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What Women and Men Find Sexy about each other… (eHarmony.com)

July 29, 2011 in Dating Advice

What Women Find Sexy About Men: The Top Ten List

http://advice.eharmony.com/abo ut-you/what-women-find-sexy-ab out-men-top-ten-list?cid=2091

He’s Got Talent
Whether it’s his guitar-playing ability, his handyman expertise or
pension for photography, women love a man who has a passion and is
good at it. There’s something very alluring about a lively,
interesting guy with skills!

His Listening Ability

Smarty Pants

A Great Smile

Kindness

Humor Us

Confidence

Ask any woman what makes a guy sexy and the collective answer is
“confidence.” A man who is self-assured and knows what he wants is
admirable and makes us feel secure when we are with him.

Eye Contact

Drama Who?!

A guy who has got it all figured out – and doesn’t come baring lots of
drama, exes, or other issues, is refreshing, impressive and very
appealing.

 

 

What Men Find Sexy About Women: The Top Ten List

http://advice.eharmony.com/abo ut-you/what-men-find-sexy-abou t-women-top-ten-list?cid=2091

She’s Playful

She’s Beautiful

She’s a Grown-Up About Things Related to Sex

She Likes and Understands Men

She’s Affectionate

She Knows How to Say “Thank You”

She’s Willing to Bend the Rules

She’s Willing to Set Aside Her Fear

She’s a Great Kisser

She Likes to Laugh (at His Jokes)

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How To Flirt: Instructional Video of the Day

July 20, 2011 in Dating Advice, LDS Singles Video

Instructional Video of the Day: “

Instructional Video of the Day: You are going to learn how to flirt like a crazy person.

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Tagged: Flirting Guide, From The Archives, Instructional Video, What Not To Do

 

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“Behind the Dating Mask” Singles Workshop August 6, 2011 9 am – 4 pm

July 18, 2011 in Dating Advice, LDS Singles Events

“Behind the Dating Mask”

Singles Workshop, Sat. August 6, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.

**Scroll to the bottom for Life Coaching/Family Life
Education specials

This is a do-not-miss class for anyone seeking to create
a healthy and long-lasting relationship!

What if you could . . . Know ahead of time what a
long-term relationship would be like? Predict the impact
of the relationship on your sense of self, and its impact
on your children or future children? Discern the
difference between what a person is presenting him/her
self to be and what he/she really is?  This workshop will
help you assess relationships more accurately so you
can make better dating and marriage decisions, and
teach you how to form lasting relationships.  In this
workshop you will learn:

-The critical difference between a person’s personality
and their relationship style

-The effects of different relationships styles on you, your
children, your feelings of acceptance and self-worth, and
the ability to form successful relationships

-Red flags of damaging relationship styles, and how to
see them even when a person may be trying to hide them

-How to implement five essential relationship principles
necessary to create healthy and strong relationships with
a deep loving bond that will last

If you have ever been mystified about a relationship and
why it didn’t work, surprised at who a person initially
presented themselves to be and who they turned out to
be, want to make better relationship choices, or want to
know how to form a lasting, healthy, strong relationship,
this class is for you!

Date: Saturday, August 6, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.  (One hour break for lunch on your own.)  Light
refreshments are provided at breaks.

Location:  Orem, Utah.  Specific address will be emailed
to those pre-registered.  (Call 801-431-0383 if you do not
have email.)

Pre-registration is $49.99 online at
http://www.visionsparks.com/
through Aug. 5 , or send a check for $49.99 by Monday,
Aug. 1 to Cheryl R. Merrell, P.O. Box 1444, Orem, UT
84059-1444.  Space is limited, so register today! At the
door registration is $58.00 on a space available basis.

Bring a friend bonus:  Those who get a friend to register,
or bring a friend with them to class will receive a $5.00
certificate to be used towards another class or towards a
Life Coaching Session or a Family Life Education
Session.  (And yes, it can be used in combination with
the specials listed below!)

