Thursday, November 15, 2007

4 Key Steps Of Approaching Women With Confidence And Swagger

Women like men who exhibit confidence and self-assuredness. That should really go without saying. However, many guys run head-first into a problem when they try to convey those attributes in the presence of a hot woman. So, with that said, how can you learn the elusive art of approaching women without stumbling over words or, worse, looking like one of the previous thirty-eight losers she shot down prior to your arrival? Well, it's pretty simple... we'll call our plan the Four D's of Approach: Develop, Display, Discern, and Direct.

#1) Develop...You can't show a female something you don't have. Your first order of business is to build your confidence and self esteem. There are plenty of self-help books and free content on the Web that can help you with that, so there's no need in regurgitating that information here.
#2) Display... What good is getting something if you don't show it off? People don't collect expensive art to keep it in their cellar. Now that you have your swagger, let people know about it. But keep in mind, there is a very fine line between exuding confidence naturally and looking like an overcompensating prick. The best way to avoid the latter is to constantly remind yourself of how great you are while at the same time acknowledging your many shortcomings (we all have them). Think of it as being humbly cocky.

#3) Discern... When you're in a bar, or wherever, and you spot a hot chick, don't just run up on her without evaluating the situation first. Is she with her boyfriend? Her homegirls? What does the situation look like? Take some time to analyze things first (but do not use this as an attempt to cop out). For instance, don't approach women when they're being bombarded by men left and right. As far as she is concerned, you're no better than the other losers who just tried to talk with her. Separate yourself from the pack by making some kind of brief communication (a smile or quick glance will do). She'll notice this and your chances of having a favorable conversation with her will increase exponentially.

#4) Direct... This is where you get to show off most of your confidence and self esteem. After approaching a woman, direct the conversation. You're supposed to be in control and more than likely, the female will appreciate your assertiveness - not pushiness. Do not try to be the jerk you think women are attracted to. Instead, be comfortable in your own skin... Know what you want and don't be afraid to say it. (warning: that does mean saying you want her body right now).

Remember, the art of approaching women is just that... an art! You can't paint a masterpiece if you don't learn how to draw first. As with anything else that has substantial rewards, you will have to work at this - some more than others. But regardless of the time it takes, the outcome can be achieved by practically any and everyone. If you've ever wondered how that scruffy looking dude who works at Kinko's managed to snag the hot girl next door, now you know... It's all in the approach.



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Adult Webcam Personals: Dating And Fun Live On Video

It used to be that dating on the internet was a dry, impersonal affair. Then along comes the webcam and the online dating scene will never be the same again.

Adult webcam personals are hot right now. After all, living your wildest dreams live before your computer screen is the next best thing to the real thing.

This is the reason for the growing popularity of adult video dating: live interaction. Live adult webcam personals allow you to see other adult singles (or non-singles if that's what you like) live, be they next door or in another continent.

Another reason, it appears, for the popularity of adult live video personals can be traced to the origins of webcam chatting. The first industry to utilize this technology was the adult industry. Others are just beginning to catch up.

Indeed, there are many advantages of adult webcam dating over “old school” adult internet dating, which include:

1. Learning curve is much shorter, as most of the details involving internet dating are eliminated. In most cases, writing personal ads – something most internet daters hate – is not even required.

2. You can be sure that the person(s) you're dealing are whom they say they are. This includes age and looks, two of the things that people dating on the internet lie about most. Since the images are transmitted in real-time, they cannot be faked. Compare this to traditional chatting, where teenagers have been known to pull all type of pranks.

3. Scam artists who use stolen photos and fake profiles cannot pull a fast one on you, as the images are transmitted live.

4. You get a more accurate feel about the person you are chatting with. Where audio is used (as opposed to text messaging), you even get a good idea about how they act and talk: almost like a face-to-face meeting.

5. Webcam personals help create the feeling of being closer to the other person(s), even if other(s) are miles away.

6. You can live and explore your fantasies without limit, right from the privacy of your own home, and away from prying eyes.

