Flying Solo: 5 Things to do For Not so Desperate Singletons

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In modern society the world has placed a large emphasis on love. The media and ancient traditions have gently cultured us into believing our life goals should be focused on finding our soul mates and settling down. This is great for those who have found ‘the one’ and spend their lives indulging in Valentine’s Day and cosy weekends, but not all of us are that lucky in love.

If you’ve reached ‘the age’ with no ring on your finger or children at home, don’t avoid answering questions regarding your love life whilst desperately chasing your happily ever after. Simply tell them that there’s too much you’ve got to do before you start all that settling down malarkey.

Whether you’ve just left a long term relationship, are waiting to find that perfect someone, or you just don’t believe in fairy tales, there are plenty of things you can get your teeth into before walking up the aisle.

To prove it, here are a few ideas to get you started…

Make time for friends

Okay so you probably do make time for them when you’re in a relationship too, but it’s very common for your focus to change when you’re in love. Try and do the things that you probably couldn’t in a relationship such as going away for a weekend, partying until dawn, or even trying a bit of fancy dress. Remember there’s no one to tell you what not to do, or chasing up where you are, so enjoy the freedom, rebuild your friendships and remind them of your fun side.

 

 

Go on holiday (alone)

However scary it may seem, traveling whilst you’re single doesn’t mean spending your days going crazy on a remote island, like a scene from Cast away. There are plenty of travel companies offering single holidays with the benefits of group travel. This means you can meet up with other solo travelers on your trip whenever you like.

Step out of your comfort zone and visit places you’d never dream of going normally. You could go camping in New York, have fun in Las Vegas or see the sights in San Francisco. The opportunities are endless and you may even find your soul mate in the process.

Focus on your career

Now’s the time to do something you’ve always wanted to. You’re free to dedicate long hours, work on the weekends, take an evening course, or even get involved in some volunteering. Whatever you choose to do, you have the chance to work at being successful.

Feeling success will have a huge impact on your confidence and happiness which will in turn also affect your approach to relationships and finding that special someone.

Spend time with yourself

Only when you truly understand yourself will you begin to know what you want in life and from a potential partner. Being single allows you to explore your ambitions, what you enjoy and don’t enjoy doing and also teaches you how to forget about what other people think.

You can rest your happiness and self-esteem on yourself and with only you to care about, it’s time to take advantage and savour your singleness.

Do something that may otherwise need negotiating

That doesn’t mean rushing out and buying a Ferrari or spending thousands on a new pair of shoes. But buying a pet that you’ve always wanted, or focusing on your fitness with a few extra hours at the gym wouldn’t hurt, would it?

Have fun, keep your mind active and don’t worry about being single. Embrace it instead.

Hey, I’m Dave and I’ve been a single traveler for 3 years

How to Be Romantic

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Raising kids and holding down a job can put a damper on anyone’s love life, but these tips on how to be romantic are designed as simple suggestions for rekindling a bit of the old passion. And even if you’re not married with children, you’ll find the ideas listed below worth trying out.

Five Suggestions for Being Romantic

Give Flowers – Guys will usually do this for Valentine’s Day, but giving flowers for no reason is even more romantic. There are a number of services that specialize in delivering roses, but bringing them yourself can be even more meaningful.

Frequent Eye Contact – Try staring into the eyes of your partner without saying a word. This simple gesture can speak volumes.

Doing Chores – While it may not be sexy, helping out around the house can be a romantic gesture in its own right.

Saying “I Love You” – When your partner least expects it, lean over and whisper “I love you.” When it comes to being romantic, there’s nothing more powerful than those three little words.

Candlelight – Atmosphere and romance often go hand in hand, so turn off the lights and fire up some candles.

More Tips for Increasing the Romance in Your Life

Poetry – Writing your partner a heartfelt love poem is a great way to express your emotions. If you run into too many problems, you can always recite works from the masters. I suggest Lord Byron and Shakespeare.

Unexpected Kisses – Getting kissed is popular with either gender, so surprise your partner with a kiss on the neck or mouth. One short kiss could lead to many more.

Holding Hands – We all held hands with our date when we were teenagers, but who says you have to stop when you’re an adult?

Steamy Movies – If there are no kids around, curl up on the sofa and pop in a steamy DVD to set the mood. I suggest films such as Body Heat and Wild Things.

The Power of Music – Have you ever put together a compilation of romantic songs for your significant other? Try it again and see what happens. Nostalgia can be a powerful tool.

