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		<description><![CDATA[London is an amazing city for dating, and whether you&#8217;re a couple or single (not bad in a city with millions of single people), there is something to suit all tastes. This is the city of variety offering you romance, culture, exotic foods, river trips and parks with views of the most iconic architecture in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>London is an amazing city for dating, and whether you&#8217;re a couple or single (not bad in a city with millions of single people), there is something to suit all tastes. This is the city of variety offering you romance, culture, exotic foods, river trips and parks with views of the most iconic architecture in the world.</p>
<p><b>Take a walk along the Thames from Southbank</b></p>
<p>Start with a quick walk to view the London Eye and Westminster Bridge. Follow the Southbank Walk through to London Bridge, seeing many of the main sites of London. There are also restaurants, cafes and bars to stop at in Southbank, Gabriel&#8217;s Wharf and at London Bridge.</p>
<p><b>Take in a West End show and pre-theatre meal</b></p>
<p>Look online for good deals for a West End show of your choice. Many sites will offer dinner and show packages combining with West End show with a local restaurant for food. </p>
<p>Alternatively a walk around Covent Garden or Soho to see the pre-theatre meal offers by many restaurants. If you are looking for cheaper tickets, don&#8217;t forget to look at the tkts booth in Leicester Square for genuine deals, or try lastminute.com as well.</p>
<p><b>Stroll through a local market</b></p>
<p>Enjoy a stroll through a market together and savour the sights and smells. Borough Market near London Bridge is wonderful for a foodie extravaganza (Thursday- Saturday). In the East, near Liverpool Street, the Spitalfields Markets offers food, fashion, vintage clothing and crafts (Thursday, Friday and Sunday). Walk through the various sections of Portabello Market for a well-rounded market trip. Start with the antiques near Notting Hill Gate, and then walk through Fruit and Vegetables, new goods, fashion and ending with second hand goods.</p>
<p><b>Do something adventurous and completely different</b></p>
<p>If you want to stay close to home, take in an historical adventure attraction such as the London Dungeon with its acted-out scenes of old London, a boat ride and a &#8216;guillotine&#8217; drop- ride at the end. </p>
<p>Also try the renowned Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Medieval Palace and narrated tours of prisons and history. For further afield, try an adrenaline experience with quad-biking or white-water rafting, or head to a theme park like Alton Towers or Thorpe Park.</p>
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<p>Go to one of the many free Art Galleries in London, like the National Art Gallery, Tate Britain, Portrait Gallery or Royal Academy of the Arts in Central London. Then stroll through the city and find a nice restaurant in Soho or Covent Garden for a meal afterwards.</p>
<p><b>Have a picnic in a nice park with a view</b></p>
<p>Despite seeming so flat, there are many parks in London with a wonderful view of the city &#8211; try Hampstead Heath, Primrose Hill or Greenwich. If you would prefer more of a nature feast, head down to Richmond Park and enjoy the deer or Hyde Park for something closer to town.</p>
<p><b>Cruise on the Thames</b></p>
<p>Take in the sights of London on a ferry from Westminster to Greenwich. Some are available with tourist talks. Alternately look at some of the evening cruises offered by the tourist companies.</p>
<p><b>Do a London walk of your choice</b></p>
<p>London Walks is one of many companies offering walks in your favourite area, covering a favourite part of history.  Alternatively, print off some self-guided tours from tourist sites or follow some other routes locals have uploaded to london-footprints.com. You can also set your own walk by downloading an audio file and sharing it in through headphones (very cosy!).</p>
<p><b>Have an exotic meal of a different cuisine</b></p>
<p>London is filled with many multicultural areas for you to sample cuisines from around the world. -Indian in Tooting and Southall, Bangladeshi in Brick Lane, Chinese in Chinatown. Caribbean in Brixton, European around Soho, Middle Eastern in Edgware Road. There are also African restaurants throughout London in Peckham, Hackney and Tottenham.</p>
<p><b>Take a day trip out of London</b></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re tired of London and would like to be somewhere different, take a day trip to many of the surrounding areas. Cambridge and Oxford are wonderfully for the old architecture and the vibrancy of university towns. Brighton is great for heading to the beach. Bath offers the traditional Roman Baths. You could also look for a hiking map and ramble over the countryside.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First date is a really special moment for both the companions. For this you should make sure that it&#8217;s completely memorable and adventurous. A <a rel="nofollow" onclick="_gaq.push([" href="http://www.adultmatchmaker.com.au/">successful first date</a> will help you remember it for a lifetime. What&#8217;s most important is that wherever you plan to go on your first date you are prepared for it. For a flawless date remember to take all the essentials and make it an ideal date.</p>
<p>Creative and imaginative dating ideas will leave that first and last good impression on your mate. Do not forget that romance should be the essence of your date plans. Here goes, some of the rocking first date ideas for all you people out there! Check this out-</p>
<p>• The Beach- The idea can prove to be quite inventive when it comes to beaches. Be it a picnic by the beach on a sunny day or late night dinners and bonfires you can be different every time you plan a beach date out.</p>
<p>• Sport games- Go for a game of mini golf or football depending upon your interest and your companion&#8217;s too. </p>
<p>This will also allow both of you to have some physical contact and get closer.</p>
<p>• Musical Concerts/Theater- If you have a good budget for your first date and if you both like musical bands or theater then nothing can be more perfect than going for concerts and theater dramas. A bit of privacy is all you need.</p>
<p>• Amusement/theme Parks- Grown up adults also enjoy amusement parks just like kids do. For a fun filled first date opt for amusement parks without giving it a second thought. A spin of the Ferris wheel or the teddy bear game will get you closer to your childhood and help you connect with your companion more easily.</p>
<p>• Movies- Go for a romantic movie on your first date, but make sure you keep in mind the interest if you companion as well. Movies can give you a lot of time alone and in privacy.</p>
<p>• Candle light dinners- one of the best first date ideas and the safest one is to go for dinners. Create some change by taking your companion for candle light dinners, dinner by the beach side, picnic dinners and more.</p>
<p>• Group events- the best way to interact with each others friends and family.</p>
<p>• Local events like festivals and street fairs- These are organized occasionally. So make sure you keep an eye and if you get the golden opportunity then take your date for such an event. It sounds exciting at the same time different from the normal date plans.</p>
<p>• Free tours. A visit to the local manufacturers or artisans who also has to offer free samples at the end of the visit sounds an inexpensive and exclusive dating idea.</p>
<p>• Window shopping sounds a great idea to impress your girl if your pocket allows. If you have budgets then try and go for street shopping rather than branded ones. Nothing can be more pleasing for a girl than shopping.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by angelwangping Nobody doubts your love for the special someone one in your life. But to make the day meant for lovers &#8211; &#8220;Valentine Day&#8221; exceptionally memorable for her or him, you are at the right place. With the advent of the month of Romance &#8211; February, all the lovers come in dilemma as [...]]]></description>
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<p>Nobody doubts your love for the special someone one in your life. But to make the day meant for lovers &#8211; &#8220;Valentine Day&#8221; exceptionally memorable for her or him, you are at the right place. With the advent of the month of Romance &#8211; February, all the lovers come in dilemma as to what to gift to their loved ones or else how to celebrate this special day. Here you will know everything about valentines; from creative gift ides to the most romantic movies of all times, valentine dinner ideas to special valentine recipes, history of valentine day to the most famous lovers.</p>
