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		<title>Places To Scout For Dating Material</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 07:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathleen Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While singles bars may be touted by their advertising agencies as the best place to meet new people, they are not everyone's cup of tea. For a lot of us, our best bet to find a new date is to find one in the places we go to everyday.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While singles bars may be touted by their advertising agencies as the best place to meet new people, they are not everyone&#8217;s cup of tea. For a lot of us, our best bet to find a new date is to find one in the places we go to everyday.</p>
<p>While workplace romances are not a good idea, you can meet new people through work colleagues. For example, you could go out with your work friends, who would most likely meet up with other friends later. And who knows, if you work in a large company, the perfect man or woman could be in another floor, so try attending company events.</p>
<p>If you have a sports club membership, this is another great place to meet like-minded individuals. After your workout session, you can swing over to the nearby health store &#8211; after all, gym sessions usually don&#8217;t give you much room to interact with other singles.</p>
<p>Hobby clubs and other special interests give you an opportunity to meet people with similar interests, and give you a great conversation opener at the same time. If you&#8217;re only joining to meet someone, you will be found out eventually, so make sure it is something that you have a genuine interest in.</p>
<p>Or you can join your neighborhood&#8217;s community group, allowing you to meet potentially single neighbors as well as their friends who might be single too. You can join charity organizations to find people with similar causes.</p>
<p>If you have children, volunteering at school can help you meet other single parents who will at least have a better understanding of the constraints that parenthood puts on your social life. If you plan to date a teacher, do so with discretion, as they might flunk your kid as revenge if the relationship doesn&#8217;t work out.</p>
<p>A lot of men swear by pets as a way to meet new women &#8211; walk the dog, and someone will stop to pet it and talk to you. Shopping is another way to meet people, with a casual comment over the fresh produce often leading to a chat, coffee and more. Just make sure you don&#8217;t stalk any shoppers though, and choose the department you make contact in carefully &#8211; chatting women up in the lingerie department is creepy!</p>
<p>It may also be at the car wash, the library, or the subway &#8211; but potential partners can be found just about anywhere. Wherever there are people, you have a chance of meeting a new date. Be natural with your comments and facial reactions, always smile, and you can increase your chances of meeting someone new, someone whom you can possibly ask out in due time.</p>
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		<title>When Time Is Nigh In Restoring Your Dating Relationship</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 07:03:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dicky Rejaka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is after we've been out in the cold for some time that we realize how wrong we've been in disregarding and ignoring the truth that we were not affected by that divorce or breakup we had.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is after we&#8217;ve been out in the cold for some time that we realize how wrong we&#8217;ve been in disregarding and ignoring the truth that we were not affected by that divorce or breakup we had.</p>
<p>We stay so much out of your game trying to think what happened and what our part amongst people was. We have no choice but to suffer for some time before we begin dating again. This is simply not easy as there are numerous things that are running in our minds. Thoughts of rejection are appears to be in your thoughts.</p>
<p>We might have had a rough time that we&#8217;ve been suffering slowly after that ugly scene of breakup. This might have made you lose the morale to do anything in life or engage in any more dating relationship. Even seeing other people, from our neighbors to our friends, engaging in dating relationships can easily make us feel so bad to some extent of getting inside our cocoon and burying our misery there. You need to know when to return into the dating relationship mood, when to select that will automatically see you back in a romantic gear. You must make that choice on who to restore the relationship on, from the former ex or once you get your partner. This is among the toughest choices that anyone can make.</p>
<p>Dating relationships are not the easiest affairs to handle once they have disintegrated. The pain you feel and the type of treatment you receive is not something that you desire to savor for some time. The advisable thing is to be emotionally mature, so that you won&#8217;t need to stay gloomy throughout your life. The thin line that differentiates emotional wisdom and emotional self-pity is one which will advise you how much you have to be ready to start over, move on or try to return for the lost love.</p>
