied. Most relationships or marriages fail from people trying to be something they are not. The honeymoon stage passes and they begin to see the real person that they are in a relationship with. This is when people bolt. Tip #7: Love is often about the right time and place. That means patience. Don't force. It's like hunting rabbits. The more noise you make, the harder you look, the more the rabbits hide. Get on with your life and make other things matter. That's when you find love. Tip #8: Everyone has faults. Love exists despite them. That's why it's beautiful. You will never find the perfect person. No one can be "it" in everything for you. If you always trust in man, you will be disappointed at some point. We forget, we make mistakes, we are selfish at times, we smell, and we snore. If you can love someone despite their faults, then they are perfect for you. Tip #9. Love is a country song. Love does not exist on a perfect plain. There are ups and downs just like the songs on your local country radio station. Some call it the sweet and the sour. If you expect perfect bliss all the time then you are not ready for a relationship. Tip #10. Love takes energy and imagination. If you don't have the time or the energy to devote to a relationship, then don't start it. Love is dynamic. It either grows or dies. If you want it to grow you must devote your time, your energy, and most of all your imagination.
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Can I Give My Valentine a Love Letter?
Author: catherine preth
It is that time of the year again - February 14. And don't forget the Chinese version (Chap Goh Meh) on February 10. With the situation in the world right now - the global economic crisis and a lot of uncertainties surrounding all of us, it is even more important to express our love for each other and support one another during these times. Writing down what you feel and how much you appreciate the other person in a letter expresses genuine deep feelings. It shows a lot of thought and effort has been put into writing the love letter. Ever notice in a lot of love and drama movies, the most touching time is when the girl opens up a piece of paper and read it. A lot of air time is spent focusing on the 'slow' process of opening the letter and reading the letter. Obviously, the writers have spent a lot of time thinking about how to convey the feelings of the characters on the big screen. Writing a love letter or a love note is all about content and presentation. Content, the things that you want to say, is the most important. You can write the most touching material on a chewing gum paper and it will still bring out the desired feelings. So you have to spend time thinking about what you want to express in your letter. In uncertain times like this, one idea is to provide assurance to the other person of your love and support. So if and when any untoward incident does befall your loved ones, he or she can count on your support. Also, in times like this, spending lavishly is probably not the best way to express your love for one another and it sometimes can backfire especially when money is tight. So use easy-to-obtain materials that will not burn a hole in your pocket. You will be surprised at what is available in the marketplace for a fraction of the cost. Presentation is another area you need to give some effort to. This area can be the most innovative and creative. Turn on your creative juices and start thinking how you can make your day together interesting. Presentation is not just about what your write your content on but also how the love letter is presented to the other person. You can make your partner find the love letter by hiding it and then create a treasure hunt out of it - in the home or surrounding area. Or you can write a series of love letters leading up to that special day. This will create an exciting and highly anticipated atmosphere. The love letter will not just enhance the special day but will express intangible thoughts and feelings. In fact, with the love letter, the special day is enhanced. The love letter has an inherent quality namely 'effort' and that 'effort' will transcend to the special day. The recipient will feel the amount of effort you have put into preparing for Valentine's Day. Writing a love letter shares wonderful moments in life with close ones, it often bring lots of joy to both parties especially so for this Valentine's Day.
