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		<title>Showing Affection Outside of the Bedroom</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Sex Tips and Advice for Men and Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Showing Affection]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p>When two people are in a committed relationship, they may be tempted to turn to books or talk shows to find the latest and greatest sex tips to help offset some boredom in the bedroom. While these sex tips might work in the short term, they won’t amount to much unless the foundation of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When two people are in a committed relationship, they may be tempted to turn to books or talk shows to find the latest and greatest sex tips to help offset some boredom in the bedroom. While these sex tips might work in the short term, they won’t amount to much unless the foundation of the relationship is solid. By foundation, we mean the emotional connection between two people.<br />
The stereotype of the woman needing her man to cuddle up with her and talk about his day while the man only wants to go watch the game has been blown to pieces. Everyone now understands that both parties want the same thing. To be emotionally connected. Being emotionally connected is not just about lovemaking, in fact being this connection needs to be felt outside of the bedroom for there to be any serious connection in the bedroom. Having this connection with another human being makes for a very healthy relationship that is going to flow into all areas of life, especially in the bedroom.<br />
So how can you be sure you are connecting on an emotional level? These tips will help you and from there you will be able to give of yourself honestly and be ready to receive honestly. Thus, find the meaning of a real sexual experience between two people.<br />
Both parties have to be sure they truly understand their partner. When your partner speaks, really listen to what they are saying and when you speak, really open up about what you are feeling. Try and understand what your partner needs and wants, what makes them happy or causes them distress. If you don’t understand, ask questions. Once you trust that you are free to speak and open up, you are strengthening a bond and building trust. This feeling of security and safety both for a man and woman is the first part of being able to give yourself in other ways.<br />
Don’t be afraid to show affection outside of the bedroom. An unexpected hug, placing your hand on theirs, laying your head on their shoulder and kissing your partner good night may all seem like insignificant acts but are very powerful and make both people feel secure and protected.<br />
As in any relationship there are going to be disagreements. What is important is that you both stay on topic when trying to get your point across. Don’t dredge up the past, listen to their side, be understanding of their point of view and try and compromise. This can help through many of the obstacles that couples face. Determine the exact problem and work on finding several solutions. One of them is bound to please both of you.<br />
Once you understand how it feels to give of yourself emotionally, then you can build a stronger bond and friendship. No real, honest, loving relationship can move forward to a connection inside the bedroom without an honest, emotional connection outside the bedroom.</p>
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		<title>The Difference Between Good Sex And Great Sex</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Sex Tips and Advice for Men and Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Sex & Great Sex]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p> Sex is just as much stimulation of the mind as it is the body. Turning a merely sensual experience into a holistic one is considered the holy grail of sexual experiences, and requires a level of intimacy that not all relationships have. An experience you&#39;ll never forget is often the culmination of these notes [...]]]></description>
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	Sex is just as much stimulation of the mind as it is the body. Turning a merely sensual experience into a holistic one is considered the holy grail of sexual experiences, and requires a level of intimacy that not all relationships have. An experience you&#39;ll never forget is often the culmination of these notes being played over the course of a date, like a symphony that builds to a crescendo, and ends in complete relaxation and contentment.</p>
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	The first step in allowing this process to happen is to gain access to your partner&#39;s intimate emotions. The sharing of all types of experience &#8211; the joyful, the sad, and the humorous, naturally allow barriers between two people to be lowered &#8211; at least temporarily. The level of trust built upon this sharing, opens both parties up creatively and gives each other a sense of how each other can be pleased and what types of physical intimacy they are open to. Are they looking for tenderness or aggression? Opening yourselves up allow natural instincts to take over where the act of lovemaking becomes an art form, and the body&#8230; The canvas.</p>
