7/30/08

6 Tips to Help You Win Your Ex Back

By Erik J. Michaels

After a breakup, when your life is in shambles, sometimes all you want is a little help getting your life back together and getting a second chance with the love of your life. Unfortunately, help like that can be hard to find...but you don't have to scavenge through cyberspace anymore looking for help...you've found it! Here are several tips to help you raise the odds of successfully getting your ex back.

1) Odd as it may seem, one of the first things you need to do is break off contact with your ex for about a month. Resist all urges to contact him! If you don't give your ex some room, nothing'll ever work out...he needs some time to miss you! As a bonus, you get some time to clear your head as well.

2) Don't let Hollywood fool you...sliding into a rock-bottom slump until your caring friends take care of everything for you or your ex calls you up out of the blue to get back together does NOT happen in real life. The only person you can count on is yourself, so find the motivation to rise above your depression and take back your life.

3) Just because you are your only main resource doesn't mean you can't have a little support. Being with great friends or close family can do wonders for you, uplifting your spirits and helping you heal. I recommend spending a lot of time with people who love you, it'll do you a lot of good and when you feel better you'll be better-equipped to get him back.

4) Take some pride in yourself, and enjoy your life in spite of the pain. Now's the time to look your best ALL the time, and avoid idle sadness by keeping busy in social environments. Do a full inventory of your physical appearance and change anything you don't like, and then strut your stuff out in the clubs or parties. Looking good combined with the attention you'll get from local singles will help build your self-confidence back up, and may even inspire a little jealousy in your ex...who may be having a rougher time of things.

5) Always remember that you can only rely on yourself to get your ex back. He's not going to change, so the things he needed from you aren't going to either. Trying to get him back if the relationship's just going to be the same as before is just a waste of your time and his, as well as risking a lot more emotional damage for both of you. This is a time of change, so don't be afraid to put some work into yourself...your own personality is your best investment, you always get back 200% of what you put into it.

6) Don't assume that the battle is over because you've gotten him back. You still need to take care to avoid letting the relationship fall through again. The reasons it went south the first time may still threaten it if you're not careful, and new things are always popping up. Many problems can be anticipated and avoided, but you can't foresee everything. All you can do is try to support your partner's needs as you two take on the world.

Remember these tips, and you should find that your entire experience pursuing your ex for another try will be a whole lot easier to get through, and far more likely to succeed. It doesn't have to be the end of the world when you break up with a loved one...and hopefully this article has helped you to see that. Good luck!

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Making Up, How to Do It

By Ricardo d Argence

I've seen it happen many times. Everytime some friend breack ups with her girlfriend, they fall to pieces and fall to the usual steps: call her day and night, get drunk and call her at 3 am saying how sorry they are, following her around the city and try to find out what she is doing or who is she seeing. All these only make them look patetic and needy. Let me put three easy steps to take that can pad the way to get your ex back.

1. Agree with the break up. What you are telling your ex girlfriend is that you have moved on and you are over her. This will make you more interesting to her. Even if this is hard for you, do it. This is just the beginning.

You know this isn't true, but your ex will feel attracted to you again because she will think that she can't have you have. Just a little reverse psychology. If she call you, just remain calm and cool. You will notice how she changes whenever she has to call you or receives a message from you. Do not ignore her, but just act cool. You'll see the magic of this technique work a couple of days after.

2. After you have called to tell her that you agree about breaking up, wait some time to call her again. The more you wait, the more her interest will rise, so don't rush things.

You must show confidence about yourself in this step. She will be drawn to you if you show that you no longer need her and her interest will rise. At all times remain calm.

3. Keep the impression that you're not interested going. Even if the ex does call you and claims that she wants to get back together, don't just jump right in, keep the hard to get, independent and not interested vibe going. So even if she does call and asks to meet up, agree to it, but if she tries to make a move, keep away from it, resist and act as though you aren't interested. Trust me, this will build up and she will want you even more.

This is the start of your plan to win your ex girlfriend back. There's still work to do, if you really want to win her heart again.

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Getting Help for Internet Daters - Your Top 10 Reasons

By Chaszey Sandhriel

Relucant for many years about going online to get help in her dating life, Chaszey finally decided to give it a try, and she was pleasently surprised. "I don't know why I was waiting this long!" she states.

From 0 to 3 dates and with her own profile viewed over 10,000 in a four-week period, she has only great things to say about online dating. "But it needs to be done right to remain fun, safe and productive," she states.

