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October 8, 2012 by 2 Comments

 

Halloween date ideas for couples Disney WorldSpending time with your partner is essential for a healthy relationship. Halloween is a great time to enjoy with your partner. With Halloween masks, pumpkins, goblins, creepy ghouls, and sweet candy everywhere, it’s not wonder couples really have a wide variety of activities then can do together to enjoy the holiday. Anything from spending the night together watching scary movies to checking out the local haunted houses can be a treat for you on the spookiest of holidays.

Halloween is a holiday loved by both adults and children, so why not enjoy it together?  Date night can be interesting if you decide to schedule it for Halloween. Here are a few Halloween date ideas you can consider for your scary Halloween date night:

Watch some scary movies together. What are your favorite Halloween times flicks? Are you a Friday the 13th fan? Or are you more of a Final Destination couple? Which the case, maybe have a movie watching marathon.

Are you into zombies? One television show that is sure to scare you is The Walking Dead. Loaded with scary zombies, freaky action scenes, and lots of suspense, it will give you an excuse to snuggle up with your honey!

Take a trip to one of your local theme parks. Disney World, and many other theme parks hold festivities that observe Halloween. This could be a great way to both get away for a few days as well as celebrate  in style!

Want to check out the local bars? This might be a good night to take in the local scene in a different kind of way. Many local dives will host Halloween costume contests with great drink and meal specials. If you are in Miami, check out local Miami listing for exciting Halloween events you can check out as a couple.

Maybe you can hit the mall! If you like chaos and madness, head to your local mall. Most local malls will host trick-or-treating events. Here you will run into a zillion and one families out for some Halloween fun. If this is your kind of fun, check out the Mall websites to see which one you want to go to.

What do you think you and your partner will end up doing on Halloween this year? Whatever you do, have fun and enjoy the time you spend together as a couple. Happy trick-or-treating and don’t let the goblins get you!

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Starting marriage counseling alone can be good

August 9, 2012 by 2 Comments

 

Maria Shriver Arnold Schwarzeneger marriage counselingSometimes when you decide to go to marriage counseling, you may end up going by yourself.

Marriage counseling, or couples therapy is aimed at helping couples or individuals work through different issues they may be facing in their marriage.

Believe it or not, some partners end up attending marriage counseling alone when their spouse is adamant against attending therapy sessions. Does this work?

This all depends on the couple and what their primary concerns are.

When only one of the partners is working at saving the marriage by attending therapy sessions, only that person is addressing whatever relationship problems are bothering them in their marriage.

Does this mean they will help solve the problems for the couple as a unit? Not necessarily.

While the person attending counseling will be able to pick up new ways of handling problems within the relationship and perhaps teach them to their source, more than likely they will be unable to fix everything in the marriage singlehandedly.

What can you accomplish by going to starting marriage counseling alone? You might be able to dig into some relationships problems you are facing and perhaps start to work through some of you own emotional baggage you might be bringing to the marriage.

In time, if your partner sees you are improving in terms of your attitude or outlook on the marriage, this might rub off on them and they might change their mind about therapy altogether.

Another potential benefit of starting marriage counseling alone is that you will able to get everything out in the open without fear of being interrupted or judged by your partner if you have been hesitant to share your thoughts with them lately.

What do you think? How do you think someone could benefit from starting marriage counseling alone? Do you think this can work to help get a couple on the right path to saving a marriage?

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Dating Trends: Ability to read your partner linked to happiness

March 6, 2012 by 2 Comments

In a dating relationship or marriage, its important to share both an emotional bond as well as a physical one. Research indicates that women in a relationship where their partner is in tune to their happiness as well as emotional pain are happier than women who have a partner that is basically clueless to how they feel.

This may seem like common sense to some, but many partners are pretty oblivious when it comes to their partner’s feeling.

One research study concluded that when a partner is emotionally involved both during good and bad times, the relationship is more likely to thrive. Researcher Shiri Cohen of Harvard Medical School shares:

“It could be that for women, seeing that their male partner is upset reflects some degree of the man’s investment and emotional engagement in the relationship, even during difficult times. This is consistent with what is known about the dissatisfaction women often experience when their male partner becomes emotionally withdrawn and disengaged in response to conflict,”

With that said, how can you be more in tune with your partner?

