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Flirting Mistakes: 8 Things Not to Do
Being a good flirt has as much to do with not doing the wrong things as it does with doing the right things. Flirting is difficult because there's such a fine line between being successful and crashing and burning. It's so easy to do everything right, but then ruin all of your progress by making one of the all too common mistakes below. 1. Don't be crude If you make obvious and nasty sexual innuendos, you aren't being a turn on, you're being a pervert. 2. Don't ignore body language Over 65% of communication is non-verbal. If you aren't actively looking at the way their body is shifting or what the person's eyes are saying, you're going to miss a lot of obvious signs that say "I'm into you, keep talking."…or…"You're a freak, and I don't want you around a second longer." 3. Avoid being overtly slick It's fine to act cool, but don't go overboard. You won't seem like yourself…and that's not attractive. 4. Don't be silly Flirting should make your target feel sexy and wanted, not entertained. You want to be perceived in a sexual way…not as the funny guy or girl. 5. Don't be excessively cute If you act too cute (unsexy), you'll be seen as an innocent and nice person. That's great if you want to be just a friend, but not for anything more. 6. Cut your losses if it's obvious your actions aren't appreciated If your flirtations are clearly visible and you aren't being flirted with back, it's time to pack it up and move on. 7. Don't show fear Insecurity is perceived as a terribly unattractive sign of weakness. If you want to get your target to take you seriously, you've got to hide your nerves. This means no…stammering, fidgeting, wandering eyes (off…
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Online Dating Profile: How to Present Yourself Online
For many people, the hardest part of starting to date online is figuring out what to put in their profile. All dating sites offer their members a profile page, where each member can write about his or herself, upload a photo (or several) etc. What you write about yourself in the profile is extremely important: second only to the picture in terms of making other members aware of who you are and making them want to contact you. Many people are keen to start searching for and contacting people as soon as they join a site. As a result, they either leave their profile blank, or write something quickly before beginning their search. This is OK if you're just having a look around, but if you are serious about finding love online, you should take some time and make sure your profile is a good reflection of who you are. After all, it's what makes you stand out from the rest of the people on the site. Here are a few points to keep in mind: Not too long, not too short Try to write a profile that is detailed enough to tell people about you, but short enough to leave people wanting more. Writing a full length essay is a waste of time as most people wouldn't bother reading it all. If someone did read it through and contacted you, you probably wouldn't have anything left to talk about! Be yourself It's easy to lie when writing a profile, but more difficult to follow through once you meet someone. If your profile says you're 6'4" when you're really 5'11", your cover will be blown as soon as you turn up for your date. Also, starting a relationship with a lie is a sure way to get off to a…
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21 Cheap Date Ideas for the First Date
These cheap date ideas are by no means second-rate. If you're a real romantic, you know that romantic living need not be expensive. Rather, it's simple, but a little involved as you'll see in these 21 cheap romantic date ideas. What makes a date romantic is not how extravagant the price tag is but how much you reveal of yourself and how creatively you interact with one-another. Most free romantic date ideas are far more enjoyable than their pay counterparts. These cheap date ideas require something of your creative, and sometimes wild and risky side. One or two are downright outrageous. You'll enjoy! Cheap Date Idea #1 Pay your local library a visit, and ask the librarian where you can read aloud. Choose an engaging mystery or steamy romance and spend the afternoon reading aloud to one-another. Cheap Date Idea #2 Take two pads of lined paper, some nice pens and visit a quiet coffee shop. Order two cappuccinos, and write the stories of your lives. After one hour, read them aloud to one-another. Then ask lots of questions. Cheap Date Idea #3 Take a digital camera, go to a downtown or busy area of town and make believe that you are paparazzi, gathering as many candid shots of interesting people as you can. Next date, see number four. Cheap Date Idea #4 Upload your paparazzi shots which you took in number three to a computer either at home or at an internet cafe and write fantastic or crazy news stories incorporating the photos. Email them to a friend or post them on a free web site and send friends a link. Cheap Date Idea #5 Take some nice watercolor paper or sketch pads with brushes, paints and pencils and go to a town square or park. Situate yourself at…