<p>You can consult a psychic for some reading that might just give you some clarity of mind and sense of purpose. With regards to the ability of dating relationships, it is just a very sad and painful affair when all that you&#8217;ve amassed with your partner, which had been modeled with love and romantic life that was something akin to none you&#8217;ve ever had. Yet just a mistake of intimacy and all hell broke. It&#8217;s probable you&#8217;ve been the one who is guilty of the fallout.</p>
<p>Since you will possibly not have intended it, altogether choice but stoop a bit low as you try to convince your former partner to the fact that, what happened was not your intention and you&#8217;ll do anything within your power to bring back your lively and flourished dating relationship. You have to remember that the other partner you broke their heart has no choice but to leave you and it&#8217;s also not a guarantee that after your break up, they are single and waiting that you should materialize once more.</p>
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		<title>Is He Taking Over The Relationship &#8211; Healthy Power Dynamic You Must Have</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 07:09:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dicky Rejaka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you bothered by the degree of power he possesses in this relationship? Are you that you're trying too hard, while he's not trying enough? Sometimes you may feel frustrated that he will make you do whatever he wants, while you've got no control over what he does? Read on to know how to shift the power dynamic in your relationship and start gaining control...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you bothered by the degree of power he possesses in this relationship? Are you that you&#8217;re trying too hard, while he&#8217;s not trying enough? Sometimes you may feel frustrated that he will make you do whatever he wants, while you&#8217;ve got no control over what he does? Read on to know how to shift the power dynamic in your relationship and start gaining control&#8230;</p>
<p>I was surprised to learn, as I coached women, just what percentage of them voluntarily gave up their power in the relationship. These women try to please the guy by letting him get whatever he wants and sacrificing what they desire. Once he&#8217;s got things going his way, women think he&#8217;d be more apt to be happy.</p>
<p>This can be a faulty thought process. If he realizes that he can do whatever he chooses, you&#8217;ll be saddened by the dismal results you get.</p>
<p>The requests will increase and as you begin to choose instead tending to his needs, he&#8217;ll take it out on you.</p>
<p>Over time, he&#8217;ll also appreciate you less and demand more of you as he builds up the habit of relying on you for everything.</p>
<p>With no challenge and no chance of having to work to get what he wants, he&#8217;ll get bored with you.</p>
<p>Take control and show him that you aren&#8217;t a mushy pushover and you&#8217;ll see how the excitement and passion returns to this dreary relationship as he suddenly feels challenged. Take this to mean,</p>
<p>So instead of focusing all your energy on him and his happiness, take time to tend to be sure that be happy in this relationship.</p>
<p>Around this moment, refuse to give in to his excessive demands.</p>
<p>Normally it takes some time, but if you&#8217;re consistent with this, he&#8217;ll take you seriously and realize that he needs to jump in with this new shift in power if this relationship is to last.</p>
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		<title>Godly Love &#8211; Courting Ideas For Christians</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a world the place switching partners is as fast and straightforward as switching shirts, in a time when sex is something people do "casually," at an age the place love is a word thrown about too carelessly, Christian men and women could discover themselves at a loss in the case of dating. How does one honor Christ when it comes to his or her romantic relationships? How are Christian males supposed to behave in direction of girls and vice versa? How does one maintain one's dating life pure, holy and Godly?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a world the place switching partners is as fast and straightforward as switching shirts, in a time when sex is something people do &#8220;casually,&#8221; at an age the place love is a word thrown about too carelessly, Christian men and women could discover themselves at a loss in the case of dating. How does one honor Christ when it comes to his or her romantic relationships? How are Christian males supposed to behave in direction of girls and vice versa? How does one maintain one&#8217;s dating life pure, holy and Godly?</p>
