Dating Tips-How to Impress a Woman on Your First Date

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1. Pay attention to hygiene. Most likely your date spent time bathing, grooming, brushing her teeth and hair, and picking out some nice clothes to wear. You need to show her the same respect. Also, prepare for bad breath. Carry breath mints, tic-tacs or breath-strips. Offer her one anytime you feel you need one.

2. Be yourself, but put you best foot forward. If you’re the kind of guy who likes to wear jeans and a tee-shirt, it’s ok to be casual, but don’t be a slob. Women can pick up a lot of details quickly. Throw on some clean “Dockers”, an open collared shirt, and make sure your shoes look good and your socks sort of match the color of your pants. If you wear suits for work, wear one on a date.

3. Don’t be cheap. If you can’t afford to take her out to dinner, take her to a park or a free concert and then for a cup of coffee. Most women will offer to go dutch, and some will even foot the bill. However, if you want to impress her, and especially if she’s older, show her a good time and don’t make her pay.

Now that we’ve covered the obvious, let’s look at the good stuff. There are two important things you must remember at all times:

1. A woman wants to be cherished. She wants to feel special and appreciated. When a woman feels like she’s valued, she’ll be your greatest ally. A woman shares every part of herself with a man once she feels like she’s with her hero. So how do achieve that status….focus your attention on her. Really listen to what she’s saying. Ask her about herself. Look in her eyes when speaking. Never interrupt her. If your eyes get distracted by the leggy brunette in the short skirt, try to focus on the woman your with. If your date catches you looking around at other women, it hurts her feelings. She may shut down emotionally and decide right then and there not to date you again. She’ll also be put off if you keep glancing at the television during your first date. If you get caught looking, just apologize and focus on your date again. Look for little ways you can show her you heard what she said and show her you care. This doesn’t mean you need to spend a lot of money on her. If she says she likes swimming, offer to take her to your favorite lake, beach, or pool. If she tells you her favorite song, sing a line or two as you walk her to the door. ALWAYS remember her name. Focus on the woman your with.

2. Women have intuition. You must be honest with your date. A women’s brains works differently than a mans. There is actually different wiring in the brain so that a woman can connect thoughts with emotions quicker than a man. The bottom line, women can smell B.S. quicker than most guys. Women are more turned on by emotional honesty and vulnerability (not neediness) than they are by guys in mansions with sports-car collections. If you’re beat up from your last divorce and just looking for something casual and physical, be honest about it. If you’d like to have a steady girlfriend, let her know. Many women do not speak as direct as men. If you don’t understand what she’s trying to say, ask her to clarify. Some women, especially women who have not dated need a man to show her how to communicate directly. It may be challenging at first, but it helps both of you understand each other better. So, be honest with her.

Finally, if you’d like to see her again, let her know, but don’t grovel. A needy man is a big turn off to women. Once you learn how to put your best foot forward, show a woman you care for her and learn to respect her need for honesty and emotional connection, you’ll be well on your way to a fulfilling relationship or a more successful time dating.

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Wedding Hairstyles - How to Choose Your Perfect Look

Selecting the perfect hairstyle for your wedding day is not an easy thing to do. You want a style that will flatter your face and your wedding gown. Here are a few tips on how to choose your perfect look for that big day.

For starters, to help your hair stylist create a masterpiece for your wedding date, take a photograph of the wedding gown, as well as a swatch of fabric. In addition, if you plan to wear a veil or use some type of hair jewelry such as clips or hairpins, these too should be shown to the hair stylist, which will help him or her create the perfect design.

Whether you choose to work with your current hair stylist or someone new, you want to address a number of things. For instance, determine the amount of time the stylist will need the morning of the wedding. You will also need to weigh the costs associated with you going to the stylist’s location versus the stylist coming to you. Then, check with your hair stylist to see if you will be charged for a number of practice runs. Sometimes, the stylist will do this as a complementary service, but not always. Here are a few of the more popular styles to consider for your wedding day.

The Bob – This style is short and sassy, which is great for a contemporary style wedding without a veil.

The Bun – With hair gathered at the nape of the neck or crown, the bun style is beautiful for many wedding gown designs.

Chignon – For this style, the hair is worn in a knot just below the back of the head or at the nape of the neck, creating a very sophisticated look.

Finger Curls – For an elegant wedding gown, finger curls are soft and romantic.

French Twist – In this case, the hair is rolled and worn at the back of the head, perfect for a traditional style wedding.

You should start thinking about your look six months prior to your wedding date. During this time, you should choose your stylist, who may or may not be the person that usually maintains your hair. This six-month period is also excellent for getting your hair in a healthy condition. Then around three months prior to the wedding date, your final decision on headpiece, veil, or hair jewelry should be made. Make sure the stylist sees what you want to wear so the hair style can be created around the item.

Approximately four weeks out, your hair should be trimmed and the stylist should conduct the first practice run. You should bring in your maid of honor for this if possible. She is someone who will provide you with an honest opinion. Your hairstylist also needs to advise you on the proper way of removing the headpiece or veil without undoing the hairstyle. Next, prepare an emergency hair kit. This kit should include extra pins, hairspray, combs, and other items needed for last minute fix-ups or malfunctions.

In conclusion, with the proper preparation, choosing the right hairstyle for your wedding day should be fun. If you follow these tips, it can also be enjoyable and you will be full of the confidence and joy that every bride should have as you walk down that aisle!

L Hayes is a wedding professional and owner of