How do you get started with adult webcam personals?

Well, Getting started is easy. You don't even need a web camera (webcam) if you don't have one, though it helps for increased interactivity. In fact, if you all you want is to watch the guys or gals doing the things that turn you on, you don't need a webcam at all.

But perhaps the most important thing is choice of personals site. Why?

The adult webcam personals site is what brings people together. It is what you make it possible for you to meet others of similar interests. If you're interest is fulfilling certain visual fantasies, an adult webcam service is what brings this to you.

But though it's tempting to sign up with a free site, you could end up paying in other ways, including compromised privacy.

Some disreputable webcam sites have been known to sneak Trojan horse software into your computer. This software can start your webcam without your knowledge, possibly capturing images of you in compromising situation(s) and broadcasting it worldwide.

It is therefore important that you sign up with a reputable adult webcam personals service. Most reputable sites do offer free basic memberships or a free trial.


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Dating: Why Are People Rejecting Me?

Aidan decided to consult with me because he wanted to get married and have a family. A handsome man in his mid-30s, it was certainly not obvious at first glance why he could not find a partner.

However, it didn't take me long to understand why relationships were not working for Aidan. Being with Aidan felt like being alone. He was so not present as to practically be invisible.

"Aidan," I asked, "What are you feeling right now?"

"I don't know."

"Aidan, please move your focus out of your head and focus inside your body. Breathe into your body. Notice any sensations in your body."

Aidan breathed. A few moments later he told me that he felt nervous.

"Aidan, imagine that the nervousness is a child inside you - your feeling self. I'd like you to notice what you are telling this child that is causing him to feel nervous."

"I'm telling him that he has to say the right thing so that you will like him."

"So when you tell yourself that you have to perform right in order to get my approval, you end up feeling nervous. What are you telling yourself about why is it so important to get my approval?"

"I guess I'm telling myself that if you like me and approve of me, I'm okay."

"Aidan, I'd like you to imagine that your inner child - your feeling self - is an actual child. Imagine that you have a little boy who is just like you were as a child. How would this little boy feel if you kept telling him that others had to like him for him to be okay? How would he feel if you kept handing him away to someone else for acceptance and approval?"

"I think he would feel rejected and abandoned by me. I think he would not feel very good about himself if I kept rejecting him."

"Yes, and that is exactly what is happening on the inner level. You are handing away your inner child for others to define as okay. But the very act of handing him away is causing low-self esteem. And how attractive do you think a woman finds you when you are approaching her from this neediness - this need for her to approve of you for you to feel okay?"

"Well, obviously, women don't find this attractive. But I didn't know I was doing this, and I don't know what to do about it."

"The first thing you need to do is practice moving your focus out of your head and into your body - into your feelings. Your inner child feels valued by you when you pay attention to him, which means paying attention to your feelings. Your anxious, nervous, fearful feelings are letting you know that you are abandoning yourself and telling yourself that you have to perform right to be okay. Your happy and peaceful feelings are telling you that you are connecting with yourself and taking care of yourself. When you keep your focus in your mind rather than your body, you don't know when you are abandoning yourself."

Aidan started to practice noticing his feelings, and noticing what he was telling himself that was causing his anxiety. The more he noticed and shifted his thinking about himself, the better he started to feel. Within a few months of practicing defining himself and taking care of himself, instead of handing himself over to others to define, Aidan found himself dating two women that he liked. The last time I spoke with him, he was in an exclusive relationship with one of the women, much to the dismay of the other woman!



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Will You Date Women With Children?

Recent survey showed that a good number of men favor to date single mothers. Out of five thousand men, forty eight percent find single mothers more motivated and mature in nurturing a relationship.

Twenty-five percent want or choose to date single mothers for the reason that single mothers are faced with a demanding and hectic schedule which is why they recognize the value of sacrifice single moms had to go through, making them a stronger person and the type to value a relationship.
Seventeen percent said that when they dated a single mom, it was an opportunity seeing the woman care for her children and that is such a wonderful sight.

