HOW TO BOUNCE BACK AFTER A BAD BREAKUP
How to deal with the devastation of being dumped.

HERE’S HOW:

1. Give yourself a break - Your ex is the lowlife.

2. Stop making excuses. Don't put your life on hold because you feel you can't trust
    anyone anymore.

3. Ease yourself back into dating.

4. Don't jump into bed too quickly. It's better to err on the side of sexual caution.

5. Don't make someone new pay for the crimes of your ex. Let go of cynicism.

6. Don't pick someone new just because they're the opposite of your ex. Look for balance.

7. Learn the art of compromise. High standards shouldn't be confused with the refusal
    to compromise.

TIPS:
Without risk, there is no reward.

HOW TO GET A DATE IN 24 HRS
Even if you're reading this on Friday night, you can still hook up with someone in the next 24 hours if you follow these 12 easy rules:


HERE’S HOW:

1. Go get groceries. We all have to eat.

2. Coffee shops are notorious for being cozy places to meet people.

3. No one can resist petting the cute puppy you're taking a walk with.

4. Smiling will attract people to you. Looking disinterested will do the opposite.

5. Don't be desperate. Look at dating as a game, not as a test of self-worth.

6. Don't turn down invitations. Be open to new experiences.

7. Group activities are better for meeting people. A man or woman alone can be intimidating.

8. Throw a party. Share expenses with co-hosts, and invite a bunch of single friends.

9. You'll meet more men if you're out rollerblading, biking or running. Sweaty = sexy.

10. Tell all of your friends that you want to be set up.

11. If you see someone you'd like to meet, learn their schedule and arrange to bump
      into him/her.

12. Ask 'Are you free Saturday?' Then ask for a date. It's the new millennium -- Go for it!


TIPS:

One rejection doesn't mean you'll be alone forever. If one person says no,
another may say yes.

If you ask someone out, make if for something specific, don't just ask,
'will you go out with me?'

If someone says no, keep your cool. Showing hurt or anger will only make you look foolish.

HOW TO GET KISSED QUICK

Here you'll find the best body language to let your sweetie know that you want to lock lips- without saying a single word.
HERE’S HOW:

1. If at a club or otherwise noisy place, lean in really close so you can be heard.

2. Soft, natural lips say 'kiss me now!' Too much lipstick says 'no way!'

3. Keep your eyes locked on the person you want to kiss to capture their attention.

4. Slightly parted lips are very sexy.

5. Smile.

6. Laugh at Mr/s. Kissable's jokes.

7. Seductively apply lip gloss, and tell him what juicy flavor it is. "It's cherry."

TIPS:

Brush those choppers, and use that mouthwash.

Keep your lips covered in lip balm all day long.

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF A BLIND DATE

Every blind date involves equal parts luck and skill. There's not much you can do about the former, but you can take some of the mystery out of a mystery date by learning a few key strategies:
HERE’S HOW:

1. Keep your expectations realistic. Sure, he or she could be your 'Mr. or Ms. Right', but if you walk in with a fantasy or projection of what you wish your date to be, you're bound to be disappointed.

2. Give your blind date a chance. Okay, so she's wearing a sequined tube top or he parts his hair down     the middle. Find out what your date is really like. Worry about a lack of style later.

3. Don't spill all of your problems on a first date. Save that for therapy.

4. Remember that your date is just as scared of you as you are of him/her.

5. Be yourself. If he's a stockbroker or she's a tennis player, don't pretend to follow the market or be     a fan of something your not.

6. Always leave yourself an out. Tell your date at the beginning of the date that you have tentative     plans with a friend later, just in case you need to use that excuse.

TIPS:

There is nothing desperate about taking your life into your own hands instead of waiting around for things to magically happen.

If you're getting hot and bothered, you've probably found a winner.

HOW TO IMPRESS A WOMAN ON A FIRST DATE
What are you doing wrong (and right) when it comes to meeting women?

HERE’S HOW:

1. Don't show up late. If you're going to be late, call and let her know.

2. Don't talk about your ex-girlfriends.

3. If you invited her out, then pay the check.

4. Don't forget to compliment her.

5. Pulling out her chair is always impressive.

6. Ask her about her interests and hobbies.

7. Don't obviously eye other women walking by.

8. Don't grill her about her past relationships.

9. Don’t give attitude to the help.

10. Don't answer your cell phone at dinner.

11. Don’t ask her if she likes to cook.

12. Don’t be too flashy with money or jewelry.

13. Don’t get too intense about politics or religion.

14. Bring up 'safe' topics like music and movies.

TIPS:

Don't show up with a single red rose w/ baby's breath that you grabbed from the market on the way to the date. It looks forced.

Keep the facial hair trimmed. You don't want her to know that you had minestrone for lunch.

HOW TO IMPRESS A MAN ON THE FIRST DATE
What are you doing wrong (and right) when it comes to meeting men?

