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Articles about Romance, Valentines and Love
Love at First Sight
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If a woman thinks it is love at first sight, she may have found an incredibly hot guy who matches her ideal social persona catch. If this guy actually knows how to be a natural, all women will want him and she will have to fight with others to keep him.
Love at First Sight
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Keep Love Alive
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I believe that finding, sustaining, growing, and enjoying satisfying relationships is one of greatest joys and challenges we have as human beings. We have generally been blessed with a tremendous desire to love and be loved; to listen and be listened to; to take care of and accept care from others.
Keep Love Alive
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Online Dating Mistakes
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You can meet thousands of available singles that are literally just a click away, seeking love, romance, dating, marriage, friendship – and yes, of course sex. Men and women alike join dating services hoping to make new friends and start new relationships.
But there are some common mistakes ALL people make when using Internet personals – including YOU!
Here are ten common mistakes all people make when dating online. Check out if you are guilty of some of them.
Online Dating Mistakes
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Romance on a Budget
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Romance is not about how much money you lavish on another. It is about attracting the object of your affection. Romance is about making dreams and fantasies come true. Romance is defined as an exciting and mysterious quality; a relationship between two lovers. It is the act of making your partner feel loved. Romance is more than an act, it is a state of being. It is the heart, the soul and the mind working together to create an adventure, and increase enthusiasm for one another.
Romance on a Budget
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Do Soulmates Exist?
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Throughout centuries, story tellers, and people from different background and cultures always refer to their fascination in meeting one day their soul mates. Is Soul Mate a myth? Do they really exist? Or is Soul Mate a figment of our own imagination that can help keep our hope for a perfect relationship and keep our hope alive. Or is it an escape way for not handling or not looking at ourselves in such a way that we keep delaying our responsibilities and things can be fixed when we meet that perfect relationship with those Soul Mates. Everything is possible! It is up to you and me to decide the bottom line of this puzzle.
Do Soulmates Exist?
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Safe Online Dating
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As technology becomes more ingrained in our everyday lives, more people are turning to the Internet for social purposes. And over the past few years, this has become a more accepted form of communication. Friendships are formed and relationships made online.
But just how much trouble is it to join the online dating sites? And is it safe?
Safe Online Dating
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Online Dating for Dummies
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Whether you have been dating for years, getting back in the game, or just starting out, you could always use a bit of dating advice. Not the kind you get from your mother, but rather the kind that actually might get you past the first date, on to the 2nd and perhaps on to a happily ever after.
Online Dating for Dummies
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How to Keep Passion Alive
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The honeymoon is over. Maybe you have been together a few months, a few years, or even a lot of years. At some point, though, the early flames of passion will fade and you will start looking for ways to reignite them.
How to Keep Passion Alive
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Romance and Astrology
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Your sun sign can tell a lot about you as a lover. It can help you explore how you approach your romantic love interests." Heidi Richards Is it easy for you to get close to someone or do you take your time in developing meaningful relationships? What does your partner bring to your relationship that either helps it blossom or keeps it from going anywhere? Are you finding love elusive or does it come easy? How do you relate to those you are romantically attracted to?
Romance and Astrology
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Laws of Successful Relationships
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Most think that relationships exist to make them happy. When they find that special person, they believe that love will naturally grow. But in relationships we encounter everything, challenges, joy, fulfillment, loss. Yet, despite all training in life, we seldom learn about the knitty gritty of relationships, how to build the relationship in a way that brings out the best in all.
Laws of Successful Relationships
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How To Get the Guy
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1. Show the Guy That You Are Vulnerable
Men need to feel needed, yes it may be from the dinosaurs but it does still apply. I do not mean that you have to be weak, give in to whatever he wants, and put up with any way he treats you I am not suggesting that. Many men like strong women, but strong women who put out that they do not need a guy often end up alone. It is fine to be strong but try and temper it with "ok here is a situation where I can be vulnerable". Men have a strong protective instinct, though they may rarely show it.
