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10 Things He Doesn?t Need To Know
2007-03-16 12:25:00
Honesty is not always the best policy, says Sam Delaney. There are some secrets you really should ?forget? to tell him. You?ve met a man you really like. It?s more than just his devilish good looks, beguiling charm and tireless voluntary work nursing sick animals that you find attractive. He?s a soul mate. You can trust him. You could tell him your deepest, darkest secrets and he wouldn?t judge you, would he? To be honest, it depends on the secret. Tell him you took five attempts to pass your driving test or you once ran over a rat, and he?s unlikely to be shocked. Those are easy-to-swallow secrets he?ll appreciate your sharing. But don?t think he?ll react to all your confession with such good humour. Remember: A woman?s allure is partly down to her mystery. We blokes like to think of you as precious creatures who rarely perspire, break wind or sprout hair in unusual places. We?re kind of deluded like that. And it?s best you leave us that way. After all, the most important thin...
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Does Your Pay Pocket Turn Him On?
2007-03-16 12:21:00
So you just got promoted. Will your pulling power soar ? or won?t you see the men in your life for dust? Here?s the scary truth on how the 9-to-5 can affect your love life.By Jane Alexander. Gold-digging maleMost of us have spent our whole lives being told that we?re caught in a biological trap: Women are programmed to desire stockbrokers with bulging bank accounts, while men crave chicks with childbearing hips and childlike faces. While most women have had their doubts about this for some time, even the ?expert? now admits that the stereotypes are collapsing and that we?re living through an unprecedented time of transition in our relationships. Things, they predict, may never be the same again. The reason is that women are working hard. Although we often earn pitiful small wages, many women are taking high-powered jobs with the income and status that such positions entail. And while most of us revel in the potential freedom and income work provides, few have really consi...
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After Get Dumped - Surviving The 1st 24 Hours
2007-03-15 03:20:00
You're a mess - your nerves are shot, you're eyes are puffy and you just can't stop thinking about the fact that he's dumped you. Here's how to make it through the first day.PAMPER YOURSELF: Have a long, lanquid candlelit bath, buy your favourite takeaway or go shopping for a great new lipstick to boost your spirits a little.DRESS UP: In something that makes you feel good - track pants and tears are not good combo.STAY WITH A GIRLFRIEND: Or if you and your flamate get on well ask if she wouldn't mind staying in so that have some company. Do something like watch a funny DVD or play board games - try not to spend all night talking about him.WRITE HIM A LETTER: If you think he's led you on or know he's been unfaithful, don't call him or he might hang up in your ear. Instead, pour your feelings out in a letter - you'll feel much lighter for getting all the things you wanted to say to him off your chest without being interrupted or sidelined.MAKE A LIST: Of everything he did th...
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Dumped? The Real Reasons He Did It
2007-03-15 03:09:00
Want to know why he broke it off with you? Stop ripping yourself to shreds and turn the spotlight on HIS commitment issues. He says ?We need to talk? so you suspect something is up and you?re prepared to work through the problem. Instead he just blurts out ?it?s over? and you?re so shocked. You can barely breathe. After breaking your heart he trots out all the usual lines: ?It?s not you, it?s me?, ?This isn?t working?, ?I?m not good enough for you?. ?I never meant to hurt you?, I don?t want to ruin our friendship? and he even says ?I?ll call you sometimes? before you sprint from the rules, barely holding back the floods of tears. But once you get back to your flat/car/girlfriend?s place you suddenly realize he hasn?t really been straight with you at all. After all the time, energy and tenderness you gave to the relationship it has just imploded and you have no real idea why. Before you beat yourself up for being a total failure in love ? go through his behaviour with a fin...
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Mr. WRONG again...?
