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The Dating Directory | Dating and Relationships
6M ago
Are men are giving up on dating?
On a daily basis, I have so many women say to me they just can’t find quality men out there to be able to build a relationship with.
Are men actually throwing in the towel when it comes to dating?
Well, what I’m going to do is I’m going to give you the six main reasons why men are walking away from dating.
The reason why I want to do that is because I want to give you an insight into how a man’s mind works, and what it is that you need to understand about them in order to be able to bring the best part of them forward so that you can attract more quality men a ..read more
The Dating Directory | Dating and Relationships
11M ago
A new relationship is exciting, sparks are flying and it feels like you’re on top of the world. The honeymoon stage is the best place to be. Everything is new, you feel happy and inspired that you have found the one, and you find yourself constantly thinking about them.
Unfortunately, it can also be a challenging time to navigate as you get to know someone new, have to learn new boundaries, and a brand new dynamic, which in some cases, might be something you have never experienced before.
While you want the bliss of a new relationship to last forever, it can quickly fade if you d ..read more
The Dating Directory | Dating and Relationships
1y ago
Listening traditionally was viewed as a passive activity which involved simply hearing the person, and responding when they finish.
However, the effective way is to engage in inactive listening which requires frequent interruptions and asking questions.
The active listener is careful to show eye contact and interest in what the speaker is saying to ensure their full cooperation.
The speaker needs to understand that the listener is actively interested in what they are saying is through a mixture of verbal and nonverbal cues.
The nonverbal cues may include nodding of the head, maintainin ..read more
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1y ago
When we fall in love the world is an amazing place. It’s as if we are floating. The world gets even better when the person we love wants to marry us, but that’s when the thoughts start churning.
Is my love real? Before you say “I do,” here are a few ways you can tell that your love is for real.
You Trust Them
This is the biggest clue: trust. A true relationship cannot exist without trust. When you trust someone without a second thought that means you know deep down inside that your love is for real.
If you don’t want to let your partner out of your sight, that is an indic ..read more
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1y ago
How to Help A Friend Who’s Struggling Emotionally Is there anything worse than heartbreak?
OK, there probably is — but it sure doesn’t feel that way when you’re going through it. Then, you become an all-consuming mess, and it can be difficult to think rationally. You may, for instance, believe that you’ll never be happy again. None of it is true!
It’s awful when you’re going through heartbreak. It’s bad when a friend is. They will become a shell of their former selves. You’ll know that they’ll get through it, but they don’t!
So how can you support your friend through this trying time?
We’ll ..read more
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1y ago
Love is not defined by race The world has been experiencing a rise in interracial marriages in the past few decades.
A significant percentage of blacks’ whites and Hispanics have no issue getting a spouse from a different race and culture.
Initially, individuals restricted themselves on intermarrying a particular race, but this trend is slowly dying.
People are only interested in personal character and ethical values but not a race.
The change of mindset supported by other factors influences interracial relationships in the world. As a result, finding a partner of a different race is not a ..read more
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1y ago
Some couples seem to be able to weather any storm, and they seem to be as happy today as they were when they first met.
Is this true, or are they putting on a show for the rest of the world, and are they genuinely unhappy at home?
Although this can be the reality, it’s not always the case; some long-term relationships are just as solid and stable (and joyful) as they were at the outset.
If you’re curious to find out how you can do this, here are some pointers on how to do it yourself.
Be Honest
You’ll have a far higher chance of remaining together if you’re completely honest about how ..read more
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1y ago
Why You Should Increase Intimacy in Your Relationship
According to Erwin Raphael McManus, “Our souls crave intimacy”. But we cannot describe it in words. We just know that we want to be attached to someone, to feel really close to that special person who also wants to be with us.
Intimacy makes us feel alive, ecstatic, content, and vulnerable. You cannot achieve it overnight. It grows gradually, where you and your partner become closely attached.
What is Intimacy?
When you think about being intimate, your mind may quickly race towards physical closeness or sex. Although it encompasses those t ..read more
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1y ago
Exciting Lifestyle Changes for Newlyweds
Post-marriage lifestyle changes are always exciting, but can often create scenarios that lead to headaches. It’s best to go into your new chapter of life with an open mind and try to discover your future together.
The home hunting process requires strategy and can be intimidating at times. Use these tips to not only find your forever home but ensure it stays that way for years to come.
Know What You’re Looking For
The first step in the home buying process is knowing exactly what you and your partner are looking for.
It’s critical to be on the ..read more
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1y ago
Do you want to maximise your love life and build confidence?
Dating in this day and age has become something that a lot of us struggle with, especially if we’re going into our thirties.
It seems that millennial women are really starting to feel that dating has become exhausting.
What I want to do is, I want to give you six powerful mindsets to have around dating so that you feel that dating is smart, not hard and that you’re actually getting somewhere with the effort that you’re putting in.
Understand the power of love education of neuroscience, and how to be able to set you up to be ..read more