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In response to many inquiries we’ve received, here are a few creative ways I’ve discovered to intentionally and authentically love my husband. They aren’t the end all be all, but my hope is that they will help spur other creative ideas, as well as remind us, as wives, how our words and actions can inhibit or spur on our husbands. Intentionality, creativity, consistency and sincerity – you can’t go wrong shooting for these. 1. Love letters: Seems a little girly I know, but honestly, I’ve never written Ryan a love letter and had him say “ewwww!” It doesn’t have to...
Single and looking for love? Dating’s hard enough without the emotional baggage you may be bringing to the table. And when you’re having trouble finding a love connection, it’s all too easy to buy into the destructive myths out there about dating and relationships. That’s why you may want to start by re-assessing your beliefs and expectations about love—especially if you’ve been burned repeatedly or have a poor track record when it comes to dating. Learning how to keep things in perspective, watch for red flags, and deal with trust issues will put you on the path to finding a...
Stop reading for a moment, and think back to the first few weeks after you met your spouse or love partner. Actually try to visualize an early date where you were cuckoo for CoCo Puffs about this amazing person. And they felt the same about you. Remember how it felt falling in love, how happily distracted you were, how you couldn’t wait to see her — how everything he said was interesting and funny. Remember how you felt the two of you were special? Meant for each other. Destined to be together. And now . . . not so much....
Relationships and finding love isn’t easy. There’s probably more than these, but from personal experience, here’s 19 ways to get the girl of your dreams. 1. Don’t be “Clingy”. You might think it communicates to her that you really need her, but it actually pushes women away when you act like a “puppy dog” all the time. 2. Avoid at all costs any kind of “Stalker Behavior”. Women have a little button that they have to push all the time: “Stalker Alert!” You might have had your eye on her for months and finally you two are starting...
You did the soul-searching, tried the “time apart” thing, dated some other lackluster women, and you've come to a stark realization: Things ain’t gonna get any better than this. You made a huge mistake when you let her go. And now, you want her back. It’s not necessarily too late to rekindle the love with your ex—but don’t get rash and make any mediocre moves. You want to do this right, and that means re-engaging with an abundance of caution and more confidence than ever. So here are 10 tips on how to approach her for Round Two. 1. Reconnect...
Juggling work, children and the ongoing daily grind can play havoc with even the strongest of long-term relationships. And we’re constantly hearing expert tips about how to keep our love lives on track. But what advice should we really follow, and what happens when a long-term couple, whose honeymoon period is a distant memory, stick to the professionals’ guidelines for a week? Writer, Claire Dunwell, 33, and husband Ian, 47, have been together for 10 years and have two children. They asked Belinda Gaskell, a personal and professional lifestyle coach, for tips on how to stop their marriage from hitting...
So you’re bored of romantic candle-lit dinners and you’ve tried every possible position too in the bedroom. But here are some tantalising date ideas that will leave you wanting for more. Go commando: Heading for a dinner with your man? Wear a dress/skirt and go commando. Drop playful hints at him and make sure he grabs you by your behind. We’re sure he’ll love the feel against your dress! Make it a game: Play strip poker. It’s simple - every time either of you loses a round, you have to take off an item of clothing. It will surely turn...
Valentine's Day is here, and although it is, in fact, a commercial holiday, it'd still be a lot of fun to show your love on the special day. Stoked for the special night but don't know how to prepare? Don't slack - get lingerie ready by following these simple tips. And remember, this advice applies to other romantic nights of the year, so use them as necessary. Buy Something New Hello, Fredericks of Hollywood, Victoria's Secret and Figleaves. It's time to purchase some sexy in the form of pretty lingerie. Before the romantic evening, ask your man what he likes....
Do you only have five minutes to make your wife happy per day? No, you probably have more, but it’s a good thought experiment to show that even tiny increments of time can make a huge difference in your marriage. This is a relationship-focused extension of this piece about how to make your life better in 60 seconds a day. Let’s discuss how five minutes can make your wife happy, as long as you are really trying proactively. 1. When you get home, ask, “What can I do to help?” Then for at least five minutes, actually do what she says. A...
If you’re like millions of single people, you’ll be going online this month in hopes of finding your next date — or potential mate. January is the peak month of online dating, with dating sites typically reporting a 25 to 30 percent increase in new members registrations between Dec. 26 and Feb. 14, as well as an increase in site searches and communication between members. As a relationship advice columnist, I have 15 excellent online dating tips that will save you time, energy, embarrassment, and the pain of sitting through long, drawn-out dates that leave you feeling deflated and depressed....