<p>This multicultural festival is perhaps the only festival celebrated all over the world with the same spirit and gusto to express love to the special someone in your life. Don&#8217;t let go this opportunity waste if you have been longing to utter the romantic words &#8220;I Love You&#8221; to someone. Even if you wish to replenish your lost love and make her or him feel special all over again then this is the ideal day to do so. Fourteenth February is the day you can convey your feelings to someone special simply by sending flowers, chocolates or just a greeting card saying it all in a poetic way. Or else moving away from the conventional ways you can pick up some unique ideas we have mentioned here.</p>
<p>Contrary to belief Valentine day is not a festival meant solely for youngsters. Crossing the forty&#8217;s should be no reason that you restrain from celebrating the lovers day. In fact after all those years there is an urgency to keep the romance alive in your life. Just remember on this day that your valentine has been your great friend, your soul mate, your supporter in all odd times. So making her or him feel special is deemed necessary on Valentine day, not that you can&#8217;t do the same on other days.</p>
<p>What are you waiting for?Check out these romantic dating ideas and make your date a roaring success:</p>
<p><b>I am there, I am not</b></p>
<p>One of the oldest tricks in the book is to show the person you date how busy you are. Men or women, both sexes love to date someone who&#8217;s rare and outta ordinary. Showing yourself as a busy person makes it seem you are taking time from your busy schedule to meet your date and that&#8217;s what makes you special. It&#8217;s showing your partner how lucky he/she is to have you there as a date. The perception will be &#8211; if your time is important, you&#8217;re important. Simple tricks to do this are &#8211; Talking over the phone only for a short time and hanging up first after a conversation; keeping the appointments to some other convenient time of yours( ex: &#8220;I&#8217;m occupied that day, I can&#8217;t make it. If you don&#8217;t mind&#8230;let&#8217;s see&#8230;what about Thursday? I&#8217;m free then.&#8221;) and not calling your date constantly. Never seem too available.</p>
<p><b>Keep youself occupied</b></p>
<p>Keep yourself busy before your date. Thinking about your date over and over again can complicate the situation and make you goof it all up. Don&#8217;t wait all day to attend your date, rather see it as another event that may work out or maybe not.</p>
<p><b>Be on Time</b></p>
<p>Being punctual is the greatest tip for people of both sexes. Be on time for your date. It&#8217;s real bad manners on your part to turn up late and let your date wait anxiously. It makes you seem rude and an insincere person to have a relationship with.</p>
<p><b>Be Yourself</b></p>
<p>You read it right. Be yourself while you date. Making an impression upon your date and be in your best self is okay but trying to be someone else is not. You can never really measure up to your partner&#8217;s ideal and even if you do, you can&#8217;t manage to do it forever. You&#8217;ll only get yourself stuck in a role-playing that will increasingly become difficult and irritating for you. Eventually your partner will see through your deception and be offended by your dishonesty.</p>
<p><b>Accept compliments with grace</b></p>
<p>Men often complain how women can&#8217;t take a compliment properly. This is the chance for all you women to prove &#8216;em wrong. If he tells you that you look lovely in that dress, return his compliment with a simple, &#8220;Thank you&#8221;. Do not contradict him or go into the details of the dress to justify your beauty for it will be embarrasing, for him as well as for you. Just accept his compliment with grace. It&#8217;ll show him that you know you you look great. He&#8217;ll appreciate your grace and be impressed with your self-confidence and ease with yourself.</p>
<p><b>No ex-factor</b></p>
<p>Talking about last boyfriend, fianc or husband is a strict no-no for women on the first few dates. This is because when a woman talks about her ex, men usually assume that she is still bitter and angry about being dumped. Guys don&#8217;t like such an emotional baggage and there goes kaput your chances of a second meeting with him.</p>
<p><b>Stick to positive subjects</b></p>
<p>While dating, your partner is bound to ask you some personal questions out of curiosity. Your answers should be brief and to the point. But talking too much about how much of a pest your boss is or why you just can&#8217;t patch up with your estranged father can be repulsive to your date. Pouring your heart out is okay, but not early on in a relationship. Your complaints and anguish can make your partner feel that you&#8217;re not happy with yourself. How can you make him/her happy then? So, stick to positive subjects while you date.</p>
<p><b>Express Your Opinions Honestly</b></p>
<p>Sharing the same views as your date can be great to win him/her over but that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to be servile and say &#8216;yes&#8217; when you want to say &#8216;no&#8217;. It can flatter your date to an extent but that will soon turn to boredom and irritation when he&#8217;she realizes you are impossible to have an intelligent conversation with. Stand firm on issues that are important to you, but don&#8217;t contradict just to show you are strong. Also, don&#8217;t argue just to prove you&#8217;re right. Converse cooly and honestly. You&#8217;re going on a date, not a debate.</p>
<p><b>Last thing, Never compare</b></p>
<p>Finally, never compare your dates in your mind. &#8220;Jane is lovely, but Joanna was sweeter or John is charming though Jack was more dashing&#8221; is the wrong approach to dating. Remember, going on a date means you&#8217;re checking out a person not a product that you can buy. Each person has his/her own specialities and hence, comparing them would be inappropriate. One day I bought a gift from <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.buyonme.com">http://www.buyonme.com</a> online store, it&#8217;s cheap but good. I don&#8217;t image if my lover said sammie&#8217;s boyfriend bought her a famous brand watch! It&#8217;s really hurt to compare my gift to others. Just give some time to your date and see what type of a person he/she is. The more you know your partner, there are chances of your discovering better things about him/her that you&#8217;d probably never have ever dreamt of.
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<p>You could choose various Valentine day gifts to your lovers. Costly gifts are not always working when the occasion is not OK. Someone could also pick some <a target="_new" href="http://www.buyonme.com/occasion-holiday-valentines-day-c-94_95.html">cheap gifts</a> on some online store such as Buyonme or Lightinthebox. But I don&#8217;t suggest eBay, because you can not control the buyer and the shipping time.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Alright, I must say kudos for your first date! If you’re reading this, you certainly had a victorious date and you’ve adopted the first date tips for boys… I assume. You made quite an impression on her didn&#8217;t you? Well don’t get overly cocky on this, even if you had a great connection that doesn’t mean you don’t have to continue to the next steps. So get ready for the second date tips for boys. I  trust that there’s no such thing as a science for the first date or second date but through the learning process you can evolve in this relationship and it will be faster if you consider these advices:</p>
<p>Know her. Yes, get nearer physical as well, but concurrently try to get to know her better, see what she likes, discover things you have in common. While you get to know her increasingly have more physical contact as well. See how she reacts when you take her hand. This way you tell her being a potential kiss will come, and she’ll begin to feel comfy about it. Don’t be rough, just keep being yourself. If she likes you, she’ll definitely want the kiss, but she has to feel cosy first. Life is filled with paradoxes so you can expect she kisses you before you even attempt or she rejects you when your mouths draw upon. Try to pay attention to her and there shouldn’t be too many surprises.</p>
<p>Find the best spot. If the first date was in a typical restaurant, the second date must be more interactive. It’s better that you don’t take her to a film or Opera. Surprise is critical in maintaining involvement between you two so if the first date was more conventional try to make your second date informal. Play a game with her, or go skating together. There are plenty of alternatives. But be certain to have the right comfortable surroundings as well. A place to sit down would be perfect to build up that comfort level… perhaps you’ll kiss her for the first time right there (unless you kissed her on the first date… ahem, okay this will be the first make-out session then).</p>
<p>Continue to have fun. If you had fun the first date when you were both nervous and didn’t know each other at all, this time you should be laughing out loud the whole time (ok, not that much, but you get the idea). You might not kiss her this time but you can certainly have lots of fun.</p>