2007-03-14 09:55:00
Courtesy of CLEO Mag.Another man? Another disappointment? You could be sabotaging your relationships. Here's how to halt another heartache. By Nita Tucker Finally, you've met the perfect person. You have the relationship you've always wanted and everything is picture-perfect. But soon, the first cracks begin to appear. He makes too much noise when he eats. He has irritating laugh. He's stingy. He's bossy. You start to fret. You get resentful. You start looking for the EXIT signs.Don't panic. The relationship may not be falling apart and you may not have hooked up with the wrong person. It may be just your collection of bad attitudes that you've been carrying with you from relationship, and that collection may have started as you observed your parents' relationship. Many people find that their partnerships are replicas of less-than-perfect relationships they observed as children. These childhood impression can be so deeply routed that it doesn't occur to peopl...
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Wall Flower Syndrome- When You're Too Afraid To Fall in LOVE.
2007-03-14 09:52:00
Courtesy Of CLEO.The more you've been hurt in love the harder it is to give your heart again. By Stephanie Osfield.You think you'll never get over it when a guy breaks your heart. You feel down on yourself ("Why don't my relationships ever work out?"); foolish ("How could I have given so much to someone so undeserving?") and angry (" this is the last time I ever let someone do this to me"). Though the tears dry and you do learn to laugh again there can be a lasting fear that you may get hurt the next time around. Sure, that can bring some positives - encouraging you too choose partners more wisely or ensuring you hold back on having sex until you're sure the next guy you meet is worthy your love. But past romantic disasters can also give you a fear of intimacy so strong it may stand in the way of you finding true love again.Once bitten, twice shy.If you were bitten by a snake in your backyard then every time you go to that part of the garden you'd feel a little fearful of...
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HURT Alert!
2007-03-14 09:49:00
Don't set yourself up to be hurt in your next relationship. Minimise the chances of a romance ending badly by:Trusting your intuition: If the guy you're seeing is a serial flirt or has a tendency to talk only about himself, don't ignore it - take a walk now before you get into deep.Taking your time: Don't rush into having sex or revealing your entire life history to a guy you've just met - wait until you know each other much better - then you can be sure he deserves to have this level of intimacy with you.Being honest: Once you've been together for a few months, make it clear that you're not in the market for a fling - and ask him how he feels about that. If he runs a mile you'll immediately know there was no future in the relationship anyway.Giving him space: Resist the temptation to smother him in an effort to make the relationship work. Be cool about giving him his space - and he won't get scared off due to a fear that you're trying to take over his life.Keeping quiet a...
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7 things you didn't know men find SEXY
2007-03-13 16:45:00
The way you...1. Tuck your hair behind your ear.2. Widen your eyes applying mascara.3. Unknowingly pout when trying on clothing.4. Laugh at our dumb jokes that don't deserve this reaction.5. End a call because we're on the other line.6. Unfavourably compare your friend's boyfriend with us.7. Hug us from behind.
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Why Do Men Make A Mess?
2007-03-09 09:30:00
By RICHARD MCBRIENCourtesy of CLEO Mag.Deep-seated laziness or an intricate form of rebellion? Here?s how to stop the rot. I have a male friend whose flat is a crime scene investigator?s delight. From the scattered remains of food, clothes, papers and objects defying description, you can build an accurate picture of the last three month?s activities. There?s even enough evidence to work out when and where he last made love. And yet, not only does he have a responsible job as a systems analyst but his office is a paragon of tidiness. Every paper is filed correctly, his desk is arranged with military precision and even the contents of his wastebasket look neat. Why this contradiction? One answer is that men can be tidy only if there?s a framework within which to work ? we need systems to be tidy. I have another friend who has indexed his CD collection by artist, label and theme, but can?t be bothered to tidy his flat. The result? He can find a blues song featuring a black fema...
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What Men Consider Beautiful
2007-03-09 09:28:00
It`s a question that has baffled women for ages. What do men consider beautiful in women? Most of us believe men only see looks as beautiful simply because the media believes it is true. They show us busty females with perfect bodies plastered across our television screens, billboards, and posters, or skinny little models posing in barely there undergarments and designer clothing and we automatically think; "The woman of every man`s dreams". But ask any guy and you may very well be surprised to learn those perfect bodies and skinny models are far from his dream girl. Recently, an online survey discovered that men preferred women with an average size body and curves to those whose bodies bared more bone than fat; like the models we see on the runways. However, even while an average size body did turn their heads, it was actually a woman`s personality that men considered beautiful the most. They also think that a woman with self-confidence is beautiful. Kind,...
