Posted on: 23 January, 2007
Author: Julie Shields
You are in the driver's seat and in control. Just like driving, to build your own engagement rings is empowering (in an expensive kind of way), but hard work as well. You gots to know your stuff when it comes down to choosing the various components of the ring....otherwise you may crash and burn. One of the first things you must consider is the kind of setting that you want for the ring. The setting is what holds the rock in place and maximizes its sparkle. It will influence the design, style and overall look of the ring. You must...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 23 January, 2007
Author: Julie Shields
Put your anxiety to rest with engagement ring insurance:So you've taken one of the biggest steps of your life by purchasing a ring and proposing to the woman of your dreams. This is the point where practical considerations begin to cross your mind.... So you've taken one of the biggest steps of your life by purchasing a ring and proposing to the woman of your dreams. This is the point where practical considerations begin to cross your mind.... Like, what if my woman is washing her hands and the ring slips off down the drain. Or what if the diamond...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 23 January, 2007
Author: Julie Shields
A diamond promise ring is given to one's significant other for a number of reasons. Often it is a pre-engagement of sorts, intended to show that the relationship is quite serious and is headed towards... It is up to you to the purchaser of the promise ring to express to their beloved, the appropriate message that the ring represents. And let me emphasize, that you should immediately express that message...like, as you're slipping the ring on her finger, if not before then. God forbid she jumps to the wrong conclusion, such as misinterpreting the diamond promise ring for an engagement...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 23 January, 2007
Author: Julie Shields
Who isn't fascinated by the gracious and beautiful Princess Di? Everything about her held an air of intrigue, from her complicated marriage to Prince Charles to her beautiful fashions and jewels. Prince Charles proposed to Diana in February of 1981 and they were married several months later. The marriage ceremony was shown around the words and watched by hundreds of millions of people. Soon after, their sons Harry and William were born. Unfortunately, there was trouble in paradise and rumors of extramarital affairs plagued the marriage. In particular, much scrutiny surrounded Prince Charles's friendship with Camilla Parker Bowles. Princess Diana's...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 23 January, 2007
Author: Julie Shields
The platinum used in platinum engagement rings is much more rare than gold and perhaps this is why it costs 4x as much as yellow gold and 2x as much as white gold. Unlike gold, platinum is used in alm... Platinum's silvery-white luster looks beautiful against most gemstones, hence it is increasingly a very popular choice for one's engagement ring setting. Platinum will feel heavier on one's finger than other metals. One of the lesser known facts about platinum is that it is hypo-allergenic and will not irritate your skin. My friend, who recently got married, was complaining to me...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 08 January, 2007
Author: Wade T. Wilson
Have you ever been attracted to a person with a different culture, language or nationality? Do you love to travel and visit distant lands? Ever dreamed what it would be like to share passion and romance with an exotic person on a beautiful beach in Tahiti or a ski resort in the Swiss Alps? If this sounds like you, read on. You can have a great time finding a special international date. Youll make many new friends and acquaintances during your search. Once you decide to look to foreign countries, youve got the whole world to choose from. There are...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 03 January, 2007
Author: Bedtime Flirt
Undress to impress in sexy lingerie, naughty knickers, shocking stockings, foxy fishnets and gorgeous garters. Everything you need to be a bedtime flirt Girls want to be complimented. So what better way to attract compliments and attention than to buy new sexy lingerie, wait for your man to come home from work, and enjoy the sight of his jaw dropping to the floor. Hell shower you in compliments about how amazing you look, and what a confidence boost that will bring! Men love confident women, and women love to look and feel sexy. Sexy lingerie allows for both of you...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 25 December, 2006
Author: Jamie Specht
After years of relationships lasting anywhere from a few days to a few years, ranging from the sex-based to the love-based to the misnamed friendships to the what-was-I-thinking, some taking place ent... After years of relationships lasting anywhere from a few days to a few years, ranging from the sex-based to the love-based to the misnamed friendships to the what-was-I-thinking, some taking place entirely online, one where I moved in with the person (and most anything in between), I have decided that it is time to really take a look at what the perfect woman and perfect relationship are made...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 24 December, 2006
Author: Timothy Mahar
Unfortunately, not every romantic relationship lives up to our early hopes and dreams. You can be with a truly wonderful man, but that does not mean that he is right for you. If you find yourself in that situation, you may decide it is time for you to end the relationship. Breaking off a romantic relationship is rarely easy. Breaking the news in person is generally preferred, but that is not always possible. Sometimes the physical distance that separates you does not allow you to tell him in person. Sometimes it is hard to get out the words that you...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 24 December, 2006
Author: Timothy Mahar
The first big step in moving from an online relationship to one in the real world is talking on the phone for the first time. As a guy, you are probably going to be ready to take that step before your online match. With good reason, women approach online dating a bit more cautiously than men. Your best chance to talk to her on the phone and eventually meet her is to allow things to move forward at a pace she feels comfortable. You should be willing to take things slow and let her be in the drivers seat. When...
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