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It is that time of the year again - February 14. And don't forget the Chinese version (Chap Goh Meh) on February 10. With the situation in the world right now - the global economic crisis and a lot of uncertainties surrounding all of us, it is even more important to express our love for each other and support one another during these times. Writing down what you feel and how much you appreciate the other person in a letter expresses genuine deep feelings. It shows a lot of thought and effort has been put into writing the love letter. Ever notice in a lot of love and drama movies, the most touching time is when the girl opens up a piece of paper and read it. A lot of air time is spent focusing on the 'slow' process of opening the letter and reading the letter. Obviously, the writers have spent a lot of time thinking about how to convey the feelings of the characters on the big screen. Writing a love letter or a love note is all about content and presentation. Content, the things that you want to say, is the most important. You can write the most touching material on a chewing gum paper and it will still bring out the desired feelings. So you have to spend time thinking about what you want to express in your letter. In uncertain times like this, one idea is to provide assurance to the other person of your love and support. So if and when any untoward incident does befall your loved ones, he or she can count on your support. Also, in times like this, spending lavishly is probably not the best way to express your love for one another and it sometimes can backfire especially when money is tight. So use easy-to-obtain materials that will not burn a hole in your pocket. You will be surprised at what is available in the marketplace for a fraction of the cost. Presentation is another area you need to give some effort to. This area can be the most innovative and creative. Turn on your creative juices and start thinking how you can make your day together interesting. Presentation is not just about what your write your content on but also how the love letter is presented to the other person. You can make your partner find the love letter by hiding it and then create a treasure hunt out of it - in the home or surrounding area. Or you can write a series of love letters leading up to that special day. This will create an exciting and highly anticipated atmosphere. The love letter will not just enhance the special day but will express intangible thoughts and feelings. In fact, with the love letter, the special day is enhanced. The love letter has an inherent quality namely 'effort' and that 'effort' will transcend to the special day. The recipient will feel the amount of effort you have put into preparing for Valentine's Day. Writing a love letter shares wonderful moments in life with close ones, it often bring lots of joy to both parties especially so for this Valentine's Day.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Choose Apt Valentine Flowers for Your Valentine
Author: Amrith K.a
Valentines Day is indeed a special day to celebrate love. The celebrations are incomplete without valentine flowers. Gifts for someone you love could be just about anything, but on Valentines Day they are complemented with a bunch of valentine flowers. Valentine flowers are not restricted to one particular kind. You may present roses, lilies, carnations etc… on Valentines Day. Roses are however the most preferred choice of Valentine flowers. They are sturdy, exquisite and a whole bunch of them will make excellent Valentine flowers. There have been many arguments in the past, as to why roses are the most preferred variety. Well the best loved concept, is that roses are often accompanied with a thorny stem. But while gifting them as Valentine flowers, the stems are devoid of thorns and only the best form of the beautiful roses is gifted. This is a way of conveying that thorns will be held by the giver and the recipient will only receive the best, which is a selfless thought innate only to true love. Ever wondered why bunch of 'deep red' roses are synonymous to Valentine flowers? Well it can be simply explained that deep red denotes the color of blood and heart which is where love resides, pumps blood. It is only apt that deep red signify profound love. Therefore deep red or crimson roses are the most preferred variety of Valentine flowers. Besides roses, carnations with serrated edges are considered to be a big hit with the feminine populace. Carnations are considered to be sturdy yet intricate in structure and form. Bunch of deep red carnations makes admirable Valentine Flowers. Lilies, orchids, daisies, gerberas and assorted flowers also make appropriate valentines day gifts. Your preferred choice of Valentine Flowers may be based on the significance of color of the flower. It could be red to denote passion, white for peace and serenity, peach or pink for admiration, yellow for friendship and cheerfulness, Green (leaves and stems) for bounty and blue for harmony. With this information in mind, your Valentine flowers are sure going to convey the message with colors. As Valentines Day is not too far away, make sure you book for flowers in advance, for the prices may go sky high as the days near. With online shopping portals, sending Valentine flowers to India is made all the more easy. Choose the bouquet of your choice and send Valentine flowers to India the hassle free way. The elaborate product bouquets and their articulate display, make shopping for Valentine flowers online, a real pleasure. Choose Valentine flowers of your choice and be rest assured that they will get delivered on time at your loved one's doorstep. What's more…? Online marts often have discounts on various products and Valentines Day is indeed special. Find gifts galore and of course a bunch of Valentine flowers for your loved one. Make your valentine; feel truly special with your well thought out posy of Valentine flowers.