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	Staring the date with a mutually fun and exciting activity is a good ice-breaking technique that breaks both parties from their comfort zone and allows a natural progression into deeper conversation and sharing as time goes on. Being able to laugh with someone creates an instant bond that few emotions can create. Once the emotional bond is achieved, the stimulation of the other senses through aroma, sound, and visual appeal makes the moment that much deeper and sanguine. Knowing your partners favorite sounds, colors, and foods disarm them from their self-preserving behaviors to allow the deep connection that turns good acts of sensuality into memorable ones.</p>
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	<a href="http://ownbla.com/magazine/relationshipadvice/sextips/">Sex tips</a>&nbsp;are more than just &quot;how-and-when-to-put-what-where&quot;, and taking a more holistic approach certainly takes more effort, but the results will speak for themselves.</p>
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		<title>Little Girl&#8217;s Cutest Reaction to Disneyland Surprise</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:22:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Disneyland]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Mom surprises her daughter with a trip to Disneyland for her 6th birthday. This video will bring you to tears!</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOpOhlGiRTM&#038;fmt=18">www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOpOhlGiRTM</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mom surprises her daughter with a trip to Disneyland for her 6th birthday.  This video will bring you to tears!</p>
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		<title>Dating Outside of Your Age</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dating Advice | Relationships | Couples]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dating Outside Your Age]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"> There is a lot of stigma and psychology being tossed around about why a women would chose to date a man who is much older or much younger than she.&#160; And, while in the past there may have been reasons beyond love, these days women are way to secure with who they are [...]]]></description>
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	There is a lot of stigma and psychology being tossed around about why a women would chose to date a man who is much older or much younger than she.&nbsp; And, while in the past there may have been reasons beyond love, these days women are way to secure with who they are and are simply looking for an individual who makes them happy. If he loves her and they share genuine interests and want to be together age just doesn&rsquo;t matter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span></p>
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	If you are searching for <a href="http://ownbla.com/magazine/relationshipadvice/">relationship advice</a><span style="font-weight:normal"> regarding age, we are here to tell you that the age of the person shouldn&rsquo;t be a factor at all. You may find that you have more in common with a man who is older, settled and secure, and conversely you may find that a younger more adventurous man makes you happy and makes you feel alive. It is all about personality; both yours and his. If you close off any encounters with a man based on his age you could very well be closing yourself off on a true, lasting relationship. </span></p>
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	To think that you should both be in the same &ldquo;phase&rdquo; of your life is narrow thinking. There are plenty of 28 year-old women who are secure and want to settle down and could easily find that in a partner of 28 or 48 years old. You could also be a 48 year old woman who wants to travel and jump from planes and you may find that in a man of any age.</p>
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	You need to find someone with whom you are compatible, someone who shares the same values. You also want there to be chemistry and a sense of fun. The <a href="http://ownbla.com/magazine/">dating tips</a><span style="font-weight:normal"> are the same regardless of the age. Go on the date, get to know this person, see if there is a connection and forget about his birth certificate.</span></p>
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		<title>The Zen of Real Conversation for Women</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dating Advice For Women]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p> If you have found yourself back in the dating scene for whatever reason, you may be enlisting <a href="http://ownbla.com/magazine/relationshipadvice/datingadvice/">dating advice</a> from everyone from your younger colleagues, talk show hosts to even children of your best friend. Although times sure are changing, one thing hasn&#8217;t&#8230; the art or Zen of real conversation.</p> <p> This is [...]]]></description>
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	If you have found yourself back in the dating scene for whatever reason, you may be enlisting <a href="http://ownbla.com/magazine/relationshipadvice/datingadvice/">dating advice</a> from everyone from your younger colleagues, talk show hosts to even children of your best friend. Although times sure are changing, one thing hasn&rsquo;t&hellip; the art or Zen of real conversation.</p>
<p>
	This is so much more than laughing at his &ldquo;not so funny&rdquo; jokes, or getting him to open up about his past. Real conversation is one where the questions come easy and the responses keep the conversation not only moving forward, but allow you to really find out about this person. You will find out their likes, dislikes, fears, when they are happier and at peace, and what they truly want from this life.</p>