<p>One of the greatest <a href="http://www.firstdatetips.net/">second date</a> tips is this: try to plan the 3rd date right now when you’re having fun with her based on what you have in common. Do it together, and if she accepts she’s likely considering already you’re her next partner. And don&#8217;t forget, if the second date goes fine, you have to make a really dumb thing to lose her now. So the chances are on your side. But I’m confident you’ll do just fine. Have a nice second date! </p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The dating game can be tough – you may have met your potential Mr or Mrs Right on your matchmaker site, and you may have been asked out on a date (or asked her out on a date), but will you be able to make the right sort of impression on your love interest to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The dating game can be tough – you may have met your potential Mr or Mrs Right on your <strong>matchmaker</strong> site, and you may have been asked out on a date (or asked her out on a date), but will you be able to make the right sort of impression on your love interest to get that all important second date? That is up to you, your date and sadly, it&#8217;s also up to fate – here are some tips for helping the process along however:</p>
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<p>1. Be yourself, right from the very start. You may wish that you were taller, shorter, curvier, thinner, prettier or funnier, but the best person that you could possibly be is yourself, say <strong>matchmaker</strong> experts – put on your nicest dress or your best suit, make sure that you are well-groomed, keep that smile on your face and be yourself if you want your date to really get to know YOU rather than the projected image you&#8217;re trying to project.</p>
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<p>Ask questions and learn how to listen. Sadly, the majority of people use the time that someone else is talking to decide what they want to say next, rather than to actually listen to what the other person is saying.</p>
<p>3. Show an interest, but don&#8217;t get too personal. <strong>Matchmaker</strong> experts agree that while it&#8217;s good to show interest in your date&#8217;s life, it is never a good idea to get too personal on your first date – do not ask them for too many personal details, and avoid the scary questions about how they feel about children, jealous exes and the fact that you are on medication.</p>
<p>4. Don&#8217;t let nerves get the best of you. We all get nervous, and it often can&#8217;t be avoided – you can learn how to control your jitters however, by speaking slowly, feigning confidence and taking a second or two to think what you are about to say rather than blurting things out without thinking.</p>
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<p>Skip the gum. Chewing gum may give you fresh breath, but it looks and sounds very off-putting to many people. <strong>Matchmaker</strong> experts advise that dates who chew gum non-stop are cited as one of the most annoying types of dates there is – something that will not get you a second date in a hurry.</p>
<p>6. Dress to impress, not to seduce. For women, one of the hardest things about first dates is deciding what to wear – do you put on a dress, or can jeans work? Do you wear flats, boots, sandals, kitten heels or those killer Louboutin&#8217;s that make your legs look endless? The best bet is to wear something that makes you feel good – if high heels and a dress to the trick, then go for that, but keep it subtle, and avoid outfits that flash too much leg, cleavage or other assets. Dress as you would for a work function rather than a night out with the girls, and keep jewellery simple and elegant.</p>
<p>7. Keep the conversation light and easy. If you can have a few laughs, and amuse each other with funny stories and asides about things that you share a mutual interest in, then you will have far more chance of getting a second date – revealing too much information, bringing up your ex, your yearning for babies or the fact that you were once in prison is a sure-fire way to kill off interest before it has begun, so make sure that you keep things light and easy, and you should have no problems, say <strong>matchmaker</strong> experts.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a reason that dating is pressure filled. Dating is the ritual people go through in order to find someone to settle down with.Sure some people view dating as a fun way to pass the time but for most, dating comes paired with &#8220;is he/she the one?&#8221; pressure. This pressure is intensified when one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a reason that dating is pressure filled. Dating is the ritual people go through in order to find someone to settle down with.Sure some people view dating as a fun way to pass the time but for most, dating comes paired with &#8220;is he/she the one?&#8221; pressure. This pressure is intensified when one of the parties in the dating duo is a single parent. <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/2660900']);" href="http://www.singleparentingguide.com/dating-single-parents-695.html" title="Dating Single Parents">Dating a single parent</a> and dating as a single parent is very different than dating as a single person. This is why so many of you are searching for dating ideas for single parents and single parents date suggestions.</p>
<p>The best approach to dating when a single parent is involved is to go for the easy and relaxed &#8220;getting to know you&#8221; types of dates instead of the &#8220;how much can we impress each other?&#8221; types of dates. Here are a few standards that should work well for those of you who want to find dating ideas for single parents:</p>
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<p>There is a reason that dinner and a movie is a classic date. It is easy, it is affordable (or it used to be, movies are kind of expensive these days) and it provides both parties with a distraction if the conversation starts to wane. When dating a single parent set it up as an easy dinner with the option for seeing a movie if the dinner part goes well. If things are awkward or you do not click at dinner you can go your separate ways, no muss no fuss! A good idea for this type of date is to get together for an early dinner and a movie: the movie tickets will be cheaper and it is a lot easier to find a baby sitter when the date takes place in the late afternoon or early evening.</p>
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<p>Lunch time dates are, at their cores, more relaxed than dinner dates. If you are searching for dating ideas for single parents, suggest a lunch date that is close to where you both work. To save some money suggest a lunch break picnic in which you meet at a location that is near both of your workplaces and to which you each bring your own lunch! This will save you both some money and takes away a lot of the pressure that comes from having dinner. It also gives you an easy out if the lunch date does not go well-you both have to get back to work!</p>
<p>The best way to approach dating ideas for single parents to err on the side of relaxation and ease. There is no reason to rush into a relationship. Take time to get to know each other and do not put pressure on each other for a second date. Let it be well known that you are both trying to take things as they come. If you get along you&#8217;ll go out again, if not, then that&#8217;s okay too!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you&#8217;ve taken her out for a romantic meal in a quiet restaurant and the idea of closing a second date deal comes over you after mopping up the last of your exquisite meal. Getting the second date isn&#8217;t easy, and it comes with the knowledge gained of your partner during the first date. Dating itself, and courting in general, is a first impression affair which must be handled with the uttermost care and consideration.</p>
<p>First, you must get a date. Some consider dating sites. Although most will outwardly deny having visited one, people generally tend to flick across the odd dating site when bored or lonely. Indeed, these sorts of sites come with their own pros and cons. In general, advantages lie in the fact that they&#8217;re easy, fast and efficient at getting a date suited around your own personal interests. You are able, with the advent of the internet, to search hundreds upon hundreds of people which means you have a high chance of finding someone you&#8217;ll like.</p>
<p>It perhaps goes without mentioning that getting a second date is heavily reliant on how smoothly the first one runs. </p>
<p>To ensure a smooth running date, plan ahead. Whoever your partner is, make sure you tailor the date to please them. This is not to say you modify you behavior to suit them, but rather take care not to get yourself in awkward situations by taking a vegetarian to a steakhouse.</p>
<p>Still, you ask the burning question about how to get the second date. There are all sorts of ways to close on a second date depending on how well your first went. There are also a variety of times. For example, closing the deal on the first date is ambitious and only to be attempted by the most confident of date goers. </p>
