Walang Iwanan! Pangako.

Yung pakiramdam na masaya ka kapag kasama mo siya? 

Alam mong iingatan ka niya habang mag-kasama kayo. Alam mong ipagtatanggol ka niya kapag may nang-away sayo. Ipagsisigawan niyang mahal ka niya at ikaw lang ang nag-iisang babae sa buhay niya. Ipapakita sa buong mundo na kaya ka niyang ipaglaban kahit kanino. Ipapakilala ka sa magulang niya kasi gusto niya talagang maging bahagi ka ng buhay niya. Isasama ka sa mga lugar na alam niyang matutuwa ka. Ipaparamdam sayo na pag kasama mo siya, walang sinuman ang pwedeng umaway, manlait, at mag-alipusta sayo. Sasabihin niyang ingatan mo ang sarili mo kasi sa listahan ng mga taong nag-aalala sayo, siya ang nangunguna. Sasamahan ka niya sa lakad mo. Mag-aalala siya kapag di mo sinagot ang tawag niya. Mag-iisip siya ng mga bagay na pwedeng magpasaya sayo. Maglalambing siya kapag nagtatampo ka. Susuyuin ka niya kapag nagagalit ka. Aalamin niya kung anong nasa isip mo kasi ayaw niyang nababagabag ka.

Ilan lang sa mga bagay na naiparamdam niya sakin sa loob ng limang taon. At habang tumatagal, di yan nagbabagao. Imbes, nadadagdagan pa niya.

Ikaw? Naramdaman mo rin ba yan sakanya? Gaano ba tayo kamahal ng mga tao sa paligid natin? Sapat na ba yung salitang "Mahal kita" para mapatunayan yon? Aminin na nating kailangan rin ng EFFORT. Di naman kailangang araw-araw kayong mag-kasama. Basta alam niyo sa isa't-isa na tapat at nagmamahalan kayo ng tunay.

At nasasabi niyong "Walang Iwanan! Pangako.". ♥ ♥ ♥

RELASYON

 


Paano nga ba iingatan ang relasyon? Naitanong mo na ba yon sa sarili mo? Di mo ba naisip na may mga bagay tayong dapat isaalang-alang? Basahin mo ang ilan sa mga halimbawa ko...



Tiwala - ito dapat ang hindi mawawala sa relasyon mo sa taong mahal mo. Kahit na sa kaibigan mo.

Oras - lahat ng taong gusto kang makasama ay kailangan ng oras mo. Ang pagbibigay ng oras ay nangangahulugang pagbibigay ng atensyon.

Pagmamahalan - kapag wala na kayong hinangad na dalawa. Ang tawag dun ay pagmamahalan. Ang tanging hinahangad niyo eh mapasaya ang bawat isa.

Pagkakaintindihan - kapag may problema, mahalaga ang pagkakaintindihan ng bawat isa. Ilugar mo ang sarili mo sa sarili niya bakit siya nag kakaganun. At kapag nalaman mo na. Lambingin mo na para ma resolba ang simpleng problema.

Pagsasakripisyo - kapag may ginagawa ang isa. Kailangan mong magsakripisyo sa sarili mo na hindi lahat ng oras eh maari mo siyang makasama. Dahil sa may mga bagay itong ginagawa. Ito ang kulang sa karamihan ng relasyon. Ito ang kulang. Maaring may tiwala ka. Pero kung hindi mo maibibigay ang konting sakripisyo para mas mapabuti ang relasyon niyo, maaring magkaroon ito ng onting bahid. Pero ayos pa rin naman kung madadaan sa mabuting usapan.

Komunikasyon - Pinaka importante at pinakamahalaga sa lahat ng aspeto. Kapag ito ang nawala ng ilang linggo, ilang buwan. Ilang taon. Mawawala ang mga importanteng tao sayo.

Ito ay hindi lamang sa pag- ibig...

Kahit sa kaibigan.

Pamilya...
Kasama sa trabaho
O anu pa mang relasyon. ♥

Dapat malaman ng mga TAKEN.

Pag nag walk out siya, habulin mo.
Pag tinitignan niya lips mo, halikan mo.
Pag tinulak ka niya, yakapin mo at wag kang bibitaw.

Pag sinumpa ka niya, halikan mo at sabihin mong mahal na mahal mo siya.
Pag tahimik siya, tanungin mo kung anong ayaw niya.
Pag nakikita mo siyang pagod na pagod, sabihin mo sakaniya na maganda siya.
Pag umiiyak siya, wag kang magsasalita at yakapin mo lang siya ng mahigpit.
Pag nakikita mo siyang naglalakad, magtago ka at gulatin mo sabay yakapin mo siya sa likod.
Pag natatakot siya, protektahan mo.
Pag sinandal niya ulo niya sa balikat mo, taas mo ulo niya at ikiss mo sa ilong.
Pag inaasar ka niya, asarin mo rin siya hanggang sa magtawanan kayo pero siguraduhin mong hindi siya mapipikon.
Pag di niya sinasagot ng matagal, siguraduhin mong ayos lang siya.
Pag tinignan ka niya nang may kasamang pagdududa, sabihin mo sakaniya ang totoo at wag na wag kang magsisinungaling.
Pag sinabi niyang mahal ka niya, nagsasabi siya nang totoo at galing sa puso niya.
Pag kinuha niya kamay mo, hawakan mo rin kamay niya.
Pag nagsabi siya sayo ng sikreto, ibig sabihin pinagkakatiwalaan ka niya na wag mong sasabihin kahit kanino.
Pag tinignan ka niya sa mata, wag kang lilingon hangga’t di siya lumilingon.
Pag namimiss ka niya ng sobra, nasasaktan siya at iparamdam mo sakaniya na kahit di kayo magkasama siya parin ang laman ng isip at puso mo.
Pag nasaktan mo siya, hindi mawawala ang sakit na nararamdaman niya.
Pag sinabi niyang ayaw na niya, gusto ka parin niyang maging sakaniya.
Tawagan mo siya bago ka matulog at pag gising mo.
Wag kang matutulog hangga’t di siya nakakatulog lalo na pag may sakit siya.
Panuorin niyo ang paborito niyang movie kahit na ayaw mo.
Hayaan mong suotin niya ang damit mo.
Patunayan mong importante siya sayo.
Halikan mo siya sa ulan.
At higit sa lahat, wag na wag kang magsasawa sakaniya at tratuhin mo siya na parang prinsesa mo para tratuhin ka rin niyang parang prinsepe niya.

Why Do We Cheat? Top 10 Excuses

Why do men and women cheat? Is it boredom, thrill of the unknown or something deeper? And are any excuses even legitimate?
Times have changed and so has the cheating gender divide.

 “Women tend to keep these things to themselves, but there are signs that they’re catching up with the guys,” says clinical psychologist Nancy O’Reilly

Technology makes it easier. Instant messaging, texting and cell phones can take an office flirtation up a notch.

But all the tech tools in the world can’t make a person cheat; it’s a choice. When asked why they're unfaithful, men and women usually have different excuses, er, reasons. 