Today, an Online Dating Coach herself, she has put together a list of her top 10 reasons for you to get yourself on the Internet:

1. Before you ever meet them you get to find out a lot about them. 2. It's a numbers game, which allows you to screen a lot more candidates in a shorter period of time, than you could in person. 3. You get to know someone right from your own home, before you ever decide to meet them in person. 4. You can get to know someone at your own timing, day or night, and you can search dozens of profiles while getting to know them on an initial level. 5. You have access to people of all backgrounds and from all over the world, which you otherwise would never even meet. 6. Online dating is a tremendous money and time saver for both men and women. 7. Online dating is especially a great tool for shy people who need to get comfortable with a person first before they warm up some. 8. Even after you get to know them via e-mail and even via telephone, you can always say "no" if your intuition tells you so. 9. You're able to run a background check on a person before you even meet them. 10. Online dating is a ton of fun (when done right).

Chaszey Sandhriel is Your Online Dating Coach and helps Online Daters create sizzling results. You can visit her at www.YourOnlineDatingCoach.com or call her at 415.419.7952.

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7/29/08

40 Something, And Still Dating!

By Pam Baldwin

For men who have reached that plateau of 40 years old, the prospect of finding someone to marry, have a family with, and ultimately settle down may seem like a big stretch if they haven't started down that road. Although it may seem daunting, the reality is that even guys who have reached forty aren't completely rejected - in fact, many men today over forty meet wonderful women and actively date on a regular basis.

Even though they get just as nervous as any other guy, these men go full speed ahead, not even thinking of their anxieties. There are some helpful tips for men over 40 who want to find that special someone, or who just want to date, these tips are important in today's society.

One of the biggest dating tips for men over 40 that can be considered is the use of a dating site online. While these websites tend to be thought of as a way for younger singles to meet, there are a great deal of middle aged and like aged people for the over-40 crowd that are also looking to meet someone. Of course, you may find yourself tempted to want to click the profile of every 21 year old co-ed on these sites, but have realistic goals for yourself, and look for women that match your personality, not just those that catch your eye.

If you are interested in finding that special someone in your life, there are many wonderful sites like eharmony, that allow you to meet someone based on your personality. This means being honest about yourself which is pretty hard to do. But being able to do this can be the difference of a one night stand or the love of your life.

Of course, one of the greatest dating tips for men over 40 is to be confident when on a date with a young woman. Even though you might be a little older than the woman you're out with, acting youthful is still a definite turn on for young women. Being a little playful in conversation, acting a little immature while still maintaining a fairly gentlemanly and dignified presence can add a little mystique to your personality, which can pique a woman's interest. A little bit of playful banter, or maybe a mischievous comment or two to set a romantic mood can create a loose atmosphere and help a woman feel more comfortable around you.

Here, the same old rule applies - you need to listen to a woman. As a man over 40 you probably need to fight the urge to talk and talk instead of sit and listen. No matter how old you are, you need to have an equal conversation, which means listening to what your date has to say. A woman will be more interested in you if you show a true interest and respond to what she is saying.

Do not take on the role of a father, while out on a date. A lot of older men without knowing take on the parental role, thus making her feel like your daughter. Try and react like you would of 20 years ago and see how much further that will get you.

For men over 40 there are many tips on dating, wether it's over the Internet,books or advice columns and these are just a few examples to think about when wanting to get out there on the dating scene. Always remember as a man over 40, be yourself and be true, and you will be surprised on how well you will do.

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Are You Trying To Make Sense Of Online Dating?

By Chaszey Sandhriel

Have you ever noticed that most Internet profiles start with "I am" or "I want?" And although you're the one looking for true love, your profile shouldn't be only about you.

Sandhriel states: "Online Dating is not about the person posting the ad, but about the person they are looking for; this is called Compound Interest. You can achieve success when you 'Pay it Forward.'"

"What do I have to pay forward?" you may wonder.

Think about it. There are more than 10 million Daters registered with Internet Dating sites paying over $2 billion dollars per year in the hopes of finding true love. If everyone is looking for just that one person, the likelihood that we spend most of our time rejecting others and being rejected ourselves is a given. In other words, once your sizzling profile is public, all you can focus on is weeding through the hundreds or even thousands of men and women that flood towards you.

Until your true love has found you, try earning some karma browny points by responding to those you're not interested in with grace. Because that most likely what you'll spend most of your time with when you embark on the wild world of Online Dating.

"We all have heard the saying that 'what goes out comes back tenfold.' What we tend to forget is that no one should have to earn our kindness and our respect. Everyone deserves these gifts from us for the simplest fact that we share in the same sun light, the same water, the same air, and we all walk pretty similar paths to one another, a journey called life. We have to recognize and never forget that we all are looking for the same thing: Unconditional love," says Chaszey.

