It’s a well known fact that if things are all moving along nicely and you are comfortable with each other, you both should know if you want to be exclusive without having to say it. But what if you are ready to move into exclusivity and he doesn’t make a move or she doesn’t seem to be thinking about it even after you’ve dated for at least 6 months how do you find out if he/she is willing to give up all others and date you exclusively.

Going about it the wrong way, like nagging and begging, will likely make him/her run for the door, so what is the right way to approach the situation?

1. Take note of how much “quality” time the two of you spend together.

If your dates consist primarily of dinner and a movie, watching late-night TV, cuddling and then having sex but after the night of so-called passion, he/she disappears and forgets to call you for several days, that’s not dating, that’s a booty call. Let’s face it – it’s obvious he/she just wants sex, nothing more. And why buy the cow (and all the maintenance costs) if you can get the milk for free.

2. If you met him/her on a dating site/service ask him/her if he/she still uses it.

Keeping a profile on a dating service when he/she is dating you is not any different from hanging around single bars. If you are okay with him/her hanging around single bars – alone – then keeping a profile and logging onto their account daily when he/she is dating you should be no problem. Just keep in mind that how a man/woman you’re dating handles “disconnecting from all others” tells you a lot about how they will handle commitment once you decide to be exclusive.

That said there are some dating websites that make it difficult for members to go offline. But if you managed to go offline, he/she should be able to do so as well.

3. Ask him/her how long, in the past, he/she dated with an ex’s before he/she became aware he/she was the right/wrong person.

If they dated for 8 months then wait 8 months before you bring up the issue of exclusivity. If on the other hand you’ve been dating for more than 8 months (past their usual “know” time), then you need to bring up the issue of exclusivity (see No.4 for a subtle way of doing this)

4. Get him/her to say so

The best way to convey that you’d rather he/she dates only you is to get him/her to say so. One subtle way (there are others) of asking him/her if he/she is seeing others besides you is to say something along the lines “you are a great a catch, there must be so many other men/women who want to date you.” If he/she proudly and excitedly tells you there are many others and even begins telling you stories and names you know he/she is not ready to be exclusive. His/her self-worth is still tied to how many others find him/her desirable.

If he/she keeps quiet, acts confused, changes the subject, or says something vague about wanting to get exclusive “some day,” then may be he/she thinks it’s too early or just not yet sure if you are the one. If the answer is yes there are many but I am not interested, ask him/her “why not?” If he/she says “because I have you”, “I’m happy with things the way they are between us”, etc, you’ve got your answer.

Never, ever, assume you’re exclusive and don’t depend on your own psychoanalyzing his/her behaviour to figure out why he/she can’t commit (maybe he’s terrified of commitment. Maybe he needs some time or some psychotherapy. Maybe she just doesn’t like me that much etc, you’re going to spend a lot of time being surprised.

Also see my articles – 10 Signs You Are Ready To Date Him/Her Exclusively and The Other Woman: How To Get Him To Want To Be Exclusive (on articles section of my website under “Moving From Just Dating To Exclusive”).

About the Author: Christine Akiteng is an internationally renowned Sexual Confidence/Dating Coach and author of eBook: The Art Of Seducing Out Of Fullness™. Her unique approach to dating has helped hundreds create positive, constructive, honest and fulfilling relationships.

Christine’s websites: torontosnumber1datedoctor.com torontosnumber1datedoctor.com and theartofseducingoutoffullness.com theartofseducingoutoffullness.com

Wedding rings are usually designed to merge with the engagement ring after the wedding. Engagement rings are similar to wedding rings except that they customarily have a diamond setting. Sometimes another precious stone is used, but diamonds are used most often. Titanium engagement rings are a unique alternative to traditional engagement rings. They combine the classic beauty of the traditional engagement ring with the benefits of the titanium ring. Titanium engagement rings come in many different colors and shapes and can usually be customized to fit the buyer’s needs. Titanium engagement rings range in price from around $400 to over $3000.

The diamond or other gemstone is most often set in the ring using tension settings. Tension settings are the best way to have the precious stone displayed prominently yet still be fastened securely to the ring. Tension setting is a relatively new process, it has only become popular in about the last ten years. With the tension setting, the precious stone is held in the ring by the metal putting pressure on the stone. Since titanium is so durable and strong, it is a good choice for a ring that features this type of setting. When buying a titanium engagement ring, or any other engagement ring, it is a good idea to insure the ring in case the stone does fall out, or anything else goes wrong.

Aside from the diamond setting, titanium engagement rings can have many different designs. They can have inlays made of other metals like gold or platinum or have designs engraved on the ring. The titanium rings with inlays are usually the most expensive because they contain titanium, a precious stone, and a precious metal.

Titanium engagement rings are gaining in popularity. They are a bargain compared to many platinum or gold engagement rings and are every bit as dazzling to look at.