Here’s what the experts say:

Reason #1: She ain’t what she used to be.Like Adam, the typical man can’t resist the temptation of riper fruit, especially if the woman in his life has let herself go. 

“If she got physically lazy or gained weight or just doesn’t take care of herself, a guy will start looking at other women,” says Steve Santagati, author of The Manual: A True Bad Boy Explains How Men Think, Date and Mate – and What Women Can Do to Come Out on Top (Crown). 

Women who keep their men on a short leash need to take a “good, hard look in the mirror,” he adds.

Men should do the same. He might be a complete slob and still demand perfection from her. 

“It’s the typical double standard,” Santagati says.

For their part, guys should try to rediscover the spark at home.

“Make her feel pretty, even if you’re lying,” he advises. “Tell her how beautiful she is and how much you appreciate it. It will make her feel sexy, and she’ll want to make you happy.”

Reason #2: Familiarity has bred indifference.What’s the most common excuse Dr. Nancy hears from women? 

They feel taken for granted. Their guys will discuss the kids, bills and house repairs, but they haven’t really talked in a while. 

To women, that failure to communicate translates to less intimacy and emotional and relationship satisfaction, says family and marriage therapist Terri Orbuch, host of Detroit’s Love Doctor TV and radio programs. 

“When you’re unhappy or dissatisfied in your relationship, you’re more likely to be tempted to look elsewhere,” Orbuch says. 

And, she adds, you begin to perceive opportunities – the cute co-worker, the flirty dad at the playground. 

When a woman feels like little more than a household drudge, attention from someone else is extremely seductive. 

Reason #3: No one loves a ball buster.Perhaps nothing will drive a married man into the arms of another woman faster than a nagging wife. 

“She’s like a mosquito,” Santagati says. “He doesn’t want to have sex with her; he wants to swat her away.” And go running for hot sex with a more “understanding” woman.

Reason #4: You’re leading parallel lives.You used to travel the same path, but lately your interests have diverged. 

Your guy wants to shoot pool with his buddies or watch football in his free time; you’d rather go to festivals or watch The Bachelorette.

When you start doing things separately, you’re more likely to meet others who share your interests. 

Soon you may have more in common with that guy in your photography class than your significant other.

Reason #5: Blame it on wanderlust.Often, married men who cheat can’t explain why. 

They just feel compelled to bust out of their daily routine. 

It’s a primitive instinct that dates back to their role as hunter – only this time, they’re hunting women. 

“Maybe he got married too young,” Santagati says. “Or he just feels as if he hasn’t seen everything.” 

Women can get wise to this behavior early in a relationship. 

Watch how he acts in a room full of gorgeous women, Santagati suggests. 

If you can’t rein him in when your romance is new, you’ll never control him. 

For longtime couples, it doesn’t take much to snap a man out of the doldrums.

“Get him thinking. Keep him wondering about you. 

Surprise him sexually,” Santagati says. “The sense of mystery will heighten the experience and keep him interested.” 

Reason #6: The passion has fizzled.Even happy marriages – healthy kids, steady finances, faraway in-laws – can breed discontent. 

Despite the security a wife feels, “she’s bored and needs some excitement,” Dr. Nancy says. 

Once the romance fades, your guy may not be the man you fell in love with. Instead, he’s a mass of habits that get under your skin. Perhaps you never knew him to begin with or hoped he would change. 

A casual affair may put some zing back in your days. 

“It’s something new, different and exciting,” Alexander says. “When a woman’s Prince Charming turns out to be a frog, women often cheat in hopes of finding a new prince.”

Reason #7: It’s biology, baby.Women may scoff at this theory, but the male urge to get into someone else’s jeans could be in their genes. 

“It’s our biological nature to be with as many females as possible,” Santagati says.

Science backs this up. 

A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed that men with a particular gene are less likely to bond with their partner, opening the door to infidelity.

Santagati, however, has a simpler explanation. 

“Once we’ve seen a woman naked several times, it becomes commonplace. 

We want to experience something different – different lips and body types.

“We’re only monogamous because we realize that love and friendship are more important than getting laid,” he says.

Reason #8: Your ego needs a boost.You can be in a relationship with a perfectly wonderful, loving man and still need extra affirmation that you’ve still got it. 

“For whatever reason, that reassuring partner isn’t enough,” Orbuch says. “You look elsewhere, so you can feel like you’re lovable.”

Reason #9: It’s just sex.For most guys, sex and love are different things. 

“We really believe, ‘I can still love my wife and want to have sex with other women,’” Santagati says.

That rationale allows guys to cheat guilt-free. If there is guilt, it may not be about the sex but the consequences. Will she kiss and tell? Will the wife find out?

Thinking of cheating on your wife? Santagati has one recommendation. 

“Consider the worst-case scenario: Your wife finds out and is brokenhearted,” he says. “Ask yourself, is it worth it?”

Reason #10: It’s payback time.When a woman catches her man with his hand in someone else’s cookie jar, she figures she has a right to revenge. 

“If a woman finds out her significant other has been cheating, she may try to heal those hurt feelings by having sex with another man,” Alexander says. 

Benefits of Smiling

A smile means more than expressing contentment. Certain studies have revealed many ways of using your smile to your very own advantage. People generally smile when they are together but not necessarily because they are happy. People usually smile out of social reasons, and such a smiling mask can render a certain message.

We live in a world where most people follow their very own interests, and it's often not easy to find someone to trust. A smiling person always inspires trust. A genuine smile can suggest to other people that one is trustworthy. People who smile are assessed with greater generosity and extra-version, and when people share something good to each other, they usually put on a genuine smile. Even economists consider that smiles are valuable. A smile may increase other people's trust with approximately 10%.

People may also smile when they are caught doing bad things. According to a study made by La France and Hecht (1995), this can in fact be to their own advantage. We have the tendency to be more indulgent towards those who make mistakes if they put on a smile while being caught. It doesn't matter if it's a fake smile, a miserable smile or a genuine smile; they all work for the wrong-doer's good. Even an ashamed smile may help you get away pretty easy when you make mistakes such as for instance, forgetting to buy your spouse an anniversary gift, and so on.

We may also smile when we hear a piece of good news. In this case, women tend to smile more often than men. But on the other hand, smiling can also be a means of reducing the pain caused by a troubling situation. Psychologists call this hypothesis the psychological feedback. Even if we force ourselves to smile when we don't feel like, this may be enough to lift up our spirits just a little bit.

When we feel angry or anxious, our attention tends to narrow down. We can no longer see what's going on around us and we can only notice what is in front of us. So when we are stressed out or filled with anger, our ideas are less pleasant than the way they truly are within our own conscience. In order to understand a problem, we need those ideas that we do not find pleasant at that particular emotionally-charged moment. When we smile, we feel better and increase our attention flexibility and the ability to think holistically. Smiling can help us focus and understand better.

Smiling women may seem more attractive to men than smiling men to women. Men feel very attracted by a smiling, beautiful woman, whereas women may perceive a smiling man as less masculine. Psychologists say that a genuine smile never lies. Fake smiles involve only one's lips, whereas the genuine smiles, also called Duchenne smiles, also involve one's eyes.

