Silicone Lubricant is the most popular type of sex lubricant used today, and there are many reasons why. Silicone Lubricant is the smoothest and slipperiest lube out of the three main kinds. There are water based lubes, good for vaginal penetration; oil based lubes, great for men who need lubricant for masturbating; and then the hailed silicone lubricant, which is good for sex without silicone toys. The best general use lubricant is probably the silicone lubricant. Even though all of the types of lube have pros and cons, silicone based lube seems to have the best balance between the two.

Silicone lubricant has a thick, smooth, lush consistency to it, which many people really enjoy. It lasts longer than water based lubes because of this, and does not need to be re applied nearly as often as water based ones. A really good silicone lubricant feels silky and smooth to both partners. Silicone lubricant is more expensive than water lubricant, however, but you dont need to use nearly as much, and most users agree that it is worth the little extra money. A really good silicone lubricant ideally should not contain parabens or glycerin, which can cause infections and alter the ph of the vagina.

Commonly, people who are used to using water based lube may find that it takes them a while to get used to the silicone lubricants. Although many silicone lubes have a pleasant or neutral odor, some do have a chemical like smell and a distinct, bad taste. A commonly complained about drawback is that silicone based lubes are difficult to wash off of the skin, usually requiring a couple of washings with soap. There are some, however, that are easy to wash off with little effort.

Some bonus uses for a good silicone personal lube is that they are great for massages for people who dont like getting all oiled up to get a good rub down. Also, silicone lubricant can be used as a great skin moisturizer. Just be cautious with the silicone lubricant if you own toys that are made with silicone. If you use adult toys that are made of silicone, the silicone lubes can damage them, so keep them separated! Most silicone personal lubes are condom friendly, so suit up and enjoy the smooth, silky glide that is silicone.

When you think about some of the most exciting professions that you have heard of, chances are pretty good that geology never made your Top Ten List. Now of course this comes as no surprise to most as spending 40-plus hours a week looking at rocks probably doesn’t sound too appealing. But while geology may not get the adrenaline pumping like being a NASCAR driver or skydive instructor, the fact remains that the field remains challenging and essential to our understanding of the planet on which we live.

While many believe that geology is merely the study of rocks, the truth is that it is far more complicated than that. In truth, geologists seek to uncover hidden passages in one of the greatest stories ever—the history of our planet. And yes, geology does make use of rocks and their formation as a means of interpreting the history of our planet—but it is the story itself that is actually being pursued. The rocks, in that sense, become mere tools in the quest to interpret our planet’s history—not the actual point of geology itself. However, the rocks are important too!

A rock is basically any naturally occurring concentration of minerals or mineraloids. Rocks can be classified in three basic manners: Classification via the mineral/chemical composition; Classifying based upon the texture of the rock and its constituent parts; Or, classification based upon the physical processes that helped form the rock.

There are three basic rock types for anyone in geology to identify: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Igneous rocks are formed by volcanic activity. Those that were formed from lava after a volcano erupted are called volcanic while rocks formed inside the earth due to magma are known as intrusive igneous rock. Sedimentary rocks are any that were formed by sediment. Metamorphic rocks are formed by extreme heat or pressure changes within the earth.

Again, while it may seem like geology only concerns itself with rocks, the point is that the rocks tell a story about how our planet came to be the way it is today. Mass extinction events can be tied to volcanic activity as a result of geological studies. The very composition of the atmosphere can also be determined through geological analysis. All of these and many more questions can be answered through geology—and the more we know about our past, the better prepared we are for the future.

Millions of people visit Italy every single year and why not. It is after all one of the world's richest cultures when it comes to art. In fact art in Italy is a major part of the country's culture.

There is much art and architecture to see when in Italy that you could not possibly see it all even in an entire lifetime. Just the cities of Rome, Florence, and Venice alone offer an inexhaustible choice of art excursions.

Here are a few things you simply must see if you're on your own voyage seeking Italian art, either ancient or modern.

The Coliseum
The Coliseum is an artistic wonder that was originally used as an entertainment venue and is still an amazing site to see. Curiously, although it could consider a source of embarrassment of the past, it has come to be known as an icon from the ancient Roman period.

Vatican City
Vatican City is actually a tiny country and is perhaps one of the most remarkable aspects of Rome. As any Catholic will tell you Vatican City is the heart of Catholicism, both spiritually and politically. St. Peter himself was crucified on this spot, and St. Peter's basilica was built directly above the ancient hill. Even today Basilica and St. Peter's square are studies in architecture. Both often the subject of many art history classes. Visitors who go to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are treated to see some of the true masterpieces of Roman art.

Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco is still studied today by urban architects and planners as a one of the most beautiful public places on earth. The square is surrounded by coffee houses, quaint little shops, and of coarse Campanile and St. Peter's Basilica. Tourists and locals mingle or sit and sip in its coffee houses, or meet to talk, and climb the Campanile to see the amazing view of Venice.

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection
In a city world renown for its ancient art and architecture, the Guggenheim Collection houses one of the greatest collections of modern art anywhere in the world. It's a collection that includes works by Pollack, Picasso, Klee, Rothko, Chagall, Mondrian, and more. There is also a splendid sculpture garden housing many other works of art.

In reality one could certainly wander Italy for many years and never experience all of it's great art and architecture. The I've listed and briefly discussed are a mere thumbnail sketches of art in Italy.

Guess who's not celebrating Christmas this year? Millions of people in the US.

That's right. Tens of millions of Americans don't celebrate Christmas religiously, either as followers of non-Christian religions (Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews) or as individuals with no religious affiliation. Because many stores tap into the cash value of Christmas with their plethora of Santas, ornaments, and Christmas fanfare at your nearby mall, we can easily overlook the depth of the diversity present in America during this season. In reality, many different events, both spiritual, religious, and tradition based, are being celebrated in many different ways during these times.

It used to be that being inclusive meant sending out PC "Happy Holidays" greeting cards and changing Christmas office parties to "Holiday parties." Today, it's about more than just changing labels and titles. It's about using a time to be with friends and family to build understanding and awareness about others.

Three Ways to Build Your Awareness and Create an Inclusive Holiday Environment

1. Learn about other celebrations. Carve out some time from online shopping or a Holiday TV show to learn about another culture's celebrations during this time. Watch a TV special on other celebrations, do a Google search on a holiday, or check out books at your local bookstore while gift shopping. Share your learning with others, and use it as a chance to expand the conversation at parties and at the dinner table.

2. Make no expectations. Realize that people celebrate a variety of holidays during this time of year, and some people choose to celebrate none. Be respectful of these differences by taking interest in other people's traditions and making them feel welcome. Don't be afraid to ask people what holidays they celebrate. Find out what they do during this time of the year that is special. Let it be an opportunity to learn about different cultures and religions and the traditions that accompany them.

3. Mark your calendar and your address book. If the calendar or PDA you use does not list holidays like Kwanzaa, Hanukah, Ramadan, and Diwali, find out the dates and record them as reminders. Many programs like Outlook allow users to add calendar dates for celebrations from different parts of the world automatically, making this task quick and effortless. Take a few minutes to mark your address book with the holidays that people celebrate. When writing holiday cards, recognize their holiday, and include a little hand-written note acknowledging their celebration.

A Note for Employers:

Here are a few extra things employers can do to make their workplaces more inclusive during the holidays:

- Make sure your Holiday party isn't a Christmas party in disguise. Decorations and food should be general, and non-specific to any religion.

- Consider having a New Year's Party instead of a Holiday party. This type of party can get everyone on board with the company's mission and vision for the New Year.

- Post holiday greetings on your webpage and intranet for many religious holidays.

- Be respectful of these special dates, and plan events and meetings around various holidays.

- Display a multi-cultural calendar to help all employees stay aware of important cultural events for the rest of the year.

- Be flexible with the needs of different employees.

- Encourage employees to share their celebrations through stories, decorations, and foods that they can bring to their workplace.

One topic that has always caused tensions between men and women is whether it is possible to become more than good friends. This is often the situation when the man would like to advance a friendship with a female friend to one of a sexual or loving relationship. In cases such as this, the female is often more concerned about the possibility of losing a great friend than gaining a lover. Is this because men and women have different priorities when it comes to relationships?

The answer is quite a complex one. In some circles, it is widely believed to be impossible for a male and a female to enjoy a platonic relationship in the same way that same sex friends can. This is because men are often unable to read the signs that a woman is giving, mistaking their genuine warmth and affection as a sign they are interested in taking things further.

As a male, you should think very carefully before acting upon your wish to take the relationship further. Think about how much you value your female friends companionship and how youd feel if you did not have this anymore. The reason you should think about this is because once you describe your true feelings, it is very difficult to go back to how the relationship was beforehand. Metaphorically, you are opening a Pandoras Box; once your feelings are out in the open you can not turn back the clock.

You are essentially asking your female friend to choose between a relationship and nothing. It is very difficult for a female to spend further time with a man if she knows that he is attracted to her in a way she is not to him. She will begin to look back at the relationship and question your motives, were you being a good friend simply because you fancied her? What about some of the things you said or did, will she be able to read more into those actions now that you have told her your feelings. It maybe very difficult to rebuild the level of trust you once enjoyed.

