6/28/2007

Dating a Beautiful Single Russian Woman - First Date Advice- What do Lonely Russian Girls Want?





I have been working as a translator and tour guide at the Introduction agency my family owns since 1999 and translated at many hundreds of meetings, I decided to share some of the tips for western men who are coming to Ukraine or Russian to find a wife.

I have been told several times by men from the US that giving flowers and gifts to ladies on the date is not a custom in America, well it is in Ukraine. Doesn't have to be a huge bouqet or expensive gift, but a sign of attention from man's side is always pleasant for a lady. When you are going to the first meeting the beginning of the date can be rather awkward for both of you, so presenting the flowers can be a great start of the conversation.

One thing that you have to remember is that the girl who you are going to meet most likely spends at least 2 hours to get prepared to the meeting, she is making the make up and choses the closes to wear. She does want to look really great. In Ukraine all the single girls wear very sexy and elegant clothes even on week days, so she will definitely try to look really great for a date! Don’t forget to mention to her that she looks fantastic! Girls anywhere in the world love compliments and you know that, so why not to compliment a lady who might become your wife if everything goes well? It is not usually an issue, but make sure that the clothes you are wearing are smart looking. People here accept other people by looking at the clothes, so don’t spoil the first impression!

Many guys are surprised by how little Russian women eat. The truth is that a girl can feel not very comfortable ordering big meal at the meeting. In Western culture it is not considered to be polite to refuse ordering food when somebody else is willing to eat, but Russian language is very direct, if somebody doesn’t want something, he/she says: “I don’t want that!”. Often it may sound rather rude, but it is not in fact, on contrary, a girl doesn’t want to be rude and that’s why she honestly says I don’t want to order!

Having a conversation is not always very easy when you meet the first time, to many people it seems even harder to have it using an interpreter, but one thing that is great about having an interpreter is that you get lots of time for thinking. Women love funny guys, so make jokes, but also make her understand your intentions.

6/25/2007

Dating Tips and Advice for Disabled Singles

Disabled Online dating is the fastest and easiest way to get to know people before any date. For those in a hurry for romance, find your bride or groom easily with a disabled dating site.

Here are a few simple steps to meet disabled friends in the UK. It's important to be creative with choosing a user name, you want to be able to stand out from the other members. Add a honest and truthful profile. Send lots of messages to increase your chances. Try and make your messages interesting and unique, mention something about there profile. Always be positive and polite.

I simply cannot stress this enough: upload a photo! By far the most important thing about a profile is its photo. Although it is important to make it a good one, if the only one you can find is old and grainy then it is better than nothing. Profiles without photos receive about 10% as many responses as those that do have them.

Make it a good one! If you can, get a friend to take it. Take loads with a digital camera and pick the best two or three. Think about what your best features are and concentrate on those. Perhaps you could get your hair done or dress as if you’re going out on a date – this will help to set the mood.

Take some time out to have a look at other people’s profiles, and decide which ones you like. What is it you like about them? Note down there positive points.

Turn off your computer, grab a notepad and start writing. People often find it easier to write than type, so why not write your answers out and type them up later? You may find you write a better description without the pressure of a computer screen in front of you.

Be honest! This is very important – you will only attract the people you truly want to be attractive to if you are honest with them and yourself. If your profile describes somebody you are not, your prospective dates will be interested in that person, not you. Think about how your friends would describe you in three words. Better still, ask them! Think about your best qualities and sell them. Don’t just tell people about your qualities, show them. Don’t just say “I love music” – what kind of music do you like? Instead say “I love British hiphop – I went to see Roots Manuva last week”, or “There is nothing better than listening to Rachmaninov on a rainy day”.

One of the biggest turn-offs, according to some of our users, is bad grammar and incorrect spelling. Double and triple-check what you write, or the next person reading it will be a single person who liked the look of you.

Create a good impression when you first meet your date. The most important Dating tip of all is to Date safe. Don’t take risks with your safety. Just because you have been chatting for months don't invite them into your home for wine and music. Not rushing in on intimacy gives you both more to look forward too.

Choose a local bar, restaurant, hotel, races or go to the Theater. Keep eye contact, don't talk about your ex or use text on your mobile phone.