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Ever wonder whom you have to thank for all the sexual freedoms afforded to you? Pioneers, both women and men, have worked hard to make sexual freedoms possible. Here we will celebrate them and their accomplishments:

From the fifties and before, girls who had premarital sex were considered to be bad girls who would end up unwed mothers or in need of a back alley abortion. The only contraceptive device was a condom, and most of those were made out of sheepskin, which was porous and had the propensity for breaking.

In the early sixties, girls were still though of as sluts if they slept with you, but Playboy was coming out with its first edition, which condoned a free sex lifestyle for men. By the mid-sixties the thinking and times had progressed along with the fashions and the media and marketing guru’s began to cater to the free thinking and establishment challenging youth of the day. Women were burning their bras and the use of the pill, which had come on the market in 1960, was in full swing.

Founded in 1966, The National Organization for Women was founded and the fight to bring equalization for women into the workplace, secure reproductive rights including abortion and contraception, fights for women’s rights as crime and rape victims, and champions the end of racism. It was the same year that Masters and Johnson made available to the public a study on orgasms. The sexual revolution was in full swing. Today there is still a fair amount against women, and still in all areas, but while the women’s sexual revolution was going on, the rest of the country was experiencing a new sexual freedom as well.

Almost a year after the Stonewall Riots the Gay Liberation Front received recognition as a student organization in April of 1970. The Gay Activist alliance was demonstrating against discrimination, and “A Gay Manifesto” is distributed and hailed as the bible of the movement.

In October of 1972 John Lunning wins the first title of Mr. Gold Coast. Leather clubs opened a couple of years previously was popular and crowded, and the leather and bondage communities began to come out of the cellar and play. While the police continue to raid some of the public bars and clubs, private sex positive clubs have begun to spring up. They charge a yearly membership fee and have private parties, available to the public by invitation only. The one in my city is clean, friendly, and very professional. They are concerned with the health and safety of all members and hold weekly workshops to answer any questions newbies might have.
So the next time you are tying your partner up or visiting your favorite sex positive club, remember the people who went before you, and continue to become involved with your local chapter of sex positive activists.

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Though Marie Antoinette could have invited the ire of the French peasants with her statement “Let them eat cake!”, cakes are an inseparable part of weddings. Be it a traditional wedding or a modern one, a cake is something you can’t forego. Originally a part of Roman wedding ceremonies, the wedding cake had very humble beginnings in the form of a loaf of barley bread broken over the bride’s head to be a sign of her fertility. Today, this has evolved to a sweet and gorgeous looking confectionary that ushers in the first moment of togetherness of a couple when they cut their wedding cake and share it to prove their commitment to each other and a sweet life they will lead ahead.

Does your wedding cake really have to be an all white, stacked caked with butter cream and oodles of icing and sugary stuff that screams sweet? There are so many choices in wedding cakes that you don’t need to be plain vanilla anymore. There are so many flavors that you can choose from besides vanilla and chocolate. People are experimenting with their cakes in terms of flavors and looks. If you are having a beach wedding why not go for a rum cake which looks like a sandy stretch and decorate it with fresh fruit like pineapple and cherries that will lend it a tropical look. A tiered cake can be easily made into a multi-flavored delight. A cake must speak for your personal tastes and jell with your personality.

But before you decide anything else, what you need to put into focus is the budget for the cake. It is really easy to go over budget for your cake and you will be surprised at how much you could spend on a wedding cake that would be wasted if enough guests don’t attend, Generally you will find 15% of guests will opt out even after giving an RSVP. Your wedding cake should be dependent on the total budget for your wedding reception. Don’t skimp because your wedding cake should really be scrumptious and cake designers are expensive charging as much as $15.00 per piece of their beautiful creations. Check with your designer or baker and also consider additional costs such as pedestals, transportation, accessories etc. Don’t forget the time frame and the deposit you have to make. Some bakers need as much as four to six weeks notice.

If you are going cake hunting then you must taste the cake before ordering from a particular baker. Most bakers will show you their current creations and also give you a tour into their bakery so you can inspect the hygiene too. If you really want to save money, get a smaller cake that is only for the two of you and keep backups of sheet cakes of the same quality in the kitchen and serve these to your guests. Today, the glistening frosting you see on cakes may be real crystals. Yes, authentic crystal cake toppers and even crystals on bendable wire stems are available that you could use on your cakes to really make them shine and sparkle.

It is an increasing trend among many couples is to bake the cake themselves. If you are a good baker or your friend is, then you can bake it yourselves. It is a personal touch as well as cuts costs. You must also decide if the cake is your only confectionery or if you are going to support it with more sweet stuff. If you are a sweet-tooth or your groom is, then you can opt for a whole dessert bar. Of course your cake will be the centerpiece but you can supplement your cake with gooey brownies, chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake so you have variety and thus you can opt for a smaller sized cake too with so many desserts around.

Finally, have a fun ceremony organized around your wedding cake like the pulling of the charms. Have your baker attach a charm that represents a blessing or wish to a length of ribbon and insert them in between the layers of your cake with the ribbon extending out beyond the edges. Then have each of your bridesmaids or the best man and groomsmen pull out a charm for good luck for your marriage to be full of sweetness always.

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