How to Get the Guy
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Surprise Your Love
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Has dating unknowingly become just a habit to you? Becoming not as fun and exciting as before, as when the both of you just started going out together? Well, I am not suggesting that there is any problem in your relationship. In fact this is something very common. Along time, as a couple get to know and understand each other better, they naturally enter into a comfort zone with one another. It is within this comfort zone that they begin to share with one another more of their own personal life, building a mutual trust and a stronger bond in the relationship.
Surprise Your Love
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Recovering from a Breakup
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Breaking up.
The End. The journey is over. You feel rejected. Hopeless. You do not want to go back in the jungle again. You may even have that dread feeling of failure.
Suddenly, all the love songs at the radio seemed to have been written for you. You want to stay in bed. Shut all the doors and the windows. Bring the kids to your relatives for a while. You don’t feel like talking to anybody now. You swear to yourself that you will never get involved with someone again, half believing it.
Recovering from a Break Up
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Fun Dating Ideas
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In a world where marriages are falling apart every day, we should celebrate the marriages that are making it through the tough times. A vow renewal is a great way to tell your husband how much you cherish him, and that you are more committed to him today than the day of your wedding. Whether it is your 5th anniversary or your 50th, a vow renewal is an amazing way to recommit and reconnect with your spouse.
Fun Dating Ideas
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Renew your Wedding Vows
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In a world where marriages are falling apart every day, we should celebrate the marriages that are making it through the tough times. A vow renewal is a great way to tell your husband how much you cherish him, and that you are more committed to him today than the day of your wedding. Whether it is your 5th anniversary or your 50th, a vow renewal is an amazing way to recommit and reconnect with your spouse.
Renew Your Wedding Vows
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Feng Shui and Romance
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Feng Shui is the ancient Asian practice of object arrangement and space planning designed to bring balance, harmony and well-being to your environment. Its purpose is to enhance prosperity, creative, health and romance. Feng Shui fortifies a home with positive energy known as chi.
Feng Shui and Romance
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Decorate Your Bedroom for Romance
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Want to spice up your bedroom to let some romance in?
Decorating your bedroom for romance doesn't even have to be difficult or expensive. You can really let your creativity run wild here.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that you want to soothe all of the senses to both take away other distractions and relax completely. This should be your oasis, your refuge to reconnect and enjoy your partners company.
Decorate Your Bedroom for Romance
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Dating Similarities - What Do You Have in Common
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What is it that makes you attracted to someone? The look? The character? The way he or she makes you laugh? Well, that is a few possibilities. Now let me ask you another question. What is it that you feel that makes a couple go on a date together, dates after dates? Think about it. Remember they have a choice of saying no to a date. Very simple, there is something of similar liking between the both of them, something which both enjoy doing together, over and over again.
Dating Similarities - What do You Have in Common
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First Impressions Matter
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The first impression you give plays a very important part in the blooming of a love relationship. It determines the ever possibility of a development of the relationship. Would you fall in love with someone whom you do not have any good impression at all? The chances are, if you have a bad impression of someone, it is very likely that the more you see him the more you will dislike him. It is very hard to change one’s thinking once it is set in his mind. It will need a lot of time and regular communication between both to break down that wall. So even if you can’t impress that special someone the very first time, make sure you will not displease him or her. You can still work on your chances at a later time.
First Impressions Mattertm
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Creating the Perfect Atomosphere
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Had you ever been in the situation where your heart suddenly beats so fast, losing your ability to think, having the sudden loss for words when seeing someone you admired? At that very moment, you were like frozen in time, lost into another world, a world so wonderful, so heavenly? Hmm… How is my description? Ha whatever, the fact is that at that very moment, you were totally defenseless. So defenseless that anything could have just hit you. An arrow? An arrow of love? Get what I mean?
Creating the Perfect Atmosphere for Romance
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Does Online Dating Work
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Dating Online is currently the Internets biggest craze, and its here to stay! But does it actually work?
I mean, there are tons of Dating websites, but their success with matchmaking is kept rather low key, and I found out why.
When I was searching for Online dating websites, I felt that I could not trust many of the companies and that they were just trying to get money out of me. After many hours of research I was exhausted by the idea of Online Dating, it just seemed more hassle than what it was worth, but I was determined to see it through.
Does Online Dating Work?