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	It is important that at the beginning of the date you are relaxed. Putting undo pressure on yourself isn&rsquo;t healthy for you or the conversation. You don&rsquo;t have to impress your date by forcing the conversation. You will, however, impress them by being relaxed and fully present. Keeping your mind on what is happening and not on what you hope will happen. Being afraid of what you&rsquo;ll say only saps energy from an honest conversation. Being genuine is what will propel this date into the next one. This is the person your date really wants to spend time with.</p>
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	And, if the conversation comes to a halt, that is simply a natural occurrence during any discourse. Parties pause and reflect. And while it is perfectly normal and sometimes welcome, it can force people to start thinking about what to say. Forcing the conversation is never good. It really is okay to simply sit back, look around the room and be happy about where you are. Think about how amazing the wine tastes. Savor the flavors of a delicious dinner. Think about how the dessert tempts you. Is there a band? A gorgeous view? Take it all in.</p>
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	The wine might get you to talk about a wine tasting you went to, the band might strike up a conversation about your favorite music genres, the dinner could help strike up conversations about other restaurants or food in general. Just moments ago you thought you had nothing to talk about and now you can&rsquo;t stop.</p>
<p>
	Forcing the conversation pulls at the natural ebb and flow of the evening. If you find you are really stuck, it could be a clear sign that this date might not be the one for you and, that is okay, too.</p>
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	If two mature adults begin dating, what both of them truly want is to make a connection with another person; a connection that will last. While <a href="http://ownbla.com/magazine/">dating tips</a> can make a person&rsquo;s head spin, there is one consistent aspect where all dates need to have success&hellip; the conversation.</p>
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		<title>Perfect Date Makeup + 5 Dating Tips!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>For all you young women needing some dating advice on the first date&#8230;check this out.  Makeup tips and more. Be more confident!</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7O4RuXcOT8&#038;fmt=18">www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7O4RuXcOT8</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For all you young women needing some dating advice on the first date&#8230;check this out.  Makeup tips and more. Be more confident!</p>
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		<title>Benefits of Interracial Dating</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:26:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[interracial dating]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Interracial dating, w<a href="http://ownbla.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/interracial-couple.jpg"></a>ith its various benefits and challenges, is much more commonplace today than just a generation or two ago. One of the great benefits is the opportunity to learn and to grow in many areas. Developing a relationship with someone of a different race, culture or religious background can open up a whole [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Interracial dating, w<a href="http://ownbla.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/interracial-couple.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-203 alignright" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="interracial couple" src="http://ownbla.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/interracial-couple-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>ith its various benefits and challenges, is much more commonplace today than just a generation or two ago. One of the great benefits is the opportunity to learn and to grow in many areas. Developing a relationship with someone of a different race, culture or religious background can open up a whole new world of possibilities for expanding your knowledge of the world and developing new perspectives about your life.</p>
<p>Because people of different races often have widely different upbringings, when two people of divergent backgrounds are attracted to each other and decide to get together, the combination of their individual, unique experiences can work together to create something very special. Being exposed to new cultures, new languages, new foods or becoming familiar with the lifestyle of those living in different countries can all be enriching, allowing for new ways of thinking about life in general.</p>
<p>Online dating opens up a wide opportunity to meet others from different backgrounds and to get to know people you may have never otherwise encountered. Those who are only open to dating members of their own race are limiting their options significantly by shrinking the available dating pool. Who knows? Your true soul mate may be out there waiting for you right now, but if you are white and they are black, Hispanic, Asian or American Indian, the only way you&#8217;re going to find them is if you&#8217;re willing to be open to the possibilities that interracial dating offers.</p>
