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Be Gentle, Read Gently!

February 5th, 2009 admin No comments

A gentleman is gentle man in this connection, the word “gentle” means “noble”, as it does in the phrase “of gentle birth”. So originally, a gentleman was one who, by birth and training, belonged to the upper classes. He was of noble blood. Then, because the social manners of the upper classes were refined, as compared with those of the lower classes, anyone who knew how to behave in polite society came to refer to outward behavior. A man who behaved like a gentleman was a gentle man.

In his description of a gentleman, Cardinal Newman goes much deeper than this. His definition of a gentleman is “One who never inflicts pain.” “This description”, he says, “is both refined and, so far as it goes, accurate”. “The true gentleman”, he goes on, “carefully avoids whatever may cause a jar or a jolt in the minds of those with whom he is cast-all clashing of opinion, or gloom, or resentment; his great concern is to make every one at ease and at home. He has eyes on all his company; he sis tender towards the bashful, gentle towards the distant, and merciful towards the absurd. He makes light of favors while he does them, and seems to be receiving when he is conferring… he is patient, forbearing and resigned.”

Good manners, the manners of a gentleman, may be superficial, and sometimes they may be a little insincere; but they are as necessary to the continuance of society as is oil to the smooth working of a machine.

And with people who have naturally kindly hearts, politeness is neither insincere nor artificial. For the essence of good manners is consideration for the feelings of others; and surely this is virtue. Someone has called good manners “surface religion”, because the essence of true religion is unselfishness.

A true gentleman, then, is a fine character. His politeness and courtesy go far deeper than mere outward behaviour. They spring from goodness of heart. He instinctively thinks of the feelings, the comfort and happiness of others before his own. And so there are true gentlemen, nature’s gentlemen, to be found even among the poor and ignorant, who, though they have never had the chance of learning the rules of etiquette in polite society, have kind hearts. These are God’s own gentlemen.

Complete? Now think whether you a gentle man or not? If so, then ok… or if not then try to be… because not a single penny is required to be a perfect gentleman…

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Long Distance Relationships can work if you really want

November 21st, 2008 admin No comments

Today, with the technology thing moving so fast, long distance relationships are a common thing. And what is more common is a long distance relationship that does not work. Relationships form through internet or cell phones. Or the relationship might be a normal one but a partner or the other had to go away. All these kinds of relationships have their own challenges and if not taken good care of then might just back fire.
There are a few essentials to keep long distance relationships effective.

The first and the most important factor in any kind of relationship is trust. And long distance relationships are no different. In fact this type of relationship requires a lot more trust than the normal ones need. There might be some trust issues that you should fix before going deep into the relationship. You should clearly express about how much space you expected to be given to you by your partner and respect the amount he/she needs.

If your partner feels that life is a lot slower without you then you both might adopt a common hobby. This will keep both of you connected with a stronger bond.
All relationships require a level of commitment. In case of long distance relationships you might express your commitment to your partner by finding time to communicate with him/her on a regular basis. The feeling of having a committed partner will only strengthen your relationship.

If you are not committed in along distance relationship then you might not miss all those small things like a special kiss or a hand on your hand or a hug when you need it. These things put life in a relationship and not feeling or missing all these would mean a worthless relationship.

Communicating effectively with your partner is another very important factor when it comes to making your long distance relationships work. You should share your day to day life with your loved one as if he/she is beside you. Share anything special and discuss all your problems with your partner. This will help your partner to fell more connected to you.

You should make some plans to meet with your partner at a regular basis or as frequently as you can. If you have a cyber dependent relation then you should arrange a meeting within first few weeks. After all you need to check the fact whether your physical chemistry works or not.

Long distance relationships are a test for them who are into it. But it is not a burden if taken seriously and follow the ways discussed above. Both the partners involved in the relationship should be considerate about the fact that nay one could have problems to communicate so frequently and should encourage his/her partner to achieve what he/she has been dreaming and had to pay the price of staying away from the loves one.

Does your EX still loves you?