<p>St. Paul writes in his letter to the Timothy that girls ought to deal with males as brothers and men should treat older girls as moms and youthful girls as sisters (1Timothy 5:1-2). This does not imply to say that every one relationships should remain purely platonic (is that even attainable?). As a substitute, what St. Paul is making an attempt to instill in his church is a certain degree of respect in relation to relationships between males and women. Males must not objectify ladies (and vice versa) and see them as mere objects of need, however rather, love and respect them as they might their very own family members.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s why it can be crucial for men and women to establish good, strong friendships while they are dating. Being &#8220;simply friends&#8221; with somebody permits you to get to know the particular person better, with out the complications of getting &#8220;too shut too quickly&#8221; or having a relationship based mostly solely on bodily attraction.Also, while a couple is but solely dating, they need to remember the fact that if things do not work out between them, the opposite particular person might someday develop into someone else&#8217;s spouse/husband. Thus, they have to preserve their relationship pure. Being pure doesn&#8217;t solely mean not having sex.</p>
<p>Thus, they must hold their relationship pure. Being pure would not only imply not having sex. Christ tells us that if a person merely appears at a lady with lust, he has already dedicated sin in opposition to her. So, be honest with yourself and know your limits. If kissing compromises your purity, then don&#8217;t kiss. Simply remember that you&#8217;re not only maintaining yourself pure to be pleasing to God, however you are additionally saving your self for that particular someone God created just for you.</p>
<p>In the end, bear in mind that so long as you&#8217;re not married to the individual you&#8217;re relationship, you have no &#8220;right&#8221; to be intimate (physically, in addition to emotionally and spiritually) with him or her. Know and respect that. Do not tempt yourself (and your date!) otherwise. And guys, if you happen to really think a lady you are relationship for some considerable time now is the One you wish to spend the rest of your life with, then go forward and put a hoop on it! Give her what she deserves.</p>
<p>To conclude, there are no simple guidelines about courting as a result of relationship is not easy. And for women and men who search to please God in their relationships, it&#8217;s severe enterprise indeed. But be mindful next time you&#8217;re on a date: how would I desire a man/girl on a date with my future husband/wife to behave? And just do that. Trust me, you will not remorse it.</p>
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		<title>Tips For Courting Russian Brides</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lera Cupidonova</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There has been much debate on the topic of Russian brides. This has been around ever since this concept started. Confusion is also part of the problem regarding these women. Essentially the common perception is that these women want to marry, as they are not able to find someone that is suitable for them. It is also thought that they want a rich man to spoil them. Most of them are attractive and clever and just want to be happy in a relationship.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There has been much debate on the topic of Russian brides. This has been around ever since this concept started. Confusion is also part of the problem regarding these women. Essentially the common perception is that these women want to marry, as they are not able to find someone that is suitable for them. It is also thought that they want a rich man to spoil them. Most of them are attractive and clever and just want to be happy in a relationship.</p>
<p>Many of these ladies are young and want to escape from the alcohol abuse and poverty that is rife in their part of the world. Unemployment is a big problem in Russia and women outnumber men by thousands. They see that they could make a better life for themselves in a first world country. They do not merely want to use a man as an escape, on the contrary, they are looking for love and are prepared to get to know a man and learn to love him.</p>
<p>These good-looking women from the former communist country are searching for love, peace and security for themselves. Due to the circumstances in their country, they believe this is only achievable in another country. Men in this market are looking for stunning looking women. Often men will join and browse dating sites for this purpose. Compatibility is necessary for a long-term relationship to be established.</p>
<p>Therefore, it is important to spend time getting to know one another. Spend at least a few months writing to one another and ensuring that you share the same views of male and female roles within a relationship. During this time, you should not misrepresent yourself to her, as that will cause resentment.</p>
<p>Young women that are in their twenties will be seeking to have adventure and fun. Her goal will not be to play house and to be confined to the house. She will be keen to upgrade herself and to start a career. Sacrifice will be needed from a man who marries a younger woman. Here ideas about life will be different to that of the man and she may not easily wish to submit to the man and take heed of his experienced advice.</p>