I am a freelance writer and journalist published many online dating articles related to relationships & tips for adult dating personals.

Dating Tips for Divorced and Widowed Moms

Dating is tough for just about everybody, but it’s even tougher for people who are divorced and widowed. Along with the fears of being “out of practice,” there are often children’s feelings to consider.

How can a single mother enjoy a new romance without lying awake at night worrying about doing emotional damage to her children? Personal Strengths and Life Coach Sue Tosto of Garfield, New Jersey provides the answers.


1. How soon after divorce or the death of a husband is it appropriate to start dating?

It depends on the individual, but anyone going through a divorce should wait at least six months to one year before even considering dating someone new. Emotions are running high, and a person needs time to heal before putting herself back on the market. Some newly divorced or widowed people jump into relationships too early because they’re afraid of being alone. That’s almost always a mistake.

The first year after a divorce is the time to re-group and focus on making new friendships. A woman can reflect on all the things she wanted to do when she was married but didn't. This is a rough time emotionally, but it helps to view it as a fresh start. It’s the perfect time to re-develop a sense of self and decide what one really wants in life. A woman can consider what she hopes for in a new relationship and let go of the past in the process.

Dating after the death of a husband or partner is also not recommended for at least one full year. Two years is even better. The grieving process should never be rushed, and the length of time it takes for the bereaved to move on varies according to the individual.

Other matters to consider before dating include waiting until estate matters have been handled, i.e., insurance matters, review of the will, and the assignment of an executor or executrix if necessary. The stress a new relationship can cause during this emotional time is not recommended.

As with divorce, this is a time to spend with friends. It also helps to join a support group of others who have lost a loved one.

2. How long should the mother wait before introducing a new boyfriend to her children?

She should know him at least six months to a year. Otherwise, if she decides after dating him for 4 months that the relationship is going nowhere, the children will inevitably feel another loss. No child should be put through that after going through divorce or death of a parent. Children need time to heal as well. If the new man doesn’t respect that, he’s probably not great boyfriend material.

The first three months of a relationship is the honeymoon period. Everything is fresh and exciting. After around six months, the couple tends to relax and good behavior wears off. A woman gets to see what she’s really dealing with. Before she introduces her new beau to her children, she needs to find out what his goals are, to see if his values and beliefs are consistent with hers, and really develop a friendship with him.


3. What is the best way to introduce a new boyfriend?

Once a woman decides to start dating, she should explain it to each of her children in an age-appropriate manner. After she and a new partner have spent six months to a year together, she can start telling the children things about him, particularly what she likes about him or little stories about places they’ve gone together. This way the children understand that Mom is still Mom, which is critical, but they’ll also see that she’s happier. They will slowly make the adjustment that they may soon share her with somebody else. Inevitably, the children will become curious about him. They may ask to meet him. I think it is wise to slowly incorporate the new partner into the family.

4. How should she handle it if the child resents the new relationship? Should she stop seeing the boyfriend?

Children will often resent a new relationship for the simple reason that they now have to share their mother with someone else. A woman can reassure her children that even though she is going out, she is coming back home to them. She should continue do the things with them she always did. Before she even starts dating, it might help to hire a babysitter and use the afternoon to go shopping, just to get the children accustomed to seeing her go out every once in a while.

Observing the children’s reactions while the new man is around should provide some clues to other causes of resentment. A woman should also gently ask her children why they don’t like her new partner. She should remember, though, that some children may not know exactly how to express why they dislike someone. It’s important to tread carefully. A new relationship is stressful for the whole family.

If the children are really having a hard time with it, family counseling can get to the root of the problem, especially if all other avenues have been exhausted. The most important thing a single parent can do is to treat her children the same way she did before she met the new partner.


5. Is it ever acceptable to allow the boyfriend to sleep over, or should the couple book a babysitter and get a room?

Get a room, unless the kids are at Dad's for the weekend. Children don't need to see some stranger coming out of Mom's room in the morning (or their Dad’s, either). A new relationship is exciting and the partners are certainly entitled to time alone, but a single parent must handle it delicately and deliberately. Her (or his) behavior will instruct the children about man/woman relationships in ways they will carry around with them for the rest of their lives.