Smiling can be used for hiding one's true feelings, but it's not so easy to imitate a genuine smile, because a genuine smile takes place within certain timing. There are certain clues that may help us determine the genuineness of a smile. Thus, a genuine smile starts slowly; it takes about half a second to spread out on the whole face. According to some researches, as compared to a frank and rapid smile, honest and slower smiles are more trustworthy, more genuine and even more coquette.

"Keep on smiling, and the world will smile with you." One of the greatest social pleasures is to smile and be smiled to in return, especially because this comes like a natural thing. As many of us have probably often noticed, not everyone smiles back at us. Hinsz and Tomhave (1991) wanted to see the degree to which people are willing to answer the smiles they receive. In this respect, their results suggest that 50% of the persons have smiled back when being smiled at.

Smiling can indeed increase our longevity chances. People who smile often live longer (if their smile is genuine, of course, and not a mere mask). A 1952 study based on some pictures taken of some baseball players suggested that those who used to smile a lot survived approximately 7 years longer than those who did not smile very often.

Best Clothes to Wear to College

Can there ever be just one list of say 10 best clothes to wear to college? Well yes, there can be one actually! If you want to know what you should and shouldn't wear to college, continue reading till the end of this article. You may not learn to dress like a diva at the end of it, but you won't be a walking wardrobe disaster either!

Every girl on this planet dreads her first day in college whether she accepts it or not. There is only one thing that leads to this dreading - what will I wear on the first day? This question has troubled many girls and given them sleepless nights, I agree. This article will perfectly clear all the doubts you have ever had on what you should be wearing to college. Before you start making plans to make some changes to your wardrobe, there are a few things you should consider. 'What suits you best?' This is a very important question as depending on this, we will decide what can be the best clothes for you to wear to college. Then again, you have to understand that college is all about being a student and you cannot wear anything that will make you look older than your age. Yes, some guys would like that but for the ladies, it's a strict no-no. Avoid everything that will make you stand out of the crowd, as chances are you won't be 'in' it for long then. Yes, you've got to be different, but this is how you're going to do it!

What You Should Wear to College?

Shirts
Your shirts are going to be a very important part of your wardrobe as this is what people notice first. If you live in a town that is blessed with too much of sun, stick to wearing light colored simple tees. Avoid too much of sleeveless as this would give you a horrible tan in the long run. Never wear anything that shines too much. On those lazy days you can pull on a cardigan, but make sure you don't make this your habit. For accessories throughout the year, choose between stoles, mufflers, gloves and shrugs as and when the weather permits or demands. None of these should be more prominent than the shirt/sweater you wear.

Denims and Pants
Since it's hot most of the year, once every week, you can wear a skirt or some casual shorts to let your legs breathe. Khadi and cotton pants look cool too. During the winters, stick to denims (no boot cuts and only black or blue) and a few well designed yet, simple pants. Avoid shorts completely. These would show the occasional goose bumps that you would get. If you have to attend just a sport or music class, you can dress in pajamas too. Once in a while, it's important to you let yourself free!

Footwear
When it comes to footwear, you have to be careful. You might think it is cool to wear those red pumps, isn't it? They look so hot after all. But then, NO! You are not attending a party! Sneakers are the best option to team up with denims and pants. To give yourself a change sometimes, wear a pair of nice flip flops. With skirts, team up some nice flats. As for the boys, stick to those shoes. You'll look the best in them!

Drop Dead Gorgeous
Once in a while, you need to show just how gorgeous you are! On days that need a celebration, a birthday maybe, dress up just the way you want. Get those pumps out (finally!) and also get that makeup out. Do your hair just how you want it and wear any color and fabric that you want, even if it shines (finally, again!). On such days, dress to make a statement. Get out all the accessories from the closet as well and make sure you enough of them on you. As for the guys, will you even bother?

These tips on choosing your college wear are very important as most people are a little low on their fashion quotient at that age. You like something, you pick it up and come to college all geared up, ready to flaunt what you shouldn't be. You have enough trendy teen clothing to choose from; choose well. Throughout your college days, stick to simplicity. Every fashion trend fits different age groups differently. Don't try to imitate a super model on the cover of your favorite magazine, you may look too overdone for a student. Always, for your entire life, focus on 'style'. As they say, Keep It Stylish!

How to Look Pretty in Your School Uniform

There could be a few restrictions with how much you can experiment with your look and attire but still there are things that you can try-out to look pretty in your school uniform.

Your school uniform should make you feel good about yourself and should be stylish. They are not meant to be boring. Let's look at things you can experiment with, to look pretty in your school uniform.

 

Well-Fitting Uniform Your uniform should fit you well and should not be baggy or too tight. It should be well ironed and in a perfect fit. It should enhance your body structure making you look smart.

Alter your Uniform
You can shorten the length of your skirt, keeping it above the knee. This will enhance your legs and nothing looks better than a short and a well fitting skirt. Similarly, you can also shorten your sleeves, if they are too long or just fold them (if you can carry if off), it will look smart. Another style you can experiment with is by combining a well fitting skirt with a baggy shirt (not very baggy). It looks pretty cool. Use your creative outfit ideas and give your uniform your style and touch.

 

Accessorize
Accessorize with a smart tie or a scarf or a jacket on your uniform. There are different ways of accessorizing with a scarf and a jacket. You can wear a scarf in so many different ways; you can tie a scarf around your neck- like a tie, you can also tie it sideways on your neck. You can wear a tie and experiment with hair bands too. In case of accessorizing with jewelry, wear cool and small earrings, neck-pieces with a bracelet.

Optimal Make-up
Heavy makeup on a school uniform is not a cool idea. Try keeping a natural look; apply a foundation to camouflage blemishes. Highlight your eyes using a liner and a mascara. Use a lip loss or a lipstick to glisten your lips and use a little blush.

 

Flawless Skin
Having a beautiful skin is the most attractive thing on a person. Beautiful-flawless skin with the above makeup or even without it will make you look pretty. Take care of your skin and don't experiment with harmful products to look nice. Keep it simple by drinking lots of water, eating healthy food, maintaining good hygiene and exercising regularly.

 

Manicured Nails
Maintain clean and beautiful nails. Color them or try some nail art work on it. Dirty nails are a big turn off.

 

Well-Set Hair
Your hair takes almost 50% of the credit in contributing to your prettiness. There is so much you can do with your hair, so many school hairstyles you can try. You can tie a high ponytail, a side ponytail or leave them open with a pretty hair-band. Keep your hair in a good condition don't use harmful products on your hair. Trim them and style them by straightening them or curling them.

Use a Deodorant
It is very important that you smell nice. Carry a deodorant with you to school and use it after you've played a sport or a dance practice to avoid body odor.

Footwear
If there are no restrictions with the kinda footwear you should wear, there are so many options for you to experiment with. Try tennis shoes or ballet flats or some matching formal trendy shoes that don't have high heels. High heels are not recommended as they do not collaborate with the activities you do in school. They can be uncomfortable for brisk walking or running.

