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Opt for your partner’s favorite diner

Almost every individual has a favorite daytime diner where the food is good, the atmosphere relaxed and the service quick. Ask your partner if he/she knows of a special place where you both could have a nice leisurely lunch while enjoying a sunny day or listening to some nice music. Be receptive to your partner’s suggestions even though the address may not exactly be in your kind of neighborhood since for all you know it might turn out to be a splendid place which you may be tempted to patronize even without your current partner.

Go hiking

If you both are the outdoor type, what better way to have a date than in the midst of nature? Take a gentle hike through the woods or a familiar mountain trail. Bring along a bag lunch of fruit juice, granola bars and trail mix. And then when you come upon a cozy nook, take a break and enjoy your lunch as well as each other’s company while admiring the view around you.

Have a picnic

Make use of a spell of sunny weather to plan a lunch date at a park. If you don’t mind a drive, choose one which has a variety of water features, arbors and distinct horticultural areas so that before or after lunch you can enjoy its attractions. On the other hand if you don’t feel like venturing too far out from your familiar zone, your neighborhood park will do just as well. Pack a picnic hamper with sandwiches, juice and some tasty treats for dessert. After you have wrapped up lunch, go for a stroll along the walking trail or feed the ducks, all the while having a nice conversation.

Beach lunch

If you are lucky enough to live in a seaside town, plan a day at the beach. Throw in a blanket, beach umbrella and some sunscreen in the boot of your car and then head out to claim your place on the sand. You could bring along some sandwiches for lunch but a far better idea would be to explore the beachside shacks which often turn out to have some very appetizing seafood dishes.

Potluck lunch

If it was a common interest in cooking that brought you and your partner together, how about planning a date around it? Decide on a potluck lunch for which you and your partner would bring your own contributions; you could either agree to a theme according to region like Thai or Mexican or ingredients like seafood or spring vegetables. On the other hand if you want to keep things simpler, just rustle up whatever you are best at. A pot luck lunch will not only let you escape the expenses and hassles of eating out but in fact make for a great conversation as you can both discuss your culinary experiences to your hearts’ content.

Go to the zoo

A short afternoon at the zoo would make for a fun lunch date idea, especially if it has been years since you visited a zoo. Besides taking a stroll and viewing interesting animals, you can also choose from a variety of foods available at the numerous vendors around the park. Most big zoos in fact have special luncheon areas located in the most beautiful surroundings to offer a pleasant experience to its visitors.

Movie lunch

The daytime alternative to movie-and-a-dinner date, a movie lunch date allows you to do the same things like watching a movie and dining afterwards but in a much more casual atmosphere. There is neither the need to dress up in formals nor the vague stress of dealing with questions of intimacy following dinner. And best of all movie tickets during the day are far more easily available and cheaper too than during late evening. However if you are planning to take your date to a new blockbuster, it would be prudent to book the tickets ahead just in case few other couples start thinking like you.

Weekend brunch

This is a good idea for couples who are too busy to meet for lunch during the week but at the same time want to avoid the pressures of a dinner date. In fact meeting up for a late morning brunch over the weekend can be the perfect starter date for a couple who are just getting to know each other. If you want to make it a special event, by all means dress up and turn out in your very best for the Sunday brunch. If all goes well, you can even celebrate with a glass of champagne or indulge yourselves with a rich tasty dessert.

Professional services

For those who are too busy even to find someone to have lunch with, there are now a few dating services which in return for a fee, will match you up on a lunch date. The best of these lunch dating services not only claim to find you a suitable lunch partner but even co-ordinate your schedules and pick out a nice spot where you and your date can meet for lunch or just drinks. The biggest advantage of this arrangement is its flexibility. At the end of an hour, if you don’t feel like going on, you can always ask for the check on the plea of your professional commitments. On the other hand, if you hit off, lunch can always extend on to dinner and beyond.

A lunch date has several advantages over the traditional dinner date. Meeting for lunch not only keeps things more relaxed but the shorter time frame allows you to make a quick exit in case you don’t want it to drag on. Moreover since it is in the middle of day, there is no alcohol involved which is a good thing for both those who tend to have a little too much and those who find themselves at the receiving end of such overindulgence.