The alternative of course is that the female reciprocates your love. This is very possible and in many ways the perfect situation. A loving relationship born out of trust and friendship is a great starting point, although you may miss out on the whirlwind romance feeling and the exciting getting to know each other stage.

Whatever you decide to do, there is a risk that the friendship enjoyed will never be the same again. Make sure that you are happy to risk this before making your move.

For anyone who is into politics, there are bound to be one or two political figures that stand out. That does not necessarily mean that they are the best. But we all know who they are, what they stand for, and we like whatever it is that they are representing. Therefore, we show our support in our own little ways.

Mike Huckabee is one such example. Who is Mike Huckabee? Mike Huckabee is a former Republican governor of Arkansas. He served two full terms as governor of Arkansas. In 2007, he announced that he is going to run for President of the United States. After a string of losses to John McCain, he officially exited the Presidential election race on March 4, 2008.

If you are a fan of Mike Huckabee, there are several ways you can learn more about this high profile politician.

News are always constantly being posted on major news websites such as CNN, Google, Yahoo and MSN. You can always subscribe to the RSS feeds of these websites using the keywords "Mike Huckabee", and receive alerts in your RSS reader whenever there are news being posted. That way, you learn about the latest deeds of this charismatic figure.

Another way to learn about political figures is to join political community sites. These sites give you first hand information on what is happening in the political space. Often, news spread like wild fire among communities. Some members have been known to be so resourceful that they are able to announce information that traditional media didn't even know about.

What makes political news so interesting and exciting is because sometimes, we get to hear scandalous news. Such news are gossipy in nature and attract a lot of attention. Sometimes, the media is even accused of spreading half-truths to make the scandals appear more appealing to readers.

For example, the Wayne Dumond case in Mike Huckabee's political career has been given more than its fair share of media attention. Wayne Dumond was convicted or rape and sentenced to life plus 20 years in prison. During that time, Clinton was governor of Arkansas. However, Mike Huckabee seemed to be unhappy about the way Clinton handled the case. And when he took over governorship, he reduced the sentence to 39 and a half years, which gave Dumond the possibility of parole.

The case attracted a lot of media attention when Dumond was again convicted of raping a murdering a woman who lived near him. This infuriated many American citizens, who felt that Mike Huckabee had been too lenient.

Similar to all political public figures, Mike Huckabee has experienced his fair share of both positive and negative comments about his personality.But in general, Mike Huckabee is known to be a warm and gentle person. He is also a strong advocate of health and weight loss issues.

We live in a society that is both more open and more frightened than any that has ever existed before. In the United States, the idea of the chaperone has become a quaint part of our history. What we've forgotten is that a chaperone served a very distinct purpose: A chaperone allowed two people to get together, while keeping an eye on things. Sure, you couldn't hold hands, or kiss, or - heaven forbid - do anything more intimate without being tsk-tsked to kingdom come, but it also meant that you didn't have to worry about improper or uncomfortable advances or fret that your date would interpret your intentions as less than honorable.

Having a chaperone along on a date may have felt restrictive, but it also meant safety. Today that restriction - and that safety - are gone. Now you're faced with the same urge to merge but with few guidelines and no one, other than yourself, for protection.

If the two of you are ever going to have a date, you have to be able to connect. Of course, you could agree to meet on a specific street corner or at a party or restaurant or after a class. But sooner or later, it will occur to one of you that being able to get in touch if plans should change would be nice - and that means a more personal way to connect, and that means a phone number.

Getting a phone number means that the two of you have moved from being strangers to at least being acquaintances, and that can be a very large and somewhat scary first step. To compound the problem, men and women have different senses of times and different sensibilities. Men often feel they have to ask for a number even when they have no interest, and women often feel they have to give out a number even if they have no interest. To help you, this chapter covers how to both get and give a phone number - with the minimum wear and tear on both of you. It also covers what to say during the call, and if you're hesitant to hand out your home phone number, you can also find phone number alternatives.

Asking for a Number
Whether you were introduced by friends, ran into one another on the street, or met at a party, unless you believe that the two of you share a karma that will cause you to run into one another again and again, you're either going to have to depend on blind fate or you're going to have to get a number: a home phone number or a cell number (a great option because it allows you to give out a number without having to transpose one of the last digits for someone you don't really want to give your phone number to.) If you really don't want to give a phone number, don't do it. Give a street address, an e-mail address, a business card, or something. (I know there's always the mutual friend route, but you're not in 7th grade any more - I hope. Plus, if you contact the other person directly, you get a lot more - and more reliable - information.)

There are only a limited number of reasons why you might ask for a phone number:
1. You want to call the person.
2. You're not sure whether you want to call the person but want the number just in case.
3. You know you don't want to call, but you don't want to appear rude. The following sections give you tips for handling each of these scenarios.

