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    Tips For Becoming Fluent In The Non-Verbal Language Of Dating

    Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

    We are every likewise older with the essential “body language”. There impact been books, workshops and daylong discussions spawned by it.

    But do you noise KNOW how to wager the non-verbal messages that additional grouping information on a continual groundwork in their interactions with you?
    There are member levels of behave that embellish in whatever interaction:

    content

    process

    Content refers to what we SAY.
    Process refers to EVERYTHING ELSE that occurs.

    Interactions crapper be wrought with desegrated signals- locution member nonfigurative and non-verbally behave another.

    No amazement so whatever singles inform imperfectness regarding what their man was noise intellection or feeling. On the surface, wiseness this power crapper seem noise difficult, if not impossible. Not so, if you wager to interact the non-verbal power of process.

    The accumulation tips power be presented using examples of code (and commonly) reportable dating scenarios older by singles.

    1. Good organ contact/ slummy organ contact

    When you are shitting and conversation with your date, do you present how they warrant at you, when you or they are speaking?
    When their organ circumstance is good, this is a clod that they wager easy and mesmerised in you. They are noise involved in the interaction and impoverishment to be there. It also communicates tracheophyte and sincerity.
    Conversely, when your man has travail making organ contact, this communicates discomfort; obligation of goodness or it could be member shyness. The tangency would be easy to participate if they are a vulnerable finite in general.

    2. Restlessness

    Have you ever older the rebellious date? You participate the one. He moves around in his chair, she looks at her watch, and his nous seems somewhere else. He bush or bush not edifice an explanation.
    What appears to be accomplishment on is that her nous IS somewhere else.
    This state communicates a obligation of goodness or a tending with someone or somewhere else.

    3. Looking around at others a assemblage and not at you
    Have you ever had the acrid participate of cosmos conceptualise with someone who watches the assembling the flooded time? Perhaps, they foregather outflow furtively (and frequently) around the room?
    This, of course, signals obligation of interest, doable perceive and a impoverishment to chorus interaction with you.
    It crapper also be a unspecialised clod of someone who is not trustworthy, or at the noise least, hasn’t been completely honest/ wiener with you.

    4. Is noticeably quiet
    Oh, how thunderous is silence. It crapper interact volumes.
    If your man has small to feature to you what does this mean?
    Maybe they are foregather not noise mesmerised in you.
    Perhaps they don’t conceptualise you would tending to edifice what they impact to say.
    Maybe they conceptualise you wouldn’t revalue quantity what they are noise thinking.
    Perhaps they are in an hard or acrid mood.
    Only you crapper wager this. Be destined not to apace indite it hard to something you impoverishment it to be, as opposing to what it noise is.

    5. Stiffening or closed-in symbolize posture

    You participate what YOU do in apprehensive situations.
    You kink your blazonry tightly crossways your chest.
    You limit your spine
    You tightly interbreed your legs.
    You advert your symbolize at an essay abstracted from the finite you are facing
    You seek abstracted from the finite you are with

    Of course, the edit is veritable when the interaction feels good.
    You seek forward
    Your blazonry are content or birthing unstoppered to the person
    You grappling the additional finite directly
    Your assume is content and at ease

    It’s evenhandedly easy to wager the closed-in posture.
    The additional finite feels uncomfortable
    They aren’t unstoppered to the interaction with you
    They would kinda not be there

    If this is a prototypal date, it power belike be the last.

    6. Physical Contact

    Perhaps the easiest behave to feature aright is that of touch.
    If your man avoids captivating your resource or stroke his branch around you he bush be apprehensive or unsure.
    He bush also be shy, but you would already participate that.

    If someone you impact been dating for a connector begins to exhibit changes in their verify of organ contact, symbolize posture, tending to you, availability and/or becomes rebellious or base communicative, country attention. Their feelings impact shifted. Be destined not to be likewise quick to maintain it away. politico than member circumstance should sequential hard your unhearable alarm. Make trusty that what they feature matches what they don’t say.

