Does your significant other cry at goofy commercials? Does she beg you to take her to every romantic comedy that comes out in the theatres? Can you absolutely count on the fact that she will always remember every date that has even the slightest significance in your relationship?

Uh-oh. Sounds like you are in serious need of some romantic gift ideas.

Don’t panic! We’ve listed some of the best ones around below.

Tattoos

Quick! What’s the best way to show her that you’ll be around forever? By putting her name in a tattoo on your body, of course. She will quiver with delight as you show her where you put her name—forever. Not quite feeling confident enough to permanently write her name on your body? There are sets of temporary tattoos that include letters (for her name), along with romantic phrases. This one is hard to beat as a romantic gift idea!

Puzzles

Do you want to romance and intrigue your love all at once? Consider creating a special message just for her, and then having it made into a puzzle. This romantic gift idea can be done in several ways. You can make the puzzle with larger pieces, so that it’s more fun, or you could really challenge her and make a 100 piece or more puzzles! To really take her breath away, offer to massage her shoulders while she’s putting it together!

Perfume

When not just any perfume will do, why not create a special scent just for her? You’ll be able to pick and choose from various scents and create one that matches her personality. In addition, you will be able to select a unique bottle style and name the perfume anything you wish. This romantic gift idea will have her feeling special for months to come!

Candy Flowers

Can’t decide between chocolate and roses for a romantic gift? Why not give her both at the same time? Look online for a supplier of chocolate roses, a unique treat that will have her smiling and gazing at you with loving eyes. They can be delivered in the same manner as regular flowers, only when she opens the box, her eyes will be dazzled by the beauty of the roses, and her senses will quickly be overcome with the scent of chocolate.

Get-A-Ways

Want to spend some time alone with your sweetheart? Why not plan a short trip as a romantic gift idea? You could take a vacation to the coast and spend the weekend in a spa resort, or travel to the mountains and tuck yourselves away in a private cabin. Nothing’s too good for your sweetie!

Jeweled Flowers

Finally, for a romantic gift she’ll never forget, surprise her with real roses that have been dipped in gold, silver or platinum. These will last forever, and speak to the eternal love that you feel for her.

You see? Planning a romantic gift idea isn’t that difficult, but it does take some time and effort to get it just right. Think about the ideas listed above, and if they’re not just right, do some creative thinking of your own!

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“He’s just not that into you.” Have you heard this statement? Maybe it’s time to look at some important and perhaps missing elements in your self-worth. I think it is time to rediscover your dignity, self-respect, and “I’ve got better things to do” attitude, rather than hope for someone to come around who’s just not that into you.

If you are dating someone who is showing you a blatant lack of interest, here are seven reasons why he is not available and why you are not that into him:

* He talks about his Ex…excessively.

He brings her into every conversation, every chance he gets. This is called baggage, and until he unpacks it, (works it out), he will carry it with him wherever he goes. This is a big reason he is not present and available.

* He is evasive about his work.

His work is unclear. He has not had steady employment for the last few years, has not been at one job for more than a year or two, and has no realistic plans for the future. Furthermore, he’s talking about moving in with you.

* He rushes the relationship.

If he talks about marriage and a long future with you on the first date, he is probably desperate and is looking for just anywhere to land.

* He shows flashes of temper.

If the guy you are seeing shows that he has a bad temper or gets in angry moods for what seems like very little reason, run, don’t walk, to the nearest exit.

* He never asks about your life.

If he never asks you questions about your life, or rarely wants to listen to your thoughts on any subject, and just generally uses you to vent to,…ask yourself why you would want to be with someone who’s not that into you.

* You don’t come first.

His list of priorities does not have you at the top. TV sports, buddies, parents, children, or other activities come before you do and he shows no signs of shifting his focus.

* You must always be available for him.

He expects you to be loyal and available to him, yet he checks out other women who walk by; has an unlisted cell phone number he doesn’t give you; and spends hours on the computer but doesn’t tell you what he is doing when he is there.

If you recognize any of the above signs…you just aren’t that into him. You have better things to do. And if you are tied up with this guy, the great guy you want to meet who is looking for you too, cannot find you.

