Ready For the “R” Word?Written by Advice Diva
Spring is in air. The whole world comes alive with flowers, new life, new smells, warm weather and discernible increase in libido of singles crowd. Whether or not there is a direct genetic urge to mate during a specific season, everyone wants to date more in spring. More often than not, this is time when new love can take a hold of you and before you know it you are dancing like a cliché through puddles and singing in rain better than Gene Kelly. This feeling of utter bliss may cause some of you to even contemplate “R” word – a Relationship.There are so many different levels that single person may be on in their life regarding dating and relationships. The level you are on can affect your level of readiness for a relationship. For example, some singles have been serial daters for years refusing to enter a real relationship out of fear of rejection or simply because they love to be single and free of drama and anguish which relationships may cause. Some singles have been searching for a relationship too hard and end up scaring any potential mates away with that instant cling action. Other single men and women have recently been removed from a relationship and they are on rebound. Others still are happy being single but will gladly enter a relationship if only perfect specimen would cross their path. And then of course some of you are thinking, “Well, I've had my fill of parties, clubbing and one night stands for past ten years, my looks are fading, I might as well start next part of my life, get married and have kids pretty quick”. Obviously a person needs to be in right frame of mind and right part of life to try and enter a relationship. You should be mature enough and old enough for a relationship. Your self esteem should be high and you should not feel as if you need a relationship to make you feel better about yourself. You should be able to take care of yourself emotionally and financially and not need to depend on your significant other to take care of you completely. You should be free from past trauma and hurt. And you should be ready to enter a relationship only when you feel you have met right person. Finally, you should only enter a relationship if you are truly in love. If you do not fill all of requirements above, you might want to do a little work on yourself before focusing on someone else and a relationship. And if you feel that you do embody right stuff for a committed relationship, there are even more factors that you will want to think about.
| | "Smooth Move"--Tips and Techniques to Make Your Move as Painless as Possible Written by Larry Denton
Whether you are moving around block, across country or just packing Junior off to college, entire moving experience is one of most difficult events of modern living. According to Joe Harrison, president of American Moving and Storage Association, "Research tells us that moving is usually one of most stressful events in a person's life, ranked as high as death of a loved one or a divorce." Moving is tiring, complex, and costly. Despite excessive stress and high costs, Americans are on move! In year 2000, about 120 million Americans over age of five--46 percent of us--lived in a different home than they did in 1995, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report. The reasons for moving are about as numerous as number of people who move. It could be for lack of space in old apartment, a job transfer, college graduation, starting a different career, a new marriage (or divorce), or a desire to be closer to relatives. Surprisingly, a recent study found that number three on list of reasons to move was to "get away from family and relatives." Whatever reason, an estimated 1.4 to 1.6 million American household moves take place each year, and although most go smoothly, a significant number of others do not. The U.S. Department of Transportation receives about 4,000 complaints each year from people who charge that moving companies mistreated them. The single most important thing you can do to make transition go as smoothly as possible is to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN. Make a schedule--you can get a free "moving calendar" from many sites on Web--and stick with it. Preparation, organization and forethought will help you minimize headaches and allow you to complete your move with your sanity intact. If you decide to hire a professional moving company, it can be nerve-racking trying to find one you can trust to move your household valuables. Tip--make sure you give yourself enough time to choose and retain a reliable mover. The major professional moving companies are busy, especially during summer months when a majority of moves are made. Consumer Reports recommends allowing six to eight weeks to get van in your yard on time. The American Moving and Storage Association reports that some companies offer discounts for moves made between October and April--the slow months. Ask your moving company for details.
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