There is hardly any woman who does not wish to be courted in the old-fashioned way by her date. It is not only exceedingly romantic but makes her feel like a princess. So if you are keen on winning over the special girl in your life, take heed of these date ideas that women are sure to love.

Glasses can be worn for fashion or for function, either way you have to make an effort to look your best. Perfect eyewear mirrors your style, enhances your appearance and even has a power to minimize your imperfections while drawing the attention to your best features. In an ideal world, you would own dozens of pairs in various colors, shapes and styles to correspond to your mood and outfits, but in reality glasses can be way too expensive and you are limited to have just one or two pairs. In this case you have to make sure the ones you choose are as flattering as possible. Especially now, that the ‘geek-chick’ look has conquered the fashion world. Whenever the time comes to buy your next pair, keep in mind these 4 general tips:

Contrast – the shape of the frame should contrast the shape of your face, so if you have rounder features, better opt for more angular glasses, and angular features require more curvy shapes.

Color - the right color will never fail to compliment your features. If you want to highlight your eyes, black is a good option. For those who want to make a statement with the glasses, choose the ones which contrast the tone of your face and hair.

Proportion - look for frames which will be in proportion with the rest of your face. Don’t confuse it with choosing sunglasses, which have to be larger for the greater coverage. Remember, frames that look classy as a pair of sunglasses won’t necessarily look nice when being used for optical lenses.

Face shape – there are four general types of face shapes: round, heart, square and oval. You can simply trace the contour of your face with the help of pencil and a piece of paper placed on top of an image of your face, or go to the bathroom and trace your face outline on the bathroom mirror with an eyeliner or anything you have at hand. Once you determined which contour Is ours, you are ready to get your new frames with some degree of confidence they will complement your appearance.

Round face shape
It’s all about curves when it comes to round faces, width and length of the face are almost proportional. You can easily define the soft circular shape by the wide forehead, fuller cheeks and a rounded chin.

Opt for angular shapes, frames should be wider than they are deep. Rectangular frame styles will give the illusion of slimmer and longer face. Wearing narrow styles of rectangular frames will create a balance with rounder features. Frames with a slight up-sweep at the corners will flash those fabulous cheeks and pull the eye upward.

Remember that small, round or oversized frames won’t play well with your face shape, moreover they will make your face appear even more round, and we don’t want that to happen, right?

Oval face shape
Oval faces are defined by well-balanced features, jaw is slightly narrower than the forehead. People with oval shaped faces are so lucky, there are a wide range of options in the field of eyewear. Seriously, there is no limit to the shapes or kinds of glasses you can buy.
Square, rectangle, round and cat-eye frames are the best bet for you. If you want stay in vogue there are plenty of vibrant and fashion-forward styles. But take care to avoid too small or too large frames not to overwhelm your features.

1.Openness
Every woman wants to reveal her partner her deepest naughty fantasies, but not every woman can entrust her secret dreams. That’s why a man must be totally open in bed. The more open a guy is about his intimate desires, the more open a woman will be with hers.

2. Listening
To be heard is one of those things women always want to get from guys, even under the sheets. We know exactly what we love doing in bed. Guys should just listen to us and respond to our guidance on how to satisfy us best. Of course, their efforts will be rewarded.

3. Passion
There is no doubt women dream about all sorts of romance, candles, flowers, gentle words etc. But men should not forget about passion as well, raw passion. Sometimes the best way to satisfy a woman is to just take her, kiss her hard, and make no apologies for how desperately he needs all of you.

4. Aggressiveness
We, women, are quite enthusiastic about aggressive sex, aren’t we? Even a little roughing under the sheets can do wonders for our sexual life. We do not want our men to be aggressive on every occasion, but sometimes guys must definitely turn into real aggressors and feel free to venture into this darker world of intimate desires.

5.Focus on entire body
Unfortunately men often make this mistake. They pay attention to a few places on a woman’s body when trying to bring her pleasure. But we don’t actually want our partner to focus only on these “obvious” intimate spots. We want guys to pay attention to our entire body rather than the sum of its parts.