November 21st, 2008 admin No comments

Are you going through a tough time as a result of a break up? Are you feeling so let down that you think you are standing at the end of the road? At this point you might want to know whether your EX still likes you or not. If your EX had some fillings for you then it is obvious that it will come back at some point as feelings never go away. You would want to know a few signs that would help you to know whether your EX really still feel for you or not. Be cause life hardly gives you a second chance & you don’t want to loose if you get one.
Did you notice that you EX is calling you up frequently to say hello? If you have then, be sure about one thing that he/she is missing you. If he/she shares things with you then things are looking up for you. But you have to be real careful not and not try to hurry things and keep your conversations simple and easy unless it is the right time.

Have you been meeting your EX a lot coincidentally? Figure it out. If your observation yields a positive result then, you might take a sigh of relief. You might argue on the point that coincidences happen. Yes it does. But, how often? If the meetings are so frequents then you should know that those are planned and your EXC wants you to know that he/she wants you back in his/her life.

Has your EX been talking about the past so often? The past that had you two together in love? If he/she does then it is a clear indication if the fact that your EX still loves you and misses those past days with you and wants to get back to it.

When you are searching the whole world for a partner who would make you feel better, you might have him/her right in front of your eyes. All you need to do is to be sure about it and go ahead accepting the person who has been loving you for forever.

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7 Good First Date Ideas

November 21st, 2008 admin No comments

When you are talking about having a relationship then a lot depends on how the first date goes. So if you are going to ask her for the first date then there are a few things that would help you to make your first date a memorable one. And these would definitely impress your date. When it comes to going to a date budget is always a crucial factor. Here are a few first date tips for you that would fit any budget from low to sky high.

1. Walking in the park is always a great idea. It is very romantic when you are walking in the park holding her hands. Find a peaceful place to sit down and talk. Keep the subject matter light like pets, hobbies, family or study. Get acquainted with her. This would make her feel easy and relaxed.

2. You might go to a league game. It does not matter if you know any of the players or not just root for the team with the kids.

3. Take a walk to a nice ice cream shop and you might order a soda like your old man used to do. You might also go for a quiet coffee shop to have a chit chat alsong with a nice cup of coffee.

4. You might try bowling along with your date. Keep it loose and friendly. Do not bother about how good you are playing. After all good bowling is not going to earn you any point this evening. Go bowling. Keep it friendly and loose. It really doesn’t matter if you or her can’t bowl.

5. Visit a local museum or an art gallery. Try to talk about something that you feel you and she are interested in. let her know about what you feel about the arts and historical creations. Explain why you like or dislike a particular piece of art.

6. Go to movies. Choose a light movie that you both are interested in and follw it up with some light foods & discuss about the movie.

7. Dinner at a good restaurant can make it a perfect ending to the first date. Choose a restaurant with dim lighting and off course a good and tasty meal. After all, your choice will describe your personality.

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Elements That Can Make a Good Relationship

November 21st, 2008 admin No comments

A life without good relationships is as good as wallets without money. It becomes a burden to carry around. It’s very important to have good relationships to have a happy life. The new commercial era has seen so many rich lives falling apart due to the lack of good relationships with all the people living around us.
Where relationships have so much importance in our life, here are some elements that a relationship must posses to make it good and make your life meaningful.

The first and the most important of them would be trust. You can never have a relationship of any kind without trust in it. Trust between the people involved in a relationship means being honest to each other and express how you feel about each other and doing it without any hesitation. Trust grows in a relationship when people involved in it stay away from keeping any secrets from each other. A relationship without trust can never be termed as a relationship.

Then comes the balance of power in a relationship. No matter what sort of relationship it is, power exists init and it should be balanced according to the demand of the situation. For example take the relationship between a husband and wife. Naturally one of them stays in the commanding position. But situation might ask the other one to play the lead role. In this kind of situations one should be respectful to the other to accept his/her command. Having respect for the people you are in a relationship with will only increase the chances that your relationship will grow deeper.

The next thing you should have in a relationship is compromisation.  No human being can be perfect. We all have our goods and bads. It is the responsibility of the people in a relationship to be aware of the fact that they should be compromising to one another. It happens so often that there are differences in opinion and relationships go bad. But it could be easily avoided if one of the persons is willing to compromise personal interest for the sake of the relationship.