Here are reasons why men love dating single moms:

1. Men look up to their mothers; therefore they see the single mom as a person who is more focused and responsible in life. She already knows what are her priorities and definitely will not let go of her children’s happiness for a man. Therefore, when she chooses to date a man, the man must be real special.

2. Single moms are strong, having had gone through raising her children alone.

3. They are independent, have a direction in life and very confident.

4. They value the quality of time, and this sets them apart. When they date a man or in a relationship, they often make the most out of that moment, and value their time spent together.

5. Single mothers give importance and cherish lasting relationships. They do not just fill time when dating, as they need to decide on doing something for them at the same time accomplishing the task of being a father and a mother to her kids. To the man searching for a lasting and true relationship, the single mom is perfect.

6. They approach dating with sincerity and not just a segment of a sequence of worthless dates or that which sprouts from one’s fear of loneliness.

7. Single moms relish their time when alone on a date and appreciate a simple evening, giving more importance of your time spent together, and not on how grand it is. This makes them fun to date.

Here are guidelines in dating single moms:

1. When she wants you to give her time before you meet her kids, be patient and realize that this is not because she does not like you, instead, she wants to become acquainted with you, at the same time that you will have a chance to become acquainted with her first “as a woman”, before you know her as a mom.

She still wants to know for sure how your relationship develops before introducing the kids to you.

2. Understand that she is a mom, her first priority being her children, so as much as she wants to, she can not make spur-of-the-moment plans with you. However romantic unplanned dinner dates may seem, understand that they are simply unworkable for single moms.

3. Know your part and never try to discipline her kids. Leave the disciplining to the mom and never be a father to her kids. They already have one, and will only feel bitter towards you if and when you take their father’s place.

Just be their friend whom they can trust and count on. This way, they will accept you and appreciate you more.

4. After a while of dating together and you know that you both are on your way to a lasting relationship, including the kids in your plans can be a great idea, wherein her children and you can spend time and get to know each other better. Plan your outings that kids will love and enjoy.

Dating women with children would entail so much than dating single women. However, should you really like a single mom and is willing to give the relationship a shot, then go for it. The single mom has many good qualities worth knowing and she has many good values worth your time. Let her kids be not of hindrance to you. As long as there is understanding, patience, dedication and love, you will both have a lasting relationship that you both will enjoy in the coming years.


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How The Shy Guy Can Start Dating

Many people have to overcome their shyness before starting to date. If you are a very shy person, you should be encouraged by the fact that a lot of persons like you have learned to have active dating lifestyles.

However, shy guys could not get themselves to make the first move or ask someone out on a date without considerable struggle or pain. This could block your chance of introducing yourself to someone you find very interesting.

There is a double-edge sword for shy people. Most times they belong to their own group of friends or family that provides them support. These groups know the person, understand the shyness and accept him or her, and often enjoy their company. This sense of refuge in your own group could work against the shy person and prevent them from venturing out to meet new people with different backgrounds and personalities. So what could a lonely shy person do besides curl up in front of the TV with the remote control?

The first thing to do is to recognize that being shy prevents you from dating and that you should overcome it. Sit yourself down and relax and start thinking of dating someone you like. Focus on the feelings, fears and apprehensions that develop as you start working yourself through the imaginary date. It is very helpful to have a clear understanding of your thoughts and feelings so you can confront the things that cause that paralyzing dread, that overwhelming shyness that could stop you dead on your tracks.

If you have great difficulty in isolating your thoughts, it would be a good idea to consider visiting a therapist for a few sessions of personal counseling. Only a few could be needed because the idea is for the therapist to help you identify the real causes of your shyness for dating. Once the process helps in isolating these causes, you would need little help in confronting or overcoming them. The counselor would also help build your confidence in facing these issues.