6.Longer oral sex
It’s just incredible how many men don’t give their women oral sex that often, or even don’t do it at all. They actually think it’s OK. But it’s definitely not! Guys expect oral sex for themselves, but do not always return the sentiment to girls. It’s a huge mistake. Agree, girls? We want men to experiment a little bit down there and figure out what we like best.

We all like to feel secure in our relationships. And it doesn’t really take much — a compliment here a smile, a wink, an appreciative look there, maybe some flowers or chocolates once in a while and we feel like we’re in a perfect relationship. But all women occasionally like to test their significant others. Sometimes just for fun, other times cause we’re feeling a bit insecure that day and need a bit of reassurance. It’s all completely normal as long as you don’t go overboard in your tests and start questioning everything. For those of you who do feel a bit too worried (perhaps it’s that time of the month and you’ve had a bit too much pizza and watched a particularly awful movie that left you feeling insecure) here’s a great way to calm down.
While it’s completely possible to fake feelings when awake, it’s pretty impossible to do it when you’re asleep. You can’t fake a smile or give a compliment when you’re busy snoring. This is were the science of sleeping positions comes in handy. Statistically the closer you sleep in bed the stronger are your feelings and the happier you are in your relationship. BUT don’t rush with conclusions. Just cause you don’t sleep in a full body hug with your partner, it doesn’t mean you’re about to break up. So in order to avoid any rushed conclusions and misunderstandings here’s a rundown of the most common sleeping positions and the meaning behind those.

1. Spooning
How to: One of you is on their side, with the other person snuggled up behind you.
Pros: It shows that the couple is close and happy and wants to show their love to each other and be physically close.
Cons: It might be too hot in the summer and you really don’t want to be hugged and be all sweaty.

2. Pillow Talk

How to: You’re facing each other but not touching.
Pros: Represents intimacy and the need for one-on-one contact and conversation in bed.
Cons: Couples often worry about morning breath and just in general this isn’t the most convenient position for breathing, you don’t breathe in unison and you don’t want to inhale the air your loved one just exhaled.

3. Romantic
How to: Possibly the most overused in cinema position, a man is lying down on his back with a woman on her side, head resting on his shoulder or chest.
Pros: Usually signifies a  start of a new relationship. Affectionate, but still a bit shy and not overly clingy.
Cons: While some find the sound of their partner’s heartbeat under their ear calming and relaxing, others might find it distracting and annoying, plus it’s not really that comfortable for your neck and your partner is most likely feeling a bit trapped lying on their back all the time.

4. Back to Back
How to: Pretty self explanatory – both of you are lying on your sides with your back to each other. Your backs, legs or feet might be touching occasionally.
Pros: Signifies that both partners are confident in their relationship, have probably been together for a while and respect each others sleeping habits.
Cons: No need to worry, as long as you’re not too far from each other it’s fine, most couple’s find this position to be the most comfortable to sleep in. The only con we could think of is perhaps rolling and bumping into each other when trying to roll  over onto your back, that could be surprising in the middle of the night and might wake you up.

5. Edges

How to: Both sleep on opposite sides of the bed facing away from each other.
Pros: You both value comfort and respect each other’s personal space. Works perfectly if you two have different resting temperature preferences. For example one prefers to be cooler and sleep only partially under covers and the other likes to be snugly tucked and warm.
Cons: Might signify a frustration in relationship and emotional distance. Might lead to comical tug wars for covers.

Kissing is amazing. It is a special way of showing your attitude to a person. We express love, affection, passion through this international act of communication. Have you ever paid attention to the meaning of kisses? Every person has his/her own style of kissing, but the general meaning of each kiss can be usually related to all of us. There are certain signs people unintentionally send when kissing others this or that way. There are many types of kisses, and we are about to discover the true meanings behind them. So, read the article and try to better understand people you kiss.

The hand kiss
It may seem at first there is nothing special about this kiss, but it’s definitely not true. The kiss on the hands shows respect, adoration and gratitude.

