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We’ve all done it at one time or another, or will do it sometime in the future. Regardless of when you do it, just remember you will get caught eventually and when you do, you cannot bury your head in the sand. Too bad there are not strict policies, punishable by law in association with the internet wherein something could be written and implemented along the lines of “Truth in Online Dating”. Who am I kidding, people have lied from the beginning of time and will continue to do so until Hell freezes over and even when caught some will continue to do so at our expense. Bastards!
Remember the old video rental mantra “Be Kind, Rewind”? Some of you may be too young to remember that but the sentiment still applies. For this subject, lets use, oh I don’t know, how about “You Lie, You Die”, hmmmmm, maybe not, too blatant. Oh wait, I know, “Honesty Accepted, Deception Denied”. Anyway, the point here is to be honest in all you say and do. Have you ever stretched the truth or told an out and out blatant lie? Tell me how many more lies did you have to tell to cover your ass from the original lie? Life is too short to waste all your time and energy covering your ass. Do it right and do it honestly the first time.

So, you are asking yourself, what is this crazy woman’s point? OK, OK, the point is, when you are creating a profile, be it just for your screen name or for an “Online Dating Site” be honest. Describe yourself as you see yourself, if you are 5′5″ don’t list that you are 5′10″, if you weigh 210 don’t list your weight as 135. Be real, have you ever spent endless hours talking to someone and envisioned what they looked like based on the picture and physical description posted on their profile only to find the picture is 10 yrs old, they have gained 50 pounds and are 6 inches shorter than what they indicated. It has happend to me, and I was pissed, aggravated and disappointed. And, yes, I have done it myself and when it came time to meet the person I felt really bad about the lies I had told and fessed up. We met anyway and in this instance we became very good friends, but, it doesn’t always work out that way.

If you are going to share personal information, be very cautious, be generic, but honest. If you plan on meeting this person and who knows, maybe start a relationship, don’t sabotage it with lies. A good relationship, romantic or friendship is based on trust and honesty. Start off on the right foot, and maintain a certain mystery about yourself to pique their interest, remember any embellishments will be exposed, relationships destroyed and in most cases the trust is gone forever.

Simple advice……tell the truth no matter how bad it sounds, your honesty will be welcomed and very much appreciated not to mention the open doors that result from that same honesty. Honesty is sexy and appealing and lies, well, they are boring, unattractive and get you nowhere, but caught!

Those of you that are lying to someone right now, come clean, spill the beans, maybe you can be forgiven, maybe not, but you can start fresh from here…..the point of honesty and truth in Online Dating and every aspect of your life. It is much less complicated to tell the truth than it is to cover a lie.

Linda Reeves is a 47 year old columnist for cupidsblackbook.com Cupids Blackbook, she lives in the American Midwest.


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  • The Appeal of Computerized Dating

    Our world is getting increasingly busier, and we are invariably becoming dependent on computers and the Internet. Every conceivable aspect of our lives is now computerized in some manner. With the amount of time we spend on computers, it’s a forgone conclusion that this medium has become a magnet for people looking for love.

    Not too long ago, you had to go against the grain to have a profile on a dating website. Today, the stigma is gone. Online personals has gone mainstream and now accepted by all and sundry.

    The appeal of dating online can be attributed to the fact that one can communicate with people ranging from a next door neighbor you didn’t know was looking, to people living thousands of miles away. Sometimes the bee has to travel deep into the woods to find the sweetest nectar. In that regard, only online dating puts you in close proximity with remote users all in one place.

    Online dating has also become an oyster for the shy. While some are naturally blessed with confidence, that first approach is a nightmare for the shy among us. Meeting people in real life is almost ritualistic where the male puts on a show for the female he’s interested in. In that atmosphere, only certain pronounced ( mostly shallow ) characteristics enjoy any level of success, leaving the timid behind.

    Dating online is changing things however. Generally, by the time online friends decide to meet in person, they’ve already broken the ice, personal characteristics have been scrutinized with discerning eyes, and they likely have both established a comfort zone. This more or less levels the playing field, particularly giving the shy a fighting chance. You are less likely to be rejected at a first meeting, if you’ve already been talking to the person online for sometime.

