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Dating Advice For Men - Essential Guide
By: Chris Simms
When it comes to dating, it's not just the women who worry about, will he like me, will we get on, what shall I wear etc etc. In actual fact, most man go through all the above fears just like women do. It would be nice if we could read just one book or article and know everything we need to know about women, relationships and dating. Unfortunately it doesn't work that way.
The best dating advice often seems to come from people who have been in the same situations as ourselves and have gained some comforting wisdom that we can relate to.
When dating, the thing we should always remember is that advice is simply what someone else thinks might assist you. The person giving this advice may not necessarily have any idea of your true state of mind of your particular circumstances, therefore it is always important to take note of what advice you have been given, others opinions are valuable, as it may help you to form your own opinion on what's right for you.
Below are some helpful hints and advice, some may suit you and others may not. Remember these hints are not set in stone, you may want to adjust some to suit your own personal goals.
1. The worst thing you could do when going on a date is to turn up unshaven and looking dirty. You would be appalled if she turned up in the same state. It may be fickle but unfortunately it's true appearances count for a lot.
2. Whatever you do, don't turn up late, you will definitely give her the wrong impression. Not only will she think you've stood her up, she will also think you're unreliable.
3. Be a gentleman, open the door for her, pull out her chair in the restaurant. Women like to feel special, treat her like a lady and you'll do well.
4. Compliment her. A woman loves to be complimented, even if she doesn't show it. Don't go overboard though, but let her feel you are attracted to her.
5. Ask questions and genuinely listen to her answers. After all you are going on a date to get to know her. There is nothing more that a woman likes than when someone is interested in what they have to say.
6. Prepare yourself for the date. Think about what it is you would like to find out about her. Also think about what she might ask you. The last thing you want is for the conversation to dry up half way into the date.
7. It is advisable that you dont bring up adult matters or sex toys for example on at least the first 3 dates. In the long run this can only do you good and she will certainly be more interested in you if you hold back.
8. When it comes to paying the bill, offer to pay. If she insists on paying, then offer to go halves and split the bill.
9. What about the goodnight kiss? Some women prefer not to kiss after a first date, while others will be disappointed if you don't. Judge the situation for yourself, her body language will give you a good idea of what's right.
10. When leaving, only ask for her number or tell her you will call if you really mean it. In the long run this will be best for both of you. If you do like her and are interested, then don't be afraid to let her know.
Marriage Counseling
By: Christopher Hartwell 1
Marriages are made in heaven but what no one can say for sure is how they will be consummated here on earth. With the divorce rate reaching an all time high, marriages have started losing their sense of permanence. With people choosing to give up on their relationships rather than fight for them, the high incidence of divorce is not surprising. However what people often fail to do is try marriage counseling before they decide on separation or divorce. Marriage counseling is one of the most important aspects of building a strong marriage in troubled times.
If you are part of a difficult marriage, or find it impossible to communicate with your partner then marriage counseling is a good option. Some people have a misconception that marriage counseling is a step backward and indicates that a marriage is in dire need of help. This is not true, if anything attending marriage counseling shows a couple’s willingness to work on their marriage, in today’s day and age such commitment is hard to find and marriage counseling is definitely a positive step forward.
Before any couple attends marriage counseling the couple should discuss why it needs marriage counseling. Most men have a tendency of taking marriage counseling as a negative step as it shows his incapability to manage a marriage. Once again it is important for a couple to sit down and discuss the problems it is facing. In fact for any marriage to be successful communication is the key. Once the couple has tried to resolve their problems between themselves and they find that they cannot reconcile their differences only then should they consider marriage counseling.
Also a couple should understand that a marriage counselor is not a magician, and there is no such thing as overnight results. Many people give up on marriage counseling because they feel they are not getting the results they expected; the only problem is that marriage counseling is not a one day seminar like affair. It requires time and dedication from the couples to work on their marriage and only when both husband and wife are willing to attend marriage counseling does marriage counseling work.
Another misconception about marriage counseling is that marriage counseling can help a couple reconcile almost any kind of problem, this is not true. For example, a wife has to be willing to forgive her husband’s infidelity and vice versa. This is why it is important for a couple to first consider resolving their problems at home, more often than not marriage counseling can be avoided if a couple can sit down and discuss their problems as mature adults.
If you are in a troubled marriage, understand that marriage counseling is perfectly acceptable if you find that you have reached an impasse in your marriage. Do not take marriage counseling as a failure if anything marriage counseling is a positive step forward and if you are looking to save your marriage or make it better, then marriage counseling is a viable and meaningful option.
Marriage counseling is a positive step
Many people believe that marriage counseling signals the beginning of the end, this is not true. If anything marriage counseling shows a couple’s commitment to their relationship and also shows their dedication and faith in the institution of marriage. As a matter of fact more often than not divorce is not even on the cards, all a couple wants to do is bring back the old spark in their marriage. In either case marriage counseling is in no way a step backward, and in no way indicates that a couple is on the verge of fallout. Sometimes it takes a third person’s help to make a relationship work; this is exactly how marriage counseling helps two people improve their relationship.
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