The cheek kiss
This type of kisses usually shows tenderness and support. It is often used by friends and relatives to greet or say goodbye. If the guy you like kisses you on the cheek he wants to say he has feelings for you and he is ready to take your relationship to the next level.

The forehead kiss
The meaning of the forehead kiss depends on the situation. If you experience tough times in your long-term relationship it usually means it’s time to say goodbye to each other. If everything is great or you just start dating the forehead kiss means he really cares about you.

The Eskimo kiss
It’s probably the cutest kiss. It is mostly used by parents and their kids as a sign of tenderness and affection. Couples in love also use it to show their deep feelings. An eskimo kiss is the act of pressing the tip of one’s nose against another’s.

The air kiss
The air kiss is commonly used by relatives and friends to say hello or goodbye. If the guy you like uses it he says you’re just friends.

The angel kiss
If you want to wake up your half, kiss him gently on the eyelids or anywhere near his eyes. It’s awesome to start a day with the angel kiss. This type of kiss is perfect for demonstrating your love and adoration. You can also give the angel kiss if you are going to travel without him.

The lip kiss
Friends, usually girls, may kiss each other on the lips quickly and barely touching. But it is usually carried out by couples in love or people who like each other and want to date. There are many types of lip kisses (the French kiss, the single-lip kiss etc.) Each of them shows affection and passion, and usually means “I love you.”

The Spiderman kiss
The Spiderman kiss belongs to the lip kiss “family.” It is often used by couples to show love and have fun at the same time. Have you already tried kissing this way?

The neck kiss
The French kiss often followed by the neck kiss. Your partner tries to tell you he wants more intimacy and passion when he kisses you on the neck. Remember this.

The shoulder kiss
It’s a very romantic kiss. It doesn’t necessarily means your guy wants more intimacy right now, but it does mean he is deeply in love with you and cares about your feelings. He thinks you’re perfect.

Do you love your life? That’s a hard question to answer. If life is a puzzle of moments, then you can definitely say that you love some parts of it. But if you take your life as a whole…There are days when your life is not good enough. Sometimes you think you could do better if you’d made different decisions in the past. Sometimes you have this annoying feeling that life is passing you by. It’s hard to love something that is passing you by, right?
Believe it or not, it is possible to adore your life and there are people who are totally in love with their lives. Why is that important? Arthur Rubinstein said that if you love life, life will love you back. Follow 5 simple steps and you’ll see – loving your life is easier than you think.

Step 1. “Love the One You’re With”That line from Stephen Stills song became one of hippie’s favorite rules of life (and those guys knew how to enjoy it to the fullest). So what you should really do is to surround yourself with people you love and get away from unnecessary people. Yes, you can’t get rid of anyone who’s annoying, but you can limit the time you spend with the wrong people. Ask yourself a question – if today was the last day of your life who would you like to spend it with? Having dinner with a boring boss and nervous business partners? Chatting with your former cheerleader classmate you haven’t seen in ages? Or maybe you’d prefer to spend this time with a glass of wine and good friends who are always there for you? That’s what I am talking about. It’s always your choice, and you should choose the right people. Surround yourself with your dearest friends, those, who really care about you. The moments, spent with friends and family will definitely add value to your life.

Step 2. Take care of your healthYou can’t enjoy your life if you are sick. Even if it’s temporary sickness, like flu, you fall out of life good cycle for several days, spending time in bed and dreaming/hoping that it will finally be over. Serious health problems spoil your life even more, of course. It doesn’t mean that if you are not healthy you should hate your life. It means that you are in charge of your health and by taking good care of yourself you increase your happiness rate. Everyone knows that exercising eliminates stress, boosts your confidence, and balances your hormones. Healthy diet also does wonders for your overall mood. So why don’t you start loving your life with a morning run and a glass of fresh juice?

Step 3. Be a free spiritSet yourself free. From judgments of people you don’t care about. From unnecessary obligations. From the feeling of guilt or embarrassment or envy, which poison our life. Try not to rush and let yourself relax. There is so little freedom in the modern world. Just think about it – we are dependent on technologies, of society, of our daily routine. Forget about others, and what they think or say about you. Forget about liking, sharing and taking photos. For the first time in your life think what you want to do and do it. You will fall in love in this new free-spirited life.