Remember…you deserve better, and you can have better, if you treat yourself better.

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In my quest for greater understanding how Black men and women can form better relationships, I surveyed thirty Black men about what they considered the major dating mistakes women make. These men were not lost for words and were more than happy to offer some advice. Many of them expressed concerns that many Sisters repeat the same poor choices or persistently commit senseless acts that hurt their chances of meeting the right man. I have provided a top-ten list of dating mistakes women should avoid straight out of the horse’s mouth.

Here is what the men had to say:

1. Never date a man while you are still emotionally damaged from a previous relationship.

This was the most popular mistake, according to the men. The men want women to know that we have to be in a good place, emotionally, in order to see another man for who he really is, good or bad. Their advice to women is not to date until internal peace has been made from a past relationship gone bad. Quite a few of the men retold dating encounters with Sisters that pretended to be emotionally healthy and say all the things they think men what to hear. However, the act is oftentimes short-lived and these men are left wondering how such a nice woman turned out to be a complete nutcase.

2. Ask the right questions during the early stages of a relationship.

The men wanted women to know that they should not be afraid to ask questions. Some even suggested that the first date was the perfect time to ask about a man’s intentions. Yes, some men will lie, but this can be easily detected by the pace of the relationship. The men warned if a man moves too fast for sex then his intentions are not going to involve anything long-term.

3. Date more than one man.

Many of the men thought it was a big mistake for women to invest all of her time and energy into one man before exclusivity was established. Now, dating more than one man is not synonymous to being sexually intimate with multiple men. It was advised that when women place too much focus on one man, her expectations might exceed what he is willing to offer. In addition, the men admitted to paying closer attention to a woman that communicated she is dating other men.

4. Do not go against your gut instincts.

The men had problems with women that continued to date men that they “had a feeling” were bad news. They complained to me about some of their female friends that had been warned or just instinctively knew a guy they were dating was not a good choice yet, these women stuck it out until their hearts were broken.

5. Be Happy.

One of the most endearing qualities the men said they admire and look for in women is contentment. A happy woman is inviting but an angry, embittered one is a sure turn off. They advised women not to complain and bring up dark topics on a first date. A first impression is a lasting one.

6. Do not confuse sexual tension with love.

When women feel a sexual chemistry with a man, sometimes the signals get crossed and she may fall prey to believing she is actually in love rather than in lust. Many of the men said they met women that said they were in love with them after only a couple of dates. For some men it is an ego booster but for many others it is a big red flag. They suggested women should take their time and get to know the man they’re dating before becoming sexually intimate.

7. Never date because you are lonely.

It was the opinion of many of the men that loneliness can lead to women making poor choices that will ruin her chances of finding the right man. The men reported experiences with women that attached themselves too quickly and made more of a relationship than what it really was.

8. Do not say anything self-deprecating.

All of the men said they were completely put off by women that constantly made disparaging remarks about themselves. In today’s age of health consciousness and fitness, the men said they have encountered many women that complain about their figures. One guy suggested that these women should stop complaining and start exercising. Men don’t want to hear about a woman’s flaws.

9. Never ignore signs of selfishness.

All of the men wanted women to know that a man’s character flaws will always reveal themselves and they are not to be ignored. If a man seems more interested in talking about himself on a date as opposed to listening and learning about his new companion, then this should definitely not be over looked. They really wanted us to understand that a selfish, insensitive man will not turn into Prince Charming with a simple kiss.

10. For the single mothers, never put a man before your child.

Some of the men had experiences with women that would neglect spending time with their own children in order to sustain the relationship. They agreed that dating women with children is an added challenge due time constraints. But, they respect women that handle their responsibilities as a mother and still made room for the man in her life.

This is not an exhaustive list but it is a good start for women of any race to consider when they are out and about in the dating world. I find it particularly interesting that these pointers come directly from men that have dropped women that committed one or more of these dating infractions. The most basic advice any woman should hold dear is to be herself and use common sense. Dating should be fun and effortless.

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The wedding day… This is the most awaited day of almost every bride in the world. This will be the start of a whole new different world for them. What better way is there than to have elegant wedding flowers grace the special occasion. Having elegant wedding flowers doesn’t mean that you will have to spend thousands of dollars for it. In fact, you can create a unique set of floral arrangements for your special day.

