…not your typical love site, but taking a more rounded perspective on the topic -- based on personal experiences as well as that of friends, and life...
We have (and have had) friendships – and probably realise that friendships come in a variety of shapes, sizes and dynamics. What makes some friendship last (a long time), and what makes some friendship slowly fizzle away
Experts say that a relationship need to be tended to regularly – requiring a balance of communication, regular love and affection, and a sustenance of different activities to keep the relationship happy and growing.
I recently had the unpleasant experience of seeing a couple who’ve been together for over 20 years separate, and it appears that it is irreconcilable and a divorce is in the works.
At the mention of weddings, eyes light up - no, not only the would-be bride...but also the florist, caterer, dressmaker and the rest of the cast of a typical wedding. Weddings can costs from just hundreds of dollars to millions! It doesn’t have to cost that much, but it usually does.
It all began years ago when gold rings were traded as currency, and later evolved into a piece of jewellery and the all important symbol of a man’s love, affection and intention. These days before you out the cash for that piece of *bling*, you’re expected to know or rather be aware of the four Cs – color, clarity, cut, and carat weight.
I guess there are many ways to propose – from the usual romantic to some left-field ideas like adventurous, humorous or just plain unusual, you just need to tap into the creative left reserve of your brain. Just make sure your soon-to-be wife or husband is on the same wavelength as you, and would be wow-ed by your efforts.