Step 4. Do what you like, like what you doEasier said than done. However, it’s a huge misconception that everyone hates their jobs and work only to earn a living. I will even cite Confucius here (if it won’t sound too pretentious): ‘Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.’ Well that’s true and in the modern world of possibilities it is a real aim. The problem is not that you can’t get any job you want. The real problem is that you don’t know what you want. You should analyze your priorities and goals and decide — is your job choice correct? If you had a chance to do anything, what would you do? Maybe, answering this question will change your life forever. I know a woman who gave up her career in marketing to do what she really loves — to create hand-made leather purses. And you know what? She loves her life more and more every day since then.

Step 5. Keep innovating yourselfHave you ever noticed that intelligent people never get bored? If you develop yourself you will enjoy yourself no matter what. Your brain will be too busy to think what you are not satisfied with. Improving yourself – your skills, your character, your will – you will improve your quality of life. You will deserve better, want more from life, and sooner or later get what you deserve. There are so many ways of self-development today that it is more like a hobby than an obligation – read books, listen to audio lectures, go to literature club, take online programming courses… Even half an hour a day will make difference, and you will find so many new reasons to love your life.

And remember – you’ve got only one life to live and to love. Don’t waste your time!
‘Life isn’t a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, the body thoroughly used up and totally worn out and your screaming ‘Woohoo WHAT A RIDE’!

Can you imagine that 80% of women fail in choosing the right bra?
From buying a bra to matching it with your outfit – this seems a very big problem for most of women. Admit it, it’s almost impossible to find the one that fits, supports and perfectly separates.
If your bra fits incorrectly, it makes you feel extremely uncomfortable. Wearing the wrong size bra will limit what you can wear while a good fitting bra will make your outfit look better.

These essential tips will help you make your bra shopping easier. Also, learn here how to take care of this important piece in your wardrobe.

1. Check the band. This picture will help you to understand if everything is OK with your bra. The band should not ride up your back. It shouldn’t be higher than the underwire and lay horizontal across your back. If it is, try a smaller bra size.
The band should be snug around your rib cage but not too tight. You must realize that it can stretch a bit later, about three inches in its lifetime. So buying a bra with a bigger band size makes no sense.

2. The bra bulge may happen, no matter what you weigh. It often happens on the back or under the arms and it most likely because you’re wearing too tight bra. But switching bra sizes doesn’t always work. What else you can do to avoid that back-fat bulge? Try a wider back and under the arms band, power-net wings and firmer fabric. It will help you distribute your bra’s weight and pull and prevent those “back boobs”.

3. Check the cup size. Be sure that an underwire is not poking into your breasts and a bra center doesn’t sit away from the chest. Check if your breasts don’t spill out from the top or side of your bra. If this all happens – you’re definitely wearing the wrong bra cup size. Size it up.
Wearing a bra that is too big is also a problem. Check if the cups don’t pucker. They should fit smoothly without creating an extra space between your breasts and the fabric.

 4. Remember: you shouldn’t see the outline of your bra through your clothing. This may look unattractive or even embarrassing. You bra can be too big or the other reason is that you didn’t match it with your outfit. If you’re sure about sizing, try a seamless, non-embroidered bra. It won’t show through and you’ll feel more confident about your look.

5. Don’t forget about matching the correct bra with your outfit! Always make sure it works with a certain neckline. If you decided to wear a backless evening gown, you don’t need to show unsightly bra straps to everyone. Fortunately, nowadays there are bra types that suit plunging necklines or a backless dresses. So you don’t have to go out braless. Use a strapless or silicone adhesive bra beneath a strapless or spaghetti string dresses. For tight fitting tops use a good lifting push up bra. Or buy a convertible bra with adjustable straps. You can wear it with a variety of outfits!

Sending text messages is seen more of a means of flirtation or casual communication instead of the ideal way of conveying deeper emotions like love. And yet their very brevity and fun nature can be the perfect way to let someone special know of your feelings for him or her. So here are hundred text message ideas that you can send to the love of your life and bring a smile to his/her lips.