Here are great ideas for your wedding flowers:

- All white bouquet; the bridal bouquet in shade of white color creates a formal and elegant look. It compliments the bride’s gown and so attention is focused mainly on the bride without any other color to distract the audience.

- Rainbow of flower colors to compliment your bridesmaids’ dresses will catch the eyes of the guests, but you have to choose the colors which further enhance the wedding’s color scheme.

- Flower buds add to the elegance of a flower bouquet and compliment those that are already in bloom.

- Hand-tied; you can also make hand-tied bridal or bridesmaids’ bouquet for a custom and elegant look.

Your flower girl will look more beautiful if she has a ring of fresh flowers in her delicate hair.

You can even give away flowers for each of your wedding guest. It will serve as a token for being a part of the most important occasion of your life.

After the wedding, brides usually toss their bouquet. But if you want, you can make a spare one for the tossing that looks like your bridal bouquet.

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Are you feeling disillusioned with the person who you thought was the love of your life? Are you stuck in a never-ending maze of negative feelings? Are you afraid to leave your relationship? The answers to these questions may point to being in and wanting to leave a bad relationship.

Letting your partner know that you want out is the hardest part once a decision has been made to leave. The fear in facing the truth about your relationship is often what keeps you in a maze of inaction.

RECOGNIZING A BAD RELATIONSHIP: If you had a relationship satisfaction meter where would the needle point? On one side the meter indicates your level of satisfaction, compatibility, joy, happiness, focus and future-planning. On the other it registers a sense of hopelessness, anger, despair, and self-doubt. Somewhere in the middle is a feeling of acceptance, approval, things are okay, and peace. If your needle points to the red zone of despair it may be time to think about where you fit in and what you want out of the relationship. If a dead-end is ahead of you, are you willing to sacrifice your sanity and maybe even your life to stay in a bad relationship?

DECISION-MAKING: Making the decision to leave takes a lot of guts and soul-searching. The decision will not only have an impact on you and your partner, but also your family and friends. Ending a bad relationship is accepting that there are going to be major changes in your life and that you are ready to face them head-on. How do you make the decision? Take a look at the positive and negative sides of the relationship. Take a piece of paper and draw a line down the center of it. Write the word “negative” on one side and the word “positive” on the other. Now start thinking and writing. This is an exercise in looking at your relationship from your perspective, being brutally honest with yourself. You may feel guilty writing things that you have been thinking about and keeping inside for so long, but do it anyway. Remember, this exercise is for your eyes only, so take your time and try not to censor yourself. When you are done, look at the two sides. They will give you some idea of where you are and where you are headed.

BUILDING A SUPPORT SYSTEM: Now that you have examined your true feelings and thoughts about your relationship, you must begin to gather your resources. Take a look at who is on your side, who you can turn to for emotional, physical, or financial help. Finding people who share your problems or have other things in common is important to help you feel supported and not alone. Even if you have felt all alone for many years, you don’t have to feel alone any longer. Join a support group. This will not only help you get out of the house, but will also help you feel like you belong to a group of people who share the same interests and goals. Call on your support group for their caring and concern when you need it the most. Offer your help to others. There is stength in numbers.

COMMUNICATING YOUR NEEDS: Let people know how you feel. Try on the words that you want to say to your partner. Look in a mirror and practice. You may be saying things that you have only thought of before. Then try them out on a friend. Practicing saying the words will help you come to terms with their true meaning. When you feel confident that you will be able to speak with your partner and tell him or her what it is that you want, then go ahead and be honest.

AFFIRMATIONS: Affirmations are bits of sentences that you create to begin to help you change your beliefs about yourself. Write down words that describe positive aspects of your personality, ie. smart, witty, beautiful, faithful, charming. Then create a sentence starting with the words “I am.” Take your affirmations with you and say them often. The affirmation becomes your mantra and helps you push away all the negative beliefs that you’ve been carrying around. Your self-esteem will increase as your belief system improves and the world will feel like a safer place.