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Valentines Day is indeed a special day to celebrate love. The celebrations are incomplete without valentine flowers. Gifts for someone you love could be just about anything, but on Valentines Day they are complemented with a bunch of valentine flowers. Valentine flowers are not restricted to one particular kind. You may present roses, lilies, carnations etc… on Valentines Day. Roses are however the most preferred choice of Valentine flowers. They are sturdy, exquisite and a whole bunch of them will make excellent Valentine flowers. There have been many arguments in the past, as to why roses are the most preferred variety. Well the best loved concept, is that roses are often accompanied with a thorny stem. But while gifting them as Valentine flowers, the stems are devoid of thorns and only the best form of the beautiful roses is gifted. This is a way of conveying that thorns will be held by the giver and the recipient will only receive the best, which is a selfless thought innate only to true love. Ever wondered why bunch of 'deep red' roses are synonymous to Valentine flowers? Well it can be simply explained that deep red denotes the color of blood and heart which is where love resides, pumps blood. It is only apt that deep red signify profound love. Therefore deep red or crimson roses are the most preferred variety of Valentine flowers. Besides roses, carnations with serrated edges are considered to be a big hit with the feminine populace. Carnations are considered to be sturdy yet intricate in structure and form. Bunch of deep red carnations makes admirable Valentine Flowers. Lilies, orchids, daisies, gerberas and assorted flowers also make appropriate valentines day gifts. Your preferred choice of Valentine Flowers may be based on the significance of color of the flower. It could be red to denote passion, white for peace and serenity, peach or pink for admiration, yellow for friendship and cheerfulness, Green (leaves and stems) for bounty and blue for harmony. With this information in mind, your Valentine flowers are sure going to convey the message with colors. As Valentines Day is not too far away, make sure you book for flowers in advance, for the prices may go sky high as the days near. With online shopping portals, sending Valentine flowers to India is made all the more easy. Choose the bouquet of your choice and send Valentine flowers to India the hassle free way. The elaborate product bouquets and their articulate display, make shopping for Valentine flowers online, a real pleasure. Choose Valentine flowers of your choice and be rest assured that they will get delivered on time at your loved one's doorstep. What's more…? Online marts often have discounts on various products and Valentines Day is indeed special. Find gifts galore and of course a bunch of Valentine flowers for your loved one. Make your valentine; feel truly special with your well thought out posy of Valentine flowers.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/holidays-articles/choose-apt-valentine-flowers-for-your-valentine-710102.html
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Valentine Gifts - Infibeam.com is an exciting new online destination that focuses on selling latest Mobiles, Books, Cameras, Apparels, Jewellery, Portable Electronics, Beauty Products and Send Valentine Flowers to India at guaranteed lowest price with free shopping across India.
Men: Valentine's Day is an Opportunity to Get it Right
Author: Sam
Men: Valentine's Day is an Opportunity to Get it Right
Time and time again your words and actions fall short of what you truly want to say to the woman you adore. You are a busy man taking care of your responsibilities and perhaps your Valentine Day offerings in the past weren't all they could be. She, on the other hand, cares for you, supports you, fulfills your needs and deserves to feel like the beloved goddess she is. So check out these great tips and suggestions for getting this Valentine's Day just right.
Realize That Valentine's Day Is An Opportunity
It's sad to say but we are only given so many opportunities in this lifetime to celebrate Valentine's Day with our loved ones. Vow right here, right now to take advantage of your opportunity this Valentine's Day to make it special and repeat after me; "I will not stop by the card store or flower shop on the way home from work this year to pick up the same old, tired and too often used, Valentine's gift this year. I will take the time to plan something special and meaningful for her this Valentine's Day".
Ok, now that you've taken the vow, that doesn't mean that you have to spend a lot of money. It doesn't mean you have to go out and buy a diamond ring (unless this is already in your plans ). It does mean that you will take the time to think of what would make Valentine's Day special to her! Here are some tips to help you live up to your vow.
Don't Hesitate - Valentine's Day Will Sneak Up On You!
Procrastination is the number one mistake a man can make concerning Valentine's Day. The right Valentine's Day brings the right moment and this requires planning. Don't wait until the week of or a couple of days before. Get to it right now. Request the day off from work, call a housekeeper, do whatever you have to do to be there for her and deliver the best Valentine's Day ever. You'll find that careful planning, even when its not perfect, will be very rewarding for the time you spend with her.
Listen To Her
Communication is very important to a healthy relationship. Both men and women need to be able to express themselves to one another and communicate their desires and dislikes. This, however, also requires the skill of listening. To help prepare for this Valentine's Day, take an extra dose of caffeine and pay close attention to the magazines she's sifting through and what she says while reading them. You can also pay close attention to what she says during the Valentine's Day ads that show on television. You'll find that women aren't usually silent about what they want for Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day Plan Of Action
There are some fundamental basics to providing an excellent Valentine's Day; location, activity and gift. In order to get it right, be sure to pay close attention to each detail, one at a time. Breaking your ideas down on paper and making yourself a Valentine to-do list is a good way to start. Keep the list handy as you head into Valentine's Day and jot down your thoughts and ideas. Finally re-write and prioritize your list with your plan of action as the day approaches.