You want to get in touch with the person
When you know you want to call someone, obviously you need to ask for the phone number. One of the best ways to approach getting someone else's number is to demonstrate your good faith and to show that you're not Jack or Jacqueline the Ripper:
1. Smile, talk softly, and make eye contact. See Chapter 7 to find out how to approach someone without scaring the daylights out of them.
2. Ask for the number in a friendly, nonthreatening way. For example, instead of saying, "So, can I have your number?" try something like, "I'd really like to stay in touch. Is there a number where I can reach you?" Giving out your phone number if you want to is certainly okay, but doing so puts you in the position of waiting for his call. The best way to offset this position of passivity is to ask for his number as well. Or you can take his and not give yours. (Of course, if you have no intention of calling him, don't ask for the number. It's just as nasty for you to ask for his number and not call as it is for him to ask for your number and then not call you.) See the section "Giving Your Phone Number" later in this chapter for advice on how to take an active role in getting together.
3. Offer your own number. Offering your number is a great way to deflect suspicion by putting the proverbial ball in the other person's court. Offering rather than asking also allows you to be vulnerable first. You can win sensitivity points by saying, "Look, I know these days, a gorgeous woman like you has to be careful, so if you would prefer, I can give you a way to get in touch with me. I'd love to court you the old-fashioned way and call you, but I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable by asking you to give me your number if you're not ready."

You want to keep your options open
In a perfect world, you could actually say, "I'm not sure I want to call you, but, what the heck, give me your number just in case." Of course, a line like that isn't exactly flattering. You're probably better served by expressing an interest but giving yourself an out by saying something like this:

"Look, I'd really love to call you, but I'm . . . (pick one)
*really busy at work
*traveling a lot
*getting out of a relationship
*covered with herpes
*feeling poorly (not poor, which means you're in the midst of pecuniary strangulation)
*scheduled for surgery
*about to be drafted

Advice from the animal kingdom
Yes, even at our most well-behaved, we're still animals - human animals, but animals nonetheless. As a result, the same rules that apply to the larger animal kingdom sometimes apply to us. Lionel Tiger, an anthropology professor who has done a lot of work on animal behavior, reports that, to show that their intentions are honorable, animals bare their necks, the most vulnerable part of any animal's body. Where do you think we got the phrase "Go for the jugular (vein)"? And you thought it came from a Dracula movie. Therefore, the best way to show how honorable your intentions are is to bare your neck metaphorically: In other words, to get a phone number, offer your own.

. . . so if it's okay, I'd like to take your number and call you in a month or so." (Of course, if you use the herpes line, don't expect them to be too enthusiastic.)

When you take this approach, you're not misleading anyone or setting the other person up to hang by the phone waiting for you to call. You're simply keeping your options open without doing so at someone else's expense.

If you're feeling really ambivalent about asking for a phone number, you can always offer yours, saying, "Why not take my number?" Then if the other person calls, you can go out on his or her nickel and enthusiasm. After all, all of us like to be courted.

You're not interested in the other person, but you feel it's expected of you to ask for a number
If you're not interested, don't ask for the number. If you ask for a number, the assumption is that you intend to use it. Don't spread misery like peanut butter. If you have absolutely no interest in the other person and have no intention of calling, just don't ask.

Men especially feel that not asking for a phone number is really rude, but if you can just confine yourself to "See you around" or "Nice seeing you again," you'll spare yourself and the other person some wear and tear.

When not to "cell"
Somehow cell phones have allowed folks to forget basic manners and common sense. If the following list of times not to use cell phones doesn't seem absurdly obvious and straightforward to you, you need a basic attitude adjustment. If the list seems like silly fun and you suspect that my tongue is parked firmly in my cheek - bingo!
1. At a wedding
2. At a funeral
3. At the altar
4. On a date
5. During sex
6. In the shower
7. When comforting someone who is crying
8. When celebrating birthdays or anniversaries
9. When breaking up
10.When making up

Giving Your Phone Number
You've been enjoying the conversation (or not), have been flattered by the attention (or not), and now you're in the spotlight: Your phone number has been requested or his/her phone number has been offered. Now, whether you're wildly euphoric or praying that the floor will open and swallow you whole, you have to respond.

If someone wants to contact you, you may be tempted to give your phone number for these reasons:
1. You want him or her to get in touch.
2. You're not sure that you're interested, but you want to keep your options open.
3. You wouldn't spit on him if he were on fire, but you don't want to appear rude.

The following sections help you maneuver gracefully through these scenarios.