<p>Closing the second date after, by text or phone, is perhaps the most recommended of choices.</p>
<p>Text is probably the most accepted choice in this age of technology. Engaging in small talk with prospective partners is in no way uncommon. Use the lines the text message allows you to step over socially by actively flirting with your date and eventually bring the topic to another date. As your relationship unfolds, you can take this to further levels.</p>
<p>Another option is by phone. Generally, the rule tends to be that the man calls after two days have passed since the first date. Any shorter and the you may appear too desperate, and any longer and you may seem uninterested and your partner might move on. Be careful with the time you allow to pass after the first date, and make sure to refer to the first date in conversation about how good it was.</p>
<p>This is all assuming you&#8217;re getting another date by waiting until the first one is over. In fact, the most bold will go for the second date as soon as the first one finishes! This is to be handled with care as you may potentially scare your partner off, but if you manage to get on well enough with your date you may find yourself arranging a second right there. This should be your primary aim, but remember that it&#8217;s not all over and you can still ask by phone or text.</p>
<p>By now, you should have learnt some valuable methods when it comes to acquiring a second date. There are various challenges in relationships, but some of the most challenging include giving a good enough impression and finding a partner which you can really get on with. With the hints and tips mentioned above, you should be able to close</p>
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<p>Both steps in this system have free trials so you can try before you buy, so I highly recommend that you test this system first and see some results.</p>
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<p>Be careful, though. These sites will entice you to spend money, don&#8217;t do it. Test the system first, then go all-out only when your completely sure the system works.</p>
<p>So if you want to effortlessly hook up with women then I strongly recommend you read everything I just wrote and do it before it&#8217;s too late!</p>
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<p>I&#8217;ve studied online dating like a mad scientist and created a simple two-step system you can follow to effortless online dating success. I&#8217;m not one of those dating &#8216;Gurus&#8217; I&#8217;m a normal guy who painstakingly dissected online dating and is publishing his findings for your benefit. Why? Because I&#8217;ve been where you are. I know how much it can suck to send 30 emails and get ZERO responses. It sucks. I want to help you get where I am. I have an inbox FILLED with women who will drop everything to go out with me. Test my system, it works. L8</p>
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<p><strong>Dating Ideas</strong><br />
 What would a perfect date be? Well everyone has there own way of planning things for the first date but if you are really confused as to what you should do then here are a few tips that will make your first date simply perfect.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>First Date Tips</strong><br />
 So finally your dream man has asked you out on a date. Well there are a few tips that will be handy in order for you to continue the relationship and go out for the second date.</p>
<p><strong>Seven Golden Rules For Successful Dating</strong><br />
 It is very difficult to say what will work right for a person in a dating game. Dating can be an absolutely intimidating task with so many different people with so many different interests and likes and dislikes. Read further to win successfully at a dating game.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>How To Tell IfHe Likes You</strong><br />
 You are dating this guy and you think he is cool but you are not sure as to what he thinks about it. Here are a few tips that will help you to know as to whether he is still flirting with you in his own guy-way or he really likes you. Read on…</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Are You In Love</strong><br />
 You start your relationship by dating. You start getting to know the other person and start liking him. But when you ask yourself the question as to whether you love the person and want to spend the whole life with him…..you are confused. Read this article and know your heart.</p>
<p><strong>When To Kiss On Date</strong><br />
 Are you confused, nervous and lost and cant make up your mind as to whether you should kiss you date. Well read on………</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>How To End A Bad Date</strong><br />
 Ending a bad date is probably the most difficult thing for all. But you are not sure as to how to handle that situation. You do not want to continue the relationship and at the same time it is difficult for you to say it frankly. Well here are a few tips that will help you through.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, you’ve experienced your first date and now you’ve arranged another. You should know that, as a lady, there are some things that you will need to know in order to take the new romance further. The good part is that if you’ve currently arranged another date it means that things by now went well [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">So, you’ve experienced your first date and now you’ve arranged another. You should know that, as a lady, there are some things that you will need to know in order to take the new romance further. The good part is that if you’ve currently arranged another date it means that things by now went well and your companion is enthusiastic about you. The bad part is that things can still become troubled, even during the second date. You won’t have the certainty that your lover will still remain interested and every time he calls you may fear that it could be for various other motives.</p>
<p>It is important to do in this case is to remain yourself in all instances! There is a excellent opportunity that your partner likes you the way you are also if he agreed on a 2nd night out and you don’t have to change a thing. As an advice, a lot of women believe arriving a couple of minutes late is suggested for the 2nd date. </p>
<p>You don’t want to turn out as desperate, thus it is best to be a little overdue! Too, you don’t wish to come out as basic to get. Make him believe that winning you is challenging; you can start doing this by being a couple of minutes overdue!</p>
<p>Now that it’s your next time seeing your lover, you can allow him to speak and flirt with you more. It&#8217;s normally safe to talk about more items during this phase, but don’t talk a lot about you and your lifestyle. Make sure to never share any secrets! It&#8217;s too best to don’t talk about any prior lovers since you don’t want to bore or dissuade your companion. Make sure you select a general conversation topic and begin from there. Some great examples will also be your work, your family or your pals. Focus on these and see how things grow!</p>
<p>Probably the most repeated question by women on 2nd dates is if it&#8217;s safe to kiss or not. Such an depends upon your boyfriend. Generally, if you think like you’re currently connected with him then it would be safe to say that a make out won’t hurt. Start simple by holding his hand and find out how he reacts. Is he interested? If he&#8217;s then that&#8217;s good news and I’m sure that he would appreciate a little make out. There will also be too much of first date ideas that in addition counts as 2nd date ideas, for example never bring the past partner conversation topic up, especially when he’s trying to be romantic! Make sure you follow these second night out tips for many women and I’m sure that you’ll each have a fun time! </p>
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<p>IDEA # 1</p>
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<p>If your partner is going away for a few days, tell her that you are worried about her so you have organized a bodyguard to look after her. Then give her a small teddy bear.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 2</p>
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<p>Buy a packet of glow in the dark stars and stick the stars on the roof above your bed to spell out a message such as &#8220;I Love You&#8221; When the lights go down, your message will be revealed!</p>
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<p>IDEA # 3</p>
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<p>On a special occasion, buy your partner eleven real red roses and one artificial red rose. Place the artificial rose in the center of the bouquet.</p>
<p>Attach a card that says:</p>
<p>&#8220;I will love you until the last rose fades.&#8221;</p>
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<p>IDEA # 4</p>