Instructor: Cheryl Merrell is nationally certified as a
Certified Family Life Educator through the National
Council on Family Relations, and has been certified
for 15 years.  She is also a Life Coach specializing in
relationships and life transitions, with over 13 years
of coaching experience.  She has a Bachelors and
Masters degree in Family Sciences from Brigham
Young University, with an emphasis in Family Life
Education and a minor in Instructional Science.  In the
past she has taught classes at Brigham Young
University, and run a private agency, Insight Family
Services, specializing in services for single parents and
stepfamilies.  She has taught classes, workshops, and
seminars for years for groups including singles
conferences, firesides, women’s conferences, BYU
Family Expo, the Governor’s Conference on Marriage,
the Orem Institute of Religion, stepfamily groups,
singles groups, seminars to businesses, and workshops
on cruises.

Coaching/Family Life Education Special

-Do you feel “stuck”, or like your life is not progressing
as you wish?
-Do you have relationship questions you would like
answers to, or relationship skills you would like to
develop?
-Do you want to know what really
makes relationships work?
-Are you going through or have you recently gone
through a life transition or change, and want help
with the changes and adjustments?
-Are you headed into remarriage and want stepfamily
education, and assistance making a smooth transition?
-Do you have goals you would like to achieve, but are
not sure how to make them happen?
-Have you tried achieving goals or making changes to
your life, but keep feeling blocked or unable to
successfully make the improvements you desire?

If you have these or other related questions and issues,
Life Coaching or Family Life Education may be right for
you.

For a limited time, take advantage of the following
discounts:
10% off a single session
20% off a block of 5 or more sessions

About The Coach/Certified Family Life Educator
Cheryl R.  Merrell has both a Bachelors and Master=s
degree in Family Sciences from Brigham Young
University, and has a national certification through
the National Council on Family Relations as a Certified
Family Life Educator, and has been certified for 14 years.
Cheryl is an experienced Life Coach, coaching
individuals on both personal and professional issues for
over 12 years.  Previously, she was co-developer of the
coach training program at lifeimagination, a seminar and
coaching firm, where she was also the manager of the
coaching program and the coach trainer, as well as a
coach for individuals and business managers.

CALL (801) 431-0383 TODAY FOR MORE I
NFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.

What is Life Coaching?
Life Coaching is a service that provides expert facilitation
and support for people to move their lives forward and
achieve their most heartfelt desires and goals.  It is
designed for basically well-adjusted people to help them
create even more meaningful and fulfilling lives than
they already have.  Coaching helps people assess how
their life is now, what is and isn=t working well, create a
vision of how they want their life to be, help them create
the details to make their plans reality, help them move
past perceived blocks and obstacles, and evaluate and
celebrate progress throughout the process.

Coaching can be used to create more fulfillment in
any area of life, personally or professionally, or to move
past obstacles to progress.  Examples of areas people
have used coaching to create more satisfaction in
include but are not limited to: relationships, life
transitions and changes, health, finances, work/career
development, education, personal development, and
overcoming challenges and blocks.

Coaching will facilitate you in learning to think, create,
and problem solve at higher levels than you may have in
the past, and then using those skills to create new
possibilities in your personal and professional life.  As
part of this process you will be taught valuable
techniques to move past obstacles to your success and
happiness.

Coaching is typically done by phone and e-mail, but
may also be done in person.   Coaching is most effective
when used over a period of time, so the participant has
time to vision out, plan, implement, and follow-though
on their goals, and has support each  step of the way.

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Cuddling, caressing more important for men: study (Reuters)

July 15, 2011 in Dating Advice

Cuddling, caressing more important for men: study (Reuters): “Reuters – Contrary to conventional wisdom, cuddling and caressing are more important to men than women in a long-term relationship, according to a new international study.”