You'd like to see the person again

If you're interested and want to stay in touch, give out your number, but also get the other person's number. If you only give your number and don't get a waiting for a call. So make a deal. Say, "I'd love for you to have my number, and I'd love to have yours as well." Exchanging numbers has the following benefits:
1. You can give the other person a jingle if he/she doesn't call on your timetable.
2. You don't have to be passive or nasty, just a co-equal. No more waiting around for a call, and no more fuming because you never heard from Prince or Princess Charming again.
3. If the person turns out to be a bozo, you have something to fantasize about pasting on bathroom walls - "For a good time, call. . . ." (But don't do it! Paybacks can be really harsh.)

You're not sure whether you're interested
When you're not sure that you want the person to call, you can always say you're about to change your number because you've received too many hang-ups; the number used to belong to an escort service; or you want a cuter number.

If you decide that you want to give out your number and then, upon reflection, decide that it was a mistake, you can get an answering machine or a call block machine so that you can screen your calls. If it turns out that the person is more persistent than you'd like, you can change your number.

Another alternative if you're not sure whether you want to give out your phone number is to get the person's number instead. Of course, doing so means you have to call the person. (See the section "Asking for a Number" earlier in this chapter to find out why.)

Don't ask for a phone number as a defensive measure, as in, "I don't want you to have my number, but if I ask for yours, you'll be less intense about getting mine." Then you're just being creepy.

No way, Jose
If there is no way that you'd ever want to see this person again, don't be tempted to give your number. Doing so may be easy for the short term, but it actually makes the situation more uncomfortable because you'll end up causing yourself and the other person heartache not very far down the line. Even though it's difficult, it's better not to mislead them or give false hope. If you're not interested, be (gently) upfront about it and say, "Listen, I'm going to be very busy," or "You're very nice, but I'm going through a tough time right now," or "I'm about to move," or "I'm joining the French foreign legion." The main point is don't give someone your number if you don't want the person to call you.

Don't you dare give a wrong number (and yes, deliberately mixing up any two numbers in the sequence counts as a wrong number) or your mom's - or your best friend's or an old boyfriend's - number. Come on, this is dating, not terrorism.

Home phone or not?
Many women are reluctant to give out home numbers for safety's sake and are much more willing to give out work numbers because they're not alone at work and they (generally) work during the day. Work phone numbers create their own problems, however:
1. At work other people are around, which feels safer, but it's also less private.
2. Many if not all businesses frown on personal calls during the workday. If you've been given or are giving out a work number, understand that the conversations have to be shorter than they would be if you were using a home number.

Of course, not all home phone numbers automatically eliminate these problems. Sharing your home phone number with roommates or family can limit the length of the calls. If the phone has extensions, you may find that you restrict the content as well because you never know who may be listening in.

Life-saving cells
When it comes to dating, cell phones are really lifesavers, allowing you to remain coy about home and work numbers. Giving out a home number is giving an awful lot of information to a stranger. Giving a work number may compromise you at work because when they call, the timing may be unfortunate due to lack of privacy, running afoul of company policy, or any one of a number of constraints. An operator or a voice mail may identify the name and/or address of your workplace, which may be more information than you want a stranger to have about you initially. Ta-da - cell phones to the rescue! Among other things, cell phones have caller ID and are mobile, thus not identifying any geographical location where you can be found. The disadvantage of a cell over a land line is you can't block a cell number, but you know who it is before you have to answer. Also, if someone is sneaky enough to use "restricted," you can just let it ring through to voice mail. In a worst-case stalker scenario, it's a lot easier to change your cell phone number than your home or office phone.

As long as we're talking cell phones, just a note of caution here: If there's somebody in your life who has access to your cell phone bill, your entire life will be laid out, chapter and verse. Ma Bell has single handedly wiped out adultery as we know it with the combination of itemized bills, star (*) 69, and caller ID.

Phone number alternatives
There are a number of ways to give out a phone number without actually giving out a phone number:
1. I'm listed. If you want the person to get in touch, make sure you've made the listing clear as it appears in the phone book. In many cases, though, directing someone to the phone book means you've given out your home address as well. You can be a bit suaver but if your name is
hard to spell, you may have blown the deal.
2. Business card. A business card usually has a work phone number, often a fax number, a business address, and an e-mail address. If you don't have a business card, for very little money, you can have one printed up that gives out whatever information you want to share. (You can usually get around 500 business cards for between $15 and $25 or less.) If you are self-employed or work at home, having a business card can make you feel a little more professional as well.
3. Home address. Giving out a home address is a bit risky. Of course, sooner or later, if the two of you hook up, you're very likely to exchange home addresses. The question is, sooner or later? My advice is later - when you're sure this is someone you trust to behave respectfully and appropriately after he or she knows where you live. If you have even the most minor inkling that this person may surprise you by lurking on your doorstep, trust your instinct for heaven's sake, and don't give out your address.
4. E-mail. For many folks, giving out an e-mail address is a safer alternative than giving out a phone number. Of course, you have to balance your sense of safety and your need for intimacy. I may be old-fashioned, but I think that actually hearing a voice is a nice way to begin to connect with someone.