With or without the counselor, you could try to enact an imaginary date in your mind. Moving in precise steps: from meeting a woman, talking to her, calling her on the phone to set a date, choosing a place, picking her up, and so on. In your mind, walk yourself through each stage in as much detail as you can. Try to begin in a way or situation that is most comfortable with you. Then, at each stage, confront any tension or panic that you feel could prevent you from going to the next step. Repeat the “date” through each imaginary step until you can picture the entire dating sequence without feeling stressed out or petrified with shyness.

Once you understand your shyness and have a little idea of how to face it, it is time to go out with another person for a “test date”. Every person has persons from the opposite sex that is close to them. For guys, they would be a sister, a cousin, a good friend, colleague, or teammate. Make sure that the person is someone close to you and there is no chance of getting intimate with them. This friend should understand your dating (or more appropriately, “non-dating”) situation and be prepared to help you through some practice night outs or dates.

Depending on how close you are to this practice date partner, you can go through all the motions of a real date. Contact or call them and do all the steps we identified earlier in your “imaginary date” in these practice nights out. Act out a role as if the other person is a potential romantic date.

As practice runs go, a shy person is bound to mess up some of the steps. So it’s good to have a good friend playing practice date. Both of them can laugh off all the bloopers during the exercise, and may even make up good funny stories in the future. More importantly, they could talk about what went wrong, or when some sudden shyness acted up again. Remember, shyness not only affects how you relate to your date, but probably all people that the person will meet while he or she is with the said date (like the bartender, waiter, other guests in the restaurant, etc…). Having test dates will help call out potential “shy” traps.

Often, shyness comes from having feelings of low self-esteem. If it is something like being self-conscious of one’s weight or clothes, it could be remedied. Going on a fitness training program or changing your wardrobe will solve those two problems. And you should know that regular exercise gives you a slight feeling of exhilaration. So although you may not have lost all the extra pounds, you feel healthier, fitter and more comfortable around other people. The important thing is you did something to remove that feeling of inadequacy and made yourself feel better about yourself.

The pick-up lines, choice of date places, and seduction come a little later. What a shy guy should remember is overcoming the hurdle of meeting other people for a date is the key to starting off an active dating life.


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Dating Shyness - How To Overcome Your Shyness When Dating

Dating shyness can be an obstacle for people who are timid or introverted. Aside from the natural “players” who circle the dating game as if it’s a carnival ride, some people just aren’t born lucky. Let’s figure out if you have dating shyness or if you’re the ultimate natural at the dating scene. Ask yourself these questions.

Do you end up being your most boring self on a date? Do you get tongue-tied and out of words? Do you simply sit there and mumble your answers for fear of saying something silly? Then, congratulations! This article is undeniably the one for you.


Below are tips on overcoming your dating shyness. I hope you learn enough to get past those first-dates only category.

Being naturally shy isn’t supposed to be your fault. If you are uncomfortable opening up or sharing too much of yourself too soon, this can work to your advantage. For the opposite sex, you can be mistaken as somebody quite “mysterious”. And mystery breeds its own sort of anticipation.

Instead of talking about yourself on a date, focus instead on the other person. Don’t feign interest; be genuine by being eager to know more about your date. That way, you can remain your shy self, without ruining the date.

Ask questions. Be nice and polite. Dating shyness can’t be that bad, you don’t have to be the Extrovert-of-the-Year to score points on that first date!

Figure out what makes you shy. Deal with provoking situations as you would a math problem. Do it a step at a time. If you feel tense being on blind dates and having dinner with a complete stranger, then don’t. Why not go into cyber romance first?

Get to know somebody by emailing, chatting or even text messaging. If you feel comfortable enough, you can meet up later on, right? That way you wouldn’t be too shy once you see him/her up close.

So you see, being shy doesn’t mean you should miss out on the dating opportunities at your feet. All you have to do is to work your way around dating shyness until it works to your advantage. It’s nothing really harmful as long as it’s a natural part of your personality. Besides if your date really does like you for who you are, it won’t matter if you’re outgoing or extremely shy.


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