7/27/08

Free Advice: The Cost

By Stickysitch

Is there really no such a thing as a free lunch? We are assaulted every day on the web, with pictures of the latest "must have", gadgets and gizmos. Special screens with pop up promising us free i-pods, and gift certificates. Clicking on these links, we then learn the alternate definition of the word free.

Just fill out this "quick survey". Then you'll be rewarded. Even if you do make it through the first fifty pages of questions, eventually you get to what your free product really costs. Sure you'll get what they promise, all you have to do is buy a different item first! Is anything out there free?

There is one thing that does not cost a dime, that yes, we can still get on the net. Unique thought is free. There are sites where we can communicate with others for absolutely free. A great example of this is an anonymous free advice forum. Unlike other web sites that offer so-called free advice, a forum is different. You're not paying for an expert here. These sites let you log on and give advice or get advice by connecting with the general public. Brilliant!

We can actually cheat the system this way. Think of it like this. Do you pay a therapist to get one person's take on your problem? Do you get the opinion of hundreds online for free? It's a whole new school of thought.

free advice that can help you out of a bad situation, is pretty valuable. So, is there a cost to this free advice? to our thoughts? Don't think about it too long or we'll all realize we should be paying them! Yes, this author finds, for now, advice is just about the last thing on the web, that we can get for free.

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Are Couple Compatibility Tests Really Helpful?

By David Clinton

There are all types of compatibility tests and astrological sign comparison tests that claim to be able to predict the future of a couple in love, but are couple compatibility tests really helpful? Although they cannot predict the future or determine whether or not a couple will succeed or fail, they can be very beneficial for new couples, serious couples, and even individuals who have been married for years.

The main purpose of couple compatibility tests is to determine how compatible two people are in a relationship. When a couple decides to get married is generally the time when these tests are taken. They are used to ensure that the couple is able to agree on many things on many different levels about many different aspects of life. Couple compatibility tests will cover things such as home life, habits, likes, dislikes, future goals, and a lot more.

Couples do not have to share everything in common to succeed. The likeliness of whether or not a relationship will work out can be determined by a compatibility test for couples. Couples find out exactly how much they have in common by taking scores that are based on a number of aspects combined on answers that are similar.

Compatibility tests can give couples an idea of how much they have in common even though they cannot determine if the couple will spend the rest of their lives together or even marry for that matter. This makes them a good idea all the same. The similarities that people have will determine if they get along even though things such as whether they will fall in love, have fights and make mistakes can not be.

A relationship compatibility quiz is a useful way to learn a lot about a significant other, since questions will touch on almost every aspect of life. It is a great way to find out their likes and dislikes, and even their career and family goals for the future. By comparing answers and determining whether or not there are similarities, a couple can determine whether or not their future together will be promising.

Both people in the couple take the test and the answers they gave are compared to come up with the scoring for the compatibility test. Similar answers are the basis for the score with opposite answers getting negative points. Matching answers will receive full points and partial points will be given to answers that are somehow similar. Couples are able to find out how much they actually have in common by taking the answers given and getting points for the answers that are similar.

Though personal preferences and goals change over a period of time, a couple's compatibility test is a great way to be able to compare likes and dislikes from the start. From simple questions like a favorite color to more serious questions about finances and children, two people are able to learn new information about one another. They can learn about the past, present, and future of their significant other and see if they are a good match for each other.

Couples compatibility tests can be very helpful, since they can bring a couple even closer together, or help them determine if they should date other people. Although the test cannot predict the future and determine if a couple will succeed, it is a great tool for determining how much a couple really has in common.

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5 Signs Your Husband Is Cheating

By Pauline Stradlen

If you suspect your husband of cheating, make sure you give him plenty of rope to hang himself with. By that I mean let him make the mistakes - so don't accuse him until you have concrete proof that will stand up in court, if it comes to it. Infidelity is on the rise, so here are some of the top ways available to catch your cheating husband.