Valentine's Day Location
To decide on the right location, think of where she expresses dismay over not having been. If her busy schedule interferes with what you have in mind, go for a one-day sure-fire excursion of the obvious nature, like a picnic in the park, theme park, mini golf, concert, zoo or carnival. If the weather keeps you indoors you can make a cozy love nest for two out of your living room. Does she have a favorite restaurant? If so, make your reservation early to ensure there won't be a wait when you arrive. When all else fails and you haven't thought of a place just asked her where she wants to go.
Valentine's Day Activity
The activity usually falls right in line once you've chosen your location. However, if you find yourself at a park, theme park, mini golf or zoo, a picnic would be an excellent touch on any day. Be sure to pack an attractive picnic basket with snacks, sandwiches and drinks. A portable cooler could also be a help as could a romantic wine & cheese basket filled with her favorite treats.
Valentine's Day Gift
Gifts are undeniably the grand finale on an excellent Valentine's Day. By February 1st, you should already have a good idea of what you are buying for your lovely lady. Be it jewelry, an iPod, a pet or a stationary set with flowers and a card attached, you want her to be impressed. The best course of action when deciding on a gift, is to ask way in advance. Ask her playfully to tell you three different things she would be happy to receive. If you prefer to surprise her and still need help, ask her best friend or her mother.
The Extras
Your creativity and special touch is all that is missing from the more simple and explanatory ways to create a great Valentine's Day. This is, by far, the most challenging and rewarding part of making Valentine's Day special for the woman you love. Dig deep into your vocabulary and plan on expressing your feelings openly this Valentine's Day. In case you still need a jump start, here are some simple hints:
Notes of love in her pockets or purse
A gift card to her shoe store taped to the mirror with a dry erase note of love
Slippers by her bedside with notes on them in the morning
A rose on her pillow and lingerie between her sheets
An array of lipsticks and blushes on her vanity (ask a cosmetics girl at a department store)
Her favorite perfume with a bow on her car seat
With these ideas and tips, your Valentine's Day ideas will improve, making your Valentine's Day one that she'll treasure for the effort you put into it. For excellent picnic recipes and romantic picnic basket ideas visit www.Picnic-Basket.com. And don't forget to be her storm from the weather. She'll look to you for calm, peaceful moments during her Valentine's Day.
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Men: Valentine's Day is an Opportunity to Get it Right
Time and time again your words and actions fall short of what you truly want to say to the woman you adore. You are a busy man taking care of your responsibilities and perhaps your Valentine Day offerings in the past weren't all they could be. She, on the other hand, cares for you, supports you, fulfills your needs and deserves to feel like the beloved goddess she is. So check out these great tips and suggestions for getting this Valentine's Day just right.
Realize That Valentine's Day Is An Opportunity
It's sad to say but we are only given so many opportunities in this lifetime to celebrate Valentine's Day with our loved ones. Vow right here, right now to take advantage of your opportunity this Valentine's Day to make it special and repeat after me; "I will not stop by the card store or flower shop on the way home from work this year to pick up the same old, tired and too often used, Valentine's gift this year. I will take the time to plan something special and meaningful for her this Valentine's Day".
Ok, now that you've taken the vow, that doesn't mean that you have to spend a lot of money. It doesn't mean you have to go out and buy a diamond ring (unless this is already in your plans ). It does mean that you will take the time to think of what would make Valentine's Day special to her! Here are some tips to help you live up to your vow.
Don't Hesitate - Valentine's Day Will Sneak Up On You!
Procrastination is the number one mistake a man can make concerning Valentine's Day. The right Valentine's Day brings the right moment and this requires planning. Don't wait until the week of or a couple of days before. Get to it right now. Request the day off from work, call a housekeeper, do whatever you have to do to be there for her and deliver the best Valentine's Day ever. You'll find that careful planning, even when its not perfect, will be very rewarding for the time you spend with her.
Listen To Her
Communication is very important to a healthy relationship. Both men and women need to be able to express themselves to one another and communicate their desires and dislikes. This, however, also requires the skill of listening. To help prepare for this Valentine's Day, take an extra dose of caffeine and pay close attention to the magazines she's sifting through and what she says while reading them. You can also pay close attention to what she says during the Valentine's Day ads that show on television. You'll find that women aren't usually silent about what they want for Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day Plan Of Action
There are some fundamental basics to providing an excellent Valentine's Day; location, activity and gift. In order to get it right, be sure to pay close attention to each detail, one at a time. Breaking your ideas down on paper and making yourself a Valentine to-do list is a good way to start. Keep the list handy as you head into Valentine's Day and jot down your thoughts and ideas. Finally re-write and prioritize your list with your plan of action as the day approaches.