 

Wear the Right Attitude
Even if you have a no makeup and no accessories on you, you can still look nice if you carry yourself confidently and with a good attitude. Right attitude is the attitude that merges with the real you. Don't walk or sit clumsily; maintain an upright back posture. Your body language speaks everything about who you are.

 

Bags
Carry cool and funky bags to school; it adds to your overall look. Experiment with contrast colors or with sober colors and with different styles.

It is good to look pretty and dress up, but don't overdo it. Nothing in excess is good! Style and flaunt but don't let it take over your mind and change you into a different person.

Beauty is a true expression of who you are. The coolest girls are never the ones that have the prettiest face or the best bodies; they're the ones with their own unique style and look. They are the ones who are true to who they are." ~ Wendy Zomnir

Chick vs. the Legal Girlfriend

"Sa Piling ni Girlfriend"
- MVL

Sa mga lalake, masarap daw ang pakiramdam kapag may girlfriend, yung may ka-holding-hands ka, yung may kasama sa bawat lakad o mahahalagang bahagi ng buhay mo, yung may kilig factor na tuwing maiisip mo na sinabihan ka nya ng iloveyou ay daig mo pa ang smile ni John Lloyd na sinagot ni Bea.

Maraming dahilan kung bakit natin gusto magkaroon ng girlfriend, yung iba

out-of-curiosity lang, yung iba naman para lang magkaroon ng maipagyayabang sa tropa – “mga pre, syota ko pala”, yung iba naman para magkaroon ng inspirasyon at gusto mabago ang direksyon sa buhay.

(note: wag gamitin ang word na "syota", pangit kasi pakinggan, girlfriend dapat)

Marami... Iba-iba... May mabuti at masamang intensyon. May nais ay panandalian at pangmatagalang relasyon.

Kapag sa panliligaw, ang mga lalake, todo sa panunuyo,

• andyan yung magtitipid at hindi kakain para lamang makabili ng tsokolate na hersheys o ferrero,

• makabili ng bouquet of flowers sa mall na nagkakahalagang 1 libo pero kung nagtitipid talaga ay makikipagsiksikan sa Dangwa,

• yung susunduin ang babae, yung tatanungin na “kumain ka na ba? Wag kang magpapagutom ha?” yung tipong daig pa ang tatay kung magbigay ng paalala.

• Yung bibitbitin ang bag na dala ni Girl kahit na ang laman lang naman ay lipstick at napkin, akala mo naman mabigat, pero dahil nga nagpapasikat ka, lahat gusto mo bitbitin.

Iba-iba ang paraan ng panliligaw, depende sa tipo ng babae, depende sa trip ng babae.

At eto na, ang pinakahihintay mo, nahulog ang kalooban ng babae sa’yo na isang masugid na manliligaw, nakuha mo na ang matamis nyang oo. Wag mong sayangin, ibigay mo ang buong pagmamahal mo hanggang sa pagtanda nyo.

Ang mga babae kasi, 99.84% dyan, gusto ng seryosong relasyon, ang mga lalake lang naman ang madalas na sumisira, kasi naman, may girlfriend ka na, tumitingin ka pa sa iba. Nakalimutan mo na ba yung paghihirap mo sa panliligaw sa girlfriend mo, nakalimutan mo na rin ba ang total amount ng nagastos mo sa pamasahe, sa bulaklak, sa tsokolate at kung anu-ano pang kapasikatan ang ginawa mo para mapaibig sya?

At eto, may nakilala ka lang na “chick”, laglag na agad ang brief mo at sasabihin mo sa sarili mong, “umiibig na naman ata ako”. Loko, infatuation lang yan, itulog mo nalang yan.

Yung iba kasi, kapag may chick daw, wow, astig, ang pogi ko, kulang nalang kapag naglalakad ka sa mall, ipagsigawan mo, “oops oops oops? Akala nyo celebrity, nagkakamali kayo!”

Hindi nasusukat ang kapogian ng isang lalake, sa dami ng kanyang chicks. Akala nyo lang Masaya, sa umpisa oo, kinikilig ka eh, ang pogi mong ^%^&%^% ka eh! Pero kapag dumating na yung moment na naboboring ka na, maiisip mo, gusto ko ng umuwi, namimiss ko na si GF. Naks, sweet mo ha!

Mas masarap sa piling ng GF, kasi kahit hindi ka maligo, dahil tinatamad ka, o sadyang mabantot ka lang talaga, ayos lang.. Kay chicks, naku, maligo ka sa pabango dapat.

Kay GF, kahit na 7 beses mo ng suot ang damit mo sa 7 araw nyong pagdi-date, ayos lang.. Mahal ka pa rin nyan.. Kay chicks, naku, dapat disposable ang mga damit mo.

Kay GF, kahit na ayain mo yan sa paotsin kasi wala ka ng pera, (hindi naman siguro 24/7 may laman ang wallet mo, mauubusan ka rin), ayos lang kay GF, ang importante kasi sa mga babae, hindi ang pagkain na meron kayo, kundi ang moment na magkasama kayo... Kay chicks, naku, City Buffet o Tong Yang o Yakimix dapat... (tapos pagpapawisan ka pag-bill-out na.)

Marami ang pagkakaiba ng girlfriend sa chicks.. Kaya ikaw na lalakeng nakakabasa nito, mag-isip-isip ka, kung may GF ka na, wag ka ng umariba ng iba.. Mas masarap pa rin sa piling ng girlfriend.

At ang chicks, babae din sila, maaari din silang mahulog sa’yo, sa bitag mo! Ay sa pagmamahal mo pala.. Pero sa huli, ang pipiliin mo rin naman si GF di’ba? Ano ang ginawa mo, sinaktan at pinaasa mo lang sila. Na sana kung ginawa mo nalang silang kaibigan mo, na wala kang intensyon na iba, sana minsan sa buhay mo, naging mabuting tao ka rin sa mata nila.

Wag mong piliin na maging parang love story sa pelikula ang buhay mo, na pare-pareho ang kinahantungan, iba-iba nga lang ang leading woman.

Spend time with your girlfriend, yung legal ha! Kasi ang buhay, mahiwaga, hindi mo alam kung kelan ito matatapos, kasi malay mo, isa sa naging chick mo, tapusin ang buhay mo. Naku lagot.

“Treat each day as if that will be your last day”

Mas masarap ang pagmamahal ng girlfriend.

Paano daw malalaman kapag malapit ng matapos ang isang relasyon?

Paano daw malalaman kapag malapit ng matapos ang isang relasyon?

Malalaman mo naman na matatapos na ang inyong relasyon kapag hindi na kayo tulad ng dati. Kapag lagi na kayong nag-aaway. Tipong mas marami na yung away kesa sa bati. Tapos nagagawa niyo ng tiisin ang isat-isa. Tipong wala ka ng pakialam kung may hindi mag text ng isang araw. Kawawa dito yung taong sobrang nagmamahal. Hindi masyadon

g masasaktan sa relasyong ito yung na fall out of love. Kasi dumating siya sa point na biglang nawala yung pag-ibig niya eh.