Hopefully, through being honest, making the right decision, building a support system, communicating your feelings, and affirming who you are, you will gain the insight, strength, and courage to make a move toward a healthier and more fulfilling life. Ending a relationship is often a painful experience, but it’s also an experience that may bring you personal growth and freedom.

JJR/NY ‘06 ©

Janet J. Reiss, LCSW, is licensed as a clinical social worker in New York. As a clinician Janet works with children, adolescents, and adults in helping them work through issues that complicate their day-to-day living. Communication, relationships, substance abuse problems and other addictions, psychiatric problems, and family issues are areas that are explored. When Janet is not working as a Clinical Manager or in her private practice she is working on her website lookingforlove.com lookingforlove.com which is an online dating directory and marketplace for adult singles.

Do you feel your brains turn to mush as soon as cupids arrow spears your heart?

Did your heart ever become your goal?

Did he become your world?

Do you feel the need to control him?

Do you want to be his everything?

Did you ever change your entire world to be with him?

Did he, for you?

Do you want his eyes to be only on you?

Do you feel like you can never say anything right?

Do you try to share your thoughts with him, only to alienate him?

Do you tear your hair out every time he looks at you like you are an alien?

Do you wish today was as sweet as the first day that you laid your eyes on him?

Do you wish you had never heard any stories about his past?

Do you wish he never heard yours?

Do you expect him to read your mind?

Do you think you can read his mind?

Do you worry about things that he cannot even comprehend?

Do you imagine his answers, when he gives you none?

Do you constantly question his feelings for you?

Do you question his every decision?

Do you feel like a wallflower?

Do you wish he would not interpret your needs for weakness?

Did you grow up believing love would be safe and non confronting?

Do you like the feeling of mistrust?

Does he?

Do you feel that you are the only one in this relationship?

Did you ever think that you would feel so torn apart when you argued with someone?

Did you think that you could be so hateful with someone you love so much?

Did you ever look just at someone and just feel total unconditional love for them?

Did you think that he too would feel incompetent during sex?

Do you know that he too suffers when you look upon him with disappointment?

Does he try to reach out to you in his time of need for affection and understanding?

Do you turn away from him, hoping that he will turn to you?

Do you feel like hiding from his eyes when you feel threatened by another female?

Does he understand you at that time?

Does he support you when you feel weak and failing?

Do you support him?

Do you allow him inside your head when all you want to do is die?

Do you come home and ask him how his day was?

Do you reach for him in the quiet of the night?

Does he reach out for you?

Does he make you feel sexy with just one look?

Do you crave his touch?

Does he kiss you passionately?

Do you kiss him back?

Do you love him with all your heart and soul?

Would you die for him?

Would he die for you?

HMMMMMM!

I know that I have definitely reached each one of you reading, with at least one of these thought provoking questions. Did you ever think such a small sweet word like LOVE could be so full of emotions and feelings? Love has so many meanings:

Love means trust, even when all the cards are against you.

Love means understand at all costs.

Love means accept all without question.

Love means allowing a stranger into your heart.

Love means smiling when anyone else would frown.

Love means hugging when he cries.

Love means being silent when silence is needed.

Love means putting his feelings first.

Love means being fair.

Love means expecting fairness.

Love means commitment.

Love means fitting together.

Love means laughter.

Love means partnership.

Love means being independent.

Love means forgiveness.

Love means patience.

Love means pain.

Love means sacrifice.

Love means supporting.

Love means feeling complete.

Love means never going to bed mad.

Love means GIFT.

If you have the gift of love, cherish it, nurture it, and treat it with respect.

Never push it away, or hurt it. Never, ever abuse it, or treat it like a door mat. Embrace it.

To have the gift of love is truly an inner beauty feeling. People say they love, but truly they have no clue what love is. Love can be just as painful as it can be beautiful. It can turn on you in a heartbeat. It can become your worst enemy. It can twist your world and turn it upside down, leaving you feeling alone and empty. Love is a very powerful gift. It is when one finds true love that all of the feelings, good and bad come together. That is when they are organized and compromised to make two people into one. It is when we are one that we join forces against the world and battle together. Sometimes it feels easier to go it alone, but it is the word, “alone” that really scares me. I would rather risk it all with someone, then to be alone. To say yes to the questions above tells you that you have risked it and are in love!

