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		<title>Advice On Asking Someone Out On A Date</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Owen Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OK, no more hesitations, this is the moment you have been dreaming of and it's up to you to make it reality. But, how can you have that dream date? Naturally, you have to start from the beginning and that means to ask the person you are interested in out. Well, how should you invite a person out? Do you need to be assertive? Do you have to be coy? Perhaps you need a few tips to ask someone out?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OK, no more procrastinating, this is the moment you have been dreaming of and it&#8217;s up to you to make it reality. But, how can you get that dream date? Naturally, you have to start from the beginning and that means to ask the person you are interested in out. Well, how should you invite a person out? Do you have to be assertive? Do you have to be coy? Perhaps you could do with a few tips to ask someone out?</p>
<p>The following are simple but essential tips you could lean on when you find it hard asking a person out on a date. These tips are great to help you invite out the person you fancy. Firstly, know the right reason or reasons for asking a person out. When you know your reason(s), the right words will probably come to you.</p>
<p>What if the person says no? Well, don&#8217;t take a refusal to heart and definitely don&#8217;t expect it. Take it gracefully and maybe even have a light-hearted, self-effacing joke at the ready. However, for some people, it might be worth practising the words you want to say. To this end, try to keep the reasons for the date foremost in your mind.</p>
<p>However, the person might say &#8220;yes&#8221; and then you should know where to go, otherwise it seems as if you have not put much thought into it. As far as you can, be ready with ideas. See to it that you know how to answer whenever the person asks you why you are asking her out. You do not have to flatter, but you have to make sure that you make the person feel good. In this way you can show how thoughtful you are. Never pressure someone to date you.</p>
<p>If you did, the result would almost certainly be unpleasant. And don&#8217;t pressure anyone to tell you why the answer is no. Furthermore, never stand someone up. This means that when you ask a person out, you should mean it and you do not leave her waiting for nothing. If the person says no, do not get angry about it. You just have to move on and not treat that person badly. Having some beer to boost your confidence is definitely not a good idea.</p>
<p>It may just put you in an even worse situation. You have to be confident naturally. The more, the better, but not on a first date. If you want to invite a person out for a date, don&#8217;t do it when she is with a circle of friends.</p>
<p>These are really useful tips and you ought to take note of them. They will definitely help you out when you want to go out with that special person.</p>
<p>If you want to learn more about <a target="_blank" target='_blank' href="http://dating.the-real-way.com">dating</a>, just go along to our website called <a target="_blank" target='_blank' href="http://dating.the-real-way.com/Asking-Someone-Out-for-a-Date.html">Carefree Singles Crowd</a></p>
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		<title>Dating For Single Dads</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:20:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Owen Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can a separated Dad be a great father? Sure, but maybe a divorced man should also ask Why are you saying that? Just because you're not divorced, it does not mean that you are a great father. It's really such a pity that our society considers someone as a dead beat parent just because he's divorced. There are a lot of amazing divorced fathers out there and you can learn a lot from them.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can a separated Dad be a great father? Sure, but maybe a divorced man should also ask Why are you saying that? Just because you&#8217;re not divorced, it does not mean that you are a great father. It&#8217;s really such a pity that our society considers someone as a dead beat parent just because he&#8217;s divorced. There are a lot of fantastic divorced fathers out there and you can learn a lot from them.</p>
<p>Realizing the Situation&#8230; You have got to understand that children suffer greatly from having only one parent. It could be because they had angry parents, or because of separation anxiety or any number of things: it&#8217;s tough for children whose parents are divorced, getting divorced, or who are single.</p>
<p>Preserving a relationship with the children require sacrifice. Usually, both mother and father have to be able to set aside their differences long enough to inspect the damage that they have both caused to their children. More often than not, parents get so engrossed with their emotional pain that they fail to notice that their children suffer even more than they do.</p>
<p>If you are a single parent this is very difficult. Dating for Dads and dating for mothers is the answer &#8211; don&#8217;t rush into things, but children need two parents and when you&#8217;re ready, you should get another partner.</p>
<p>Investigations show that when both parents make a deliberate effort to stay friendly to each other, then they will have more successful and stable children. What else do you need to know? Kids need a parent of each sex. Never think that dating for single dads or single mother is out of the question. In fact, it is important for the children. But you knew that already, didn&#8217;t you?</p>
<p>Case Study: To make clear the importance of a father&#8217;s closeness to his children more obvious, it should be stated that the State University of Arizona conducted a study of college students who had only one parent. The researchers observed personality, emotional and mental maturity, health, and even interest in school and success. The researchers found evidence that supports the idea that whichever parent had primary custody, it is certain that children need access to adults of both sexes. Widow(er)s need to get back into society for the sake of their children and the,selves.</p>
<p>Findings: The results are quite surprising. Statistical evidence clearly shows that children whose parents are separated have healthier and more mature relationships than their parents and make a conscious effort of keeping the family together.</p>
<p>61% of the kids involved in the study asserted that their mum or whoever had primary custody, moved them at least an hours drive away from the other parent. One of the concerns expressed by the students was getting in the crossfire. When they stay with one parent, future financial help (like for college) lessened. Example, if they stayed with dad, mom gives less when college comes, and vice versa. In fact, the investigation showed that the 1 hour driving distance already had a negative effect on the children.</p>
<p>There will be emotional disturbance, it cannot really be prevented, but upon closer inspection of the children involved, it was clearly shown that those whose parents stayed close to them had a better emotional disposition and a better mentally too.</p>