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<p>Buy the domain name of your partner&#8217;s name if it is available for example <a href="http://www.TanyaJohnston.com" rel="nofollow" class="exlnk" target="_blank">http://www.TanyaJohnston.com</a>. Create a web page containing a romantic poem and a picture of a rose. When your partner is surfing the web, casually ask whether she has ever checked to see whether her domain name is taken. Let her type it in to discover her page.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 5</p>
<p>Buy a stylish hand mirror and give it to your partner as a gift. Include a card in the box saying</p>
<p>&#8220;In this mirror you will see the image of</p>
<p>the most beautiful woman in the world.&#8221;</p>
<p>IDEA # 6</p>
<p>Take a book that your partner is reading and using a pencil, underline letters in a section of the book she has yet to read to spell out a love letter. For example in the following exert from a novel, the underlined letters come together to spell out the secret message &#8220;I love you&#8221;</p>
<p>The palace was a labyrinth, their passage through it tortuous and interminable. Initially they passed from building to building under the sodden sky. Steve&#8217;s feet ached; he might have laughed at himself, the tireless traveler, grown too soft from his months in the city to walk any proper distance. Abruptly the guards halted.</p>
<p>The underlined letters will make your partner curious and with a bit of luck she will write them down. Spend time to encode a proper message such as &#8220;Dear Belinda, I love you honey&#8221;</p>
<p>IDEA # 7</p>
<p>Have flowers delivered to your partner&#8217;s workplace. She will not only enjoy the flowers but will also receive comments and attention from her office mates which will add to her enjoyment.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 8</p>
<p>While walking with your partner on a weekend getaway, pick up a smooth stone and say that you&#8217;re going to keep it as a special memento of your trip. Later, have a message such as</p>
<p>&#8220;I Love Rebecca&#8221;</p>
<p>engraved into the stone by a jeweler and give it to your partner.</p>
<p>IDEA # 9</p>
<p>Drive into the country, find a grassy hill and lie with your partner and look up at the clouds.</p>
<p>Play the kid’s game of looking for shapes in the cloud formations.</p>
<p>IDEA # 10</p>
<p>Get a piece of paper and some crayons. Draw a bright childlike picture with a smiley sun and two stick figures holding hands. Add labels with your two names pointing to the stick figures. Write &#8220;I Love You&#8221; inside a heart.</p>
<p>Next get a large formal envelope. Place your drawing inside and type up a formal address label of your partner&#8217;s work such as:</p>
<p>For the immediate and urgent attention of:</p>
<p>Rebecca Jones</p>
<p>Level 20</p>
<p>Collins &amp; Smith Solicitors</p>
<p>New York</p>
<p>Mail it to your partner so she receives it in the middle of a busy day.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 11</p>
<p>Memorize one of Shakespeare&#8217;s love sonnets and recite it to your partner when you are in a romantic setting like a botanical garden. Don&#8217;t just suddenly start reciting poetry as this will just sound corny.</p>
<p>While you are cuddling your partner, ask in a joking manner, &#8220;So is now a good time to recite a love poem to you?&#8221; She will probably say yes, expecting you to come up with something of the &#8220;Roses are Red&#8230;&#8221; variety.</p>
<p>Instead, look into her eyes, smile and recite the sonnet while you gently stroke her face. Try the sonnet below. If this is too long, just memorize the first four lines and the last two.</p>
<p>Shakespeare Love Sonnet 18</p>
<p>Shall I compare thee to a summer&#8217;s day?</p>
<p>Thou art more lovely and more temperate.</p>
<p>Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,</p>
<p>And summer&#8217;s lease hath all too short a date.</p>
<p>Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,</p>
<p>And often is his gold complexion dimmed,</p>
<p>And every fair from fair sometime declines,</p>
<p>By chance or nature&#8217;s changing course untrimmed.</p>
<p>But thy eternal summer shall not fade,</p>
<p>Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest,</p>
<p>Nor shall Death brag thou wander&#8217;st in his shade</p>
<p>When in eternal lines to time thou grow&#8217;st.</p>
<p>So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,</p>
<p>So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 12</p>
<p>If your partner has to work late, take a lunch box and fill it with some of her favorite things such as chocolates, herbal tea, cookies, a small teddy bear.</p>
<p>Next, get a piece of paper and write</p>
<p>&#8220;Michelle&#8217;s Late Night Survival Pack&#8221;</p>
<p>Draw a big red cross below this and stick the paper to the top of the box. Tell your partner to open the box when things get really tough.</p>
<p>IDEA # 13</p>
<p>If you are walking by a park, visit the swings and give your partner a ride. This will often bring back happy memories from her childhood.</p>
<p>IDEA # 14</p>
<p>Leave a long stem rose where your partner will find it with a note on it saying:</p>
<p>&#8220;Thank you for coming into my life.&#8221;</p>
<p>IDEA # 15</p>
<p>If your partner is starting a new job, buy a copy of &#8220;The Sound Of Music&#8221; sound track. Tape the song, &#8220;I Have Confidence&#8221; onto a tape and add your own message at the end of the song saying,</p>
<p>&#8220;Good Luck honey, I have confidence in you.&#8221;</p>
<p>Give the tape to your partner to play on the way to work in the car.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 16</p>
<p>Buy a small decorated cardboard box, a sheet of colored tissue paper, some massage oil and a blank card.</p>
<p>Line the box with the tissue paper. Place the massage oil in the box and write the following message on the card:</p>
<p>I know a great Masseur.</p>
<p>For an appointment ring:</p>
<p>(Your Phone Number)</p>
<p>IDEA # 17</p>
<p>When your spouse has had a really long hard day, run a hot bath for her. Pour some fragrant bath oil into the tub and gently bathe her from head to toe. Carry her into the bedroom. Gently towel her dry and tuck her into a freshly made bed with a kiss on the forehead.</p>
<p>IDEA # 18</p>
<p>For this idea you will need a portable CD player. If you and your partner have a favorite song, get a copy of it on CD and take it with you when you go away for a romantic weekend.</p>
<p>When you are in a romantic spot, ask your partner if she would like to dance. Place one earpiece in her ear and one in your own and enjoy your private dance floor.</p>
<p>This technique is particularly effective if the romantic spot you have chosen is somewhere where people would not normally dance, for example, the top of the Empire State building at sunset or on top of a mountain during a camping trip.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 19</p>
<p>If your partner has a pet that she adores, at Christmas, in addition to buying a gift for your partner, buy a small present for her pet.</p>
<p>IDEA # 20</p>
<p>Go for a walk on the beach. Trace out the shape of a large love heart in the sand. Sit inside the heart and cuddle your partner as you watch the sun go down.</p>
<p>IDEA # 21</p>
<p>Invite your partner to go for a walk. Get a back pack and pack the following items: A picnic blanket, a selection of fruit in small containers eg. strawberries, grapes, watermelon and kiwi fruit. Some cheese and crackers. Some sandwiches. A small tin of caviar. A half bottle of champagne and two plastic champagne glasses. If your partner asks what&#8217;s in the backpack, just say a jacket and some lunch.</p>
<p>When you find a romantic spot, ask if she would like to stop for a bite to eat. Open your pack and remove the items one by one to set up your picnic. The last item you remove should be the glasses and champagne.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 22</p>
<p>If you play a musical instrument, create a romantic environment in which to play for your partner. For example, let&#8217;s say you play the saxophone. Contact your partner&#8217;s roommate and arrange for her to make sure that your partner steps out onto the balcony of their apartment at exactly 9.30pm.</p>
<p>Drive to her apartment and set up before hand. Place a large sparkler in the music holder of your sax and light it as your partner steps on to the balcony. Play something slow and romantic.</p>
<p>IDEA # 23</p>
<p>Use this idea if your partner is going to work and you are staying at home for some reason (Perhaps you are sick or are working from home).</p>
<p>Say goodbye to her at the front door and then immediately send an email to her work address. The email should simply say,</p>
<p>&#8220;Miss you already&#8221;.</p>
<p>The email will be in her in-box when she does her morning email check.</p>
<p>IDEA # 24</p>
<p>If your partner has long hair, take the time to brush it using long slow strokes. This is particularly effective after she has had a shower or when she is getting ready for bed.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 25</p>
<p>On a special occasion like your partner&#8217;s birthday, plan a treasure hunt for her. The fun begins when you suggest going for a walk on the beach.</p>