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Emotional Infidelity
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Emotional infidelity can start with a simple hi or a wink. It begins in a boardroom or a chatroom. One spouse says, What's the problem? We're only friends.
The other spouse can not believe the reassurances. So the jealousy builds and a wedge is driven between partners. Sometimes nothing really is going on, and sometimes an affair is in progress. It is only a matter of time.
Emotional Infidelity
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eMatchMaking - Online Dating
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I logged on to a dating site the other day and was greeted by a large, flashing message. It promised that if I took the time to answer a series of questions that they would find a "perfect match" for me. Imagine that? All the work and worry of being single - gone! We truly have evolved! Not only can computer programs manage the entire traffic system of a city and make chess grandmasters cry, but now they can lead my perfect match right to my doorstep. I always wanted a Stepford wife, I hope it comes assembled.
eMatchMaking
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Mending a Broken Heart
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Short of throwing yourself off the nearest bridge, you resort to hiding in your bed for days, comforted only by the fact that at least you have a year’s supply of Moonpies by your bedside and your answering machine is on the alert in the hopeful case that your once loved one might call and beg to have you back.
Mending a Broken Heart
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Blind Date Preparation
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Few dating scenarios are as nerve wracking, and you have probably heard lots of horror stories about miserable blind dates. Your blind date does not have to be a disaster, though, if you follow a few simple suggestions to help it be more successful.
Blind Date Preparation
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6 Things to Consider When Confronting a Possible Affair
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When you spy on your suspected cheating spouse, please make sure you consider all the possibilities you might encounter and whether you can handle them.
Have you considered the many situations that spying might uncover? Can you imagine the worst thing you might find? Predict what your response will be to the worst-case scenario. Are you ready? Here are some specific questions to ask:
6 Things to Consider About Affairs
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What Men Should Never Say to Women
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Guys, we ladies know that you can be pretty clueless. Have you ever said something innocent that got your woman really mad? There are just some things a woman does not want to hear. If you want to keep peace in your relationship, take my advice and do not ever say this to your girlfriend/wife:
What Men Should Never Say to Women
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Wedding Officiants
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Basically, brides-to-be find themselves in one of two camps: Either they have a regular church and a favorite minister, who might be a longstanding family friend, or they need to find one through word-of-mouth or web sites.
The latter situation often costs more, but allows for a lot of flexibility. Depending on your tastes and faiths, you can often find a judge, a Catholic priest to marry you outdoors, a Rabbi to officiate at an interfaith wedding, a non-denominational officiant who encourages you to write your own vows, and so on.
Wedding Officiants
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Date Ideas
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People in long-term relationships, whether they are married or dating, often complain about getting into a rut. Your relationship may have started off with the great burst of passion and excitement but perhaps it began to wane because life is busy and work can where you out by the end of the day.
Date Ideas
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16 Romantic Ideas
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Some people have a natural ability to romance the oppposite sex and others seem like they do not even know what it means. However, everyone should know how to make their partner's heart melt because it's one of the finest acts of seduction.
16 Romantic Ideas
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Relationship Myths
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Here are 7 of the most common misconceptions my clients have related to me about having a better relationship. These misconceptions are followed by my perspective on each one of them.
Relationship Myths
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Why Diamonds are Girls Best Friends
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Marilyn Monroe made that phrase famous. Diamonds are a girl's best friend. That still makes a lot of sense. Here's why.
Reason #1 diamonds are a girls best friend because they are so beautiful. Fiery, romantic diamonds light up her finger. White diamonds look beautiful with outfits in every color.
Why Diamonds are Girls Best Friends
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Blind Date Secrets
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So you are going on a blind date. Few dating scenarios are as nerve wracking, and you have probably heard lots of horror stories about miserable blind dates. Your blind date does not have to be a disaster, though, if you follow a few simple suggestions to help it be more successful.
Blind Date Secrets
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A Guide to Dating
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People in long-term relationships, whether they are married or dating, often complain about getting into a rut. Your relationship may have started off with the great burst of passion and excitement but perhaps it began to wane because life is busy and work can where you out by the end of the day.