1. 9 out of 10 cheaters do so in their own bed at some point in the relationship. If you suspect your husband of cheating on you in your own bed, make it a special way, then check every day - if you husband has been using it without you, chances are he won't have made it correctly.

2. Set a trap. Use one of your friends that he doesn't know to help you with this. Get your friend to check on him at a bar or a party and record the conversation. One easy way to do this is to have her call either your or her answering service just before she talks to him, this way you can have concrete proof of his infidelity.

3. Your husband will more than likely take full advantage of the fact that you are out of town. So you can trick your husband by telling him that you will be going away for a weekend, be sure to give him details of when you are leaving and when you are expected back. Say goodbye, find a good vantage point from which to view your house and wait, you should not have to wait too long.

4. You should be keeping a close eye on all financial transactions that your husband carries out. Check all credit card statements, ATM withdrawals, receipts and check everything for unusual transactions. These are sometimes obvious like motel rooms or gifts that you never received. However he may be devious, so check all cash withdrawals, chances are your husband is paying for things with cash to avoid a paper trail, if you notice that the same sum of money is leaving your account at the same time each week, then you can be pretty sure your cheating husband is using it to pay for a room with his new partner.Make note of any strange dates and times.

5. Check all phone records, both the home phone, and his cellphone. Make a note of any unusual for members, numbers that are repeatedly use, or a number is that are called at strange times of the day. Also keep a close eye on how your husband uses his cellphone, does he always move out of earshot before answering it?

If you have no concrete information on your husband you can always play the bluff, try saying something like, I know what you've been up to and I will give you one chance to own up and tell me the truth. You may be able to get the information you need, but chances are he will just lie to the bitter end.

I can guarantee you that he will screw up at some point, you may need to be more patient, but stay watchful. You could go out and hire a private investigator, however, this is often expensive and there is still a chance that your husband is not cheating. I advise you to follow the above steps and keep rigorous notes of your findings.

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Getaways Do Not Have To Be Expensive

By Peter Mason

Superb honeymoon getaways are not that hard to find, if you know what you are looking for! Consider the fact that you and your spouse will enjoy the first vacation together as a married couple and you will quickly understand why this memory maker is such an important occasion! Unfortunately, with the rising cost of weddings putting considerable strains on the budget of the average couple, there is usually precious little money to go around for the vacation, and sadly some couples are tempted to skimp on they honeymoon getaways.

Fortunately for you, the honeymooning couple means big business to many a travel agency, cruise line, and also hotel and it is thus not surprising that special honeymoon packages with discounted rates are quite frequently made available. Of course, there is a lot more to a superb honeymoon locale than just a price that is right ? you and your new spouse must agree that this location has everything you are both looking for and more!

If you are both avid beach lovers, then even the nicest mountain resort will most likely not suffice. Conversely, if you both dislike gambling immensely, a trip to Las Vegas ? albeit cheap ? is most likely not going to be the trip of a lifetime worth remembering. Rather than shopping by price, style your own superb getaways by thinking through all the activities you would like to do when on your honeymoon and then work backwards in trying to find a location that offers them. Once you have found the locations, find one that is budget friendly!

You may wish to engage the help of a travel agent who can steer you in the right direction and may also be able to find you some great deals on tickets and entry fees for the activities you will pursue once there. In addition to the foregoing, remember that with the wedding in the works, you will be busy planning and deciding enough as it is, and adding travel arrangements to the mix might be a little much. Granted, you will need to pay a little extra for the service you are receiving, but considering that all travel arrangements will be made professionally with boarding passes in place, connecting flights organized, a rental car waiting, and a hotel room reserved, the fact that nothing goes by the wayside and is forgotten is well worth the fee.

Remember that your honeymoon is an investment such as your engagement ring, and as such you will want to ensure a good return on this investment. Saving money in the wrong area will result in only a marginal experience and perhaps a lot of frustration as you seek to change rooms, hotels, or even airlines! Instead, enjoy the location, the activities, and most importantly ? each other!

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