Kapag ganun at nakakahalata ka na, kung kaya mong ayusin. Ayusin mo, hindi ako makakapagpayo ng kung ano ang dapat mong gawin dahil kayo ang nasa relasyon. Kayo ang may alam ng istorya niyong dalawa. At kapag ginawa mo na ang lahat ng magagawa mo at wala pa rin. Ihanda mo na ang sarili mo na anumang araw eh maari siyang mawala sayo.

Huwag mo dadamdamin ito. Parte ito ng buhay kapag umibig ka. Hindi naman kasi laging masaya ang kahihinatnan kapag nagmahal ka eh. Nagmamahal ka at nasasaktan para matuto ka. Para sa susunod, mas alam mo na ang gagawin mo, mas maalagaan mo ang relasyon niyo at ang sarili mo.

Consequences of Teenage Pregnancy

Consequences of teenage pregnancy are very less known and are rarely talked about. With the rise in teen pregnancy cases, it's very important for parents to tell their teenage kids the effects of early sexual activities.

Teen pregnancy is an important issue which needs to be addressed and dealt within a constructive manner. Consequences of teenage pregnancy include health risks for the mother and the unborn baby. Teenage mothers are more likely to suffer from health, social and emotional problems if they are not taken care of properly. They also face a lot of medical complications like premature labor and emotional distress.

Even though there are less cases of teen pregnancy in recent times, the US still ranks at the number one spot in teen pregnancy cases. Teen pregnancy was much higher in the 1980s because most of the young girls got married and had children before they turned 20. Most of the teen pregnancies happened in the 1980s were of married women, now the case is totally opposite where most of the teenage mothers are unwed and alone. A teenage girl can become pregnant due to a variety of reasons, which include long term dating relationships, casual dating and sometimes even rape. Teenage pregnancy is a result of voluntary or involuntary sexual activity. Teenagers think that they can avoid pregnancy with birth control measures but the only way to stop teen pregnancy is refraining from all sexual activities, until you are mature enough to understand what's right and wrong. It's always recommended to gather as much information on sex education to know more on the consequences of teen pregnancy.

Emotional Effects of Teenage Pregnancy

• Most teenage mothers are unlikely to complete their high school diploma. Only 1.5% of the total teenage mothers complete their college degree, only if they have supportive family and friends.

• With so many issues related to teenage pregnancy, lots of teen mothers suffer from alcohol drinking, substance and physical abuse.

• There are many health and social consequences of teenage pregnancy, like teen mothers may face threats or fear by their parents reactions and feel ignored by their friends.

• Many feel low and rancorous watching their friends shop for prom dresses and go to parties while they have to go for doctor's appointments and shop for baby clothes.

• It's always been difficult for teenage mothers to let go of their carefree teenager life and take responsibility for a parental life.

• Teenage mothers often feel insecure and suicidal to the social stigma that is tagged to teenage pregnancy. Some of them also opt for abortion due to parental pressure.

Physical Effects of Teenage Pregnancy

• A baby born to a teenage mother is at a risk of suffering more health issues than a baby born to an older mom.

• Teenage mothers are more likely to get addicted to drinking, smoking and drugs due to the post pregnancy stress.

• Teen mothers also gain very less weight during pregnancy and are also at a higher risk for premature birth, which can also affect in low birth weight of the baby.

• Babies who are born with a low birth weight suffer from serious health problems like underdeveloped organs, infant mortality, stomach complications, loss of vision in one or both eyes, respiratory complications and other lung problems.

• Most babies of teenage moms are likely to die early than babies of women in their twenties and thirties.

Financial Effects of Teenage Pregnancy

• Teenage parents often face some huge economic hardships. Teen mothers are forced to give up education and drop out of school, less than 20% of teenage mothers earn a high school diploma.

• It's very difficult for a teenage mother and father to support themselves and their baby. As their education is cut short, it's very difficult for teenage parents to find a decent job.

• With education cut short, they are left with very little employment opportunities and they face a lot of hardship in building a secured future for themselves and their kid.

• Over 85% of teen parents rely on welfare for financial support at some point in their lives.

• With the little income of both parents, it's very difficult to provide the baby with the required nutrition and care.

Teenage Pregnancy Facts

• 80% of teenagers who become pregnant are unmarried.

• Nearly five in ten teenage girls say, their first intercourse experience was involuntary or unwanted.

• More than 80% of unmarried teenage mothers survive on welfare most of their lives.

• Daughters and sons of teen mothers have a greater chance of ending up in jail as compared to their peers.

I hope this blog on consequences of teenage pregnancy, has broadened your vision and has made you aware of all the health, economic and social facts related to teen pregnancy. Parenting teenagers is a tough job especially to a teen mom, parents should deal with such situations with care and love to avoid further emotional damage to a teenage mother. I recommend, to all teens to refrain from any sexual activities unless you are old and mature enough to understand the responsibilities that come with it.

Aspects of Life

It is said, that succeeding all aspects of life in a single lifetime is nearly impossible. But a person who manages this, certainly gets all the happiness in life.

All the aspects of life are related to our emotions and feelings. Our environment and surrounding, that includes our family, friends, school, work place, etc., help us shape our ideologies, principles, and ethics in life. Our religion and community we live in, forms our faiths and beliefs. It also forms our notions about right or wrong and good or bad. All these things are related to human feelings and these feelings make what we are. The socialization process we have undergone is influenced by our economical, psychological, and cultural conditions, that shapes our personality and creates our identity. These various things are basically the epicenter of our life, which distinguishes humans from animals.

The quantum aspects of life cannot be measured, they just differ in degrees for each individual. Some people may regard a few aspects as important and may want to achieve success in them.

Different Aspects of Life

Family Life

Family is the basic and foremost aspect of every human being. Every person's goals are generally driven towards happy family and well-being of all the family members. Family relationships give us the feeling of belonging and a sense of security. Your family can consist of your parents or your spouse and kids or both. People generally feel more warmth and love towards their family members.

Work and More Work

Career is also a crucial aspect of our life, as it is directly related to our financial condition that determine our living standards. The good mix of progress, career opportunities, and job satisfaction makes a great career that adds the happiness in our life. Our work also makes us independent and self-reliant.

Money Matters!

Our economic condition also determines our socialization process and standard of living. Unfortunately, it has become the important aspect of human life, as money has become important. All the so-called luxuries and comforts can only be bought by money. Though we say money can't buy everything but it certainly makes our living better.

Social Life

Community consists of people living in the same geographical area. People living in the same community generally have a same lifestyle and have a same cultural background. The similar rituals and practices brings the community people closer. A human being always wants to do something nice for his society and his countrymen, as he/she feels strongly for his community. After all the beauty of life lies in giving, that too gives a sense of belonging.

Health and Wellness

The health is one of the important aspects of life, as your health determines the quality of your life. To enjoy the goodness of life it is important to have a good healthy body, mind, and soul that only doubles the joy of living. This is the reason why they say, health is wealth.