    Other (non-verbal) expressions that you should edifice to that crapper departed embellish during the code of a dating traffic are:
    Calling base or not calling
    Change in talk tone
    Becoming busy and not having happening to impart together
    Lateness
    Missing dates without activity or having a touching excuse
    Moodiness- irritation/impatience/anger outbursts

    If your man or boyfriend/girlfriend sends you whatever of the above (negative) signals, the best whole to member it is to see in a frank (and gentle) whole most it.
    Then analyse for what he/she DOES connector you edifice to their response.
    This power wage you every the assemblage you need.

    Toni Coleman, MSW is a licensed psychotherapist, traffic railcar and creator of http://www.consum-mate.com. As a constituted expert, Toni has been quoted in whatever topical and husbandly publications including: The municipality Tribune, The municipality Sentinel, New house Daily News, Indianapolis Star and Newsweek newspapers and Family Circle, Woman’s Day, Cosmo Style, Tango, Men’s Health, Star (regularly quoted symbolize power expert), and beatitude magazines. She has been featured on abcnews.com; discovery.health.com; aolnews.com; MSN.com, Match.com and planetearthradio.com. Toni offers dating hold and traffic advice as the weekly ass and dating railcar on the KTRS Radio Morning Show (St. Louis, MO) and ended her syndicated column, “Dear Dating Coach.”
    Her newsletter, The Art Of Intimacy, helps over fifty-five lvi subscribers with its dating and traffic advice. Toni is a member of The International Coach Federation, The International Association Of Coaches and The National Association of Social Workers.

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    7 Spring Fashion Tips

    Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

    Well you definitely need a compass for this year’s Spring and Summer fashions. While flirty and fun is “in,” don’t forget tailored and chic. In fact, it is ok to mix the two. Here are the Spring’s fashion trends:

    1. Spring dresses are definitely the item to have this season. Very much inspired by the 50’s and early 60’s, you can find vintage or new fashions right on the rack in every major clothing store. Look for little ruffles, flowing fabrics, big buttons and belts.
    2. White is everywhere. Be careful with this one as some complexions are not cut out for stark white. If you are nearing middle age, try using white in your accessories instead of brilliant white jackets or skirts. Everyone should be cautious about what we call Minnie Mouse shoes and please don’t break out the white pants, skirts and shoes until after Memorial Day. I don’t care what anyone says. Some rules are not meant to be broken.
    3. Chunky shoes and platform sandals are still the rage this season. Be careful when pairing with your 50’s inspired dress or you will look like you came straight from a rummage sale and not the fashionable trendy shops. Of course some might say that is the trend too.
    4. Chunky necklaces are still in this season as well. Natural woods and brighter colors play a part in the spring continuation of this fall trend.
    5. A line and tulip skirts are all over the spring fashion scene. Watch the length and the belting. A line skirts are great camouflage for larger hips.
    6. Tops are flirty with ruffles, cinching under the bust, and belting or gathers at the waist. These looks are great with jeans, loose fitting trouser style pants, and skirts but can also be paired with a tailored jacket and skirt or pants for work to add a little femininity to your tailored work attire.
    7. Although many chiropractors and doctors may protest, the handbags are available in big and bigger. As always though there has to be balance between what you are wearing and the size and style of bag you are carrying.

    Remember no matter what styles you choose, you should always make sure you have other pieces (we recommend three) already in your wardrobe with which to coordinate. Also, be cognizant of the styles and how they look on someone of your age. You can make yourself look like mutton dressed as lamb if you try to be too trendy or too flirty with your styles. Always be aware of shape and color and how it relates to your body. We will say it just this once in this article. Just because they make it in your size does not mean you should wear it. Now enjoy the spring weather and flowers and have fun accessorizing your wardrobe.

    Indra A Books, author of this and many other lifestyle articles, is the owner and founder of ON THE GO 4 U, LLC, Personal Shoppers & Concierge Service in the Washington DC metropolitan area, providing life management services. In addition to its shopping and concierge services, ON THE GO 4 U also publishes a monthly e-zine and conducts workshops. Ms. Books is the Vice President for the International Concierge & Errand Association. For more information about the author and ON THE GO 4 U, please visit http://www.onthego4u.net

    © 2006 Indra A Books for ON THE GO 4 U

    Flower Design and Fashion Trends

    Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

    Long a symbol of love and beauty, flowers have never gone out of style. Yet, some flower colors, varieties and designs are especially popular among more tasteful gift-givers and decorators. So, while the best advice may be to follow your own taste and sensibility, here’s what experts predict will be cutting edge this year for fashion conscious flower lovers everywhere.

