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Sugar Daddies pay for anything, Sugar Babies live the life

June 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

 

dating trends younger women older men sugar daddies sugar babiesSome young women are increasingly taking advantage of older wealthy men in order to have their financial needs met.

Younger women dating older men not only find they are becoming more financially stable, but they are also achieving life goals at a much quicker pace than their peers dating men of their same age.

One article by ABC News highlights how Sugar Babies enjoy spending time with Sugar Daddies because they are able to be themselves and benefit financially. Younger women dating older men is nothing new – this dating trend has been around as long as men and women have been dating.

What is an interesting, somewhat modern twist, is that young women are intentionally seeking these men out to meet their career and educational goals.

An interesting distinction made by one of the Sugar Daddies, Tommy, is the notion that there exist different types Sugar Babies.

He reflects: ”There are sugar babies on different levels,” Tommy said. “You know, you’ve got your Wal-Mart sugar babies and then you got your Neiman Marcus sugar babies, and it’s which ones you want to shop at.”

It’s is interesting to see that women are being classified into types of ‘retail’ labels, all based on what they seek in terms of material or financial gain. Are women become more materialistic as time goes by?

One Sugar Babies chimes in: ”Sometimes being in a sugar baby-sugar daddy relationship, it does get lonely for me because I can’t always– That person can’t always be there for me,” she said. “[But] they respect me. They let me be myself. It’s the dream.”

How are the ideas of a healthy dating relationship changing with the changes in economic goals throughout the globe? Is the dating relationship, or dating arrangement between the Sugar Daddies and Sugar Babies the way we are going to see relationships go in the next few years? What do you think?

Source: ABC News

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Dating tips: Interesting stories to share on your first date

June 17, 2012 by 5 Comments

 

dating advice dating tips datingrail co uk first dateWhen you first meet someone you may not be sure what to share with them. Dating is sometimes a tricky experience for many new couples.

One dating tip that will help you establish a connection, with a potential partner is to share an interesting story about yourself. Early experiences, something you can do that others find challenging, or retelling a family vacation, are all worthwhile stories to share on one of your first dates.

Sharing experiences through story telling helps you establish a baseline for how you express yourself with someone you want to date. In your story telling, be honest and colorful.

By colorful, I mean share your experience with passion and detail. By telling these stories on your first date, your new potential partner get an idea of who you are and what they are getting into!

What are some good stories to share on a first date? Here are some ideas:

  • How did you learn how to drive? Were you a natural or did you terrify your parents when you hit the open road for the first time?
  • Can you tie a cherry stem into a knot?
  • Are you into a special series of books? Perhaps you started reading 50 Shades of Grey and want to share what you learned with your new special date.
  • Have you traveled a lot? What was the most interesting place you traveled to?
  • What is the strangest food you have eaten?

Each of these story ideas might help you as you set out to get to know each other on your first few dates together. Starting a dating relationship is an exciting time. Take advantage of this excitement and share a great story on your first date today!

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What interesting stories have you shared on a first date? How did your date react?

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Mother’s Day: How to celebrate mom with pictures

May 1, 2012 by 4 Comments

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Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May; this year, Mother’s Day is on May 13, 2012.

The relationships shared with moms are appreciated through a variety of gift ideas and gestures including family meals, times with their loved ones, taking the day off from chores, flowers, poems, or taking a day trip out of town.

When mother’s day comes around, you probably start to think of what mom means to you. A creative way to celebrate mom on Mother’s Day and to show her your relationship is important, is to make a statement of how you appreciate mom through photos.

May is known as National Photograph Month – what better way to let mom know you love her than to express it through thoughtful photos.

Some ideas for creating your photographic statement of your relationship with mom is to create a collage of items she enjoys. Perhaps she is a fan of flowers or animals.

Visit the zoo or local gardens together

You could always take a trip to Zoo Miami and take pictures of both the local flora as well as the many animals the zoo has to offer. Mother’s Day can be fun spent alongside nature.

Places such as Fairchild Botanical Gardens and Pinecrest Gardens are both excellent locations to get great shots of flowers for mom as well!

Take your mother to an art show

Is mom a fan of local culture? Coconut Grove and Coral Gables both have a great deal of history. Consider walking around Cocowalk or strolling down Miracle Mile for some interesting photographs of Miami history and bits of culture from the Magic City.

What does your mother enjoy? How can you celebrate Mother’s Day for her during National Photograph Month?

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Dating Trends: Celebrities find dates via email and texting

March 6, 2012 by 1 Comment

 

Texting and email have become the norm when trying to contact others. More and more, we are seeing people connect with each other for business and personal reasons through these electronic mediums to establish and maintain healthy relationships. Even celebrities such as entertainer Skrillex with albums such as Scary Monsters & Nice Sprites began his dating relationship with Grammy award winning singer Ellie Goulding through an email.

In one article, Skrillex is quoted:

‘I sent her an e-mail, like, ‘I’m Skrillex, I don’t know if you know who I am, but I love your s**t. We started texting and talking on the phone.’

With technology on their side, it appears Skrillex and Ellie have been able to stay connected despite busy entertainment business lifestyles. Having made their celebrity relationship public in February 2012, the two seem to be doing well so far.

Online dating is also used by celebrities looking for a date. Actresses Jennifer Aniston of Just Go With It, and Demi Moore, recently divorced from actor Ashton Kutcher, have both taken to online dating websites to find a new relationship – how different is that from texting and sending an email? Think its more or less effective?

Texting has grown rapidly as a preferred method of communicating over the past few years. While it may not always be the ideal method of letting someone know how you feel about them, it’s a great way to open up the door to new relationships. Have you begun a relationship via a text message or email? How did that go?

Source: Entertainmentwise.com

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Dating Trends: Older women seeking younger men

January 20, 2012 by 2 Comments

Traditionally, you see couples that consist of a younger woman and an older man. With the changing times, dating trends apparently include that of older women seeking out younger men for dating relationships. Former power couple actress Demi Moore and actor Ashton Kutcher are an example of this dating formula. While their marriage did not work out, it did for a while. Generational differences used to be seen as a challenge in a romantic relationship. Now it seems to be attractive for certain women. Why are these women seeking out younger men? Research indicates a few reasons including increased flexibility the relationship, breaking away from societal norms, and just plain wanting to be happy with whomever they like.

Psychologist Dr. Seema Hingorrany shares thoughts on why older women are turning to older men for dating relationships and increased intimacy:

“While I have come across examples of older women dating younger men, it’s mostly kept under wraps. And it’s usually women who are looking for fun and want to experiment in their sexual relationships. They prefer younger men because they are more open than and not as rigid as older men. Also, in some cases the woman is in a better place financially and that gives her an upper hand in this relationship.”

Successful dating relationships rely on a variety of factors, including being able to share your lives on a daily basis, connecting physically and emotionally, and building a life together. Is this something that is possible with large age differences? Can couples with much older women and younger men work? Consider your personal circle of friends, what types of couples do you see most lately? What do you think?

Sources: The Times of India

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