<p>Occasionally there may be unrealistic expectations on the part of the lady. Dreams of a knight in shiny armor can cause a fair degree of disappointment when reality sets in. Meeting the man for the first time could bring her crashing down to earth.</p>
<p>The success stories of these marriages are many. All marriages take work to succeed and these are no different. As the cultures differ significantly, there may be more work required to make this marriage successful. A man that is aware of his strengths and weaknesses will be able to help the lady understand what is on the cards for her. This will set the tone for a loving and respectful relationship. The man needs to be clear in his mind what it is that he is looking for.</p>
<p>Sufficient time should be spent courting via written word. The vast majority of prospective Russian brides has access to the Internet and will communicate with you in this way. In time, the man will go over to Russia and collect his new wife.</p>
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		<title>Acquiring A Fantastic Russian Wife Is Simple</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lera Cupidonova</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[International relationships are very common these days. Just ask anyone you know. A Russian wife may find her way to a British husband, or a French woman may fall in love with a Moroccan. There are thousands of possibilities and more people today than ever before. Of course it's possible that someone's soul mate was born thousands of miles away.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>International relationships are very common these days. Just ask anyone you know. A Russian wife may find her way to a British husband, or a French woman may fall in love with a Moroccan. There are thousands of possibilities and more people today than ever before. Of course it&#8217;s possible that someone&#8217;s soul mate was born thousands of miles away.</p>
<p>There are numerous examples of couples who have a relationship that spans culture, and are enjoying their time together, even if it is hard. Even though a long distance relationship may have it&#8217;s difficulties, especially when one of the partners must make the decision to move to be in the same place as the other, it can still be an incredible and fulfilling experience, well worth the time spent in contacting each other online.</p>
<p>When people start looking for love on the internet, they sometimes wonder about appropriate behavior. It&#8217;s vital to not only know where to look for a potential mate, but also how to talk to them and how to maintain a long distance relationship when you think you may want to take the next step.</p>
<p>The phenomenon of the internet is a relatively new one, and so people don&#8217;t always know how they should conduct themselves when using it to meet other people. Since it&#8217;s such a new tool, there are many noticeable differences between it and other ways of transferring information and communication. Nonetheless, there are still some very important things to remember when using the internet as a medium for conducting a long distance relationship.</p>
<p>One thing to remember is that the age-old rules that we learned as young people about relationships and relationship behavior are pretty much the same online as they are face-to-face. It&#8217;s important to be attentive and interested in what your partner has to say and what they care about. It&#8217;s also important to ask about who they are, what they like to do and what their families are like. People like it when others show interest in them.</p>
<p>Not always using the internet to communicate is also a way that might help. The web is admittedly very easy and efficient to use, so we forget about other things we could do. People also can write letters, call on the phone, or send a postcard. These forms of communication are valuable too, and with the ease of the internet, people may appreciate the extra effort it takes to use them instead.</p>
<p>There are those around who have great interpersonal skills and are able to give online dating advice because in the end, they are not so different. These people have an idea of the timing and nature of your responses to the person in whom you are interested, and they can also give ideas and support when you wish to extend and deepen your relationship. Cross-cultural compatibility is not so different than next door neighbor love but it can certainly pose a challenge at first.</p>
<p>An American woman, a French man, a Russian wife, a German husband- people of all different cultures have found love in many different locations all over the world, and they have employed internet dating to make it happen. It&#8217;s not a huge difficulty, and it could actually be more easy than other types of dating, even though many of the rules and expectations are the same.</p>
