Defining Relationships Friendship & Dating
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Signs Your Boyfriend is Going to Propose by Gillian_Reynolds
As women we have this amazing inner instinct when it comes to the man in our lives. We can generally tell when something is bothering him, when he's hiding something and when he can't contain his excitement. The one area that many women just aren't sure of is whether or not their boyfriend is on the same page as they are regarding getting married. Although you and he may have talked about taking that next step, unless there's a ring on your finger, you can never be sure he's actually ready to walk down the aisle. There are actually some signs your boyfriend is going to propose that will give you a glimpse into what's in store for your future with him.
One of the most obvious signs your boyfriend is going to propose is he'll be busy planning your life together. This typically includes things like talking about whether you two should be buying a home together or how much money he needs to be investing in his retirement plan. His mind is focused squarely on the future and each time he brings it up he includes you in it. If he looks to you for your opinion more and more on really important matters that deal with his future plans, he considers you his life partner already.
Another sign that he's about to pop the big question is you'll have recently spent more and more time with his friends and family. Men like to see how their future wife fits in with all the really important people in their lives. He wants to ensure that his parents approve of you and that you can hang out with and have fun with his friends. If he makes excuses for why you can't accompany him to family celebrations or if you don't know any of his friends very well, that's not a promising sign and you may have to wait a while yet before you'll get a marriage proposal.
A man on the verge of proposing will also give it away through his body language. He may stare more longingly into your eyes when you two are together or he'll hold your hand a bit longer than he usually does. He's doing this because he feels closer to you than he ever has before. Men who are just about to pop the question are often just as overwhelmed with emotion as the woman on the receiving end of the proposal.
One of the most obvious signs your boyfriend is going to propose is he'll be busy planning your life together. This typically includes things like talking about whether you two should be buying a home together or how much money he needs to be investing in his retirement plan. His mind is focused squarely on the future and each time he brings it up he includes you in it. If he looks to you for your opinion more and more on really important matters that deal with his future plans, he considers you his life partner already.
Another sign that he's about to pop the big question is you'll have recently spent more and more time with his friends and family. Men like to see how their future wife fits in with all the really important people in their lives. He wants to ensure that his parents approve of you and that you can hang out with and have fun with his friends. If he makes excuses for why you can't accompany him to family celebrations or if you don't know any of his friends very well, that's not a promising sign and you may have to wait a while yet before you'll get a marriage proposal.
A man on the verge of proposing will also give it away through his body language. He may stare more longingly into your eyes when you two are together or he'll hold your hand a bit longer than he usually does. He's doing this because he feels closer to you than he ever has before. Men who are just about to pop the question are often just as overwhelmed with emotion as the woman on the receiving end of the proposal.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
5 Common Relationship Breakers BY Linda Jones
There are many things that can get wrong or from bad to worse in a relationship... it is depressing how many couples split-up because of stupid reasons. If you have the slightest feeling that your relationship is in jeopardy or if you inquire what went wrong in ex-relationships, take a look at the list below.
There are 5 "don'ts" in a relationship.
1. Betrayal of the partner
Absolutely unforgivable-you have seen couples that break up because of this, even families. It is hard to forgive and forget, broken pieces stay broken, this is life.
2. Being a private eye
If you check on your partner continuously, visit unannounced... he/she will get tired of the relationship. Everybody wants freedom, a private space, friends... Love means trust and respect, it is not funny on scrutiny all the time, do not act as a detective, act as a lover.
3. Lack of emotional support and attention
In a relationship mutual support and attention are essential. We are humans and we crave for being with our loved one, for better and for worse... when it doesnt happen we feel lonely and rejected. If you have such a problem, deal with it, do not avoid it. Stay close to one another.
4. Too many fights
Lets face it, in every relationship there are fights. Believe it or not, specialists say they clarify things, but do not dramatize, or raise your voice or offend.
Things clarify themselves if you have patience.
In a relationship, when it comes to fights silence is golden and too many of them ruin what you both have built with love and care.
5. Boredom and lack of spontaneity
Do not let boredom to step in, be creative and spontaneous. Think of common hobbies, activities that make both of you happy.
If love is in the air, every day would be a celebration of your relationship.
Even a ride in the park on rollers can be fun, or going to a movie, exhibition, disco, party.
Before doing anything that can affect your relationship, meditate a bit. Is it worth doing it and ending up alone?
There are 5 "don'ts" in a relationship.
1. Betrayal of the partner
Absolutely unforgivable-you have seen couples that break up because of this, even families. It is hard to forgive and forget, broken pieces stay broken, this is life.
2. Being a private eye
If you check on your partner continuously, visit unannounced... he/she will get tired of the relationship. Everybody wants freedom, a private space, friends... Love means trust and respect, it is not funny on scrutiny all the time, do not act as a detective, act as a lover.
3. Lack of emotional support and attention
In a relationship mutual support and attention are essential. We are humans and we crave for being with our loved one, for better and for worse... when it doesnt happen we feel lonely and rejected. If you have such a problem, deal with it, do not avoid it. Stay close to one another.
4. Too many fights
Lets face it, in every relationship there are fights. Believe it or not, specialists say they clarify things, but do not dramatize, or raise your voice or offend.
Things clarify themselves if you have patience.
In a relationship, when it comes to fights silence is golden and too many of them ruin what you both have built with love and care.
5. Boredom and lack of spontaneity
Do not let boredom to step in, be creative and spontaneous. Think of common hobbies, activities that make both of you happy.
If love is in the air, every day would be a celebration of your relationship.
Even a ride in the park on rollers can be fun, or going to a movie, exhibition, disco, party.
Before doing anything that can affect your relationship, meditate a bit. Is it worth doing it and ending up alone?
