I dedicated a recent book (The Memory Advantage) to my wife, Kay, writing: “I knew when I met her that she would be unforgettable.” One of the reasons Kay made such an impact on me is that she is devoted to the pursuit of knowledge — about everything from movie blockbusters and interior design to 18th-century epic poetry and primitive art. Read the rest of this entry »

Courtey Yahoo

Yahoo gives four reason for this…… hmmmmm

Guys Are More Comfortable With Actions Than Feelings
Rather than talking about how he “feels,” often a man would rather express his love by changing her oil, or bringing home a flower, or relinquishing control of the remote.

And when men do talk, they’d prefer to talk about actions rather than emotions. For instance, a lot of guys would choose to express their long-range faith in a relationship by talking about next summer’s vacation plans, not by launching into a soliloquy about undying love. Read the rest of this entry »

Every married person out there need some of this advice.

1. Clarify the name game. If your in-law introduces herself as “Penny-pants,” you are free to use the nickname. Otherwise, you can address her as Penelope like the rest of the world. Whatever your in-laws call themselves, you call ‘em right back. You’re like a parrot. A lovely, polite, savvy parrot.
2. Hey Nitwit! Don’t pretend to be an expert. If you know zilch about string theory and you’re sharing a table with physicists, don’t prattle on that the theory hasn’t technically been proven (Einstein only alluded to it.) You’re out of your element. And it’s killing them.
3. Don’t take sides in family disputes. Embody Switzerland. To avoid having to weigh in on whether the South should have won the civil war, direct conversation toward a happier topic. Didn’t your sweetie once sing in a boy’s choir? Isn’t that precious?
4. Give a toy to their beloved family pet, even if “Morsels” bites and doesn’t like “women who wear long skirts.” This pet is above you in the family hierarchy. Swallow your Claritin, and accept that all conversations will be interrupted by “Oh my god! That’s the cutest thing” and “Did you see that?” and “Sorry! Let me go get you some antibacterial ointment for that.”

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July 4th was yesterday, you failed at your last attempt, weekend is around the corner. I suggest you all read this……

It’s a tough move to get wrong, and one we women wish we saw more frequently. The pleasure is in the practice — like making a perfect cast, though in this case it isn’t the line that will get you anywhere. It’s the lure.

Have the bartender — always the bartender — deliver another of whatever it is she’s already drinking. If it’s the bottom-of-the-barrel kind, upgrade. Nod your head as she takes it. Smile a little. Do not grin. Let her get used to the idea of being appreciated by a stranger before you come any closer. You are, in effect, taking your hat off to whatever it is about her you find so captivating — something you wouldn’t be afraid to share with her. The way she lets one shoe dangle from a toe as she crosses her legs on the bar stool or the deftness with which she twirls the little red straw.

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It seems very clear to me that some of these tips are helpful as I here form a lot of people out there what to do on that first date, so here you have it. Via MSN

Keep it short
“Make your first date no longer than 45 minutes, max. That’ll keep the investment relatively low for both of you, which is really important if one person isn’t feeling it. And, if you’re both attracted to each other, it’ll stoke anticipation for your next date, which is the one where you’ll really get to know each other. Stick to this rule no matter how much chemistry you feel with the person—I’ve broken this rule in many of my 300-plus dates in the last five years (‘She’s amazing… why not just suggest that we grab dinner?’), and I have always regretted it.” – Ron Geraci, New York-based dating coach and author of The Bachelor Chronicles

Ditch the three-day rule
“If you had a fantastic first date, call on the way home to say, ‘Thanks for the great time’ rather than waiting a few days. Tell your date that you know that you’re breaking all the first-date rules, but you wanted to call anyway. This simple move shows you’re not into playing head games, which will wow a first date.”
– Liz H. Kelly, author of Smart Man Hunting Read the rest of this entry »

Story Courtesy of David Zinczenko Yahoo.com,

No matter how well your relationship seems to be going, there are always threats circling: financial stresses that send your harmony off-key. Divergent interests and priorities that make together-time hard to schedule. But perhaps the most potent threat comes in the form of the enemy invader — the man or woman who has the power to lure your partner into the tempting and dangerous world of  infidelity. And even if your partner is a man or woman of unyielding loyalty, your own jealousy-justified or not-can create a relationship hazard. So, is your jealousy justified? Let’s take a look at the prime suspects, and see if we can’t figure out what they’ve been up to.
The Co-Worker

In most work settings, your partner has maybe hundreds, probably dozens, or at least a few opportunities to develop good relationships with people who could be potential lovers. In most cases, those relationships are more innocent than baby lambs. Still, the average office has high potential for trouble, because it’s where your partner will meet people who think alike, who battle crises side-by-side, who work in close quarters, and who have the opportunity to really get to know (and admire) each other. While it’s crazy to obsess over every person your partner works with, chances are that if you have a gut feeling about a lurking somebody, there may be something to it.
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