Decoding Girl Time versus Boy Time
Girl time is quite different from boy time. When a guy asks for a girl's number, she assumes that means he's going to call on the way home from the party. She checks her machine twice an hour, has the phone company check to make sure the line is okay, and won't take a bath for fear she'll miss the call. If Mom calls to talk about Dad's surgery, she'll politely mention that she's expecting an important call and will call back.

Guys, on the other hand, will almost never call on the way home from the party or even the next day. They think it makes them look too needy. Because nobody ever calls near a weekend for a first date, the better part of a week may pass before a guy even thinks about calling. If he left the number at home or gets busy or gets a cold, well, it may be two weeks before he calls. By this time, the woman is just plain furious.

It doesn't have to be this way.

If you really like a woman, it's okay to call the next day. It's also okay to make a date. Just don't stay on the phone too long and keep the patter light.

Cool your jets a bit. You've been smart enough to get his phone number, so you can wait this one out a while. If he hasn't called in a week or so and you want to give him a ring, fine. Just keep the conversation light and short and
don't ask why he hasn't called.

Talking on the phone is a nice way to begin getting to know one another. It's personal without being overly intimate: You're at arm's - or, literally, at phone's - length from one another.

During the first conversations, keep things short and casual. Those let's-putthe- phone-on-the-pillow-and-listen-to-each-other-breathe-as-we-fall-asleep things come much, much later. So don't worry about the sweaty palms (as long as the phone doesn't slip), don't hang up, and don't try too hard.

Never make a date with a machine. Whether it's the first date or the fiftieth, unless it's an emergency, get in touch with the person mouth to ear so that you know the message has been received loud and clear.

Rules in a Nutshell
The following are the rules for getting, giving, and using phone numbers:
1. If you want a number, ask and be willing to offer your own.
2. If you don't want to see the person again, don't ask for a number and don't give a number.
3. If you're not sure, build a time frame into your response so that nobody is sitting around waiting for you to call.
4. Exchanging phone numbers is the fun, easy part, so relax a bit and don't get too involved before you've even had a first date. It's not worth the stomach acid.
5. Calling and hanging up is not okay; neither is driving by. All states now have anti-stalking laws, and they are enforced (see Chapter 27 for information on stalking). Playing games can get you into serious trouble, so don't be silly here. Plus, caller ID has made hang-ups traceable. You don't need police on your doorstep as part of your dating experience. In a nutshell, a phone is quicker than pony express, less traumatic than a telegram, more personal than e-mail, more fun than smoke signals, and the first major step toward moving from strangers to something much bigger and better.

It has been quite some time since you have fallen in love with this man. You met him at the supermarket and were bowled over by his charming looks. While you were not sure about his feelings you mucked up enough courage and talked with him. Since those days you have also gone out on quite a number of dates with him. There is no doubt that he takes care about you and these are expressed by his actions, you are interested in more than just friendship.

You want to have a relationship with him and you want to know whether he sees you just as a friend or whether he likes you more than a friend. There are top 3 signs to watch out for which will reveal his feeling towards you.

How To Know If He Likes You More Than A Friend - Sign 1: His Relatives And Friends

Have you been to meet his relatives or rather, has he invited you to his home and introduced you to his family? This is one of the signs that he is close to you and is interested in more than just friendship with you. You should also observe the feelings of is friends and their approach towards you. Is it just casual or is there something special and warm in their feelings towards you?

Men do tend to be possessive about the girls they love and that shows up most when you are with him in the company of his friends. If his family is paying special attention towards you, it means that you are someone special for them and that can only happen if he is really in love with you and is interested in a long lasting relationship with you.

How To Know If He Likes You More Than A Friend - Sign 2:
His views

What does he say about you when he meets you? Is it just something casual or something special? One should always pay special emphasis to his words for they convey his feelings a lot. A simple statement from him which praises your shirts and how hot you look in it goes a long way to tell that he likes you more than just a friend.

Simple observations on his part also goes to show that he is observing you carefully and one does that only when they love someone deeply. If you have changed your hair style and that has caught his eye leading him to comment about the same, you can be sure that he loves you.

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His Touches

The way he touches you, or runs his fingers through hairs are ways of proclaiming his love for you. It is not necessary that he reacts with you physically, though some people tend to do so. Simple and sometimes innocent looking acts like a simple kiss can mean a lot.

Most girls can interpret these touches. Look at his eyes and observe if thee is a sparkle in them when you smile at him. Finally believe in yourself. Most women know when they are touched that whether the touch was a friendly one or whether it came from someone who likes you more than just a friend.