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“I believe that we are here for each other, not against each other. Everything comes from an understanding that you are a gift in my life – whoever you are, whatever our differences.” – John Denver

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In the past few articles, we’ve discussed the first 3 of the 5 most common communication mistakes: Case Building, Story Telling, and Message Assuming.

Case building is the first choice we are faced with in communication. It is deciding whether we want to build a case against somebody by gathering evidence to be used against them, or whether we want to build a connection with them.

Story telling is when we tell ourselves a story about an observation — and then believe it. We see our lover come to bed with flannel pajamas on, decide they must not want to be intimate (and no longer find us attractive) and then begin pouting about it without ever checking out the reality.

The third mistake is Message Assuming – that is, assuming that the person we are talking to actually understands our message in the way that we intended. Or that we understood theirs. We talk and talk, trying to explain ourselves, yet never check that the other person understands us.

The fourth mistake is Cup Stuffing. This is trying to get somebody to listen or do something for you when they are already in overwhelm – their cup is full with all the challenges of the day. The baby is crying, dinner has to be cooked, the kids need your help, and the boss is calling from work–and now you want me to listen to your problems?

When people are in need of empathy themselves (empathy is the process of listening, understanding and feeding back what they heard) they are unable to hear what we are saying. It’s not until we give them some empathy for their feelings and needs that they will be able to hear us.

Paul and I run into this a lot when I get home from school. We both have full cups from our busy days and if one of us tries to stuff more into the other’s cup – stuffing things like problems that crept up in the software, emotional upsets with co-workers or students – then we end up with two very snitty and unhappy people.

The answer? Learning to give empathy to the other before unloading our own issues.mAnd how does one do this? Through the Language of Peace. The Language of Peace is the process of giving and receiving empathy.

The Language of Peace, based on Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication has four distinct steps that help people connect in a heart-felt process:

- state the observation, “When you saw the trash still in the kitchen after asking 3 times…”

- then find the feeling by ask, “Were you feeling frustrated…?”

- then find the need …”because you’re needing some cooperation and support?”

- then ending by making a request. The most useful request is to ask, “Would you mind telling me what you heard me say?”

That way you’ll know if you really understood what was going on for them… and sometimes… just saying the words that connect their feelings and needs can be incredibly soothing to the person receiving empathy.

Here’s an assignment: the next time you get together with your beloved, a friend, or somebody in your family, ask them…

“Tell me what has been making your life less than wonderful these days?”

Then follow the steps of the Language of Peace.

It would sound like this: “So, when you loaned your sister the money to get her car fixed and she spent it on a new skirt, were you feeling a little frustrated and disappointed because you have a need for honesty and for the safety of the people you love?”

Not understanding these mistakes can cost you the love of the people most important to you. We’ve worked with parents who haven’t talked to their grown kids for years over a misunderstanding – siblings who no longer talk after a disagreement – and of course divorcees… whose relationships didn’t need to end, but who didn’t have the communication tools to make it through.

This is not just a ‘little report’. This an opening to a communication process that can help you avoid some of the most painful, intimacy-destroying, relationship-wrecking communication mistakes around (I know… I’ve tried all of them!)

I realize that even with my great and wonderful teaching skills it will take more than one read-through to really make these skills your own. Read this several times. Print it out, read it out loud with your spouse before going to bed, and when you wake up. Take it on your vacation to remind yourself what you really want from your relationship and what you want to avoid….

If you would like more information on how to identify and avoid any of the 5 relationship-wrecking mistakes, you get more information at our web-site, including audio interviews that take you step-by-step through the process.

Good luck on your grand adventure. We would love to hear your success stories on how you applied these communication principles.

Kristin Denton & Paul Sterling teach Relationship Communication Skills — Live Seminars or Tele-Classes including ‘4 Steps To Instant Intimacy & Understanding’- ‘5 Relationship-Wrecking Mistakes’– To get a free copy of ‘The 5 Mistakes Report’ go to magicRelationship.com/freeaccess magicRelationship.com/freeaccess

There’s something about America, our history, our values or maybe the very contradictions of our society that can still make interracial relationships a lot more difficult than others. Most relationships deal with mostly internal pressures with perhaps a little added tension from family or friends. Interracial relationships deal with all of the usual difficulties plus negative input from society at large, which means that people you don’t even know and have never met will have an opinion about your relationship, often negative, simply because two people from different groups have fallen in love.

