5 Tips To Make Sure You Stay Together

Thinking of Tying The Knot?
Did you know that love does NOT conquer all?

You see, often people get married with the idea that their “chemistry” or undying love for each other will keep them together forever.

However, with almost 50% of marriages ending in divorce these days, it’s obvious that this isn’t the case. Therefore, it pays to know a few little secrets before getting married.

Here are 5 tips that help keep couples together long after tying the knot:

TIP#1 — CONTINUE DATING

Over the years, people often drift apart or relationships and marriages become stale because couples fail to do new and special things together.

That’s why going on new and refreshing dates is so important. In fact, there is something about “dating” that creates a sense of magic in a relationship and can even bring relationships out of a rut.

While on a date, you also put more effort into your appearance, have more uninterrupted time to communicate on a deeper level and are naturally drawn closer together.

Stuck for ideas? Spend the day at the aquarium, zoo, museum, carnival, bookstore, beach or park.

TIP#2 — DELAY IS OFTEN BETTER

It’s a well-documented statistic that couples who have dated for a year or longer before marriage have a significantly lower rate of divorce than those who married after a short dating period.

A year of dating gives time for many emotions to surface and many character traits to be discovered. You may adore someone in the spring, but despise him or her in the winter.

Asking someone for his or her hand in marriage on the third date isn’t romantic. It’s gambling.

TIP#3 — ALWAYS EXPRESS YOUR LOVE

Oftentimes, as a relationship matures, partners tend to stop praising each other because they ‘assume’ their partner already knows what they’re thinking.

When in reality, a day should never go by without you praising your partner. Compliment them on their cooking, reaffirm that they’re the greatest person in the world or tell them they’re a wonderful role model. If you want to be loved and romanced by your sweetheart, love and romance them first. When they’re feeling loved, it is much easier to love in return.

Are you a super supporter of what your mate does and says? So do you cheer them on and praise them constantly? Or do they constantly hear boos or silence?

TIP#4 — TAKE TIME TO UNDERSTAND YOUR PARTNER

Couples with the most problems are often the ones that say, “I just don’t understand him/her.”

So let me ask you: How knowledgeable are you about your mate’s profession or the degree they are pursuing? Do you know anything about his or her family heritage? Are you able to have a meaningful conversation about her cross-stitch hobby or his
interest in rugby? If you are a man, do you fully understand what women experience during PMS or menopause?

You don’t need to be identical, but make an effort to learn about the things that interest your partner in life and you’ll grow closer as a result.

TIP#5 — ANSWER THE *BIG* QUESTIONS

Does your partner want kids? Do you both want careers? Do they have a history of spending their way into debt? Do they go to church?

In my opinion, the biggest reason almost half of marriages end in divorce is because couples fail to ask each other the right questions BEFORE they get married.

I guess people think they’ll be able to change their spouses after marriage and everything will be better. Wrong. If you fail to sit down and discuss finances, religion, sex, housing, your future, and other topics in great detail, you could end up with
nothing but argument after argument for the rest of your days.

In the end, if you both have completely different views, desires and goals in life, there’s no guarantee that chemistry or “I love you’s” will help you stay together.

Make it your utmost priority to understand each other ‘inside-out’ BEFORE you take that walk down the aisle.

How To Plan A Wedding – Perfect Organization Is The Key

Planning a wedding may seem like an easy thing at first, but as the set date approaches many brides-to-be tend to stress out completely. This can be avoided with proper organization. How to plan a wedding is the question. And the answer is – by keeping track of everything. This simple answer does not mean that it is easy to plan a wedding, but it will prevent you from forgetting something important.

There are two parts to the question “how to plan a wedding” - the ceremony and the reception. The best way to make sure that every little detail is taken care of is creating two separate check lists – one for the wedding and one for the reception. The first, and most important part of planning a wedding is setting a budget. Once a person knows how much money they can spend on their wedding, they can start building a priority list which includes – wedding dress, vendor, rings, honeymoon, date, guest list, invitations, wedding announcements, ceremony and reception music, photography and videography, rehearsals, flowers, transportation, catering, and the list continues with the details.

Hiring a consultant is always a smart choice because guests remember the small details of a wedding. This means that if you are stressed out during the wedding planning process, your guests will have that strange feeling that something is missing throughout the ceremony and reception. A professional can help a couple find what they are looking for.

When you want to know how to plan a wedding, the truth is that you can do it by yourself or with the help of a consultant. The planning process is part of the fun, and a bride can be as involved as she wants to be. Proper organization – making checklists and keeping phone numbers is the only way a person can be sure everything is going according to plan

The Perfect Wedding Is The One Where You Get To Make All The Choices

If you want a perfect wedding, you will have to start listening to your heart. The easiest way to plan a wedding is to locate a wedding planner and tell them “I want a wedding on this day.” Although it’s easy, it won’t be the perfect one. Planning the best possible wedding takes time. The place where the ceremony will be held and the venue are very important. The venue combined with all the little details are the things that can make a wedding seem magical and unforgettable.

Planning the perfect wedding means finding the perfect venue. This can be tough, especially if many people have already reserved the place you are interested in. The best thing to do is look at different venue catalogs and take the time to visit some of the locations personally. You may be nicely surprised by a place that you didn’t even knew existed. Outdoor venues with great views are a popular solution for both daytime and night wedding ceremonies and receptions.

With the help of the internet a person gets instant access to all types of wedding planning accessories and help sheets. This is very useful for those that want to plan their special day all by themselves. Internet resources are extremely helpful because they provide both quite a wide selection of options and the opinion of other clients that have either used a certain venue or wedding planning company. You will be able to quickly analyze how good a certain caterer or venue is, and whether or not the venue you would like to rent has any restrictions on decorations, music, etc.