Everyone has an idea of how to be romantic, but they often forget to follow through. I hope the tips in this article can serve as a gentle reminder of how easy it can be. The next time you’re alone with your significant other, give one or more of these a try. You may be surprised, and delighted, by what happens next.

Violet Van Cleef writes for the Deliver Roses website. Many of her articles are geared towards people who want to become a florist.

5 West End Shows Guaranteed To Impress your Girlfriend

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Gents, with Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching it’s about time you got thinking about how you’re going to sweep your special lady off her feet. Chocolates and flowers just don’t cut it these days, diamonds are far too expensive, and clothes or saucy undies may seem like a great idea at the time, but have a habit of backfiring dramatically.

To avoid getting yourself throttled with something ill-advised, red, lacy, and inappropriately skimpy, why not treat your lady friend to a pair of theater tickets instead? A visit to London’s West End is glamorous and seems considerably more expensive than it actually is, so if you’re looking to impress someone, a trip to the West End is perfect. Treat the woman you love to an unforgettable evening.

Dirty Dancing

One of the most popular chick flicks of all time brought to life live on stage, think of the brownie points you’ll earn for escorting your lovely lady to see that! Dirty Dancing features all the iconic songs from the film and, of course, the famous lift sequence. It’s a perfect show for fans of the movie, or just for fans of a good old-fashioned love story.

Legally Blond

The pinkest, girliest, sparkliest show in town, Legally Blond: The Musical is the ideal choice if your companion is a Heat magazine-reading sort of girl. With a celeb-studded cast, hilarious songs, and some of the tiniest dogs in showbiz, any girly girl will appreciate a pair of tickets to see Legally Blond: The Musical.

Love Story

How about a weepy? Love Story isn’t just any old boy-meets-girl story, it’s one of the most celebrated tear-jerking tales of romance and heartbreak of recent times. Produced by West End legend Michael Ball, the show tells the story of Oliver and Jenny, a seemingly mismatched couple who find true love. It’s an emotional show but it’s alright, if either of you get a bit glum you can always share a teary cuddle.

Wicked

Wicked is much more than just a West End show, it’s a full-blown phenomenon. The songs have become modern classics, the sets are among the best in London and the cast are something truly special. Of all the shows on this list, this is the best one overall. Everyone from lip gloss-loving ladies to lager-drinking ladettes will enjoy the West End spectacle that is Wicked.

End of the Rainbow

The closest you’ll ever get to seeing Judy Garland live on stage, End of the Rainbow is a biographical play which peeps into the tragic icon’s hotel room during the last few months of her life. Punctuated by jaw-dropping performances of Garland’s best-loved songs perfumed by the exceptional Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow is the choice to impress a sophisticated lady.

Just booking a pair of theater tickets is a lovely gift which is certain to get you into your lady’s good books, but adding a hotel stay makes the whole experience extra-special.

Companies like Show-and-Stay.co.uk offer theatre tickets and hotel packages that don’t cost too much and, best of all, they only deal in top-quality tickets, so you won’t get stuck behind a pillar.

25 Best and 25 Worst Chat Up Lines

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With 14th February lurking around the corner, it’s time to brush up on those chat – up lines whether you’re a singleton, trying to impress your loved one again with your romantic side, or just to make someone laugh. It could be the start of something beautiful!

We’ve included some of the best, the worst and the inappropriate – though this is not to say that you should use them all, if you want to avoid a slap around the face. Do chat up lines work? It’s up to you to find out!

Warning: these do not have a 100% guaranteed success rate.

The Best Chat Up Lines

  1. Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?
  2. I’ve lost my phone number, can I borrow yours?
  3. If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put U and I together
  4. Have you got a plaster? Because I hurt my knee falling for you.
  5. I must be in heaven because I can see an angel
  6. You must be tired because you’ve been running through my mind all day
  7. You must be a brush, because you swept me off my feet
  8. Want a raisin? How about a date?
  9. Are you a parking ticket? Because you’ve got fine written all over you
  10. If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it against me?
  11. Hi, I’m doing a survey …What’s your name? What’s your phone number? Are you free next Saturday?
  12. Is your name Gillette? Because you’re the best a man can get
  13. Was your father a thief? ‘Cause someone stole the stars from the sky and put them in your eyes
  14. You’re like a compass, without you I’m lost
  15. Do you have a map? Because I keep getting lost in your eyes
  16. There must be something wrong with my eyes, because I can’t take them off you
  17. How does it feel to be the most beautiful girl in this room?
  18. If kisses were snowflakes, I’d send you a blizzard.
  19. I guess you can kiss Heaven goodbye, because it has got to be a sin to look that good.
  20. I hope you know CPR? Because you take my breath away
  21. Do you believe in love at first sight.. or do I have to walk by again?
  22. Apart from being beautiful, what do you do for a living?
  23. Did the sun come out or did you just smile at me?
  24. Are you a thief because you stole my heart.
  25. Is there an airport close by; or is that just my heart taking off?