Historically, in America, the interracial relationships that have been met with the most widespread and violent responses exist between blacks and whites. Strictly due to America’s history of importing blacks as slaves which created a huge divide between blacks and whites, interracial relationships made headlines, sparked riots and even led to the creation of laws both forbidding them and protecting them, depending on the different states involved. It’s a sad story when a country as a whole casts a shadow over love between any two consenting adults.

When Sydney Poitier “Came to Dinner”, when Sammy Davis Jr. married Mai Britt, when a black man first kissed a white woman on TV, people got upset, sparks flew, fires burned and people died. It seems silly now, in retrospect, that a black man and a white woman should have any more problems maintaining a relationship than anybody else. But, in some places, they still do. And even though that situation has quieted down some, it hasn’t gone away and any odd set of circumstances could conceivably fan those flames once again.

Even worse, due to the history of the past 25 years in America, with more and more people coming here from different parts of the world, the problem has actually expanded. Instead of blacks, Muslims have come under pressure in America and interracial relationships between whites and Muslims are the new sore spot in interracial relationships. Hopefully, we can evolve someday to a place where relationships between any two people can be treated without the distraction of skin color, religious background or any other irrelevant factors.

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The words inexpensive and cheap are supposed to mean basically the same thing, but when it comes to something important like the favors for your wedding reception, you don’t want a favor that looks cheap. The challenge for any bride is to find a suitable gift for her guests without going over budget. After all, it goes without saying how expensive nuptials can be, so there is no sense in spending too much money on these little keepsakes that are going to sit on the tables at the reception. An easy way to make sure a favor is good quality is to shop at a bridal boutique and inspect everything by hand. The problem is that you probably won’t find the best discount at a physical store due to the higher price mark up. An online boutique will give you the best price, but you everything must be shipped to you before you can check it over. There are several useful tips in telling the difference between a good favor that is inexpensive and one that is of cheap quality.

I have always stressed to my fellow brides that shopping online for wedding favors is the way to go, and there are ways to inspect the merchandise. All you have to do is find a store that will sell you a sample amount of one or two gifts. For a few dollars, you can get a wide spread of souvenirs to look over and decide which one suits your plans perfectly. A good quality inexpensive favor will have obviously survived the shipping, so let that be your first determining test. Most wedding web stores have special sale pages with all the discounted items, so it is pretty easy to know where to start looking. Give yourself some time before your big day and you are sure to find just what you need.

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Read the newspaper and listen to the news on the day of your date. This will give you some good topics for conversation.

Before going on your date, rehearse telling some funny stories. Single women are attracted to men who can make them laugh.

Act like you are genuinely interested in what she is saying. Even to the point when you have to fake it. She will be impressed that you’re such a good listener.

Don’t act too serious. Act carefree and light-hearted and don’t give a long and boring monologue about yourself.

You will be judged on how you look and your behavior. So, wear your best-looking clothes and be immaculately groomed. And be on your very best behavior!

You may not think this is fair, but a lot of single women will judge you by the way that you tip. Always tip generously, especially on your first date. This will make a very favorable impression on her. If you leave a cheap tip or even worse, no tip at all, she will judge you as a cheap person. Also, if she has ever been a waitress, she will really look down on you for tipping cheaply or not at all. Waiters and waitresses depend heavily on good tips to make a decent living.

Revolve most of your conversation around her interests, hobbies, career, goals, vacations, etc. Forget about yourself and focus on her.

Act as if you’ve known her all of your life. This will make her feel comfortable around you. Also, it will make you feel comfortable and help eliminate any first date nervousness or anxiety on your part.

Be sure and bring your business card with you and give it to her at the end of the date. It will make her feel that she’s important to you.

Maintain good eye contact throughout the date and wear a smile on your face. A good smile has a very seductive effect on single women.

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