Guide to Dating
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Free Date Ideas
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One of the things that works to keep relationships alive is spending quality time with each other. In this day of the information age, it is becoming increasingly difficult to carve out the necessary time to nurture our relationships.
Free Date Ideas
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5 Tips for Dating Success
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Love conquers all, right? Well----it's suppose to. But most marriages will end in divorce. Most of their problems are about the children, money, or in-laws. When couples commit to a long relationship, there are specific personality traits they should have in common.
5 Tips for Dating Success
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Online Dating Tips
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Finding your soul mate online is a wondrous thing; however, there is the potential for danger. While you have access to a wide variety of people, you also have the impending complication of meeting those who are not what they seem to be--there are some tips of the trade, though, to help you become more discerning with your choices. These tips can help you stay safe and stay away from men and women who are not what you’re looking for.
Online Dating Tips
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To Love or Not To Love
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Have you ever fallen in love with two different persons at the same time? Falling in love with two different persons whom both have the same feeling for you too? Well, there is actually nothing wrong with that.
To Love or Not To Love
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Soulmates
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We know there are magical signs once we meet our soulmates face to face. Expect it to be not ordinary. Imagine a fairy-tale coming alive.
Soulmates
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Wedding Rings Through the Years
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The exact origin of the wedding ring is uncertain and is rife with superstition and mythology. Papyruses dating back to the ancient Egyptian civilization depict wedding rings, and historians credit the land of the Pharaohs with originating this tradition. Engagement or betrothal rings were in use as far back as prehistoric times, but the wedding ring is a relatively new tradition, and unlike the engagement ring, is steeped in religious ritual.
Wedding Rings Through the Years
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Mr Right vs Mr Wrong
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1. He always make plans at the last minute.
He may have several rods on the fire. You might not be his favorite rod. If nothing else comes along then you pop into his head. Some men just like to keep their options open. They have several choices available and don't want to make the wrong decision or commit to a date too soon in the event that something better might come along. You have to decide if this is something you can tolerate. If you are not that into him either, it may work out perfectly for you (a girls gotta eat), but if you are waiting by the phone this may be sign to move on. I personally would not feel I was being treated respectfully in this situation.I would feel I deserved to be treated better.
Mr Right vs. Mr Wrong
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Will They Cheat?
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Have you ever told your partner or spouse how you would feel if you found out they had been cheating? Maybe your spouse or partner will never cheat on you!
Or would they?
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You May Be in Love If...
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One of the most common human experiences that two or more (depending on how ambitious you are) people can share is love. But, it’s not always easy to tell if you are in like, lust or full blown, forever loving. With that in mind, I have created this list of signs that you may be crazy in love!
You May Be In Love If...
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Use All Six Senses to Be More Romantic
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Call it intuition. Call it ESP. We all have it and can use it to create a lasting romantic relationship. When our sixth sense is in full gear, it’s like one of those timeless moments between two people when nothing else in the world matters and no one else exists. I’m not talking sex, here. I am talking when two people connect on a level beyond the physical. Let me explain. I was married for 16 years to a good man; he was a good father and a good provider. In fact, we seldom had any conflict in our lives.
Use All Six Senses to Be More Romantic
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Celebrate Valentines with Family and Friends
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Whether you are currently not involved with a special someone, or they simply are not with you on Valentine's Day, you don't have to feel alone when surrounded with friends and family. Hosting a party will get you in the spirit of fun and could even be just the thing that someone else needs. Good food, good neighbors and friends, make for a good time. Enjoy Valentine's day this year and celebrate big!
Celebrate Valentines with Friends and Family
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Valentine Ideas with Breaking the Bank
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Valentine's day is almost here, the big day continues to creep upon us and of course as always ... we all scramble for the perfect gift but there's always a problem -money! The big problem with this holiday is that it comes right after Christmas and just around the time all of us have paid those dreaded credit card bills or right after we splurged on a big extravagant gift for our special someone for Christmas.
Romantic Ideas without Breaking the Bank
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Carnations for the Big Day
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Cut the stems ends off of white carnations on the diagonal. Add warm water to a vase and place in a few drops of red food coloring. Place the carnations in the vase. Watch as the red coloring seeps into the carnation.