Learning how to send graceful rejections that don't feel like rejections to your suiters takes time, effort and a kind heart. Chaszey says: "It's so worth it because soon you realize your positive karma points are subject to compound interest and before you know it your life is changing in dramatic ways that you never dreamed possible. It's hard to explain, but so worth it."

These karma points serve like a bonus to help you build a new character and create a stronger and kinder you so you can bring into your experience the person you truly deserve.

So before you hit that pre-programmed "thanks but no thanks" button, take a few minutes and read the other person's profile anyway, and send them a response that is filled with your kindness, not because they deserve it, but because that's who you are.

Chaszey Sandhriel is Your Online Dating Coach and helps Online Daters create sizzling results. You can visit her at www.YourOnlineDatingCoach.com or call her at 415.419.7952.

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How Do I Get My ex To Come Back?

By G. Thompson

The issue at hand is not just a matter of getting your ex to return. The issue has to begin with why did they leave in the first place. Look inside yourself and examine what role you played,in your partner leaving you.

We are emotional creatures. We enjoy being around people who make us feel good when we are around them. Simple things like paying a person a compliment makes them feel good. Laughing at the corny jokes you heard them say before, believe it or not makes them feel good. Those jokes may be corny and repetitive to you, but they can be fresh and funny for someone else.

Secondly,the reality is we all can be replaced. How would you feel if you were treated like you were replaceable? Everyone needs to feel needed. You have to be a keeper. You need to be the person that they have to have in their life. Look around for something they do for themselves and do it better for them.This causes a person to rely on you. It causes a mutual need. It forms a bonded relationship.

Thirdly, too often we take our mate for granted. Don't you like to feel special? When you first met, didn't you receive special treatment. Were not your little whims catered to? Didn't you feel special because of this treatment? So did your partner. You cant stop treating your partner as though they are special because there are too many others willing to treat them anyway they desire.

Remember when you were a child. Do you remember that uncle or aunt that gave you those little gifts. It could be something very small, but they always had something. How would you feel if they showed up empty handed. Disappointed, I'm sure. Do you show up making your mate feel disappointed about what you have to offer? Or are you still handing handfuls of disappointments?

After you determine what you did wrong, on your part you need a plan to get your ex back. You need to know what to say or not say so that you can get in there and repair some damage. Suppose they won't even answer your phone call. If you want to get your ex back, it is possible, you may need some guidance. You should watch this video, to help you plan the steps needed to get your ex to return. The video reveals three things that guarantee your lover will return even if they haven't left physically yet.

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3 Reasons To Cut Off Contact With Your Ex To Get Him Back

By Erik J. Michaels

It may seem like exactly what you don't want to do, but believe it or not cutting off contact with your ex can help a lot when you do decide to actively pursue a relationship with him. Rebuilding a life with him can be a lot simpler and easier after a term of about a month with no contact between you...and here are a few reasons why.

1) Being in each others' faces right after a breakup is bound to cause some friction. When emotions are flaring up and everything is out of control, it's easy to say the wrong things and make it much harder to recover from this. Cutting off contact with your ex gives you time to cool down, and serves as a kind of damage control to keep you from accidentally making things worse.

Once the month has finished and everyone's heads are cooler and more calm, working on the relationship can begin anew. After the break, everyone will be in a better frame of mind, allowing for a much easier time of constructive pursuit of fixing the problems between you.

2) Even if you two are on good terms still, being together after the breakup has other effects that can make it harder to get him back. Think about it, how much will your ex want you back in his life if he feels you never left his life? That's how it can end up feeling if you're still together after you separate.

A couple quotes for you: "absence makes the heart grow fonder" and "you don't know what you have until it's gone." Being so close to one another for so long makes it harder to notice the great things about being together. When you two are forced to be apart, your ex actually gets the opportunity to miss you...and often that ends up making the situation sink in a lot deeper, and makes mutual agreement to get back together a lot easier.

3) Being up in each others' business, so to speak, tends to be a bit distracting and frustrating. It can be difficult to find the peace to really figure out what's going on and what needs to be addressed if you're going to pull off a reunion. Having a month apart from one another gives you ample opportunity to both heal your breakup pain and work out a plan for getting him back.

It's not easy to predict what your best course of action is for getting back your ex. People in this situation behave differently than you'd naturally assume, so don't trust yor first impulses when dealing with your ex. You need a real plan based on how things really work, and without it you'll be sailing against the wind, with a blindfold on.

Any person fresh out of a breakup with the intention to get her ex back should take this advice seriously. You've seen a few of the reasons, so I'm sure you understand the benefits of this separation...actually doing it can be hard. It's tough to be apart from the person you care for, but in some ways that's what you're banking on. Just rest assured that this will help, and when you get through it you'll find it much easier to find happiness again with your ex. I wish you the best of luck.

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