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		<title>Healthy Body, Healthy Marriage</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Margaret Hardisty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mary had grown up slim. However, her figure tended to move outward a bit when it came to her thighs. Still, she was very attractive and looked good in her clothes. After she'd had three children, though, her body began to move outward all over. She liked the fact that it gave her bigger breasts, but the rest was depressing to her. Actually, she was feeling trapped. Her husband was working overtime to deal with additional costs and had little time to help her with the kids.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mary had grown up slim. However, her figure tended to move outward a bit when it came to her thighs. Still, she was very attractive and looked good in her clothes. After she&#8217;d had three children, though, her body began to move outward all over. She liked the fact that it gave her bigger breasts, but the rest was depressing to her. Actually, she was feeling trapped. Her husband was working overtime to deal with additional costs and had little time to help her with the kids.</p>
<p>Her unhappiness began to chip away at their relationship. He never talked about her weight but inside she felt disgusting and ugly and took her frustrations out on him. He fought back and when other things began to pound at them, such as huge bills and a job loss, she decided the only way out of the whole mess was to get divorced. She no longer wanted to save the marriage.</p>
<p>Despite her foolish decision, she realized that she couldn&#8217;t go it alone . She hadn&#8217;t finished her education and at best she could get a low paying job. She was concerned about the welfare of her kids. She&#8217;d have to find another man, that was all, and to do so, she needed to lose weight.</p>
<p>Her decisions devastated her husband who didn&#8217;t spot the signs soon enough, and once he did, he refused to change anything he was doing to save his marriage. He wanted her to change, not him. She changed, all right, but not in the way that would save their marriage. Still, part of what she should have done several years before, she did now. She took an extreme response to dieting that did lose her weight. A lot of it.</p>
<p>She did make changes, only not the ones that would save the relationship. Still, part of what she should have done several years before, she did now. She started regulating her diet &#8211; stringently &#8211; and she lost weight. A lot of it. She also found another man and had an affair. The man was a dog, but because she was running from her hurt &#8211; and trying to run from herself as well as her husband &#8211; she couldn&#8217;t see that. The &#8220;dog&#8221; went his way, in time, and she scouted for another guy, found him &#8211; another dog &#8211; and in time, he went his way. Meanwhile she filed for divorce, and continued to do what she could to make her figure better.</p>
<p>The question is: Why couldn&#8217;t she realize that her overeating and not taking care of her body was part of the whole picture of unhappiness that she was experiencing and that it eventually would result in the loss of her marriage? Why couldn&#8217;t her ex-husband see that, as well, and do something about it before it was too late? The overweight was a symptom, not the basic problem.</p>
<p>If overweight is a monster gnawing at you, determine to do something about it now so you don&#8217;t lose your marriage Yes, it&#8217;s a symptom, but getting rid of a symptom can help with getting to the root of the real problems. Problems can cause emotional stress and physical illness and it all can tie in with being overweight. The body is a marvelous machine. Every part of your body is connected to every other part in some way.</p>
<p>Keep in mind, when the ball comes swishing toward your bat, you&#8217;re the only one who can be there swinging. Either you practice until you hit it or you drop your bat and trot back to the dugout. There is no one but you who can work through it. No one can do it for you.</p>
<p>We have quite a bit of material on this at Love Relationship Headquarters. And as far as your marriage is concerned, no matter how bad or boring you think it may be, unless it is abusive, it&#8217;s worth saving &#8211; not only for your sake but for your husband&#8217;s and your children&#8217;s. We show you how, not only to save your marriage, but how to make it better and, frankly, exciting. Get started on our materials and books today so your home will be a happy, peaceful one, not one filled with strife and fat bodies.</p>
<p>Dr. Vance Hardisty International Speaker and Author Margaret Hardisty International Best Selling Author and Speaker Love Relationship Headquarters www.loverelationshipheadquarters.com</p>
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		<title>Your Personal Investigator</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:07:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andreas Scott</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you get the urge to simply know the truth? And you want to feel the rush and excitement of solving a case, making background checks and search records; you can be a personal investigator. It is by means of establishing competent skills of research and logic to crack the case. You don&#8217;t have to wear the typical PI costume. You will just need your wit and intellect to decipher a case.</p>