<p>When you get to the beach, carry a small bag with you. The bag contains a bottle that you prepared earlier. Inside the bottle is a treasure map. To make the treasure map look authentic, burn the edges with a match.</p>
<p>As you are walking, slip the bottle out of your bag and let it drop to the sand near the water&#8217;s edge. You may have to pause and kiss your partner to do this unnoticed. Walk a little further up the beach then turn around and retrace your steps to &#8216;discover&#8217; the bottle.</p>
<p>On the map have a dotted line leading from the beach to a nearby cafe. At the cafe, your partner won&#8217;t know what to look for so suggest that you just sit down and have a cup of coffee.</p>
<p>When the waitress delivers the coffee, she suggests to your partner that she might find what she is looking for under the coaster. When your partner turns over the coaster she finds a key taped to the bottom. Obviously you will have to set this up before hand with the waitress. Most waitresses will be happy to help a romantic guy out with this type of thing.</p>
<p>At the next stop on the map, your partner finds or is given a spade. Then at the last stop on the map your partner finds a large &#8216;X&#8217; made up of two crossed sticks. She digs and discovers a locked box. The key unlocks the box to reveal her present.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 26</p>
<p>Invite your partner on a date by sending her a plain brown envelope containing a tape. On the tape, record the Mission Impossible sound track and then record yourself saying, &#8220;Your mission if you choose to accept it is to make your way to Café Venoli, 123 Park Lane at 18.30 Eastern Standard Time. There you will rendezvous with a stunningly attractive man wearing a red carnation. The future of the free world is now in your hands. This tape will self destruct in five seconds.&#8221; Then record ten beeps from a stopwatch and record yourself saying, &#8220;Would you believe ten seconds…&#8221; Its corny but it usually gets a laugh!</p>
<p>IDEA # 27</p>
<p>Contact your partner&#8217;s family and ask if there was anything she always wanted when she was a little girl.</p>
<p>For example if she always wanted a porcelain doll, buy one for her birthday. She will not only appreciate the gift but also the fact that you were thoughtful enough to find out what she always wanted.</p>
<p>IDEA # 28</p>
<p>Organize a professional photo shoot to obtain a portrait of the two of you as a couple. Frame the picture and put it somewhere prominent. Remember to make sure you give your partner plenty of notice so that she can get ready.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 29</p>
<p>Write a note saying</p>
<p>&#8220;I thought of you today, and it made me smile.&#8221;</p>
<p>Leave the note somewhere where your partner is sure to find it.</p>
<p>IDEA # 30</p>
<p>For Valentines Day, buy your partner a charm bracelet with at least 14 charms.</p>
<p>Remove all the charms and let your partner &#8216;find&#8217; one charm each day for the first fourteen days of February. On Valentines Day give her the bracelet and any remaining charms.</p>
<p>IDEA # 31</p>
<p>When you and your partner are in a shopping center or airport, stop at one of those booths that allow you to take an instant photo and print them out as stickers.</p>
<p>Choose a romantic background and kiss your partner while the photo is being taken.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 32</p>
<p>If your partner has voice mail at work or on her mobile, leave a message saying</p>
<p>&#8220;Just wanted to let you know that I&#8217;m thinking of you.&#8221;</p>
<p>She will appreciate this anytime but especially when she is going through a rough period.</p>
<p>IDEA # 33</p>
<p>Organize a mystery trip for you and your partner. Some travel agents will organize mystery packages where the destination of the trip is kept secret until you are actually on the plane or arrive at the destination.</p>
<p>IDEA # 34</p>
<p>Buy some rose petals and place them behind the sun visor on the passenger side of your car. Take a post it note and write, &#8220;I Love You&#8221; on it and stick it to the back of the sun visor.</p>
<p>As you are driving to a romantic destination, look at your partner and tell her she has a mark on her cheek. She will pull down the sun visor to use the mirror and be showered in rose petals and see your note.</p>
<p>IDEA # 35</p>
<p>If your partner is going on a trip, pack a small present into the corner of her suitcase that she will find when she is away.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 36</p>
<p>When you and your partner are having an anniversary, buy two champagne glasses and get them engraved with your names and the date, for example:</p>
<p>Mal and Kate</p>
<p>7 May 2002</p>
<p>Go to the restaurant where you have made your reservations and request that when you and your partner arrive that your champagne be served in your special glasses. This will be a great surprise for your partner and a wonderful keepsake for you both.</p>
<p>IDEA # 37</p>
<p>On a special occasion such as your partner&#8217;s birthday, buy twenty-four red roses. Arrange to meet her at a specific spot in a shopping mall before going out for dinner. Get to the shopping mall early and position yourself around the corner from your meeting spot.</p>
<p>Ask a guy who is walking by whether he would mind helping you out. Give him a rose, point out your partner and ask him to walk up to her and say, &#8220;Happy Birthday Meagan&#8221; and give her the rose and then walk away. Repeat this with eleven other guys. Choose guys who are not too good looking and choose guys of different ages. A nice touch is to have the last rose delivered by a small child who could even by accompanied by his parents.</p>
<p>After the first twelve flowers have been delivered, approach your partner with the twelve remaining roses.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 38</p>
<p>Always listen for things that your partner reminisces about and jot them down somewhere. For example, perhaps she talks about the ice cream that she had from a particular shop when she was a little girl.</p>
<p>When a special occasion comes along, check your list of things that your partner talks about and try to recreate one of them, for example, visit the shop and buy a tub of ice cream making sure that the name of the shop is on the container.</p>
<p>IDEA # 39</p>
<p>Create a love montage by collecting some photographs of you and your partner, some ticket stubs of places you have visited and any other small odds and ends that have special meaning to you both.</p>
<p>Take these items and get them professionally framed in a three dimensional montage. Alternatively, buy a frame and create a simple montage yourself.</p>
<p>IDEA # 40</p>
<p>Buy an ornately carved wooden box which is lined with green or red felt. Find an old fashioned key and place it in the box.</p>
<p>Next, get a small gold plaque and have it engraved with the words</p>
<p>The Key To My Heart</p>
<p>Fix the plaque to the inside of the top of the box so that it can be read when the box is opened.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 41</p>
<p>Buy a tree with your partner and plant it in a special spot. Each year on your anniversary, have a glass of champagne next to your tree and talk about how your love and the tree have grown.</p>
<p>IDEA # 42</p>
<p>If you shower first in the morning. Steam up the bathroom and write a message such as &#8220;Pete Loves Kathy&#8221; on the mirror for your partner to read when she uses the bathroom. This also works on car windows when it&#8217;s cold.</p>
<p>IDEA # 43</p>
<p>As a special gift, name a Star after your partner. A number of astronomical agencies allow individuals to name stars and you receive formal documentation identifying the star that you have named. See the following website for details:</p>
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<p>http://www.theromantic.com/gifts.htm</p>
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<p>IDEA # 44</p>
<p>Find a comic strip that relates to something that you and your partner have shared together, for example perhaps you both work in the same office and you find a Dilbert cartoon that relates to the politics at your workplace.</p>
<p>Enlarge the cartoon using a photocopier and use white-out to cover the cartoon text. Type up your own text that relates to you and your partner and paste it in the appropriate places and then photocopy the cartoon again so that it looks like your text was the actual text of the cartoon.</p>
<p>For an added touch, get your customized cartoon laminated before giving it to your partner.</p>
<p>IDEA # 45</p>
<p>When you and your partner are enjoying a restful time away, organize to wake up early one morning and go to a scenic spot to watch the sun rise.</p>
<p>This may seem difficult but it is something which is definitely worth doing at least once. Seeing a new day being born is something really special to share with your partner.</p>
<p>IDEA # 46</p>