    Be it as it may that there are time-wasters online, nobody can argue with the fact that traditional dating methods cannot hold a candle to finding singles online in terms of the number of hookups.

    Online dating has become a major force in our lives as we search for that elusive needle in a haystack in our technologically-driven world. This trend is likely to grow in popularity as more and more people come online.

    Richard Akindele is the Founder of oasisoflove.com oasisoflove.com, a full-featured, and FREE online dating site.


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  • Wouldn’t it be easier if females could simply approach you and tell you what they feel about you? But in the real world things aren’t as simple and it’s a tough job sometimes trying to figure whether she likes you or not. Different girls have different ways of expressing their emotions and liking for someone. There are some proven ways by which you can figure out whether she likes you or not read on to discover how.

    She follows you with her eyes- Have you ever seen her follow you with her eyes? Following means she looks straight at you no matter which way you travel and sometimes when you look at her she looks away than tries to look at you from the corner of her eye? If this is the case than she does like you.

    Finds an excuse to talk- Does she talk to you a lot? Does she start talking to you about any random topic out of the blue just to get a conversation going and is really interested to know what you have to say? If you answer is yes again than this is a very strong indication that she is interested in you.

    Does she remember everything you said? – If she remembers everything you tell her during a conversation and reminds you what you talked about the other day than she is definitely into you. Any human beings being would be more active if that person is actively interested in something. She would give you many signals in the conversation that she likes you and would be looking for your approval.

    Giggly- Sometimes when girls like something she laughs or giggles more than usual and would laugh at jokes which aren’t even funny. This is such a condition where the girl is totally into you and is looking for a signal from you.

    She can’t relax- This is the best way to find out whether she likes you or not. If she has the hots for you she would not be able to relax around you. She would try to look her best and act her best at all times around you just to impress you. She would be careful and tentative about her every move and she would try her level best to do everything right this is why that extra bit of pressure would show on her face of lack of comfort.

    You might not be able to make the person fall in love with you on the first sight but you can definitely make the person be strongly attracted to you if you follow some simple steps. So what type of guys do women truly prefer? Find out some of the “Best kept secrets” on how to become a guy women want- girlmagnet.exploreoffers.com/” target=”_blank How to become a true Girl Magnet


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  • I love theorising about seduction, men and women and relationships. Its a debate that will continue for ever, mostly because it is all based upon a point of view. A seduction technique that might work on one woman might result in a slapped face if tried on another woman. The point is, you can not pigeon hole people into categories, especially when were dealing with high emotions. Were all different; the real art of seduction is taking the time to understand and appreciate people for who they are.

    Its worth repeating, the real art of seduction is taking the time to understand and appreciate people for who they are. How often in your life has someone taken the time to speak to you, ask you questions and show that they are genuinely interested in you and just you. No ulterior motive, no emotional trade offs, just quality time spent getting to know you. I can almost guarantee, if you have experienced this the likelihood is that you were spellbound by the attention. You were the centre of attention. In a nut shell that is the secret art of seduction.

    As people, we all like to feel as though we are the centre of attention, we like to feel valued, of interest and need the comfort that people want to spend time with us for no other reason than simply because of whom we are. It makes us feel good, it raises our confidence and self belief, and we all want to spend time with people that make us feel this way. Are you starting to see it now? By making people feel great about them, you are creating an invisible bond of association.

    So you can disregard all of the other advice about seduction. Its not a science; its not something that can be achieved by buying a particular brand of drink or saying complimentary things about the way someone looks. The good news is that it is something that we can all do if we put our minds to it.

    In summary, take the time to speak with people. Listen to them and devote yourself to the conversation. Take the time to understand them and have empathy with them, you’ll soon start to see marked improvements in your seduction success rate. You’ll also start to feel like you are contributing more to people and receiving a lot more back. Treat people as people, not as an object.

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