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Over 40? Still Have Fun In The Dating Scene!

July 26th, 2008 · No Comments

by Pam Baldwin

For most men who have reached the age of 40, trying to find the women of your dreams to have that wonderful family with may seem like a losing battle. The truth of the matter is that most men over 40 date quite frequently and meet many interesting women.

Many of the men who are out on the dating scene find themselves being nervous just like any other guy, but are able to over look those fears and face it head on. For the men who want to be able to get out there on the dating scene, there are many tips that will be able to help you over come most of those fears in able to have a great social life.

One tip is to use online dating, although this usually how the younger crowd meets other singles, there are many in the over 40 category who would love to meet someone as well. Of coarse, you may be tempted to see the profiles of beautiful young college girls, but be realistic, and try to find someone who’s personality matches your own.

If you are interested in finding that special someone in your life, there are many wonderful sites like eharmony, that allow you to meet someone based on your personality. This means being honest about yourself which is pretty hard to do. But being able to do this can be the difference of a one night stand or the love of your life.

If you are on a date with a young woman you need to be confident. Even if you are older, it is a definite turn on for an older man to act youthful. Acting a little immature, and being playful during conversation, while still presenting to be a dignified gentleman may add a little mystery to you which can make a woman take notice. You can help her to feel more comfortable with you by being a little playful, and throwing in a naughty comment or two may help set a romantic mood.

Here, the same old rule applies - you need to listen to a woman. As a man over 40 you probably need to fight the urge to talk and talk instead of sit and listen. No matter how old you are, you need to have an equal conversation, which means listening to what your date has to say. A woman will be more interested in you if you show a true interest and respond to what she is saying.

Most importantly, don’t act like a father or an overseer of someone when on a date or out for an evening. Many older men have a more paternal instinct than younger men, and as a result can treat a date more like a daughter than a woman, a prospective girlfriend, or more. Act as though you’re out like you’re twenty years old again, and see how differently your actions and her reactions to you will be.

Of coarse there are plenty of dating tips for men over forty, but these are a few to consider before starting the dating process once again. If you are over forty and want to find \”the one’, just be true to yourself, be real, and maybe you will be surprised.

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You Use Hypnosis Everyday

July 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

by Patrick Glancy

Hypnosis is not a closely held secret mastered by Las Vegas stage shows. Hypnosis is a simple state of mind that you make use of every day. After reading the next few paragraphs, I think you’ll see what I mean.

Hypnosis is NOT a secret power. It’s NOT a special Jedi mind state. It’s just the method your mind uses to access your emotions, memories, and learned behaviors. It generally feels relaxing, mellow and focused. But, can also feel distracting, angry, stressed, and depressed. That depends on your current mental state.

The word hypnosis applies to the ways you communicate when asking for a favor or when someone else tries to appeal to your emotions to manipulate a decision. Hypnosis is a word with odd interpretations that describes everyday situations.

Using hypnosis is about bypassing the analytical mind and stimulating a learned behavior response. A behavior response will tend to be more predictable. Like my wife gets mad at me for staying up late to write this article. I don’t want her to be mad because that makes me feel guilty. She unintentionally creates an emotional response in me that motivates me to do what she wants. Sounds complicated until you start seeing how common it is.

If you’re driving home from work and someone cuts you off in traffic, you might be irritated. The fourth person to cut you off on that same trip home? The fourth guy didn’t do anything different than the first guy. Unless you’re the nicest person in the world, odds are you’re MUCH more irritated. That’s emotional association controlling your reaction.

This is evident in all aspects of your life. Your mind began collecting these associations soon after you were born. It is the same for all of us. Of course, it is common sense, but we don’t always realize how powerfully it influences our behaviors and choices.

A habit, once formed with emotional association can become more deeply rooted with repetition. The more repetition, the stronger and more automatic the reaction is. Once deeply rooted, it becomes more difficult to change an emotionally based habit.

So, take this concept and apply it to someone with PTSD, or depression. Apply it to that person you know that can’t quite quit smoking or has a favorite comfort food. Apply it to your driving habits, your eating habits, and your stress level. At the risk of being boring, I’ll stop the examples and assume you get it.

Seeing this process in action and understanding the concept can give you a big step forward in changing your habits. Sometimes you can do it on your own. Sometimes it’s easier to use help. Find a professional hypnotist you can trust and use them. That’s their job.

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Realism In Online Dating

July 20th, 2008 · No Comments

by Pam Baldwin

We as an audience are bombarded with dating web sites offering us the chance at true love or the closest thing the computer can get to it. Of course such a path is tempting! Why be the plain old you when you can be someone exciting and lead a life of adventure.

It’s not only possible to create an online profile that accurately illustrates you, but it’s also easy! You can explain everything you like about yourself and make yourself sound as exciting as you really are. Make sure not to doubt your ability though, because most people don’t see the creative people they truly are!

One of the most popular tasks in the online dating site is the heading. This mystical sentence will have charming and available (and possibly rich!) partners click on your profile. Somehow ‘Overwhelmed Professional in Need of Psychiatric Care’ does not sound as romantic as ‘Sexy and Passionate Fashionista Seeks True Love’.

You should make an inventory of yourself. Ask your family and friends what your best qualities are, and put their responses into a list. Then when it comes time to make your heading, find a way to incorporate a few of these words. Be sure to keep it concise though, while still accurately reflecting the real you.

Other ideas for headers could be an opinion on an issue, what you’re passionate about, or even your hobbies. If somebody shares a common interest that you list in your heading, they’re likely to read your profile. Focus on something exciting or unique, in order to stand apart from everybody else.

No one wants to truthfully describe physically themselves to anyone unless they are a fashion model. There are code words, if you will, that you can use online. The description part of creating an online profile that reflects the real you is extremely tough. Many people leave this part blank. That is a mistake!

There is a type for everyone. If you feel you have too many pounds, list yourself as curvy. Many people enjoy a certain amount of lushness in their partners. Let them find you. Don’t focus on anything negative. Everyone has parts of themselves that they show off. You can show off that part verbally in your description.

Before you submit your profile online, check that your physical address and other information that personally identifies you isn’t included. It’s best to talk online or on the phone before you decide to meet anybody in person. Besides, you may have several prospects to consider before deciding who you’d like to give a chance.

Creating an online profile is easy and accurately reflects the true you. During the process, you can explore and affirm positive points of your personality and appearance. Make this an opportunity to explain everything great about you, both mentally and physically. You’re online experience is sure you be satisfactory!

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