<p>Another important benefit to dating across racial lines is the opportunity it gives to break down negative stereotypes formed in ignorance by those who are unaware of the fact that love is love and isn&#8217;t determined by race, creed or color. Perhaps you believe your family and friends, or those of your partner, will be uncomfortable or unaccepting of your dating interracially. This is an opportunity for you to become stronger in your beliefs and to stand up for what you know to be right. You want to spend your time with someone you like and respect, and if friends and family have a hard time with that, then perhaps you can help enlighten them in this area. You and your partner can serve as an example of a happy couple, despite the obvious external differences. Cross-cultural relationships will expand your horizons, teaching new things you have never before considered.</p>
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		<title>Jam (Turn It Up) &#8211; Erotic Kim Kardashian Music Video Leaked</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Kim Kardashian should be sticking to her day job on Keeping Up With the Kardashians.  Besides her sexy looks, this music video is pretty awful.  Singing is not in Kim&#8217;s future!</p> <p>Kim we still love you.</p> <p></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kim Kardashian should be sticking to her day job on <em>Keeping Up With the Kardashians</em>.  Besides her sexy looks, this music video is pretty awful.  Singing is not in Kim&#8217;s future!</p>
<p>Kim we still love you.</p>
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		<title>Jay-Z not Impressed With Chris Brown at the VMAs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:13:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The crowd is giving a standing ovation to Chris Brown while Jay-Z is just standing there. He still isn&#8217;t too impressed with Chris Brown after his domestic violence incident.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE7pN7L33MI&#038;fmt=18">www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE7pN7L33MI</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The crowd is giving a standing ovation to Chris Brown while Jay-Z is just standing there. He still isn&#8217;t too impressed with Chris Brown after his domestic violence incident.</p>
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		<title>Are You Good In Bed?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:07:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Are You Good In Bed?]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://ownbla.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/coupleinbed.jpg"></a>If you&#8217;ve been dating and not really getting anywhere, it might not be your breath. It&#8217;s quite possible that you&#8217;re not good in bed. But how&#8217;s a person to know? You can ask your dentist about your breath, but your family dentist is in no position to assess your lovemaking skills!</p> <p>Most relationships have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://ownbla.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/coupleinbed.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-21" title="coupleinbed" src="http://ownbla.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/coupleinbed-300x175.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="175" /></a>If you&#8217;ve been dating and not really getting anywhere, it might not be your breath. It&#8217;s quite possible that you&#8217;re not good in bed. But how&#8217;s a person to know? You can ask your dentist about your breath, but your family dentist is in no position to assess your lovemaking skills!</p>
<p>Most relationships have sex as a large component. Well, the good ones do. But if you&#8217;re striking out in the sack in the opening innings of promising new relationships, you&#8217;re in trouble. There&#8217;s got to be evidence of sexual compatibility early on, measured by mutual enjoyment, or a relationship won&#8217;t get of the ground.</p>
<p>Sex is important to bonding and trust. No couple should leap into it, of course, as sex too early can push people apart rather than pull them together. With sex you share more than just your skin; you share your eyes, your soul, and better yet, your pheromones. That&#8217;s the good part.</p>
<p>On the flip side, sex can cause instability in a young relationship, can raise jealousy, and can bring about a false intimacy. It raises health issues, too, and it might be too soon to have those scary conversations. So, though it is important, it&#8217;s not essential to leap right into bed every time you meet someone you like.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, how can you tell if you&#8217;re good in bed?</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re good in bed, you&#8217;ll know it by your lover&#8217;s reactions, before, during, and after your trysts. Does she look into your eyes over dinner? Does he smile when you mention your new satin sheets? A lover who loses herself or himself when between the sheets with you is telling you you&#8217;ve got them in your thrall. Keep up the good work!</p>
<p>How about after? Does your lover sigh and gaze at you? Or turn away, look for the nearest phone, and start making calls? I guess we don&#8217;t need to tell you which of these is the good one.</p>
<p>As a dating relationship progresses into a committed pair, sex will work or not work. If it&#8217;s not working, just make sure it&#8217;s not you. Make sure your lover is getting the best part of the real you, inside and outside the bedroom, and things will work themselves out&#8211;if it is meant to be.</p>
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