Friendships and Relationships

Friends are the integral part of our lives, be it school, playground, or office, human beings are known to make acquaintances. Many times, an acquaintance can turn into lasting friendship. Some things which we cannot share with our family can be shared with our friends and we can open out to our friends. Our friends help us be a part of their life giving us a sense of appreciation.

Leisure Time

Entertainment is again an integral part of human life, be it hobbies, passions, or sports, it relives our stress and rejuvenates us. Listening to music, watching drama or a movie, or any other social gathering and social event can serve as recreation. Our lives will be boring and monotonous with work and daily routine, so a little dash of recreation will give us a chance to express ourselves and also help us appreciate the worldly creations.

Religion and Spirituality

Spirituality may not be related to any of the world religions. It is about inner your faiths, believes and inner peace and harmony. Spirituality connects you to non tangible things, that brings immense joy and satisfaction for those who believe in it. It is about searching the meaning of life and bringing a balance between real and spiritual life. Some people does not believe in spiritual aspect but some people associate spirituality very closely to their life, that determines their goals in life.

All these aspects inspire and motivate us to pull through in the toughest of the situations, as the challenge of the life is to overcome. All the above aspects of life bring meaning to our life and become the reasons to live. Though we change and grow over the time, as that is the rule of nature these various aspects of life make life enjoyable and worth living.

Why do People Cry

Have you ever wondered why do people cry? Why do our eyes start watering when we are sad or happy or in pain?

The Terminator: Why do you cry?
John Connor: You mean people?
The Terminator: Yes
John Connor: I don't know. We just cry. You know when it hurts.
The Terminator: Pain causes it?
John Connor: No, it's when there is nothing wrong with you, but you hurt anyway. You get it?
The Terminator: No.

I am sure you must have some idea as to which movie these dialogs are from. You are right, it's from 'The Terminator 2: Judgment Day'. That time 'John Connor' has no proper explanation as to why people cry. According to him, people cried when they were hurt. Not necessarily. People also cry when they are sad or when they are in too much pain or when there is some kind of irritation in the eyes. They also cry when they are happy. There are several other reasons which will all answer your (as well as The Terminators) question of why do people cry when they are sad, or when they are happy or when they laugh or even, when they cry for no reason.

Types of Tears

Before going into details, let us first see what are the three main kinds of tears that humans shed. The three kinds of tears produced are the basal tears, the reflex tears and the emotional tears. The basal tears are produced in order to lubricate the eye and keep it moist and clean. The second tear, the reflex tears are produced when there is some kind of irritation in our eyes. They are different from basal tears. The chemical composition of these tears is much different from the former. This is why the dust particles in our eyes can be removed quickly by this tear than the basal tears. The emotional tears, as the name suggests, are produced when we are either happy, or sad or laughing. Our body produces emotional tears even when we are physically hurt, because or body is not tuned to differentiate between emotional pain and physical pain. These tears contain more of manganese and this is the one that is responsible for the temperament of the human mind and the tears even give out prolactin and both these together balances the emotion level in our body and thus after we have had a good cry, we feel much better.

What Makes Us Cry

People cry because of several reasons some of which you already are aware of and even sometimes due to no reason too, people cry. If you want to know why we are happy or sad or cry, then given below are some of the reasons.

The emotional tears usually produce manganese and prolactin, which is a particular hormone that is present in the human body. This hormone is present in a larger amount in women than in men. This hormone stimulates lactation and it also calms down mental stress. Hence, when you are sad, then a quick bout of crying really calms you down.

While cutting onions, tears stream down our eyes because the onions contain amino acids sulfloxides, which when mixed with the allinases enzyme that is present in the skin of the onion, forms sulphenic acid. While cutting the onion, the sulphenic acid reacts with the oxygen and forms syn-propanethial-s-oxide, which causes irritation in our eyes and that is what releases the reflex tears.

Another reason as to why do we cry is because through these tears, we want to express something. Wherever you go, you face language barriers, but emotional barrier is something that one will never face no matter where you are. This means of communication is the same everywhere. Whether we laugh or cry or whether we are in pain, our brain triggers off emotional tears and we start crying.

If you ask how often do people cry, then it would be quite often but as we know, men cry less than women. Yes, women and tears supposedly go hand in hand and this might be due to the high levels of prolactin in women. But that's not the only reason. Society doesn't allow a man to cry. It is seen as a weak sign, a sign that should be present only in women. Women are allowed to cry quite often hence they are considered to be more emotional, but, men on the other hand are allowed to cry only in certain situations. But that should not be the case. Crying is not a sign of weakness, but just a sign of being a normal human being. So next time do not be ashamed when you have tears in your eyes. You are just communicating.

The Terminator: I know now why you cry. But it's something I can never do.

Nice Things to Say to People

When you find something nice to say to people around you, your day automatically seems brighter because you made someone smile, for however brief a moment. Whether it's a compliment, praise for a job well done or simply what you feel about them, there's never enough of niceness to go around.

Having something nice to say to people can help you out in any situation. It need not necessarily be someone you have known for years and years together or a family member. You can say nice things to people whom you have only just met too, right? How else do you think the goodwill spreads? Think about it this way, when you know that what you're going to say to someone is nice, you can guarantee that the person will smile, even if it is just for a few seconds, or a fraction of a second. You'll sleep with the positive affirmation that you were able to bring a smile, and make at least one person happy that day. What better way to end the day than knowing that you have contributed to spreading a little cheer in the world? There isn't!

What They Mean to You

When it comes to your better half, there's nothing better than reaffirming, time and again, what the person means to you. However simple the words may be, the message that gets sent across is almost always more meaningful. For instance, the three magic words, "I Love You!" This is one of the classics and definitely, THE best thing you can say to your partner. And the best part is, there's absolutely no situation when someone will not want to hear these three words. When you have a fight and want to make up, "I Love You!", when you're just lazing around, "I Love You!", when you're away from home, and miss her or him terribly, "I Love You!", when you know that he or she is upset about something, and she needs to be comforted, "I Love You!", when nothing is going his or her way, and they want to tear their hair out, "I Love You!". There's hardly any time or place where it won't be welcome.

How They are Different

Another sure shot winner is things that make the people you love realize how they are different from the rest of the world, and how lucky you feel that they are a part of your life. It could be anything like how your boyfriend NEVER hangs up on you, and ALWAYS says he loves you before he keeps the phone, even when you'll have just had the biggest, most heated argument that your relationship has ever seen! Out of the blue, send him a text telling him how special that makes you feel. It's such unique and personal things that make them even more special. Something that you know, only you both share is something that will be well received any time. Such pleasant surprises work wonders in the maintenance of a relationship.

Things Kids Like to Hear

Every parent thinks that his child is the best. Well, how about actually saying it to your kids? You know that kids are mischievous and can get out of hand at times. You remember to reprimand them when they misbehave, but conveniently forget to applaud them when they behave. That's not fair. Make it a point to appreciate your kids when they do something that you've asked them to, especially when they do it well. And even if they don't get it right in the first try, appreciate their effort. You'll notice a sea change in their behavior, for the better.