Planning the perfect wedding is all about getting what you want on your special day. Choosing a wedding gown, a venue, and taking care of all the little details is something that the bride should have fun with.

You Will Walk In It Down The Aisle…

With everything settled and arrangements done, you can finally sit back and wait for your big day. Oops! Did you just forget something small but every important? There is no way your wedding will be complete without it! Shoes! Wedding Shoes! So here, to help you in buying the perfect pair here is a guide that you can follow.

Choosing a color
There are different shades of white, diamond white, pearl white, satin white, etc. If you’re all for a traditional wedding you can have white, but if you’re one of the radials who like colorful gowns instead of plain white ones, you can still match the color of your shoes to your gown.

Style
Aside from color, style should be your next priority, your shoes should fit the occasion and the place, and if you have a garden wedding or a beach wedding it’s not advisable to wear stilettos. For an evening event, you can use strappy evening sandals. Remember both shoe and dress need not be fancy, quite the opposite, wear fancy shoes for a simple dress and simple shoes for an extravagant dress, so that they sort of balance out each other.

Comfort
Now after choosing the style and color, you must try your shoes on, remember you’d be wearing your shoes for more than four hours or the whole day and during the reception, might be asked to dance in them. You don’t want to get blisters on your special day so make sure that your shoes are comfortable.

Also, buy shoes towards the end of the day. The foot expands during the course of the day and you want to buy shoes when your feet are at its largest size.

* Tip: Wear your shoes inside the house before the wedding, do this until you can wear your shoes for 4-5 hours without hurting, this’ll make sure that the shoes are soft and comfortable on your wedding day, just don’t wear them outside.

Your dress and your shoes

Fabric
Wedding shoes should also match your dress; the type of material for your shoes is usually determined by the type of fabric of the hem of your gown. Wear satin shoes for shiny fabrics and lacy shoes for a lacy gown. You can also use crepe shoes for fabrics that have a matte finish.

Details
If you want details on your shoes like crystals or rhinestones, make sure that the color , sheen and style match those of your dress, don’t wear bejeweled shoes on a gown that doesn’t have a single bit of crystal on it or you’ll look like an upside down lampshade when the lights hit you.

Precautionary: Extra shoes
If you think that your dancing shoes should be different than your actual wedding shoes, and you’d want an extra one, make sure that the heels of your extra shoes match those of your actual shoes so that your gown doesn’t look too short or too long when you wear them.

Alterations
Remember to bring your shoes with you when you’re getting your dress made or altered, this’ll make sure that the length of your gown matches the heels of your shoes, you won’t want your dress to drag or to look like its too short don’t you?

So make sure you have the right and comfortable footwear that will take you down the aisle. Be a happy bride and not a painful one because of blisters her wedding shoes are making.

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Look Breathtakingly Beautiful on Your Big Day!
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5 Tips For Better Lovemaking

By Michael Webb

Here are five really simple ways to make your lovemaking more hot, steamy and passionate… (Even starting tonight)

1. Find your partner’s “hidden” zones

I call these “hidden” zones because many people don’t realize, or forget, that these areas of the body LOVE attention.

While many of these zones are obvious, like the lips, breasts, inner thighs and genitals, there are also areas that, when stroked, caressed and kissed, can drive your partner wild and even intensify their orgasm.

Believe it or not, the ears, neck, arms and hair are all really sensitive areas that love to be stimulated. Spend some time during foreplay caressing and touching these areas, and watch how it pleases your partner.

2. Set a romantic mood

People often think that using candles, music, incense and even rose petals to set the mood of your lovemaking is too “cliché.” Are they kidding!
Your partner will LOVE YOU for this.

Just imagine how happy you would feel if someone went to all the trouble to create a special lovemaking occasion that you can cherish for years to come. Could this be so “cliché” because people enjoy it so much? Point made.

3. Give them a sensual massage

Why stop at setting the mood? Go one step further and give your partner a sensual massage that makes them feel relaxed and loved at the same time. Make it sexy, sensual, and pleasurable.

Massage them naked or build up the anticipation by having them slowly undress during the massage. Then kiss, caress and slowly transition “under the sheets” where a massage of another kind can take place.

And no, you don’t need years of study to give a great massage. Just grab some candles and music, and bless your partner with an experience they’ll never forget.

4. Please your partner with more oral sex

Did you know that oral sex is a great way to strengthen your relationship? Think about it. It takes a lot of trust and comfort to let somebodyhave their mouth down there. Not to mention it’s great for men who want to relax without pressure to perform, and for women who can’t reach orgasm from only intercourse. In short, it’s an important part
of foreplay. Here are some tips for both men and women.

LADIES: Women often start fellatio by sucking on the penis straight away when, actually, they should start with some playful teasing and soft touches. This will lead to a much more powerful orgasm as it heightens his anticipation.

GENTLEMAN: A mistake men often make is moving their tongue in a thrusting fashion, when stimulating the vagina and clitoris orally. Instead, they should
lick it like an ice cream cone. Another great tip to keep things exciting is to write the alphabet around the clitoris with your tongue.

5. Constantly explore and try new things

If I could only give you one piece of advice for better lovemaking, it would be this: become adventurous and creative.

Nothing is stopping you from red-hot passion except your level of creativity. Try a new position, do it somewhere new, or spice up your foreplay with a game.

Let’s face it, the basic act of lovemaking, no matter how hard you try, is always kiss and thrust, but it’s HOW you do it and the way you make your partner feel that really counts.

By dedicating time to finding new things, you can turn ordinary lovemaking into extraordinary
lovemaking. This is the sure-fire way to make sure your lovemaking stays passionate, pleasurable, and intimate for years to come.