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Valentine Message in a Bottle
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Buy the materials that you can in a dollar store. Save yourself about $18 to $28 over the store-bought cost for these beautiful message bottles!
1 tall clear bottle with a cork
Small amount of sand
1 sheet pink or red stationery
1 small matching flower with stem
Matching ribbon
Red or pink sealing wax
Put a small amount of sand in the bottom of the bottle, about two inches deep. Write your Valentine's message on the stationery.
Roll the message up and tie with ribbon. Stick the rolled-up message into the sand. Tuck in a matching flower on a stem. Use sealing wax to cork the bottle.
More Valentine Ideas
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Keep the Romance Alive
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Keep the romance in a relationship alive with these quick tips.
Planning
If you are married, or living together its still important to get out of the house. Go on a date without children or friends at least once a month. Planning can often makes the difference between having a date or not. Even though a date is planned, spontaneity allows for following the whims of enjoyment. Always remember the cost of the date does not determine its value.
Keep the Romance in a Relationship
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Romantic Movies
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Nothing beats a romantic night at home, snuggled up on a coach watching a romantic movie. Stop at your local video store and find a movie sure to capture the heart of your mate. Here are some of the best all time romantic movies.
Romantic Movies
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How to Make Your Own Gourmet Gift Baskets
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Making your own gourmet gift baskets is not only fun but also an affordable alternative to purchasing them ready made. Before picking out the gift basket itself, decide what candy you will be placing inside and how many you will want for each basket. For every holiday, you have the opportunity to show off your talent - Valentine's gift basket, Mother's day gift baskets and Christmas gift baskets.
Gourmet Gift Baskets
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Top 10 Chocolates
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The famous Gallop Poll does polls on just about everything, especially on what people like to eat. So it should come as no surprise that the most recent Gallop Poll done in 2005 shows that chocolate is the number one favorite dessert among people in the United States. But this poll went a little bit farther than most. Not only did it break down the favorite generic desserts but also broke down the ten favorite chocolate based desserts.
Top 10 Chocolates
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Celebrate Your Relationship
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If you are spending time looking for ways in which you can improve your relationship, you obviously love and care for your partner and what you want to have together.
Start your changes by celebrating your relationship. Celebrate the joy of having met that one very special person, find joy in the wonderful things that 'click' about you and your spouse and celebrate what you are committed to building together. You can celebrate any day at any time and you can also celebrate by surprising your spouse.
Celebrate Your Relationship
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Tips for Sending Flowers
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Flowers are a way to let someone know you care, so it is no wonder that sending flowers is such a popular way to commemorate events, from the birth of a new baby to Valentine's Day. In fact, flowers are also the top choice for letting someone know you're sorry. However, not all flower bouquets are as nice as the rest. Before you send someone flowers, you may want to do a bit of research.
Tips for Sending Flowers
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Keeping Romance Alive
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Almost every love story begins like a fairy tale. Relationship beginnings are always incredible and they can often experience a renaissance following wedding, honeymoon, or even a special anniversary. Couples often find that the love and romance becomes more of a challenge to keep alive when their lives evolve with jobs, children, and other life commitments. Sometimes love and romance can get lost in the shuffle of life. But the passion can be rekindled and kept alive by finding your inner hopeless romantic.
Keeping Romance Alive
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The Legend of a Chinese Valentines Day
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Chinese Valentine's Day is on the Seventh Day of the Seventh Month on the Chinese calendar, which falls on August 4th this year. Legend has it that the seventh daughter of the Emperor of Heaven, a weaving maid, fell in love and married a cowherd. They were so much in love that they forgot everything else in their lives and didn't complete their farming and weaving duties, which angered the Jade Emperor.
Chinese Valentines Day
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Why The Rose is the Preferred Flower
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The world is full of flowers. Visit any place dedicated to flowers and you will be amazed at the types of flowers, and facts about them. Flowers come in all shapes, and colors. Some of them can intoxicate you with their lovely perfume. Some are so delicate that one fears touching them. And all of them are stunningly beautiful. Still, it is the Rose which is preferred around the world as a flower of choice on the Valentine's day? I wonder about this.