Valentine's Day Location
To decide on the right location, think of where she expresses dismay over not having been. If her busy schedule interferes with what you have in mind, go for a one-day sure-fire excursion of the obvious nature, like a picnic in the park, theme park, mini golf, concert, zoo or carnival. If the weather keeps you indoors you can make a cozy love nest for two out of your living room. Does she have a favorite restaurant? If so, make your reservation early to ensure there won't be a wait when you arrive. When all else fails and you haven't thought of a place just asked her where she wants to go.
Valentine's Day Activity
The activity usually falls right in line once you've chosen your location. However, if you find yourself at a park, theme park, mini golf or zoo, a picnic would be an excellent touch on any day. Be sure to pack an attractive picnic basket with snacks, sandwiches and drinks. A portable cooler could also be a help as could a romantic wine & cheese basket filled with her favorite treats.
Valentine's Day Gift
Gifts are undeniably the grand finale on an excellent Valentine's Day. By February 1st, you should already have a good idea of what you are buying for your lovely lady. Be it jewelry, an iPod, a pet or a stationary set with flowers and a card attached, you want her to be impressed. The best course of action when deciding on a gift, is to ask way in advance. Ask her playfully to tell you three different things she would be happy to receive. If you prefer to surprise her and still need help, ask her best friend or her mother.
The Extras
Your creativity and special touch is all that is missing from the more simple and explanatory ways to create a great Valentine's Day. This is, by far, the most challenging and rewarding part of making Valentine's Day special for the woman you love. Dig deep into your vocabulary and plan on expressing your feelings openly this Valentine's Day. In case you still need a jump start, here are some simple hints:
Notes of love in her pockets or purse
A gift card to her shoe store taped to the mirror with a dry erase note of love
Slippers by her bedside with notes on them in the morning
A rose on her pillow and lingerie between her sheets
An array of lipsticks and blushes on her vanity (ask a cosmetics girl at a department store)
Her favorite perfume with a bow on her car seat
With these ideas and tips, your Valentine's Day ideas will improve, making your Valentine's Day one that she'll treasure for the effort you put into it. For excellent picnic recipes and romantic picnic basket ideas visit www.Picnic-Basket.com. And don't forget to be her storm from the weather. She'll look to you for calm, peaceful moments during her Valentine's Day.
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Enjoy Dating Online
Author: Alina G. Farace
Online Dating services have various options for dating but the discreet dating is one of the most demanding these days. Dating information and tips for careful dating are available on the internet.
Man is born only single, and but after gaining the key of life he is looking for relationship that brings chemical romance, love, friendship, and sexual pleasure.
These are must to irritate off the spirit of acute loneliness. This relationship also gives him an amazing family life with the birth of children.
People remain following single for long because of many reasons. One is that the person has not yet got someone whom he finds suitable to share his life with. Among other reasons are extreme anxiety and lack of ability to cooperate. Another reason could be a rather mean nature, and of course situations where in one has been discarded in love and in romance so badly that another sex relationship appears painfully hopeless. Growing occurrence of divorce also give single complication. Your appearance, surroundings, physical attributes, and sexual orientation also put in to feeling alone at times.
However, all these issues can be simply more approach and you should come further on to meeting a bright new face for love romance and pleasure sex.
As a single woman doesn’t mean that you do not have friends but at the time when you do not have a partner for love, romance, and sex, you fall into the category of singles.
The Friendship in general offers is totally different from the chemistry of love, romance and sex. This miraculous chemistry comes through being involved with an opposite sex passionately and not from any other relationship.
This is chemical fiction and only your life or sex partner is able to satisfy this amazing desire. However, you cannot just make a selection that is the difficulty in relationship building. There has to be great matchmaking before things click and surely, this is hard. A bit of good luck is also required. Marriage is not necessary but many time things fester down to marriage when the matched couple is confident if their relationship is unending
Lots of online dating services have come into market for discreet dating and this has given marvelous break find a proper soul mate or a life long friend to share. Among singles, relationship can be small but if they achieve the intention, then there are plenty of chance to meet a new human being and manage once again with that person.