<p>When you have access to a spa, create a romantic atmosphere by placing some candles around the tub and some rose petals floating on the surface of the water.</p>
<p>As your partner enjoys the water, serve champagne and chocolate covered strawberries before joining her.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 47</p>
<p>Create some love coupons that your partner can exchange for romantic favors.</p>
<p>For example you could have a coupon that reads</p>
<p>This coupon entitles the bearer to:</p>
<p>One Foot Massage.</p>
<p>Use by 07/08/2045</p>
<p>Use a date many years in the future if you want to suggest that you and your partner will always be together. Get 50 love coupons at this site: <a href="http://www.theromantic.com/lovecoupons.htm" rel="nofollow" class="exlnk" target="_blank">http://www.theromantic.com/lovecoupons.htm</a>
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<p>IDEA # 48</p>
<p>On a warm summers night, organize a backyard picnic. Spread a picnic blanket on the ground and get together some snacks, chocolates and champagne. Lie down on the blanket with your partner and gaze up at the stars together.</p>
<p>IDEA # 49</p>
<p>Next time it is raining really heavily, go for a walk with your partner. Forget the umbrellas and the raincoats. Run through the streets together, jump in puddles and get totally saturated.</p>
<p>Pick her up, twirl her around and kiss her while the rain falls. Taste the water off her face and hold her close.</p>
<p>When you get back home have a hot shower and then share a warm drink preferably in front of an open fire.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 50</p>
<p>Organize a hot air ballooning trip as a special surprise. Most trips begin with a glass of champagne before you float over the countryside with your partner.</p>
<p>IDEA # 51</p>
<p>When your partner is sitting at a table or desk, come up behind him or her and give her a back, shoulder and head massage. Finish with a gentle kiss on the cheek.</p>
<p>IDEA # 52</p>
<p>Place an ad in the paper on a normal day saying something like:</p>
<p>Dear Amanda,</p>
<p>With you by my side, everyday</p>
<p>feels like Valentines Day.</p>
<p>Thank you for being you.</p>
<p>Love,</p>
<p>Graham</p>
<p>IDEA # 53</p>
<p>Buy a book that you and your partner are both interested in reading.</p>
<p>Read one chapter each night in bed with each of you taking turns to read out loud.</p>
<p>This can be a great alternative to television.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 54</p>
<p>When your partner is having a shower or bath, take her towel and place it in the dryer to make it really warm and then wrap her up in it when she is done.</p>
<p>IDEA # 55</p>
<p>Photocopy your hand and fax a copy of it to your partner with a message saying, &#8220;Do ya wanna hold hands?&#8221;</p>
<p>IDEA # 56</p>
<p>Next time you order a pizza, ask to have it cut into a heart shape before it is delivered to your home.</p>
<p>IDEA # 57</p>
<p>Buy a box of chocolates and very carefully open one side of the plastic wrap so that you can gently slide the box out. Open the box and place a love note inside. Then slide the box back into its plastic wrap and reseal it.</p>
<p>IDEA # 58</p>
<p>Rent a tandem bike and go for a ride with your partner. At the end of your ride have a picnic in the park.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 59</p>
<p>If you are away on a business trip, document a day in your life for your partner. For example:</p>
<p>&#8216;A Day In The Life Of Mark&#8217;</p>
<p>6am: Just woke up and thought of you &#8211; Wish you were laying next to me. Well, I better get ready for work.</p>
<p>7am: Am on the train. It&#8217;s crowded; everyone looks like they are half dead. I miss ya heaps.</p>
<p>8.30am: Have just organized my day, it&#8217;s going to be a busy one.</p>
<p>9.30am: Am in the middle of a really boring meeting. I am trying to concentrate on this months sales figures but I keep thinking of your beautiful eyes.</p>
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<p>6.30pm: Thank goodness the day is over. I am counting the days until we’re together again.</p>
<p>Send your letter to your partner. This is a wonderful way to tell your partner how often you think about her during the day and to share your life with her in a special way.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 60</p>
<p>Speak to your partner&#8217;s family and find out what her favorite book was when she was a little girl.</p>
<p>Buy a copy of the book and read it to her in bed.</p>
<p>IDEA # 61</p>
<p>Write an email story with your partner. Start the ball rolling with an email that says something like:</p>
<p>Chapter 1:</p>
<p>This is the story of Pete and Kate who met at a friend&#8217;s engagement party one summer afternoon.</p>
<p>The email can then continue to develop the beginnings of a story which can be completely fictitious or a combination of fiction and reality.</p>
<p>Finish your email by saying, &#8220;And now for Chapter 2, its over to you&#8230;&#8221;</p>
<p>IDEA # 62</p>
<p>Buy a kite and on a windy day find a park and fly the kite with your partner.</p>
<p>If you can afford it, buy a large kite that you control with two hand lines. These kites are great fun.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 63</p>
<p>When you and your partner are planning to go out for dinner, suggest that you have an &#8216;Adventure Dinner&#8217;. Here&#8217;s how it works</p>
<p>Set the timer on your stopwatch to count down twenty minutes. Next, ask your partner to choose a number between 5 and 10. Lets say she chooses 7.</p>
<p>Give your partner a coin and tell her that at every 7th intersection, she has to flip the coin. If it is heads you will turn left. If it is tails you will turn right. When your watch timer goes off you have to both keep a look out for the nearest place to eat.</p>
<p>This is a fun way to get out and about and try new places to eat.</p>
<p>IDEA # 64</p>
<p>When you and your partner are going somewhere special, get your camera, buy a new roll of film and wait for her to come out of the house.</p>
<p>When she appears, act like a professional photographer and go wild taking pictures of her with the flash. While you are taking photos, bombard her with questions as though she was a famous actress and you are trying to get a scoop for the magazine you represent.</p>
<p>Not only is this fun but you will also get some great photos to look back on together.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 65</p>
<p>When your partner is sick at home, take a day off to look after her.</p>
<p>Rent some videos, make her some soup, wrap her up in a blanket and just be with her.</p>
<p>IDEA # 66</p>
<p>When you are having dinner one night, ask your partner about the things she has always wanted to do.</p>
<p>Later on, write these things down so you don&#8217;t forget them and over time try and help make them happen. For example she may say that one thing she has always wanted to do is swim with dolphins. Find out where she can do this and organize it for her as a special surprise.</p>
<p>IDEA # 67</p>
<p>Rent the video, &#8220;An Affair To Remember&#8221;. Buy some popcorn, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries and have a special film night at home.</p>
<p>IDEA # 68</p>
<p>Go to the drive in but instead of sitting in the car, spread a picnic blanket on the ground. Light a candle and buy popcorn. Cuddle your partner and enjoy the film.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 69</p>
<p>Create a personalized magazine cover for your partner. To do this, get hold of a good quality photo of her and a copy of a popular entertainment magazine.</p>
<p>Take these two items to a print shop or graphic design agency. Ask them to scan your partner&#8217;s photo and develop a magazine cover with the lead story being, &#8220;The 30 most beautiful women of 2003&#8243;.</p>
<p>When you get the cover, stick it on the front of a real magazine and ask your local shop owner whether you can place it in the magazine rack. Organize to meet your partner at the shop before going out. When she arrives, tell her that you are just looking for a magazine. Let her browse the rack and discover her magazine.</p>
<p>IDEA # 70</p>
<p>Fill the trunk of your car with helium balloons. Drive to a romantic spot in the country to go for a walk. The ideal spot is somewhere up high with a clear view of the surrounding countryside.</p>
<p>Get out of the car and act as though you are about to set off for your walk. Make sure your partner is closer to the car than you and then throw her the keys and ask if she can get your jacket from the trunk while you tie your shoelace.</p>
<p>When she opens the boot the balloons will be released. You can also place a sign saying, &#8220;I Love You&#8221; on the inside of the trunk so that it will be revealed when the trunk opens.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 71</p>
<p>On a special occasion create a unique present for your partner by buying two white t-shirts and some fabric paint. Draw half a heart and the letters LO on one t-shirt and the half a heart and the letters VE on the other t-shirt.</p>