6/24/2007

Relationships and Dating - My Favorite Fun Date for Under $20

Dating comes with two problems - it can get boring and it can get expensive.

Most couples and singles I coach are caught in the same old "dinner and a movie" rut. A decent dinner can easily set you back $30 for two people and that's a very conservative number. When you see a full priced movie and get a drink and popcorn you can add on another $20 - $30.

And by the way, you are not being creative when you see the movie first and then go to dinner!

Great dates done cheap In my relentless pursuit of great dates done cheap, I have come across one that is really one of my favorites. I call it the "bookstore and coffee" date.

Most of the major bookstore chains now have a coffee shop or snack bar inside the bookstore. My local version of Barnes & Noble have a Starbucks as part of their store.

The great thing about this date is you get to talk! Unlike going to the movies, you can talk over a cup of coffee or a soda. Looking at books together is a great way to get to know someone's likes and interests. If you are just starting to date someone, you can quickly discover the interests and perhaps even the dreams of your date. If you have been together for awhile or even married for years, you discover things you did not know about your partner in a bookstore.

Even if you buy a book and take it too the coffee shop, you can still bring it in for under $20. And that is what I call a great date done cheap.

Gain Self With Women By Using This Technique

There is ONE universal truth to all guys…

EVERY guy gets nervous before he approaches a woman and initiates a conversation. In fact the fear of approaching is probably the biggest obstacle we face towards meeting and dating beautiful women. The true masters of seduction are the ones who can quickly deal with this fear and approach without hesitation.

In fact the ability to deal with nervousness separates the men from the boys! Unlike a lot of men, masters of seduction can quickly squash their nervousness and can confidently approach with confidence.

Now there are a number of tricks you can use to eliminate your nervousness. But in this tip, I want to focus on a simple technique you can use TODAY to reduce your nervousness.

Simply put, a great technique you can use is called "Visualization". When you use this technique, you can imagine your success then go out and achieve it!

It's actually a fairly easy concept to learn…

Just sit quietly for a few minutes each day and make a picture in your head about approaching women. In this "pre-scripted movie" you picture yourself approaching women confidently and instantly attracting them. Then you envision their positive reactions to everything you're saying and how they're interested in what you have to say.

Visualization works because you're coaching yourself into being confident around women. Furthermore, the mind doesn't remember the difference between reality or imagination. If you're constantly using visualization, you'll convince yourself that you're a master at approaching women.

So if you're having trouble or feeling nervous around women, try to use visualization to eliminate this condition. I guarantee you'll quickly see a dramatic increase in your success with girls.

Simple Romance Tip for the Simple Dude

Putting together the right kind of romance tip or technique doesn't have to be a bunch of complex mumbo-jumbo. There are simple and effective ways a simple dude can win over a gal. Here is a proven, and effective romance tip that will not only work in the moment but will have lasting effects in the long run.

Basically you want to go with something easy that always works, gets attention, evokes romantic emotion, and so forth. And that can easily be accomplished with a small gift. But to make this gift different, and hence your status as a romantic type guy elevated, you have to add a few layers to that simple gift. We'll take the example of a small, cheap, teddy bear which any simple dude can pick up at the store.

1. Take the bear and rip the thing open. That's right, at the heart of the bear make an incision with your hunting knife or even a small pocket knife.

2. Next you want to place something inside that bear. Now this can range from concert tickets to jewelry to special chocolates, or something else you know the specific female would be into.

3. Next to top this romance tip off, you want to seal up the incision. The easy and effective way to do this is to get some sort of "heart sticker" and place it over the bear incision. Therefore it can be easily opened and then be able to be re-sealed. Always have an extra heart sticker on standby if the original doesn't re-stick well enough.

The simple romance tips always win out, but when you add an extra layer to them, then forget about it. This romance tip automatically evokes the very important emotion of: "Wow, he really took some time and thought into this gift!" And this, simple dudes, carries a TON of weight! It can get you very, very, VERY far! This will also have an enormous lasting effect for future encounters, as every time she sees that unique heart stickered bear on her nightstand she's going to be thinking of you, while automatically linking up romantic emotions.