All singles should go through online sites at least once and search for singles dating or matchmaking because this is one of the best platforms to make a match.
Unlike element and mortar dating services, online services have marvelous reach, a vast database.
Mostly the online dating sites are protected and safe and many offer free service. The more demanding carry a large lively member profiles for you to make a selection. Interactive tools also help out in choosing a companion effectively. The absolute dating sites offer tools like online webcams and chat for online dating.
Hence, you already know many things about the person before you meet face to face. The profiles in internet dating sites are categorized according to sex, age, profession, ethnicity, and nationality.
For more attentive search result, you can find personals according to physical attributes, sexual orientation, lifestyle, and interests. These factors are precious in discovering a life partner or a sex partner depending upon your personal trend.
For lonely single, the world is waiting with open arms for lonely Single. Go ahead and discover your dream love.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/dating-articles/enjoy-dating-online-751162.html
About the Author:
Alina Farace is a dating tips giver and professional web designer. She has designed many online dating site( http://www.adultfindout.com/fr/index.html)
and online relationship site. She has also published many articles related to gay personals and online casual relationship.
Online Dating services have various options for dating but the discreet dating is one of the most demanding these days. Dating information and tips for careful dating are available on the internet.
Man is born only single, and but after gaining the key of life he is looking for relationship that brings chemical romance, love, friendship, and sexual pleasure.
These are must to irritate off the spirit of acute loneliness. This relationship also gives him an amazing family life with the birth of children.
People remain following single for long because of many reasons. One is that the person has not yet got someone whom he finds suitable to share his life with. Among other reasons are extreme anxiety and lack of ability to cooperate. Another reason could be a rather mean nature, and of course situations where in one has been discarded in love and in romance so badly that another sex relationship appears painfully hopeless. Growing occurrence of divorce also give single complication. Your appearance, surroundings, physical attributes, and sexual orientation also put in to feeling alone at times.
However, all these issues can be simply more approach and you should come further on to meeting a bright new face for love romance and pleasure sex.
As a single woman doesn’t mean that you do not have friends but at the time when you do not have a partner for love, romance, and sex, you fall into the category of singles.
The Friendship in general offers is totally different from the chemistry of love, romance and sex. This miraculous chemistry comes through being involved with an opposite sex passionately and not from any other relationship.
This is chemical fiction and only your life or sex partner is able to satisfy this amazing desire. However, you cannot just make a selection that is the difficulty in relationship building. There has to be great matchmaking before things click and surely, this is hard. A bit of good luck is also required. Marriage is not necessary but many time things fester down to marriage when the matched couple is confident if their relationship is unending
Lots of online dating services have come into market for discreet dating and this has given marvelous break find a proper soul mate or a life long friend to share. Among singles, relationship can be small but if they achieve the intention, then there are plenty of chance to meet a new human being and manage once again with that person.
All singles should go through online sites at least once and search for singles dating or matchmaking because this is one of the best platforms to make a match.
Unlike element and mortar dating services, online services have marvelous reach, a vast database.
Mostly the online dating sites are protected and safe and many offer free service. The more demanding carry a large lively member profiles for you to make a selection. Interactive tools also help out in choosing a companion effectively. The absolute dating sites offer tools like online webcams and chat for online dating.
Hence, you already know many things about the person before you meet face to face. The profiles in internet dating sites are categorized according to sex, age, profession, ethnicity, and nationality.
For more attentive search result, you can find personals according to physical attributes, sexual orientation, lifestyle, and interests. These factors are precious in discovering a life partner or a sex partner depending upon your personal trend.
For lonely single, the world is waiting with open arms for lonely Single. Go ahead and discover your dream love.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/dating-articles/enjoy-dating-online-751162.html
About the Author:
Alina Farace is a dating tips giver and professional web designer. She has designed many online dating site( http://www.adultfindout.com/fr/index.html)
and online relationship site. She has also published many articles related to gay personals and online casual relationship.
How to Make Long-term Relationships?
