Are Large Presents Better

Posted by writer under General on Wednesday Aug 19, 2009

Kirkland McCauley bought his wife an elephant as a birthday gift. It was not a present she liked or understood, and it made a mess on her carpets. In fact it remained the elephant in the room, the unspoken horror that separated them for the last few days of their marriage.

Kirkland bought his present on the Internet. These days it’s easy to be imaginative. Simply scroll through ebay or amazon for ‘presents’ and the choice is at least very, very wide. It ranges from ‘adopt a Hyena’ to hot air balloon rides, having a star named after somebody to buying a glass cased piece of Wembley turf.

But being imaginative is not enough, as Mrs McCauley was quick to tell her husband of the moment. The miracle of having a mobile phone that meant he could access the Internet, and thereby arrange such transactions as buying an elephant while down the pub with his friends, did not compensate for the inconvenience. And anyway he always knew she never liked grey.

So choosing suitable christmas or birthday presents is an art form requiring a mixture of diplomacy, creativity, sensitivity, and inspiration.

The net can certainly be a help and opens up all sorts of possibilities. But this is not the complete answer.

‘Unusual’ is never enough. Being impractical is not enough, although it can help. After all, who likes a practical present – a new lawnmower, new knifes and forks on or iron?

‘Frivolous’ often helps, as does ‘extravagance’ – or at least the appearance of either.

Finding a gift on the basis you have always wanted one yourself is certainly a no no. What wife wants the almost complete set of Charlton Athletic football programmes, 1967 to 1983 – missing only the April 1971 Accrington Stanley game?

Choosing something ‘worthy’ or that sends a message is worse. A month at a health clinic doesn’t normally do the trick.

‘So ‘appropriate’, possibly in a witty way, is the most important gift adjective – but appropriate to the receiver not the giver. But the worst that can happen is that the gift ’says more’ about the giver’s interests than those of the receiver. The best that can happen is that the giver receives in return more appreciation of their thoughtfulness and sensitivity.

Meanwhile Kirkland went back to his job at the zoo a wiser man, and Mrs McCauley was remarried to a big game hunter who always brought her gift sets - and jewellery, and chocolates and only the occasional subscription to Rifles and Telescopic Sights magazine.

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Identity Confusion When Dating Online

Posted by writer under General on Monday Aug 17, 2009

It doesn’t matter who the person behind the computer screen actually is. In online dating, we are offered to possibility of letting go of who we are and welcome new persons. We can forget about nasty words or events when we start a relationship with someone that doesn’t know who we used to be. But in most cases people do not understand where the limit between hiding sad stories and actually lying is.

You might even encounter old persons, maybe even grandmothers that claim they are young and athletic. And if she posts any pictures of another young and gorgeous woman, no can really say if it’s her or not. This is the reason why you should be looking carefully at profiles because what you see is not always what you get. There’s nothing wrong with a 50 year old person trying to find a soul mate online, but the fact that the person is trying to hide his or hers real identity is a problem.

Do try not to jump to conclusions too soon. The information you can access at first is very limited. While surfing an online dating website, you will find great and honest persons, but can also find others that are no so honest. This doesn’t mean that in time, finding your perfect partner will not become a wonderful process.

As mentioned before, you can choose who you want to be, but never lie on purpose. The internet offers us a great gift: letting go of the old. You might’ve been through a hell of a marriage, that left huge inner scars, and if you want to talk about it over the internet you can without feeling embarrassed, but if you don’t, no one will ask. Just a simple resume of your past is enough. In most real life dates, we meet and like people that already know us in some way so know that we were married, and with whom and so on. This means that letting go of the past can prove harder if not even impossible. While when meeting a date online, he or she will never ask for more than you are ready to share from a long gone part of your life. But a minimum of truth is required if you ever plan in buying together a britax roundabout convertable car seat for an eventual baby.

So try never to pass the line between hiding the past and telling lies. The two concepts can get scrambled at times, and they will result in unfortunate experiences for both of you.

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Relationship Advice For Women

Posted by writer under General on Saturday Aug 15, 2009

Relationships can be complicated. Teamwork helps to have a successful relationship. This means that each person must realize there is no such thing as perfection, there is always the possibility of relationships problems, and that it takes consistent effort to ensure that a relationship survives. Here’s some advice to stop your divorce.

Relationships have there ups and downs. These problems can result from a number of things. Listen to what your partner has to say otherwise they might be upset with you.

It’s not always easy to see the other person’s perspective even if you say you do. You may think you’re right but you partner might be thinking differentely. But you must really try! There are many different reasons why both parties often find it difficult to understand the other party’s perspective.

1. We may not always like or understand what are partners does when you’re not there. This often causes a general negative outlook, and the unwillingness to be flexible, loving and forgiving. It is best not to discuss heavy issues during these times.

2. Not talking to each other will only result in one or both of you not understanding the other. Talking to each other is important in a relationship. Talking to each other can really help you understand each other.
 
3. Unresolved anger with issues in the relationship can also cause relationships problems. Avoid any misunderstandings if you are upset with your partner.

4. Another emotion, such as jealousy, can cause the person experiencing the emotion to be less trustful or open with their partner. To be able to see something from someone else’s point of view, one has to be willing to do so. Reason can sometimes go out the window when feelings are runny high.

In order to avoid relationships problems, it is important to communicate with your partner, and to listen openly and non judgmentally to everything he or she has to tell you. If you have an issue with the information he has given you, try to discuss your concerns in a diplomatic manner and a calm, even tone – that’s key relationship advice for women. Working together to be happy will remind you why you are together.

Extract taken from full review and article at Catch Him And Keep Him Review
  

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