Why the Rose is the Preferred Flower
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3 Romantic Ways to Propose
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Many men use Valentine's Day as the day to propose to their loved one. After all, it is the most romantic day of the year and it is a day you will always remember as the special day that you decided to become one. So, what are some romantic ways to propose? Here is a list of three ways to propose on Valentine's Day that will definitely thrill your girlfriend.
3 Romantic Ways to Propose
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Giving Flowers Other Than Roses
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Regardless of the occasion, men everywhere flock to flower shops to pick up a dozen roses. Mother, sister, girlfriend, wife and secretary all receive a similar arrangement. There are hundreds of flowers and plants to choose from when purchasing from your florist or online, so leave the red roses behind and let the variety blossom.
Spring and Easter should lead to fresher, exotic flower choices. Tulips, irises, Gerbera daisies, snapdragons and sunflowers spike in popularity. A mixture of bud clusters of this and that makes a gorgeous gift to an aunt or grandmother. If choosing roses in the spring, yellow and pink will be a crisp addition to the dinner table or living room.
Giving Flowers Other Than Roses
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The History Of Valentines Day
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Valentines Day is a holiday that has been around for centuries. For generations people have been falling in love with this holiday while others have loathed it with a fiery passion. No matter how you feel about this day, Valentines Day, you should know that the day is one of significant meaning in history.
The History of Valentines Day
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Creative Valentine Gifts for Her - 4 Ideas That Will Make Her Adore You
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As every man who's ever been in-love knows, women love romance. And they especially love romantic gifts. But a clever and romantic gift will be a grand slam every time.
Women love creativity. Anyone can go to the store and just buy a gift. But a creative gift shows your willingness to go the extra mile to make her feel loved. Plus creative Valentine's Day gifts are usually one of a kind, which makes them more personal and ultimately extra special.
4 Valentine Ideas
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Create Valentine’s Day Family Traditions
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Often the fondest childhood memories stem from family traditions that were lovingly repeated throughout the years. Family traditions have family at the center of a celebration spending time together and creating lasting memories. If you don't already have a family Valentine's Day tradition, why not start one this year. It could be the beginning of many wonderful years of Valentine's Day memories with your family.
Valentines Day Memories
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Gift Ideas That Make Sparks Fly
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If your relationship is starting to lose its passion you may need to make a conscious effort to re-ignite the spark in your relationship and reawaken the passion. Put the spark back and nurture your relationship both in and out of the bedroom with these simple but very powerful gift ideas.
Gift Ideas that Make Sparks Fly
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Let Romance Motivate Us...
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All of us need motivation. We eat because we feel hungry. We drink water because we are thirsty. We do everything in life for a reason.
For living, we only need air, water, food and shelter. But we are much more evolved than animals. So we want to achieve something in life that satisfies us. That makes us feel a success.
Let Romance Motivate Us
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Romantic Love Letters
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Are you in love? Do you want to share your feelings with your special person? Are you a man of few words? Check this out! Romantic love poems would enable you to realize your dream of winning over the heart of love of your life. Even if you have already treaded the path of love and gone too far, love poems can impart a special meaning to special relationship that you share with your special person. Make your courtship a joyous experience with love poems.
Romantic Love Letters
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Effective and Useful Tips for a Romantic Date
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Romance should be a key part of every relationship. It helps deepen your intimacy towards each other and helping you to fall in love with your mate. As a consequence, planning for a date should be romantic also. Much debate has gone on and continues nowadays about what is a romantic date, and what really is romantic date, for every one views romance differently. The differences not only exist between men and women, but each woman and each man also has their own idea about what really is romantic date. Actually, a romantic date is not simply about flowers, candy, or kisses, but it's the attitude of love that motivates you to give those things. Even if you may think you don't have a romantic bone in your body, you will be surprised at what some creative thinking can create.
Effective and Useful Tips for a Romantic Date
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Gift Ideas for Your Girlfriend
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Afraid picking up some wilted roses from the gas station on your way home from work just won't cut it for your girlfriend's anniversary or Christmas gift this year? Perhaps you really are a charming fellow who just needs a bit of guidance when it comes to buying gifts for the girl of your dreams.
Girlfriend Gift Giving Guide
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