Is there an ideal kind of life that you dream about? Perhaps your ideal life consists of more money, more friends, or more time to do the things you love. Maybe the ideal life is one filled with less work and more vacations. Having the ideal life can be as simple as starting to exercise more, losing weight and becoming healthy again. Whatever kind of life you dream about having, I guarentee that it will take a little more than fate to get you there.

Many, many people believe that fate will take them where they are supposed to go. While I do believe that everything happens for a reason, I also believe that you have an important role in making your own life amazing. I believe that creating the ideal life is not so much about fate as it is about making better choices every day.

There are many ways to assist fate in making your life great. A first important step is to take time to evaluate your life and get a clear picture of where you are really at. Be careful to not idealize your current sitation. Commit to being honest with yourself in this process. Look for areas of your life that are going well and look for areas that could use improvement or extra care. If you've left your life in the hands of fate, there is a good chance that you'll have some work to do in the weeks and months ahead.

Once you have evaluated your life clearly, take time to consider the kind of life you really want. If fate could give you any kind of life you wanted, what would it look like? Write down everything you think of even if it seems too hard to attain.

Your ideal life will not happen without intentional action. Take the description of your dream life and begin breaking it down into goals that you can work toward. If you desire to have a better job, take steps to finding a new job by looking at job postings or by inquiring at businesses in your area. The more proactive you are, the more you can cooperate with fate and change your life.

A better life is possible for every single person in the world. No matter how bad things are or how good things are for you right now, things can always get better. Work with fate instead of against it by taking action and moving toward the things you dream about. No matter what the result, your life will be richer and more full because of your proactivity.

Heart-shaped candies. Greeting cards. Stuffed animals. Jewelry. Expensive dinners. Red, pink and white roses. No one can miss the fact that Valentine's Day is upon us. In America, our retail stores and restaurants makes certain that no one forgets this holiday. However, the focus on purchasing gifts and cards and going out to eat takes away from the deeper expression of love that should be part of the celebration. And these basic sentiments of Valentine's Day really should be expressed every day of the year, not just on February 14th.

If you are newly in love, you likely express our feelings both verbally and physically often and shower the object of your affection with flowers and love-laced poems, cards and gifts on a regular basis. If you are in a long-term relationship, however, you might more forget to say "I love you" or to show your spouse or significant other on a regular basis that he or she is appreciated and adored. Those in this latter category should see Valentine's Day as a great reminder to express their love and to show their appreciation outwardly.

If you are stuck in a relationship rut, Valentine's Day can serve as the beginning of a new "love and appreciation" campaign that last not just for 24 hours but all year long – in fact, all relationship long. Instead of making February 14th a Hallmark holiday –- one that simply involves the purchasing of a card and a gift -- you can make it the first day that you commit to revving up the romance in your life and showing the one you love how you really.

For those who would like to begin having Valentine's Day every day…or at least more often than once a year…and would like to do so in a personally meaningful way, here are five things you can do to increase the romance, feeling and meaning in your relationship:

1. On Valentine's Day, or on any occasion or holiday when you want to give our partner a card or gift, try bypassing the Hallmark and candy displays and instead heading to the stationary aisle in the store. Purchase some nice paper and a special pen. Then go home and write a love poem or a letter that really says how you feel about your girlfriend, boyfriend, spouse, or partner. Put this on his or her pillow to find and read before getting into bed, on the bathroom to come across in the morning or on a plate to read before dinner. You can even hide a love note in a briefcase or in a suitcase. There are lots of places to hide love notes, and the recipient will always be pleasantly surprised to find it and will feel especially loved and appreciated.

2. Instead of sitting in some crowded restaurant – they are always overcommitted with reservations on Valentine's Day, this year try having a Valentine's meal at home. It doesn't even have to be more than a pizza or some take out Chinese, but create a special atmosphere for the dinner itself. Put on soft music, light candles. Set the table with a white table cloth and your best dishes. Put rose petals around the room or on the table. Place pictures of the two of you nearby so you can recount the wonderful times you've had together. Don't wait for Valentine's Day to do this. Do it at least once a month to revive your relationship, or make one night of the week your romantic dinner night.

3. Instead of giving your significant other chocolates or gifts or even a special dessert, give a huge serving of gratitude and appreciation. Take time to shower the other person verbally with all the wonderful things you love about him or her. Express your gratitude for his or her special traits or characteristics. Describe the behaviors that you really love or appreciate. Or, if you feel uncomfortable saying these things aloud, make a list of them and present them in a beautiful box wrapped up like a gift. If you are comfortable, you can seat yourselves opposite each other, hold hands and gaze into each other's eyes while taking turns saying, "Something I appreciate about you is…" and filling in the blank.