Author: Jwaltz
Somewhere along the way you've asked yourself the question: "Does a guy think that long-term relationships are healthy?" The long-term relationships are wonderful and can be a great source of fun, joy and happiness and also single dating. If you don’t know at the very beginning how to a woman feel ATTRACTED to you, then it takes big problems to you. Specifically, that you're going to put in all of your time, effort, emotions, gifts, money, and life pursuing someone who may or may not ever feel the same way about you. If, another side, you are good in the art of making women feel that burn up level ATTRACTION through only your personality, then you won't be making a bet as much when it comes to women and relationships. A person do to try to attract a woman, i.e. buying gifts, doing favors, etc. in fact it guide to the woman finding us UN-attractive, because she feels these types of things as needy behaviors like for sex dating performed by a weak man that hide secret motives. If a person doesn’t have idea whether a girl even likes him till than he doesn’t like the idea of investing a lot of time, energy, and money. At the very beginning well for you to take idea of how can you make a woman feels like that excitement and appeal. Then, if you feel that this is someone that you want to like spend more time with in the future, you can start doing more traditional "relationship" things. A true relationship based on two people who enjoying their good time with each other and personalities is FAR stronger. First you think about the things that make you feel ATTRACTED to a woman, and then think about the things that make you feel COMMITTED to a woman. Both are different for example women stay with jerks because they feel committed to them? In most cases, it’s because the jerk is ATTRACTIVE in one way or another. When you are teasing to a girl, giving fun, playing hard to get, not giving her whatever she wants, being changeable, being cocky and funny are all ways to push the "attraction keys" without being rude or mean. Then after it’s on you whether you want to give gifts, pay for dinners, and do favors. When gifts and favors are offered in the situation of being an already attractive, funny man, then they take new meaning. They show the way to a stronger feeling of devotion and commitment.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/dating-articles/how-to-make-longterm-relationships-752506.html
About the Author:
Hi, I am John Waltzer. A freelance writer and web designer.I have written many articles on internet dating ,single dating personals and also on online senior dating site.
Somewhere along the way you've asked yourself the question: "Does a guy think that long-term relationships are healthy?" The long-term relationships are wonderful and can be a great source of fun, joy and happiness and also single dating. If you don’t know at the very beginning how to a woman feel ATTRACTED to you, then it takes big problems to you. Specifically, that you're going to put in all of your time, effort, emotions, gifts, money, and life pursuing someone who may or may not ever feel the same way about you. If, another side, you are good in the art of making women feel that burn up level ATTRACTION through only your personality, then you won't be making a bet as much when it comes to women and relationships. A person do to try to attract a woman, i.e. buying gifts, doing favors, etc. in fact it guide to the woman finding us UN-attractive, because she feels these types of things as needy behaviors like for sex dating performed by a weak man that hide secret motives. If a person doesn’t have idea whether a girl even likes him till than he doesn’t like the idea of investing a lot of time, energy, and money. At the very beginning well for you to take idea of how can you make a woman feels like that excitement and appeal. Then, if you feel that this is someone that you want to like spend more time with in the future, you can start doing more traditional "relationship" things. A true relationship based on two people who enjoying their good time with each other and personalities is FAR stronger. First you think about the things that make you feel ATTRACTED to a woman, and then think about the things that make you feel COMMITTED to a woman. Both are different for example women stay with jerks because they feel committed to them? In most cases, it’s because the jerk is ATTRACTIVE in one way or another. When you are teasing to a girl, giving fun, playing hard to get, not giving her whatever she wants, being changeable, being cocky and funny are all ways to push the "attraction keys" without being rude or mean. Then after it’s on you whether you want to give gifts, pay for dinners, and do favors. When gifts and favors are offered in the situation of being an already attractive, funny man, then they take new meaning. They show the way to a stronger feeling of devotion and commitment.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/dating-articles/how-to-make-longterm-relationships-752506.html
About the Author:
Hi, I am John Waltzer. A freelance writer and web designer.I have written many articles on internet dating ,single dating personals and also on online senior dating site.
If We Got Back Together I Would Die Happy: I Still Love You
Author: Susan Willis
You may still be in love with your ex, even though he or she may not feel the same way. In fact, you may still be so in love with your ex that you say to yourself, "If we got back together and stayed that way for the rest of our lives, I would die happy: I still love you." That is how you know you are really still in love with him or her.
Of course, the situation you find yourself in is tough one. First, you do not really know for a fact that your ex is not still in love with you. Maybe your ex claims not to love you anymore, but in reality he or she still does. Maybe they still hold deep feelings for you. After all, it is not uncommon that after a breakup both members of the couple still love each other a lot. In that case, the breakup is usually due to other reasons.