<p>So how do you become a personal investigator? According to ezinearticles.com, you are given two alternatives. Either you apply in a personal investigation agency or you can be self-employed. Being in an agency, you would need to have experience and possibly have an educational background of related field. Most agencies prefer personal investigators who have experience in the work areas (means no extensive training and orientation be done for you). A great feature, being in a personal investigator agency, would be the high salary and career exposure for your development.</p>
<p>Being a self-employed personal investigator would signify its part-time quality. It should mean that you need to have a stable job and have the personal investigator job as a side-line. This type of part-time job would maximize vacant time and add income. The problem with this type is the depth and seriousness of the case. This could be time-consuming that possibly affect your stable job. This could make you picky and sporadic.</p>
<p>Training is essential to both. Personal investigative skills need to be learned and enhanced. Both require certification from legitimate companies of your state to practice such career path. Research and investigation on background information, skip tracing, locating missing persons, surveillance and counter-surveillance, are some of the basic concepts a personal investigator needs to perfect.</p>
<p>Always remember that the best personal investigator would be someone who knows his limitations. Investigative processes needs to be legally managed. Objectivity is necessary hence, you look for the truth. Keep in mind the boundaries of personal investigation. A personal investigator is not a lawyer nor a police authority.</p>
<p>Find the best <a href="http://life.icompare.sg/private-investigator/">Personal Investigator</a>s who do <a href="http://life.icompare.sg/private-investigator/">investigation services</a> with honesty and professionalism!</p>
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		<title>Short Quick Excerpts Of Wedding And Proposal Stories Part 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Stoller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I finished college, I moved to Queensland for two years. I eventually became home sick and moved back to Canberra. I was out partying one night with girlfriends at a bar and Mark asked a mutual friend to introduce us. We danced for a while and he asked me out to dinner the following Saturday night - I knew he was the one from that first dance. We bought a house together two years later and lived there for three years - Mark told me that he had won a prize on a local radio station for us to go skydiving. I had never done anything like it before and was very nervous, but he kept telling me that it would be ok and that I would love it. We went up in a tiny plane and when we reached 10,000 feet, it was time to jump - just before Mark jumped out, he looked at me and asked me to marry him! Of course I said yes and jumped out after him. When we landed friends and family were waiting for us with champagne and of course, the ring. It was very romantic and a huge surprise.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I finished college, I moved to Queensland for two years. I eventually became home sick and moved back to Canberra. I was out partying one night with girlfriends at a bar and Mark asked a mutual friend to introduce us. We danced for a while and he asked me out to dinner the following Saturday night &#8211; I knew he was the one from that first dance. We bought a house together two years later and lived there for three years &#8211; Mark told me that he had won a prize on a local radio station for us to go skydiving. I had never done anything like it before and was very nervous, but he kept telling me that it would be ok and that I would love it. We went up in a tiny plane and when we reached 10,000 feet, it was time to jump &#8211; just before Mark jumped out, he looked at me and asked me to marry him! Of course I said yes and jumped out after him. When we landed friends and family were waiting for us with champagne and of course, the ring. It was very romantic and a huge surprise.</p>
<p>It was so romantic, we got married in the Brisbane botanical gardens, on the wedding lawn, overlooking a little lake, it was just perfect. Our theme was, semi formal with a purple &amp; white colour scheme. We had &#8220;Elegant Settings&#8221; do all the chairs, covers and red carpet, we felt like royalty. We had Naomi Brett (Harpist) playing the Harp for back ground music who was just fantastic and her music was so beautiful. I walked down the aisle with my mum and dad who had both travelled in the car with me and our dear little daughter Abby, with my bridesmaids in the other car. I felt so special, when I saw Stu standing there waiting for me at the end of the aisle with a big smile on his face.</p>
<p>Upon entering the reception room we proceeded to engage in a Polish wedding tradition where the parents of the bride and groom feed the couple salt, bread and sweet dessert wine as a symbol of the sweetness and bitterness of life. We briefly cut the cake and attempted to eat dinner. I couldn&#8217;t eat much as I was a little nervous and I was very surprised when Steven refused to eat as he wasn&#8217;t feeling well. We put it down to nerves but I was later to find out he was suffering from food poisoning from the previous day!</p>