  • Ask them how they are feeling. If they seem a bit different to you, maybe they have something on their mind.  If you are unable to read them, this will help you get some insight into what is going on.
  • Offer to be there for them if they want to talk. Just because you ask, does not mean you wil get a response.
  • Listen to them if they decide to share their concerns on their own.
  • Communicate that you are there for them in both the good times and bad times.
  • Remind them of the good times you share and that you will see them through the bad times as well.

How are you doing in your relationship? Are you good at being there emotionally for your partner both when things are going well as well as when something needs improvement?

Source: American Psychological Association

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Online Dating: Foodies seek dates with food lovers

January 30, 2012 by 5 Comments

 

 

A trend in the online dating scene denotes an increase in foodies turning to online dating for finding a foodie with similar love interests. As people with a passion for food and cooking, online dating web sites are looking to cater to foodies in terms of love interests too! To date, there are a few sites out there that especially list personal ads from food lovers. So far, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, along with Match.com has set up a special dating site that specifically lets you connect with others with a love for being in the kitchen! Now, a new site, Eater Dating, has launched that also lets singles connect with other foodie singles! One Huff Post food article discusses how the Eater Dating site is affiliated with the How About We online dating site.

Finding a partner that shares your interests is a very good idea to have in mind when searching for your dating partner. Having interests in common can help you establish a solid friendship as you get to know each other. A love for food and spending time together in the kitchen can spark passion for couples. Friendship and passion can form a solid foundation for a loving, long-term relationship, if that’s what you are looking for! What do you think are some potential outcomes from online dating for foodies? Know any foodies looking to connect with others in the internet dating world? How do you think they will like the site? What is interesting about the site is that you are able to post potential date ideas – the ideas for a couple going on a foodie date are limitless! Check out Eater Dating here for yourself.

Sources: Huff Post Food, Eater Dating

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Dating Trends: Double dates may strengthen your relationship

January 29, 2012 by 4 Comments

Double dates are a great way to spend time with your partner and friends, all at the same time. But did you know that your next double date could make your dating relationship or marriage just a bit stronger? One study published by the University of Maryland states it found that couples they interviewed for their research described feeling happy when they saw their partner interact with others in a positive way. While you may be happy with your partner at home, it appears seeing them in a different environment, in a positive light, also helps you appreciate them even more – hence making your connection with them a bit stronger.

In a Times of India article, Geoffrey Greif, researcher is quoted:

“Couples are looking for different things in their couple friendships – we found there are ‘fun-sharing’ and ‘emotion-sharing’ couples,”

“With a great couple friendship, you get to see your partner at her/his best.

“He or she is having fun, interacting in a loving and supportive way with another couple as well as with the partner,”

Having a couple you both consider your friends can help you have an outlet for sharing your love with someone else. Friendships can act as a positive liaison you have outside of your bond as a couple. Double dating can also be a great way to learn important and healthy ways to improve on your already existing skill set of dating or marriage relationship skills! Think about your friends. Do you enjoy going on double dates with them? Do you need to get out more with your friends? Source: Times of India

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Marriage Trends: Couples put off nuptials for other life goals

January 24, 2012 by 2 Comments

As dating trends change, so do marriage trends. Research is indicating that couples are waiting longer to get married. In the past, couples were having significantly shorter courtships. Now, engagements are lasting a few years while the couple realizes other goals in their lives, both personally and professionally. Research findings indicate ideas about marriage have changed in terms of where it stands in life goals. University of Iowa researcher Christie Boxer, specialist in marital trends notes couples are changing their overall view of marriage, relationship goals, and growth as individuals and couples.

Boxer comments on her findings related to marital trends to date:

“[Marriage has] become a middle-class ideal,” she said. “A lot of people are postponing marriage until they feel like they hit a financial point. Now, people feel like they want to have financial stability before they combine with a new partner.”

“Women are more educated than they were in the past, and not only do they have degrees, they are more likely to go into the workforce,” Boxer said. “Men and women are now sort of equal in that they go to college and go to work.”

As a result, the mean age of women and men getting married has increased, women being 26.5 and men being 28.7 years of age. Getting your life goals in order before getting married is important for staying on a path of both individual and couple growth over the years. This is not to say that you will not have new goals along the way. It is essential to discuss what your priorities in life are prior to getting marriage or entering a dating relationship. The clearer you are on your goals and expectations, the less likely you will have disparity in these areas of your intimate relationships in the long-run. If you are marriage, how old were you when you tied the knot? Do you think it was a good age for you and your partner? Source: Daily Iowan

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