The Worst Chat Up Lines

  1. If you were a burger at McDonald’s, you’d be called McGorgeous!
  2. Well, here I am. What were your other two wishes?
  3. I was just curious? Are you as good as all the guys say you are?
  4. Nice dress! Can I talk you out of it?
  5. Is your second name Jacobs, because you’re a cracker
  6. Are you free tonight, or will it cost me?
  7. Your place or mine?
  8. Hi, my name is Pogo, want to jump on my stick?
  9. The word of the day is legs, let’s go to your house and spread the word.
  10. I ain’t this tall. I’m just sitting on my wallet.
  11. The human body has 206 bones. Would you like another one?
  12. You might not be the best looking girl here, but beauty is only a light switch away.
  13. You must be Jamaican, because Jamaican me crazy.
  14. I may not be Fred Flintstone but I could make your Bedrock
  15. Get your coat. You’ve pulled.
  16. Stop, drop, and roll, baby. You are on fire.
  17. Are you a spot because I wanna squeeze you?
  18. The names Bond – Uni Bond, and I’m here to fill your cracks
  19. My love for you is like diarrhea, I just can’t hold it in
  20. Did you just fart? Because you blew me away
  21. I’ve had quite a bit to drink, and you’re beginning to look pretty good.
  22. Is your name L’oreal, cause you’re worth it
  23. Are those space pants? Cos your ass is out of this world!
  24. You know what would look good on you? Me!
  25. Is it hot in here or is it you?

If you are looking for something more than just a good chat up line for Valentine’s day, be sure to check out Prezzybox.com. With a huge range of romantic Valentine’s gifts you can’t go wrong!

Is Your Partner Cheating? How to Catch Them Red Handed

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In my experience being cheated on is one of the worst psychological pains that a person can suffer. Of course the loss of someone close is more serious, but in some cases an unfaithful partner can cause just as much if not more heartache. Not only are you and your partner likely to go your separate ways, but you get that sense of worthlessness and inadequacy that can only come with someone who previously loved you and cherished every moment you were together making the conscious decision to end the relationship.

For this reason, infidelity is, in my opinion, an unforgivable sin, and one that should not so much be punished as exposed. They say revenge is a dish best served cold but when it comes to a partner being unfaithful I’d make an exception and say that this delicious dish should be served piping hot with a side of embarrassment and regret. If you suspect your partner is cheating, what better way to out them than just before Valentine’s day? This way you won’t have to go through the soppy, meaningless rigmarole of buying flowers and cards.

So how exactly can you catch your partner out without being accused of breaking and entering, trespassing or, any crime that may backfire and make you look insecure and perverse? You may be surprised to learn that there are a wide range of gadgets and gizmos out there to assist you in gathering evidence to convict your partner for breaking one of the ten sacred commandments.

If your mind is constantly consumed by worry and you feel anxious about where your partner says they are going when they leave the house, simply attach a GPS tracking device to their clothes. These are small in size, lightweight, discreet and can be slipped inconspicuously into a pocket or clipped on the inside of a garment. Data of their location can be sent directly to your phone on demand with a simple text or phone call.

Think a GPS trackers is going a bit too far? Maybe your partner is being a little more covert about their extra curricular activities. If you think this the case then perhaps you’d be interested to see all the data they’ve deleted on their iPhone. Recovery sticks are available which can be plugged into a computer along with the phone, these can retrieve any data they thought had gone forever…

Maybe you suspect your partner is doing the dirty in your own home when you’re at work. No problem, simply invest in a mains wall charger will a built in video camera and microphone. This innocent looking black cube simply plugs into the wall, they’ll never even notice it’s there…

You shouldn’t need to go to such lengths to find out if your partner is really as faithful as they claim, but if you do suspect they are doing the deed behind your back and you are consumed by worry, then using one of these innovative products to find out for sure will certainly be the investment, just to put your mind at ease, and if you desire, exact your sweet revenge…

Joe is a relationship expert who has used Spy Gadgets to his advantage many times in the past… You can follow him on Twitter @joe__johnson__