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Are Your Girl?s Good Looks Worth The High Maintenance?
2007-03-09 09:28:00
Gentlemen, let`s be sincere - this is a matter of self-assessment. She`s juggling a demanding list of priorities; and if she?s doing it all with the composure of a goddess, there`s more at work than she`s letting you see. If it feels like she`s slacking off on her grooming a bit as your relationship progresses, don`t be too disappointed. She`s only human. Despite how casual a woman may make the Superstar Illusion seem - hours, years, and loads of shopping, research, touch-ups and effort have gone into her appearance. It isn`t uncommon for a girl to spend about four hours getting ready for those first few dates. Men do the same things, to some degree; but let`s face it. A woman`s societal value is largely judged by her appearance before other qualities. Whether you believe in these judgment standards or not, you were on some subconscious level exposed to their teachings since before your age became a whole number. For those of you who do accept the...
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Would Somebody Please Explain My Husband?
2007-03-09 09:27:00
A well-known Christian author and his wife once summed up their relationship in 13 words: "Put us together, and we add up to a fairly decent human being." I enjoyed their self-deprecating sense of humor, and only later realized they were rephrasing a profound biblical truth: "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh" (Genesis 2:24). When two people become one, they compensate for each other's deficiencies. If I were left to my own devices, for instance, I'd turn into the Tom Hanks character in Cast Away. But team me up with my wife, Jeanette, the Queen of Sociability, and I turn into a reasonably presentable human being. While we husbands benefit greatly from being married, we often don't communicate it well. Women are into relational nuances?the meaning behind the meaning behind the meaning. Men basically wonder if there are any more mashed potatoes. One night, Jeanette and I sat quietly, enjoying ourselves ...
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A Man?s World!
2007-03-09 09:27:00
Has the world of makeup opened up to the less refined gender? Lately it?s difficult to tell where the trends are going. While skin care regimes and salon hair products used to only be found in a woman?s medicine cabinet, this is no longer the case. This expanding beauty craze is only growing stronger. Especially since makeup is no longer exclusive. Are you one of those new-age men who dab a little concealer over a razor bump or blemish? Well, if you are, you?re certainly not alone. If you take a gander at the current gargantuan cosmetic market these days, you?ll soon notice that makeup for men in becoming rather normal. Let?s face it; it was bound to happen. For the past decade at least, males have been indulging in the benefits of skin care products. From gentle cleansers, to nighttime moisturizers, to fine eye creams; men simply can?t get enough. In more recent times, men have turned over a new leaf. They want to look nice, and whether women admit it or n...
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5 Guys Every Gal Should Date Before Settling Down
2007-03-09 09:27:00
So, you want a boyfriend. You're sick of the singles scene and ready to move right past "Go" and settle down with someone who will carry you straight into your happily ever after. Well, hold it right there, Miss Antsy-Pants! Before you go tango into the sunset with Mr. Right, you've got to take a few spins around the dating dance floor with a few Mr. Right Nows. Dating different personality types is the most effective way to find out your likes, dislikes and deal breakers. In fact, spending time with the wrong guys ? namely these five ? can actually make you a better package when Mr. Fabulous comes along.Mr. Nice Romantic Guy He'll show up with flowers, leave cards around your apartment and quote Keats on a whim. Think old-fashioned courtship, where you're being wooed instead of sitting by the phone wondering if he'll call.Celebrity Counterparts: Cary Grant, Johnny Depp as Don Juan DeMarco What He'll Teach You: This affectionate man will show you a softer side of our ...
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How to Fall out of Love With Someone
2007-03-09 09:26:00
Are you the victim of cruel fate? Does the "perfect" mate think you are just "cool?" Although it might feel like you'll never find somebody better, there are some ways you can move on... Steps Realize you are worth someone who loves you. You are worth someone who thinks you are beautiful and awesome. They might say "You are my best friend; I feel like I can talk to you more than anyone else, even my boyfriend/girlfriend." This is manipulation. So is the look they give you that makes you melt. It's always flattering to have an admirer, but you deserve better than to just be somebody's ego boost. See their faults. Nobody is perfect. The longer you hold on to the idea that this person is perfect, the harder it'll be to get on with your life. It's completely possible that you're idealizing someone just so that you can have a fantasy to hold on to; or you could simply not know the person well enough to have seen their flaws. Either way, accept that this person is not perfect, and ...