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Dating Tips from the Opposite Sex

June 28, 2011 in Dating Advice

from LDS Living: http://www.ldsliving.com/story/64963-dating-tips-from-the-opposite-sex

He Says

Ok, ladies. Here is everything we guys want to say about dating you, but won’t because we have communication issues. Brace yourself. 

So many times I hear the sentiment, “Why does no one ask me out?” Let me give you the run down on the obstacles we men have to climb to get to that point.

Obstacle #1: Fear
You gals are lucky in your fear. You’re in danger that what you say will hurt him. We’re afraid that what we say will hurt us. The bottom line is that our pride and our dignity are on the line in either case. We hesitate to ask because getting shot down 100 times is not my vision of the romantic pathway to finding “the one.” It gets old after a while. So make a bit more of an effort to date and open up a time for us. Please? We cannot always cater to you. Real relationships are give and take, and if I am all give and no take, I won’t pursue that relationship.

Obstacle #2:  The Hint
We are not as stupid as we may seem, or look, or act, or … you get the drift. When you say, “I would love to, but …” I throw up a red flag. Too many girls are too afraid to say “No” flat out. Instead, I get obscure references to family reunions, work, school, etc., to make me think they’re busy so I’ll lay off. 

The truth is, it is almost impossible to tell when a girl is sincere or giving us the cold shoulder. Open up your schedule if you want us to date. Suggest alternative times 
or activities if our ideas won’t work. If you want the date, let me know
you do. Don’t make me play 20 questions for weeks on end. And please, just tell me if you’re not interested.

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6 Mistakes Men Make in Marriage

June 1, 2011 in Dating Advice

6 Mistakes Men Make in Marriage: “Perplexed man

WebMD discusses six common mistakes men make in marriage and how changing these habits can make a big difference.

 

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Brooding men, smiling women seen as sexy? (Reuters)

May 25, 2011 in Dating Advice

Brooding men, smiling women seen as sexy? (Reuters): “Reuters – Guys, want to look sexy and get the girl? Don’t smile too much. Look brooding or show a bit of shame instead. Women, ignore that advice.”

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Divorce rates falling, report finds

May 19, 2011 in Dating Advice

Divorce rates falling, report finds: “Back in the 1970s, before we met Dr. Phil; ate, prayed, and loved; and saw a British prince arrange his own marriage, it seemed like the institution of wedlock was doomed.

 

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Signs of a Codependent Relationship

April 30, 2011 in Dating Advice

Signs of a Codependent Relationship: “Feature Co-Dependent Relationship Signs

Unhealthy dependencies and repressed anger could be just a few red flags you are codependent on someone.

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5 marriage tips from a couple celebrating their 50th anniversary – Deseret News

April 25, 2011 in Dating Advice

5 marriage tips from a couple celebrating their 50th anniversary – Deseret News: “


Deseret News

5 marriage tips from a couple celebrating their 50th anniversary
Deseret News
9, 1960, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.’ Morris and Elaine have raised seven wonderful children, and have shared a life of faith and service to others. Elaine is a great woman of faith and a believer in the promises of God.

1.  Be committed. Enduring marriages begin with a strong commitment to do whatever it takes to stay together. The commitment has to be stronger than “We’ll see,” or “We’ll try,” or “I’ll do my best.” Just like there are good days and bad days in your life, there are good times and trying times/seasons in your marriage. You have to find a way through the tough times.

2.  Fight fair. If you must fight, fight fair. No hitting below the belt. Don’t issue ultimatums, make threats, get even, etc. Marriage isn’t always easy, but it is still wonderful and worth it.

3.  Stay focused. Always keep your eye on the important things — like being a forever family. Don’t get distracted. Always remember what your marriage is about. It’s easy to be blinded by the craftiness of men.

4.  Meet each others’ needs. Follow the advice given by Martin Luther: “Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave.”

5.  Be the best spouse you can be.  Charles Shedd wrote, “Marriage isn’t so much about finding the right person as being the right person.” We have found that concept to be foundational in strong and enduring marriages.


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