Something Simple and Sweet

When you're trying to break the ice with someone you've just met, nothing works better as a conversation starter than a nice and easy compliment, slickly driven home. It could be about the way a person looks, his personality, or even how he does a particular thing. Don't complicate things by cooking up an elaborate compliment that means absolutely nothing. Here are some tips. For instance, you see a girl wearing the cutest dress. If you want something nice to say to a girl, then know this: complimenting her dress, by saying "Oh! Your dress is simply gorgeous!" will most definitely be construed into "Does that mean I'm not?" Yes, that's the way it is. And girls, please don't deny it. Wouldn't you rather like a compliment saying, "Oh! You look gorgeous in that dress!"?

A Couple of Pointers

There's a reason the adage "first impressions are the most lasting" was coined. The way you appear to a person in the first meeting tells them a lot about you. And if you behave like you own half the planet when you meet someone for the first time be ready for all your hopes to come crashing down!
Ensure that what you're saying is actually true. Don't just cook up a fancy thing to say, unless you're sure about it. For instance, you meet someone at a bookstore, and he's looking at a particular book, don't just jump up and say that it's a good choice he's making. What if it's not for himself, and he's just buying it for a friend? Instead, you can ask him if he likes the genre that he's picked up, and THEN go on to say that it's a good choice. When you know something for sure, you can't fake it, even if you try!

These Never go out of Style

• I love that outfit you're wearing!

• You're one of the smartest people I've met.

• It's nice to see you here.

• That (piece of work someone has worked on) was really interesting.

• You are very important to me.

• You make me smile when I need it the most.

• I'll come running when you need me.

There are a million more things you can say to people who mean the world to you, and to those you interact with on a regular basis. It's better not to wait for special occasions to be nice to people. The best way is to say what you feel, when you feel it. And if it's a nice thing to say, why bother waiting? There's nothing to be gained by postponing a smile, is there?

Type B Personality Traits

People belonging to personality type B are best described as being relaxed and easygoing.

Personality tests are undertaken as a part of employee selection process. This is because it is believed that people belonging to certain personality types are more suited to specific fields like marketing, sales, management, administration, etc.

The personality type theory is based on the behavioral pattern portrayed by an individual. Personality types classify people broadly according to their behavioral traits, attitudes, preferences, way of life, etc. According to one of these personality theories, people are broadly classified into type A and type B personality.

Individuals belonging to type A and B personality are completely opposite to each other. In order to understand the traits of a particular personality type, it is essential to have brief information about the other. Knowing your personality type will help you know whether you are at a risk of suffering from coronary heart disease or not. People belonging to the B type personality can deal with stress, usually do not suffer from anxiety, and hence, are not at the risk of suffering from heart diseases.

Understanding Type B Personality

It is essential to note here that the comparisons between personality types A and B are simply made for better understanding. It is in no way intended to prove that one is better than the other.

➡ Relaxed: One of the major traits of type B personality is that these people do not get irritated or angry easily. They are laid back and relaxed. They rarely tend to be aggressive or frustrated. They are very calm as compared to their highly strung counterparts (type A). They are very patient and usually have a lot of self-control.

➡ Less Stressed: They are not obsessively competitive. Their competitiveness is often productive. These people tend to be productive under stress. People of B type personality tend to plan things in advance before executing them. They rarely complain or fret. They do not obsessively wish to lead the group or be in control of all the situations. They can easily face things and situations as they come.

➡ Flexible: People belonging to type B personality are very much tolerant and flexible. They can comfortably adapt to situations and changes. They may even let go of their habits, routine much easily than their counterparts. They do not mind waiting in a line or waiting to get their work done. They do not suffer from anxiety or extreme temper in these cases.

➡ Emotional and Expressive: They are social and love to be part of a large group. As they are fun loving, people love being in their company. They are emotional, tend to express their feelings and are not indifferent towards others. They usually have a good social life. Relaxation, enjoyment, fun comes very naturally to them. They spend their free time socializing, shopping or having a good time.

➡ Laid Back Attitude: People of type A personality often wish they were working rather than spending their time in leisure; but, the type B individuals are just the opposite. People with B type personality have controlled eating habits and lifestyle. They usually do not have any obsessive compulsive habits.

➡ Procrastinator: On the other hand, people belonging to this type may also be criticized for not following time schedule. They often tend to procrastinate things and do their work at the last moment. Even then, they do not get stressed.

➡ Too Casual: Due to their excessively relaxed attitude, these people are also, sometimes, criticized for being too casual in their approach. Secondly, they may even be overly emotional and lack the ability to take decisions.

Type A and type B personality theory was proposed in the 1950s when studies were carried out to identify behavior pattern that could, possibly, lead to heart diseases. One of the negative aspects of this theory is that the characteristics mentioned for personality types A and B are often limited to middle-aged people. They are also very broadly classified, and hence, may not be applicable in all cases.

Also note that there has been no direct link between personality type and heart diseases. But, studies definitely prove that showing characteristic traits of certain personality type may have a negative effect on your overall health and also on your chances of developing any physical or mental illness. For example, being constantly nervous, anxious, stressed or high strung can be detrimental to your health.

The traits mentioned above broadly describe the type B personality traits. They will help in knowing whether you belong to this personality type or not. However, for more detailed and personalized result, you can consult a counselor or a psychologist and undertake a personality test.

Lastly, remember that although the personality type A and type B theory is one of the most popular theories in psychology, it cannot be taken as a foolproof basis to determine whether you suffer from heart diseases or not. Belonging to a particular personality type is not the only reason to induce or avoid heart diseases. Good luck!

How Long do Rebound Relationships Last

What is it about rebound relationships that raises instant outrage? Why is it that your friends and well-wishers always advise you against getting into one? The rationale behind this is that an average rebound relationship does not last long. The lifespan of such a relationship could range from a few days to a few months, differing from individual to individual.

Falling in love or being in a relationship with someone is a wonderful feeling. Why then, do we make noise over a rebound relationship? The answer to this question lies in its very definition. People get into a rebound relationship within a short span after having broken up with someone. The reasons behind being on the rebound vary. However, a common factor is that all of us, as humans, crave to be loved. Therefore, it only seems natural that we move on in life instead of mopping our tears.

As with everything related to love and romance, rebound relationships need to be analyzed, dissected, and taken apart. Here are a few musings that will help you understand them better.

What are rebound relationships?

Any person who has undergone a recent breakup or a divorce finds himself/herself in a vulnerable state. These vulnerabilities, at times, lead them to enter into a relationship even before they have well and truly moved on. When this happens, they try to seek solace in a new companion, and expect to be shielded from the pain of their breakup, or perhaps it is an attempt to get over their past.

What is it like to be in a relationship with someone who is on the rebound?

In the actual, the person entering into a relationship with someone on the rebound, more often than not, gets a raw deal. It has been observed that people on the rebound often try to draw parallels between the current flame and the ex. He/she tends to expect a similar experience in the current relationship which is obviously unfair. Being on the rebound makes people emotionally susceptible, and the compatibility factor takes a beating.

