Archive for April, 2008

10 things you can do that send out the wrong signals

Monday, April 28th, 2008

1. ASKING FOR HIS NUMBER
Men are stereotyped into thinking that it’s always them who need to ask for our numbers… not the other way around. You ask for his number because you think you might need to buy some insurance from him. He thinks it’s because you want a date.

2. COMPLEMENTING HIS JEANS
Men don’t notice each others’ clothes any more than they notice the color of each others’ eyes, so when you say you like his pants, he thinks you’re talking about his butt. (Because that’s what men mean when they say “Nice jeans”).

3. OFFERING TO BUY HIM A DRINK
You’re enjoying his company, and figure you’d like to buy the next round. He thinks you’ve decided you want to take him home for the night.

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Appearing too desperate can make a guy think he can treat you any way he likes

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Instead, stay cool, calm and collected by:

Waiting several hours before you return his call.

Telling him your have high standards when it comes to romance and any guy who uses or abuses you gets the flick.

Dressing casually in jeans on a date so that it doesn’t look like you’re trying to impress him.

Giving very little details about past boyfriends - if your new guy presses the point - tell him it’s ancient history.

Resisting the urge to do too much for him. If you’ve had him over for dinner, say “Next time it’s your turn.”

Saying “I think it’s great that you have guys’ nights out-have fun.”

Asking him to pick up his clothes after he stayed the night rather than doing it for him.

Telling him that Friday night is your evening to catch up with the girls.

Enquiring about his opinion before you state yours.

Feeling hurt or neglected by your best friend

Friday, April 25th, 2008

If you’re feeling hurt or neglected by your best friend, cope effectively with these pointers:

don’t Ignore her or her calls - give her the chance to explain herself.
Call her the next day and tell her you feel upset about what she said and wanted to talk it through before your feelings turn into resentment.

don’t Bitch about her behind her back - bitching always gets back to the person it’s about and then it’ll start a feud. Plus she’ll feel hurt you didn’t come to her directly.
Keep quiet about your hurt feelings and discuss it only with your boyfriend - guys are hopeless at remembering gossip so you’ll be certain he won’t repeat it.

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Turning on the charm

Friday, April 25th, 2008

You won’t, of course, be able to Savvy Switch overnight. Spend some time tuning into yourself and realizing how good you are at lots of things - and how you can be great at so many more. Then it’s time to work out your strategy so that you can handle the next difficult situation that might crop up.

Using tactics isn’t about being sly or underhanded,it’s about thinking through how to communicate - what you will say and how specific individuals are likely to respond to your messages.

It makes sense to arm yourself with a whole range of life tools, to use in any situation. You probably already use these tools in some way. But learning to transfer them to the other hand and use them in a different way is an invaluable skill.

How to win arguments

Friday, April 25th, 2008

When you know you want a pair of pink sling backs in a size six you don’t go into a shop and ask for “something with heels”, do you? Be as explicit as this in arguments. Don’t be afraid to let people know exactly what you want from the start. It makes your argument more focused.

Depending on the person, decide how forceful you play it. Imagine the flirting techniques you’d use with different types of men and apply this to your argument style. Creative types may be turned on by passion but your bank manager might find it rather embarrassing. Tailor your mood to suit.

Pause for reservations. If people express concerns about your proposal, don’t rush in to counter them immediately. Given space to think through their concerns, people are more likely to get to the bottom of what’s bothering them.

Walk away when it’s not working. If you’re not getting anywhere, don’t be afraid to turn your back and regroup to resume the argument another day. It’s not a failure.

How to be seductive

Friday, April 25th, 2008

You always go down a storm on a girls’ night out because you don’t take life too seriously. Apply this to chatting up someone you fancy. Don’t take yourself too seriously and have a laugh -laughter is the best aphrodisiac as it makes us lose our inhibitions and produces endorphins, the feel-good hormones.

Give him your full attention - as you would a potential new contact at work. Making him feel like he’s the centre of your world will ensure he’s more receptive of you. Maintain full eye contact, ask questions about him and pick up on all the little details of what he says.

When in doubt, be upfront. You don’t want to waste time playing mind games, so be direct and ask what he wants from a situation. Honesty is a huge turn on.

Is this true insulin will cause weight gain?

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

What causes insulin resistance?
It is estimated that 1 in 4 people (without diabetes) has a genetic predisposition for insulin resistance. Whether or not the insulin resistance develops depends (in large part) on your eating
and exercise habits. Not being physically active is a huge reason why insulin resistance develops.
In addition, gaining weight/body fat (especially around the middle) is a common trigger. And once you have insulin resistance, it’s more difficult to lose weight. So, obesity and insulin resistance is
really a viscous cycle–obesity contributes to insulin resistance, and insulin resistance contributes to weight gain! People who maintain a healthy weight and enjoy regular physical activity rarely
develop insulin resistance, even if they have an underlying genetic predisposition.