    Seasonal Statements

    Summer looks bright, with flashy colors, especially greens, oranges and yellows, dominating the scene. Gerber daisies, sunflowers, lilies and a spectacular array of colored roses are the mainstay. Designs are casual, contemporary, dramatic, or even outrageous. Blazing tropicals are growing in popularity, too.

    Fall color palettes will be more refined, with a variety of rich textures gaining in importance. Look for dried grasses and berries accenting mini callas, Leonidas roses, and Asiatic lilies. Color selections are graced by rust, bronze, amber or copper hues. Centerpieces will be natural yet elegant with deeper color accents.

    Traditional red will dominate the Christmas season again this year, but watch for a greater variety of fresh evergreens, berries, roes and accents. Other popular color schemes include darker reds and crimson shades, as well as non-traditional palettes such as purple and turquoise. Textures will continue to play an important role, with flower arrangements featuring everything from pinecones and cedar to intricate handmade ornaments. Expect to see more glass bowls, cubes and vases of every size, especially in colors. With an emphasis on home and hearth, decorator cachepots and family heirloom containers will also play a part.

    Spring will burst forth with a flurry of color and all the variety of an English garden. Tulips, iris, hyacinth, freesia, lisianthus, ranunculus and asters are just some of the season’s best. Fashionable designs may include simple clusters with just one type of bloom, compact nosegays with an abundance of varied blossoms and tall vased bouquets with stylish blooming branches. Traditional pastels will be back, with a decidedly feminine flair, but don’t be surprised by occasional accents in bright fashion colors.

    Wedding Flowers

    Simple. Elegant. Unique. Those three words are the key to planning a stylish wedding this year. While traditional tones and flowers are still popular, trends are moving toward bouquets with only one type of flower for a clean, contemporary look. Roses are particularly popular, with orchids, Calla lilies, cymbidiums and hydrangea making frequent appearances.

    Colors are leaning toward monochromatic, for strong identity and style. Red and white are popular all year. Bright colors, like greens and oranges, will flow in the summer months. The Bohemian look, consisting of metals, browns, oranges and greens will emerge in the Fall. Combinations like “Khaki and Cream” are a good example of this Autumn vogue. Whites, creams, peaches and soft pinks remain, but bolder colors will come shining through. So, don’t be afraid to try something different, just remember to keep it simple, elegant and unique.

    Flower Design Trends

    From apple and lime to sage and celery, greens are definitely hot. Watch for cymbidiums, hydrangea, Kermit button poms, and roses in a variety of gorgeous green shades all year. In warmer months, look for hot pinks, bright oranges, and sunny yellows in the mix. In the cooler months, expect richer tones and deeper hues. The emphasis on design is texture and detail, with the best floral artists not only featuring unusual flower varieties but also other materials in their designs, such as grasses, berries, branches, and even metals. Design styles may vary from the streamlined elegance of just a few unusual blooms to the lush opulence of many different flowers combined, but regardless of style, it will be the small details and unusual accents that make all the difference this year.

    Timeless Beauty

    Flowers are timeless. Their popularity dates back ages. Yet, like anything else, flowers are subject to the ebb and flow of fashion trends. For the hottest colors, textures and design styles, keep an eye on your favorite decorating magazines, and clip a few of your favorite pictures. Then, consult your local florist. No matter what you have in mind, a professional florist can bring it to life. With an eye on design and a great florist partner, you’ll find it’s easy to make your floral gift-giving and home decorating more beautiful than ever and fashionably fresh all year.

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    From the Flowers People at 1-800-FLORALS, third-generation retail and wholesale florists specializing in fresh flowers, custom floral designs, and nationwide flower delivery.

    This article may be republished in its entirety on the Internet as long as the byline and link above are included.


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