HERE’S HOW:

1. Don't show up late. If you're going to be late, call and let him know.

2. Don't talk about your ex-boyfriends.

3. Don't drink beer from the bottle.

4. Drink cocktails that are served in stemmed glasses.

5. Ask him about his interests and hobbies.

6. Don't smoke.

7. Don’t give attitude to the help.

8. Don't answer your cell phone at dinner.

9. Only wear high heels if you can walk gracefully in them.

10. Don't wear too much lipstick.

11. Don't primp at the table.

12. Keep the dancing on the dance floor only.

13. Don't cake on the face makeup.

14. If in a group, keep gossiping with girlfriends to a minimum.

TIPS:

It's important to keep in mind that you are a woman, and that you really enjoy the processes you go through to be feminine. It shows.

When you're happy, your face beams. And that's very attractive.

HOW TO MAKE A LONG DISTANCE LOVE WORK
Long distance love can be rocky, but you can still steer the way to your sweetie's heart.

HERE’S HOW:

1. Never go into a LD romance with huge expectations.

2. Communication is very important. Modern technology makes it easy.

3. Visit as often as you can.

4. A nightly phone call works wonders when someone misses you.

5. Send small, meaningful gifts to show you care.

6. Send letters with cute phrases that only you two share. Creating a special language keeps you close.

TIPS:

You need trust and commitment to make this work.

Go half's on phone bills to cut down costs.

After a visit, plan how often you'll call and visit so you know for sure you'll stay in touch

HOW TO MAKE UP AFTER A FIGHT
Would you rather always be right or be in a good relationship?

HERE’S HOW:

1. Don't go to bed angry. It's best to agree on this approach before you get into an argument.

2. Make a friendly gesture. If you make the initial overture, it's likely it will be reciprocated.

3. Apologize for something you did in the fight. This opens the door for a real discussion.

4. Call a truce. Agree to think about the problem and discuss it calmly later.

5. Don't give your partner the silent treatment. Ignoring someone only distances you further.

6. Accept your partner's apology.

7. Make a love effort. It's not enough to apologize, but quality time helps you focus on what's great about the relationship as opposed to the fight.

TIPS:

Give someone the space they need to open up.

Learn the fine art of compromise.

Don't foster jealousy. Invite him/her to go out with your friends.

HOW TO TELL IF HE’S SERIOUS ABOUT YOU
You've known him a year, a month, maybe just a week... and while he hasn't said the L word yet, these clues reveal he's smitten.

HERE’S HOW:

1. You call him at work and his secretary puts you through immediately.

2. He picks you up at the airport.

3. He's comfortable listening to his phone messages in front of you.

4. He refers to the two of you as 'we'.

5. He starts checking in nightly, also calls you at work first thing in the morning.

6. You compliment him on a jacket or shirt and he keeps wearing it.

7. He stocks your favorite wine/snacks/candy.

8. He asks you to go clothes shopping.

9. He screens his calls but picks up when he hears your voice.

10. He brings you soup when you're sick.

HOW TO SAY 'I LOVE YOU' WITHOUT SAYING A WORD
If you really love someone, but you aren't ready to actually say it yet, then follow these tips to get the message across without having to open your mouth.

HERE’S HOW:

1. Attend your partner's work related or family gatherings.

2. Drop off and pick up your partner at the airport.

3. Play out his or her favorite fantasy, and have fun with it.

4. Sacrifice something for your loved one. If she hates your goatee, shave it off. If he can't abide     mushrooms, then ban them from every meal that you whip up.

5. Really listen when your honey is sharing a conversation with you.

6. Try to fix something of hers, even if you aren't Mr. Handyman.

7. Cook your partner dinner when he or she is feeling down.

8. Rent a sappy romantic film, even (and especially) if she knows you hate them.

9. Go see that new Star Trek movie with him that he's been dying to see, even if you are the only     woman in the audience.

TIPS:

When you decide to tell someone that you love them, make sure that you really mean it.

Speaking too soon before you know someone can cause major heartbreak later on.

HOW TO SPOT A CHEATER
How to decipher if the nagging feelings you have could be real or imagined.

HERE’S HOW:

1. Your partner starts exercising vigorously and getting in shape for no reason.

2. The moment he/she gets home after yet 'another late night at the office,' Your partner jumps right     into the shower.

3. The moment your partner gets out of the shower, he/she's unusually attentive, considerate and oddly     interested in the details of your day.

4. At parties, you are introduced as a friend.

5. You are given needlessly detailed explanations of his or her whereabouts.

6. You receive 'just to check in' calls with compulsive frequency.

7. Your partner suddenly wants to have sex with you more than ever. Or…

8. He/she loses interest in sex with you.

9. Your partner now keeps track of the contents of his/her pockets.

10. His/her side of nightly business calls are a series of monosyllabic responses.

TIPS:

Better to confront him or her than silently stew.