If you can truly say to yourself that you are still in love with your ex, did you know that there is a very good possibility that they still love you, too? Of course, just knowing that does not necessarily mean that the two of you should get back together. After all, you did have your reasons for your split up. Even if your ex dumped you (and not the other way around), it is important that you think very hard about everything. If you really look at the situation honestly, it is highly likely that you could come up with two or three good reasons why it is better that the two of you stay apart for good.
Or, in your case, the breakup may also have been more or less something you both decided to do. It is even more essential in this situation that you think deeply about why you ever agreed to the breakup. It stands to reason that the mutual decision to break up was a mistake, right? But, if you really take an honest look at the reasons you both had for putting a stop to the relationship, you could well come to the conclusion that it is better to not try to revive your now-ended relationship.
On the other hand, maybe you do want to make a go of it again with your ex. Just the thought of his or her smiling face might fill you with hope that the two of you could work things out. Just do not fool yourself into thinking that getting back together will be easy. The causes of your breakup are still there, after all. What makes you think that things will automatically improve just because you got back together? Sure, it might go well for a few days or weeks because you are on a high, but what steps will you take to ensure that the reunion will last? If you are like most other couples who give it another try, the honeymoon period after your reunion will not go on forever. And, then what choices do you have?
If you believe that you want to be with your ex for the rest of your life and you think, "I would die happy if we spent the rest of our lives together," you have some serious homework to do. What are you going to do to overcome the issues that forced you to split up in the first place? One good option is to seek couples professional counseling. Regardless of what you decide to do, the bottom line is that you will need to educate yourself about what works in making relationships last.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/relationships-articles/if-we-got-back-together-i-would-die-happy-i-still-love-you-752588.html
About the Author:
Broken hearts and relationships can be mended. Check out advice from relationship gurus who have helped thousands of others regain their past love at: www.in-your-arms-again.com .
You may still be in love with your ex, even though he or she may not feel the same way. In fact, you may still be so in love with your ex that you say to yourself, "If we got back together and stayed that way for the rest of our lives, I would die happy: I still love you." That is how you know you are really still in love with him or her.
Of course, the situation you find yourself in is tough one. First, you do not really know for a fact that your ex is not still in love with you. Maybe your ex claims not to love you anymore, but in reality he or she still does. Maybe they still hold deep feelings for you. After all, it is not uncommon that after a breakup both members of the couple still love each other a lot. In that case, the breakup is usually due to other reasons.
If you can truly say to yourself that you are still in love with your ex, did you know that there is a very good possibility that they still love you, too? Of course, just knowing that does not necessarily mean that the two of you should get back together. After all, you did have your reasons for your split up. Even if your ex dumped you (and not the other way around), it is important that you think very hard about everything. If you really look at the situation honestly, it is highly likely that you could come up with two or three good reasons why it is better that the two of you stay apart for good.
Or, in your case, the breakup may also have been more or less something you both decided to do. It is even more essential in this situation that you think deeply about why you ever agreed to the breakup. It stands to reason that the mutual decision to break up was a mistake, right? But, if you really take an honest look at the reasons you both had for putting a stop to the relationship, you could well come to the conclusion that it is better to not try to revive your now-ended relationship.
On the other hand, maybe you do want to make a go of it again with your ex. Just the thought of his or her smiling face might fill you with hope that the two of you could work things out. Just do not fool yourself into thinking that getting back together will be easy. The causes of your breakup are still there, after all. What makes you think that things will automatically improve just because you got back together? Sure, it might go well for a few days or weeks because you are on a high, but what steps will you take to ensure that the reunion will last? If you are like most other couples who give it another try, the honeymoon period after your reunion will not go on forever. And, then what choices do you have?
If you believe that you want to be with your ex for the rest of your life and you think, "I would die happy if we spent the rest of our lives together," you have some serious homework to do. What are you going to do to overcome the issues that forced you to split up in the first place? One good option is to seek couples professional counseling. Regardless of what you decide to do, the bottom line is that you will need to educate yourself about what works in making relationships last.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/relationships-articles/if-we-got-back-together-i-would-die-happy-i-still-love-you-752588.html
About the Author:
Broken hearts and relationships can be mended. Check out advice from relationship gurus who have helped thousands of others regain their past love at: www.in-your-arms-again.com .
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