<p>Summary: All in all, the case study shows that divorce does affect children. The way the parents treat each other and the distance they live from their children does have a significant impact that could determine whether the child succeeds or not. It is difficult to make friends with an ex-wife after all that has been said and done, but it will be more difficult for you as a divorced dad, when in the future, you see your children suffer the consequences of your actions.</p>
<p>As a single Dad, it is really up to you. You owe it to yourself and to your children to make first step to keeping close to your children.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://dating.the-real-way.com/Dating-and-Single-Dads.html">Unmarried men</a> are in high demand, so if you want to know who is looking for you in your town, please go to our website <a target="_blank" href="http://dating.the-real-way.com/">http://dating.the-real-way.com</a></p>
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		<title>Dating Manners</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:29:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marion Rose Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you go on a date with someone there are certain things you should or should not do and specific ways you should conduct yourself. Of course you want the individual to get to know you, so, first off, you shouldn't attempt to be someone that you are not.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you go on a date with someone there are specific things you should or should not do and specific ways you should conduct yourself. Of course you want the person to get to know you, so, first off, you oughtn&#8217;t strive to be someone that you are not.</p>
<p>When you go out on a date you should look clean and dress smartly. This will demonstrate to the other person, not only that you think about about your appearance, but that you also think about about what they think about you. After all, If you don&#8217;t care about what the other person thinks, then you probably shouldn&#8217;t be going out on a date with them in the first place, should you?</p>
<p>This suggestion really depends on the person you are taking out. It applies more to a man dating a woman, obviously, but some women don&#8217;t like having doors opened for them either. You will have to play it by ear. I think that the best guidance I can offer, is that you should remember to open the car doors and all doors for that matter (except the washroom door) for your date, unless you are told or you sense otherwise.</p>
<p>A lot of younger women might say they wouldn&#8217;t judge a man by his door-opening behavior, but I think it does form a beneficial part of the overall picture she will be building up of you. However, if the woman you are going out with is an obvious feminist, then you had better let her open the doors for herself &#8211; just let her get on with it or it might upset her. She might also want to pay for her own meal, but that&#8217;s not a bad thing is it?</p>
<p>Make sure that you on time. Be there when you say you will be there to pick her up and be prepared to pay for the whole date. It might not come to that, she may buy a drink or two, but you can&#8217;t rely on it, so slip a credit card in your wallet too. Better safe than sorry and you don&#8217;t want to have walk home., would you?</p>
<p>So, that brings us conveniently to the next point, which is, don&#8217;t take your date somewhere you cannot pay for because you never want to find yourself asking your date for a loan to cover the bill, unless you don&#8217;t intend to see her again.</p>
<p>Another part of dating etiquette also relates to not making the other person feel as if they are at an interview. It is all too common for people on a date to ask too many questions because they want to get to know the other person quickly. However, how would you feel, if you were asked twenty questions between every course or drink? It is well-intentioned, but irritating. It is far better to have, say, five or six interesting, non-personal questions that you can discuss at more length.</p>
<p>If you push them too far, if you get too personal too quickly, you might frighten them off. Just try to create a comfortable atmosphere by being considerate and yourself.</p>
<p>Owen Jones, the author of this article writes on several subjects, but is currently involved with <a target="_blank" href="http://indoor-bug-zapper.com/handheld-bug-zapper.php">Handheld Bug Zapper</a> devices. If you would like to know more, please go to our website at <a target="_blank" href="http://indoor-bug-zapper.com">Indoor Bug Zapper</a></p>
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		<title>Asking Someone Out on a Date</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 08:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Owen Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All right, no more procrastinating, this is the time you have been dreaming of and it's up to you to turn it into  reality. But, how can you get that fantasy date? You have to start from the beginning and that means to invite the person you are interested in out. Well, how should you invite a person out? Do you need to be assertive? Do you have to be coy? Perhaps you need a few tips to ask someone out?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Owen Jones</div>
<p>All right, no more hesitations, this is the time you have been dreaming of and it&#8217;s up to you to turn it into  reality. But, how can you get that fantasy date? You have to start from the beginning and that means to invite the person you are interested in out. Well, how ought you to invite a person out? Do you have to be assertive? Do you need to be coy? Perhaps you could do with a few tips to ask someone out?</p>
<p>The following are simple but essential tips you could lean on when you find it hard asking a person for a date. These tips are great  to help you invite out the person you fancy. Firstly, know the right reason or reasons for asking a person out. When you know your reason(s), the right words will probably come to you.</p>
<p>What if the person you fancy says no? Well, don&#8217;t take a rebuttal to heart and certainly don&#8217;t expect it. Take it gracefully and perhaps you could even have a light-hearted joke at the ready. However, for some people, it might be worth practising the words you want to say. To achieve this, try to keep the reasons for the date foremost in your mind. </p>
<p>However, the person may say &#8220;yes&#8221; and then you ought to have ideas about where to go, otherwise it looks as if you have not put much thought into it. As far as you can, be ready with some ideas. See to it that you have an answer, if the person asks you why you are asking her out. You do not have to over-flatter, but you have to make sure that you make the person feel good. In this way, you can show how thoughtful you are, but never pressure anyone to date you. </p>
<p>If you did, the result would most likely be a disaster. Furthermore,  don&#8217;t try to make them tell you why the outcome is negative. Furthermore, never stand anyone up. This means that when you ask someone out, you ought to mean it and you should not leave her stranded. If the person says no, do not get bitter about it. Just move on and do not treat that person badly. Having some Dutch courage is certainly not a good idea.</p>
<p>It may just put you in a worse position. You have to be naturally confident. The more, the better, but not on the first date. When you want to ask a person for a date, do not do it when she is with a circle of friends.</p>
<p>These are really useful tips and you ought to take notice of them. They will definitely help you out when you want to go out with that special person.</p>
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