Of course, there have been several instances where people have met their soul mate while being on the rebound. Nevertheless, men and women who are just out of a relationship tend to be in a delicate state of mind, and it strongly reflects in their behavior with the new partner.

Are these relationships doomed from the start, then?

Certainly not. No relationship comes with a guaranteed expiration date of any kind, and a rebound relationship is nothing different. People unjustifiably make a big deal of them, which, to be frank, is mighty unfair. Getting attracted to someone and falling in love release the same amount of the feel-good chemical, dopamine, as your brain does not differentiate between a "real" relationship and a rebound one. So the next time you find yourself drawn to someone immediately after a breakup, leave the skepticism aside, and start afresh.

Then there are some who are addicted to the happy-twosome feeling that comes with being in a relationship. Post the split, they keep reaching out for the same feeling of companionship and fall headlong into the rebound trap. Once their head clears up, they try to make sense of their actions, which more often than not ends in a breakup.

Some of us jump into a new relationship only with the sole purpose of making our ex-partner jealous. This tactic does work for some when it comes to winning their ex back, but it leaves out the new person with a despondent feeling of being used. Love triangles, after all, have never been successful.

Are rebound relationships worth all the trouble?

This is indeed a tough one. As mentioned before, people have found long-lasting happiness from a rebound relationship. As unpredictable as matters of the heart are, calculations of any sort can never bring you satisfactory answers. There are people who think of a rebound relationship as the best they've ever had. Some of us realize the pitfalls of being on the rebound, and end up being really tight pals. All in all, rebound relationships have been unfairly slotted in our mindset, and with good reason.

In ideal cases, individuals should allow themselves a period of recuperation after a breakup or a divorce, just so that they know what they want from life. Rushing into a relationship hardly leaves them with enough time to get over the previous one. It has been often seen that a delicate state of mind makes it difficult for anyone to give their 100% to a relationship. And half-hearted attempts rarely succeed, as we all know.

Any relationship should, ultimately, bring us happiness and satisfaction. A rebound relationship is no different. While the odds are heavily against its success rate, treat it with the respect and honesty it deserves, and who knows, it may even last a lifetime.

Things Women are Most Attracted to

Judging from the advertisements that line our email, all that women are attracted to are quick-fix facials, designer handbags for less or tarot card predictions. However inaccurate/accurate that might be, we also love walking in the rain, sunsets on a beach, chocolate fudge sundae for lunch, Roman Holiday, heritage structures, Pinterest, and hand-tossed pizzas. Then there is stock trading, Top Gear, politeness, Discovery Channel, a good read on a summer afternoon ... you see, one of the best things about being a woman is not feeling the pressure of bowing to stereotypes, unlike men. If a woman's fascination with vintage clothing is classy, so are her smooth skills at changing car tires. Right now though, let's just look at the regular delights.

Women and Shopping

With women, things are obviously far from obvious, and when one has to talk about what attracts them, it doesn't veer very far from the S-word. Yes, even a slight mention of shopping can have the most tired woman reach out for her bag, and they're out and about in a jiffy. Although there are a few women who go to great lengths to avoid it like the plague, most of them can happily run through a week of boss-bestowed insults or unceremonious breakups, only on the hope of a weekend shopping spree.

To those of you who question the forever-lasting novelty of shopping, here's the scientific dope - femdome's obsession with the S-word is actually a relic of the bygone era when the men used to be hunters and the women were foragers.

Chemically speaking, shopping releases the very wonderful dopamine in the female brain that gives them a real high, akin to, well, a real high.

Women and Shoes

It would really be too easy to blame this obsession on Cinderella, but then let's just examine what we have here, shall we? So, you slide your foot in it, the smooth satin lining inside caressing your foot as you do so. It fits you like a second skin, elevates you, and lends you that alluring strut. What's more, it beautifies you in about five seconds, and never makes you look fat. These instant mood elevators are individually crafted for every woman, and have the power to make or break any outfit, designer or not. They can be conversation starters, inspire fetishes, and are femininity boosters. And to top it all, they can be used as weapons to shoo away unwanted attention.

Has all the above satisfactorily answered your question?

Women and Makeup

This one's easy. Makeup is that one magical thing which quite literally holds the power to transform a woman; whether the transformation is for better or worse can be discussed on another day.

To the uninitiated, makeup can simply be overwhelming. If you have to work hard to wear makeup that makes you look glamorous, you work twice as hard to wear makeup that gives you a makeup-free look. While the advocates of the natural look can have the luxury of reading the paper every morning, the wand brandishing divas are furiously donning layers of paint in order to get bigger eyes/shapely noses/sculpted cheeks, and what have you. Be it men or women, the quest for looking good has been imbibed into the human psyche quite naturally.

And this is really the reason why women should never justify their need for anything that makes them look nice, be it insect venom facials or fish pedicures.

Women and Jewelry

Ah! It would be a crime not to mention Marilyn Monroe's declaration about women's special friendship with diamonds right at the beginning, and the rest will be self-explanatory. Not trying to cut down on words here, but is there anything else which explains a woman's fascination with sparklers more than this song from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?

Going further, nothing screams status for a woman other than these stones. And this is the weapon they choose to elevate their status among other women; not the Gucci handbag, not the Vivienne Westwood dress, not the Jimmy Choos on her feet.

Women and Clothing

Female vanity works in mysterious ways. Stereotypes force us to believe that the female mind feels that she can never have enough LBDs/skinny or boyfriend pants. On investigating further, one feels hard-pressed to know why the men never have to justify their obsession with cars or gadgets. But the mere mention of a woman who skips dinner for a month to buy that Hermès scarf she so desires, raises instant outrage.

Coming back to women's clothing fixation, you could connect this with the pleasurable act of preening and the desire to look good. Blame it on self-gratification, or on the desire to be noticed, flattering attire is what does it for women. On the other hand, for every woman who's clueless about statement skirts and structured jackets, there will be another who will have these in teal and jade, with separate accessories to match for each.

Women and Men

Okay, let me just say it. What choice do women have? Women getting attracted to men is a major natural order, and let's stop being nasty about the hunter clan and look at reasons other than natural.

Well, umm ..., there must be a few reasons. I'm sure there ought to be some reasons. Oh, right, here they are - some women choose to blame a man's attractiveness on those fluctuating hormones, while the more serious ones claim temporary insanity.

Alright, seriously, it's so hard to pinpoint the qualities that women find striking in a man. It could range from pheromones to facial hair (eeew, I know, but it's true), from kindness to vulnerability, from salaries to inheritance, from commitment desires to openness ... it is impossible to generalize.

When we are asked to speak of what attracts us, we usually tend to fall headfirst into the generalization trap. For scores of women who would nod in agreement to every obsession mentioned here, there will be a whole other lot turning their noses away from it. As a woman or a man, it all comes down to realizing where our happiness lies, and pursuing it without any traces of inhibition.