How Fear of Rejection Around Women Can Be Overcome

If you have a fear of rejection when it comes to meeting women, you are not alone. Many guys have admitted to this same problem with women and find themselves as frustrated as you may be. And, I understand your frustration since this fear of being rejected by women is the very thing keeping you from attracting them.

There is good news, though. I learned a technique from a friend that can help you overcome this fear. It is time to say goodbye to your fear of rejection once and hello to meeting some great women. Unfortunately, there is not magic pill to eliminate this fear but there is what my friend calls “Going Kamikaze.”

Let me explain how this technique works and why it works for him…

My friend has succeeded with women because he goes into it not worrying about rejection. Now, he is aware of the chance or rejection but he simply disregards it and has learned to let go of the corresponding negative thoughts. He just focuses on enjoying the conversation with a nice woman and uses it as an opportunity to get to know her a little better.

Why it works is that he doesn’t subconsciously put pressure on himself in relation to the outcome of the conversation. Yes, he hopes to get her phone number or secure a date but he chooses to focus on the present moment and just enjoy the conversation.

If anything, you can learn from my friend and his “technique” that men who forget about rejection and let go of their fear of it tend to be the most successful when it comes to meeting and attracting women. Dwelling on the outcome of the conversation allows your fear of rejection to win. The anxiety increases while your “game” decreases. She will see right through you if you go into the conversation worrying about being rejected, and the only thing she will see is your lack of confidence.

The Instant Attraction Program is a great tool when it comes to meeting women. On page 170, you will find a great trick to eliminating a fear or rejection. The author emphasizes the need to focus on the present moment and enjoy your conversation with her. Ignore any negative thoughts or concerns about the outcome.

Now, one thing you cannot do is let your fear of rejection intimidate you. Do not hesitate to go up to a woman and start a conversation. Immediately approach a woman that sparks your interest. Logically, you will never be rejected if you never approach a woman but this safe alternative will also prevent you from ever succeeding when it comes to seducing women.

Have confidence in yourself. Go ahead and approach her. The probability of success is much greater than if you stand in the corner waiting on them to come to you. Eventually, approaching women will become more natural and you will probably even forget that you ever struggled with fear of rejection.

The best part of it is that once you let go of this fear and start approaching women automatically, your seduction skills and “game” will naturally improve. You can become great at meeting, attracting and seducing women by applying this one technique. Let go of your fear of rejection and go kamikaze!

Dating Advice- Are You Too Picky? How to Tell

A reader wrote to me to say that she's been dating extensively, but she still hasn't met the right man yet. When people suggest she's too picky, she resents it.

But is she too picky? My experience has been that women tend not to be. Instead, they settle for guys who don't meet their expectations because it's "time" to get married, or because they're being pressured to wear a white dress by friends and family.

I remember a time when I was dating an attractive guy who treated me well. I got along with his family, and everyone assumed it was just a matter of time before we'd tie the knot. On a couple of occasions, though, I caught this boyfriend lying--not to me--but to other people in an attempt to make himself look bigger. It really turned me off.

I resisted breaking up with him, though, for stupid reasons: I liked knowing I'd have a date every weekend. I liked being part of a couple and going out with other couples. I had grown close to one of his sisters.

But the lying business bothered me. It was only a matter of time, I figured, before the guy started lying to me. A liar is a liar. His insecurity was a major liability, as well.

Finally, a friend took me to one side and asked, "Terry, can you really see yourself being happy being married to this guy 10 years from now?" And that was the clarifying moment for me: No, I could not imagine myself being happy with him.

If people tell you that you're being picky, ask yourself the question my friend asked me.

Another reader wrote to tell me that her boyfriend always ogles other women when they're out together. She's discussed the matter with him, but he persists. He says she's being "too sensitive."

Well, I don't think she is being too sensitive. If it were she who had the problem keeping her eyes to herself, I'm quite sure he'd object to it.

The bottom line is that people generally do not improve after you marry them. They're on their best behavior at the beginning of the relationship, and then their true qualities emerge. Can you live with a person who possesses those qualities?

If not, say goodbye. And don't let anyone tell you you're too picky. You're really very smart.