4. If you are looking for romance, create a romantic space. It's easy, especially after the initial romance of a relationship has faded, to forget how nice it is to be wooed. Go to the trouble of lighting candles, playing soft music, making sure the kids are in bed and asleep, using aromatherapy oils or fragrant flowers to scent the room. Even if your relationship new or still in the exciting romantic stage, this effort will go a long way toward making your significant other feel special, appreciated and desired.

5. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, commit to celebrating Valentine's Day more than once a year. Plan to have a night or day for romance, love and appreciation at least once a month. It's easy to get too busy to remember to show your partner in life how you feel about him or her or to plan a special evening together. And the best gift of all might simply be your undivided attention and listening ear.

Surveys always have results for us. Some you might doubt, some you might believe in, while others you might disregard. When i read that men find themselves thinking more about sex and less about money while women think more about Money and Sex, i was confused. I didn't know whether to believe it or not. I sat and thought and truly i realized i have been thinking a lot about money lately. I was thinking less about sex as a woman and so i found comfort in this finding. The mind improving books i have been reading and the great ideas i have been cracking my head on were not about romance. I almost felt guilty of rejecting my sex life and getting more concerned about paying bills. You have no idea how this revelation consoled my money-hungry spirit.

After carrying out the survey i was glad to discover that men think more about sex than money because they have to fill the world. It could be because men are supposed to initiate sex for there to be reproduction. If we solely depend on women the human species would get extinct. To carry out the survey i asked a couple of men questions like, "Tell me the last time you had sex." They would answer something close to this "not so long ago but i am glad you asked, would you mind coming over for a drink and a hot bubble bath? " That was no doubt suggestive but i didn't blame them. They were just being men. You know the ugly man's strategy? They use money to get sex, if they don't think about sex, you can be sure that they won't have the drive to make money. Women on the other hand use sex to get money. Who would want to sleep with an ugly fat man? Their love for money helps men to get them laid effortlessly. No wonder women think more about Money and Sex.

Money and power are huge turn on for women while shapely bodies and smooth skins are great turn on for men. If you think about it like you have a brain, you will understand why men think more about sex than money and women think more about Money and Sex. It is the 'You have got, i want it' phenomenon. It is more challenging for men to solicit sex and also equally challenging for women to get money. People tend to think more of what they do not have. If a successful woman gets all the money she wants, sex becomes rare. It is hard to think about sex when your mind is occupied by a dozen worries about money.

In the 21st century, women are in pursuit of money and power. These women will use their possessions to buy freedom from the obligations of sex. Men on the other hand use money and power to leverage their sexuality. These rich men never seem to get enough sex because they attract girls for all the wrong reasons. They will never stop looking for sex because when you use money for intimacy, you can never be sure that your sex partner is passionate about you. Women are forced by lack of money to go for men who offer financial security.  One thing will forever hold for women. No matter how successful and wealthy they are, women think more about Money and Sex.

When you say you love some truly what do you mean. Do you see the person and all you feel is some sort of excitement that goes on in your body. Is love according you a feeling that one feels when they see another person? You could be right for after all, you cannot say you love someone and you feel nothing for them. There has to be some sort of attraction between the two of you. However, a real true love is more than a feeling. Real true love is about sacrificing your self for a person. When you realize that you can sacrifice anything for your mate then you can say that you have real true love. If you cannot afford to sacrifice your time and everything that you can, then you do not love.

Real true love is patient. It will wait for the mate to be ready to take the relationship to another level. Never will true love force one to have sex with them to prove a point. No one has to sleep with anyone before the other person knows that they love them. True love is never about sex anyway. It is about companionship, love, care and understanding.  A deeper understanding of each other that only people who love each other and share things about each other really understands. So if you are not patient don't say you love someone. You don't. However do not worry, there is an amount of impatience that is acceptable.

Real true love is about being there for each other. If one of you is feeling down on himself or herself, the other person will be there to try to make them feel better about a situation. When the person is broke, do you avoid the person like he was some kind of a leaper? If you do so then you cannot say you have real true love. Real true love is about keeping it real and understanding that things can go wrong at one time, so wrong that both of you wouldn't not know what to do but true love should be able to put a smile on your faces every time you think about the love for each other.

Real true love makes the world go round. It might never be able to provide food, shelter and drinks but it will provide you with peace. Peace that you might not be able to experience if you were not truly in love. If anyone should fail, true love is not going to judge him or her but rather try to get him or her to rise above their failures and try harder. That is just what true love can do to you. So incase you are wondering whether you and your mate have true love, look at how you behave and whether the two of you are patient, kind, loving, understanding, respectful of each other, caring and above all you spend time together and do not judge each other.