Great Tension in Marriage

Dating can be tough. If you’re trying your hand at online dating, take into consideration that it’s just that, ONLINE. So, you’ll need to give off a killer first impression (not literally the impression of a killer…there’s a fine line).  Let’s run down the list, shall we?

1. Unless you’re looking super cute in that picture with your animal, save it for a photo album.
2. Lose the car photo. Girls care about your car, but posting pictures of them just makes it seem like you’re way too into your ride.
3. Outdated pictures belong in the past.
4. You have pictures with a group of people. Where’s Waldo? Next.
5. Mug shot picture? Smile, please!
6. Bathroom Pictures – Save it for MySpace.
7. Pictures with other girls. We will assume that you’re a player. Remember this is a first impression.

The best thing that you can do for yourself when it comes to online dating is to behave. Be on your absolute best behavior. Don’t say creepy things to women that you don’t know. That should be a given. People always say that you don’t have anything to lose when it comes to trying the online dating scene out, and you don’t. Just behave. Happy dating!

There’s a new poll circulating insinuating that when men cheat, they take their mistress to a very, very public setting. The Cheesecake Factory seems to be at the top of the list. Now this seems totally random to even bring up, but why would they take their mistress to a place so public with so many people? That’s exactly the answer. Most infidelity-infested relationships come to The Cheesecake Factory, because there are so many people are around. They are much larger and much less conspicuous.  After all, there’s usually a hotel nearby. Do yourself a favor and become skeptical if your boyfriend or friend’s boyfriend/husband spends more time than the average person in an Outback Steakhouse.

Men are simple beings. Although they seem more complex than they let on, you can make them happy with the simple things. That should be the first and last thing that you ever learn about men. However, they do have a complex side. There are things that they secretly look for when it comes to a woman. Each of these can of course go back to their simple sides, but allow us to shed some light on their softer side (you’re welcome).

1. Support – This is the obvious, first thing. Men want to feel supported. If you’re always challenging their hopes and dreams with your “more rational” approach, you will surely end up single.
2. Intelligence – Though they are simple beings, they want more than just a pretty face. Yes, even the meat heads.
3. Someone His Friends Like - This is an important factor. His friends aren’t exactly allowed to have feelings for you (not the real ones, anyway), so they can see through your boyfriend’s infatuation with you. In other words, do you have staying power?
4. Guy Time – Just like you need your girl time, a guy needs his guy time. Are you willing to let them do this?
5. Impress – No, not you. A man wants a woman that will let him impress her.

Aside from the obvious, these are the five main things that men need to maintain a successful relationship. You’ll later find that you need these things too…if you want to keep your man happy.

2013 makes for a great age in technology and all things easy…except when it comes to dating. It seems to get harder and harder to make a meaningful connection with someone as time goes on. Somehow, we’ve learned to adapt. You see, it’s all such a simple fix. Technology is something that we’re excelling at, right? Why not turn to simple online dating? Now, we know that this is totally a catch 22, but we’ve got the best ones to try (and some of them are free)!

1. Match.com – Match.com has a diverse and very large user base. People have actually found their soul mates on this site! Whoa!
2. eHarmony.com – This is a close second to Match.com, and the lack of features would be the only reason that it isn’t 1^st place.
3. ChristianMingle.com – If you’re firm in your faith with a strict path to find someone who is firm in their Christianity, this website is a great investment. I’d like to call it the “Match.com” of Christian dating websites.
4. JDate.com – Think “ChristianMingle.com”, but for those with a Jewish faith. This website is very, very, very popular.
5. Okcupid.com – A huge database of young singles looking to meet people in their area for new friends, casual dating, long-term, and sometimes casual sex. The great thing about this site is that you can filter through what you’re looking for. There is literally someone for everybody on this site.

REMEMBER: Take all necessary steps and precautions when dealing with online dating. Never meet a person from the internet alone. Make sure you are in a safe and open area. Take into account that you have not met this person in person yet. Do your background checking. We know that sounds crazy, but seriously, take all necessary steps and precautions before meeting anybody from the internet!