<p>I kept going to the Mac Shop everyday and then about 2 to 3 months later we started dating and Kelly got headhunted for a Mac Job in Brisbane. We were packing him up and getting him ready to move to Brisbane when we took a break around 11:50 pm and drove to the top of Castle Hill, which over looks the whole town of Townsville. Kelly got down on one knee and said that he couldn&#8217;t live without me in his life and that he couldn&#8217;t move to Brisbane without me and he asked if I would be his wife. And I said yes without hesitation.</p>
<p>Our home towns are worlds apart, mine being Gracac, Croatia and Neil&#8217;s in Dallas, USA, but we met in Perth where we were both living, through an Internet chat program called ICQ. We quickly discovered that we had many things in common, so I then decided to ask him out for a date. We began dating regularly and the rest is like a fairytale. I&#8217;ve never been closer to anyone, he truly is my best friend and my best boyfriend. One night (4th of August, 2003) Neil picked me up from work and we went to Kings Park, to the place where we had met for the very first time. He knelt down and proposed to me in the most beautiful way.</p>
<p>Our wedding day had arrived. It was a beautiful sunny day without a cloud in the sky. My day started with my best friend waking me up at 7am singing &#8220;You are my Sun Shine&#8221; and then proceed to sing &#8220;We&#8217;re going to the Chapel&#8221; and pushing me out of bed. I slept like a baby the night before our wedding. All my worries had gone, I knew everything had been done and nothing could be changed, &#8216;it was out of my control&#8217;. I had a great morning with my three bridesmaids. We spent the morning at my best friends salon and my sister and I did the makeup. Upon retuning from the salon, two-dozen long stem red roses arrived. When I saw the roses being walked up my parent&#8217;s driveway, I cried for the first time. The tears didn&#8217;t stop there&#8230;</p>
<p>For the complete stories, please visit truebride.com.au. If you have a wedding coming up, Wendy Stoller would like to invite you to visit her site for <a href="http://www.weddingspeechesexamplesbuzz.info/">Free Wedding Speeches Examples</a>.</p>
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		<title>Learn Simple Ways To Get A Girl To Love You</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendell John-Baptiste</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every day, people all over the world are falling on love with one another. From one end of the world to another, romance is in the air! At some time in your life, you may have daydreamed about what it would be like to get a girl to love you. If this is the case, then you are in truly in luck. You are about to read several great ways to help get a girl to develop feelings for you!</p>
<p>Always look your best and put your best foot forward when you are trying to get a girl to love you. You want to show her what you are like at your best, so always take some extra time when getting yourself ready for the day if you know that you are going to be seeing her. Pick out a nice outfit, and make sure to style your hair nicely to improve the way that you look. A little cologne won&#8217;t hurt either!</p>
<p>When you spend time with the girl that like, try not to come off too pushy. Let things flow naturally, and do not put any pressure on the girl to fall in love with you. Love takes time and simply cannot be rushed. If you try to rush someone into feeling something that they do not, they may lose interest in you completely. It is much more beneficial to take things one day at a time and let them progress at their own pace.</p>
<p>You will want to put all of the best things about yourself on display for the girl. What would you like her to know about your personality that she doesn&#8217;t already? If you have a romantic side, this is great time to let it shine through! You just might win her over with your efforts.</p>
<p>Give the girl both space and time. It may be temping to make her your entire world, especially when you have strong feelings for her, but try to resist the urge.</p>
<p>You will gain interest from the girl by engaging in other activities as well during your free time. Also, you will have lots more to talk about when you finally do get together again after being apart for some time.</p>
<p>Almost every person in the world enjoys laughing. Laughing can create chemicals in your body that make you feel good naturally. Believe it or not, the feelings that you get when you laugh are very similar to the feelings of falling in love. Knowing this, you can put that sense of humor that you were born with to good use! Tell a good joke or two when you are spending time with the girl. Keep her smiling and laughing and she just may end up falling in love!</p>
<p>If you follow the tips that you have just learned, you may be able to make a woman fall in love with you! Always remember that there are no guarantees in life or love, but it doesn&#8217;t hurt to try!</p>
<p>Do you want to attract lots of beautiful and exciting women? There are many of techniques and tips to <a href="http://www.getgirlssite.com">get girl</a> friends at http://www.getgirlssite.com .</p>
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