<p>When you walk down the street holding each other close, the heart will be made whole and your message of love revealed.</p>
<p>An example is shown below.</p>
<p>IDEA # 72</p>
<p>On a hot summers day, buy two large water pistols and take them to the beach with you.</p>
<p>Pull them out and throw one to your partner and then have a huge water fight.</p>
<p>IDEA # 73</p>
<p>Share your food with your partner. When you go out for a meal, hold a forkful up to her mouth and say, &#8220;You&#8217;ve got to try this.&#8221;</p>
<p>Sharing your food and even feeding each other is a great way to become closer as a couple.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 74</p>
<p>Compliment your partner in public. If you are talking in a group and it is appropriate to the conversation say something like, &#8220;Kate makes the most incredible roast.&#8221; Squeeze her hand while you are talking about her.</p>
<p>IDEA # 75</p>
<p>Arrange a special day off from work. Start with breakfast, go for a walk in the park, go shopping, have afternoon tea in a cozy cafe and finish off with a romantic dinner.</p>
<p>IDEA # 76</p>
<p>Buy a gift voucher for a facial at a local beauty clinic and place it in a card accompanied by the message,</p>
<p>A special treat for</p>
<p>someone special</p>
<p>IDEA # 77</p>
<p>Even if you are just going down the road to buy some milk, act as though you are returning home after a major adventure.</p>
<p>Say something like, &#8220;Well it was touch and go there for a while with the snow and the wolves but I made it!&#8221; and then give your partner a huge bear hug.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 78</p>
<p>Send your partner a thank-you note. For example:</p>
<p>Dear Bec,</p>
<p>Thanks for helping me move house.</p>
<p>Having you there made a huge difference.</p>
<p>I really appreciate your help and your love.</p>
<p>Tim</p>
<p>IDEA # 79</p>
<p>If you have kids, organize for them to stay at their grandparents for the weekend.</p>
<p>On Friday evening, announce that the weekend is yours and start planning how you are going to spend your special time together.</p>
<p>IDEA # 80</p>
<p>Give your partner a magic gift box. Every month, place a new small gift in the box for her to discover.</p>
<p>IDEA # 81</p>
<p>Research your partner&#8217;s favorite hobby and identify a gift that is really useful for her. The more specialized the gift the more impact it will have. Talk to her friends and family and use the Net to find the information you need.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 82</p>
<p>Go to a masquerade ball. Send an invitation to your partner telling her to meet you at a specific spot at the stroke of eight.</p>
<p>Wear a mask and when you meet her, don&#8217;t say a word. Just take her hand and lead her on to the dance floor.</p>
<p>IDEA # 83</p>
<p>On Thursday, ask your partner to pack a bag for the weekend. Tell her she&#8217;ll need casual clothes and walking shoes but don&#8217;t tell her what you have got planned.</p>
<p>Pick her up after work on Friday and drive to a romantic bed and breakfast for a romantic weekend of relaxation.</p>
<p>IDEA # 84</p>
<p>When you are relaxing at home one night, take two large sheets of paper and some pencils or crayons. On each piece of paper, draw the outline of a large crystal ball sitting on a stand.</p>
<p>Tell your partner to look into her crystal ball and draw what she sees five years in the future. Do the same thing yourself and then come together to share and discuss your drawings.</p>
<p>IDEA # 85</p>
<p>Create a loving nickname for your partner. This could be the name she was called by her family when she was a little girl or something that is special just for the two of you.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 86</p>
<p>If you are musically inclined, write a love song for your partner. Call it something like &#8220;Natasha&#8217;s Song&#8221;.</p>
<p>Produce a professional looking manuscript, print it out and get it framed. Record your song onto CD and take a photo of your partner and get a print shop to create a CD cover if you can’t create one on your computer.</p>
<p>Place the framed manuscript and the CD in a box and give it to your partner as a special gift.</p>
<p>IDEA # 87</p>
<p>Pick your partner up for a date and blindfold her before driving to a special destination.</p>
<p>Try to make the destination something really unexpected like a table set up at the top of a cliff or a dinner on a boat or old-fashioned ship. It needs to be something that will have an impact when she removes the blindfold.</p>
<p>IDEA # 88</p>
<p>Have a really big pillow fight. Set up for it by buying two pillows that are filled with feathers. Put holes in the pillows so the feathers will start to fly and then attack your partner when you feel the time is right.</p>
<p>IDEA # 89</p>
<p>Get out into the great outdoors. After a day of hiking, build an open fire. Sit by the fire with your partner, toast marshmallows and watch as the embers of the fire climb into the night sky.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 90</p>
<p>If your partner uses a computer, take a photo of the two of you and get it scanned at a print shop (or scan it at home) and store it on disk as a .bmp file.</p>
<p>Transfer the file onto your partner&#8217;s computer and set the image as the computer&#8217;s wallpaper.</p>
<p>To do this on a Windows machine, select Start / Settings / Control Panel / Display. Choose the Background tab and click the Browse button to find your .bmp file.</p>
<p>IDEA # 91</p>
<p>If you are artistically inclined, do a life drawing course, practice until you are confident and then ask your partner to pose for you.</p>
<p>IDEA # 92</p>
<p>Take your partner to a carnival or festival. Try the following:</p>
<p>(1) Food festival</p>
<p>(2) Jazz festival</p>
<p>(3) Wine festival</p>
<p>(4) Music festival</p>
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<p>IDEA # 93</p>
<p>Develop a video time capsule. Start with the two of you sitting together on a couch introducing the video. Say something like, &#8220;It is currently July 14th 2002. We have decided to make this video so that we can watch it together on our 25th wedding anniversary.&#8221;</p>
<p>Then have a section where you talk to the camera by yourself, telling the camera how you feel about your partner and why you love her. Get her to do the same thing. When you are done, place the video in a bank vault and on your 25th wedding anniversary you will be able to look back in time and reminisce about everything that you have shared.</p>
<p>IDEA # 94</p>
<p>If you are in a secluded spot near a beach or lake and the weather is warm, go for an impromptu skinny dip with your partner.</p>
<p>IDEA # 95</p>
<p>This one is great for long distance relationships. It takes a bit of organization but if you can pull it off, it is sure to be a surprise that your partner will never forget. Organize to catch up with her regularly over the internet using either a chat room or an Instant Messenger program. Then arrange a secret trip to meet her without telling her that you’re coming.</p>
<p>When it comes time for your usual chat over the Net, arrange for a close friend back home to log on using your nickname while you position yourself outside her door. Phone your friend on your mobile and be speaking to him in real time. Tell him to type in the following sentence, &#8220;I really miss you honey, I wish I could be there and just reach out and knock on your door.&#8221; As soon as he has sent the message, knock on the door!</p>
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<p>IDEA # 96</p>
<p>Buy your partner a gold fish in a bowl and give it to her with a card saying,</p>
<p>&#8220;Of all the fish in the sea,</p>
<p>you&#8217;re the fish for me!&#8221;</p>
<p>IDEA # 97</p>
<p>Go for a drive either early in the morning or at dusk. Get a CD/tape that contains sounds of nature such as Sounds Of the Rainforest and play it as you hold your partner&#8217;s hand and drive.</p>
<p>IDEA # 98</p>
<p>The day before your partner&#8217;s birthday buy some helium balloons, streamers and flowers and hide them in a closet.</p>
<p>When your partner has fallen asleep, string the streamers around the room and bring out the balloons and flowers. Place them around the bed so that your partner wakes up to a real birthday surprise.</p>
<p>IDEA # 99</p>
<p>Spend a leisurely afternoon with your partner in a large book shop such as Borders where you can browse the shelves, share a coffee and sit down to peruse your purchases.</p>
<p>IDEA # 100</p>
<p>If you can afford it, hire a sports car for a weekend. Pick up your partner and give her a long white cashmere scarf to wear with her sunglasses. Go for a drive along the coast with the top down.</p>
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<p>IDEA # 101</p>
<p>Serve your partner breakfast in bed. Try the following:</p>
<p>(1) A poached egg in the shape of a heart &#8211; you can pick up a heart shaped poacher at most shops that sell kitchen wares.</p>
<p>(2) French toast with cinnamon and maple syrup.</p>
<p>(3) Cereal.</p>
<p>(4) Fruit juice.</p>
<p>(5) A fresh flower.</p>
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