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Guys Tell All!
2007-03-09 09:26:00
Why do guys check out other women?Just Browsing A Thinker asked: Why can't guys control themselves when it comes to looking at other women? They stand there gawking at every "babe" walking by even when they're with their girlfriend or wife! A Life of the Party answered: According to Dr. Phil, this goes back to caveman days. And how does Dr. Phil know this? (Other than the fact that he looks like a Cro-Magnon?) Because other women are hot! LOL... Maybe you should look too once in a while! Anyway, it's hard enough for guys to remember to put the toilet seat down... having to control our eye movements would take more brain power than we possess :) An Intellectual Guy answered: Because guys are more visually/sexually oriented. That's why most pornographic stuff is bought by guys. We love looking at women. Also, it helps that we can separate love from sex such that we don't have to be "in love" to enjoy sex or sexual thoughts.What sexual p...
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Interview Tips!
2007-03-09 09:25:00
Author: Ngeow Yeok MengDate: 10-May-2004 In most interviews, knowing what the interviewer is looking for means you have won half of the battle. The other half of the battle: be prepared to show your knowledge about the organisation, ask tactful questions about the job, and give a good impression that you can do better than others, if you are offered the job. The interviewer has two methods of judging your suitability for the job. First, by questioning you and evaluating the things about you and your experience, based on what you tell him. Second, by observing person-to-person how you handle the interview. If you have obviously planned your interview well, for example by showing that you are knowledgeable about the organisation, the interviewer will assume that you are also capable of planning and making a good job of your tasks. The converse is also true ? a bad performance at interview could mean an unsatisfactory performance at the job. If you have the experience and ...
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Together Again?
2007-03-09 09:25:00
Courtesy of CLEO August 2006 When you should give a broken another try. My friend Naomi breezed into my flat the other day, smiling broadly after a marathon 36-hour date. ?I think this could really work,? she mused. ?I feel like I?m ready and so is he. He was so open and really loving.? Was I hearing right? Wasn?t this the same guy she?d dumped a few months earlier, hissing that he was ?difficult and self-obsessed?? What happened? ?Well,? Naomi explained, ?we thought things over and decided to give it one more try.? I wasn?t convinced. How likely was it, I wondered, that he?d managed a complete personality change in such a sort time? And what chance was there that Naomi ? a woman who remembers the exact position of an indelible stain that turned up on her favourite jumper after her sister borrowed it six years ago ? would be able to put the past behind her and begin afresh. Naomi however was brimming over with enthusiasm, and she?s not the first girl to feel that way. ...
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SMART REPORT- Instant Career Makeover
2007-03-09 09:25:00
Have absolutely no idea what job you should do, or where your career's headed? Don't stress, everyone had a "What the hell am I going to do with my life?" freak out. "What you enjoy doing is what you should be doing for a living," says Sally O'Keefe, author of Care er Girl: Get The Job You Love. You should want to do your job even if you weren't getting paid for it. You have all the skills you need to have a successful and fantastic career, you just need to work out what jobs suit your personal attributes best," How? It's all about this five-steps plan:1. Keep a career diary and write down all the things that interest you. If a magazine story about charities jumps out, jot that down. If you see an ad on TV that you can relate to, make a not of it.2. Do your quiz and start thinking about your best qualities, skills and strengths. Which ones can you utilize in your career? There are heaps of personality test on the Net-Try www.quintcareers.com or www.monster.com.3. Check out www.j...
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6 REASONS Men Hate "Chick Flicks"
2007-03-09 09:24:00
1. The Sex scenes are always implied2. The man the girl enlist to be the other man is always the man she ends up with.3. Julia Robert- We're over her.4. The stereotypical gay friend added for comic relief5. That obligatory kiss in the rain6. The makeover scene
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