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How To Be Romantic

June 30th, 2008 No comments

How To Be Romantic In A Relationship?

When a relationship is established between two people, naturally, they have some feelings, perhaps already love for each other, however the feeling of love itself and the ability to show it are two different things and thus it is extremely important to know how to be romantic in a relationship. Perhaps you already know how to find romance but not how to be romantic, and here are some basic points to keep in mind.

How To Be Romantic Individually?

The first important lesson you should learn is that though there are traditional symbols of romantic love in our culture, like candles, chocolate, roses or baths, these are not the best ways to get to everyone’s heart. Even if you read a variety of articles and books about how to be romantic, the most important thing is to get to know your partner, his or her individual and unique mind and spirit.

Not everyone will like roses or chocolate, and thus, you will definitely have to find personalized ways to charm your partner. Think about what really gets your partner excited and interested. Is he or she interested in books or old movies, classical music for example? Express your love by taking him or her to a concert, or buying a book from a favorite author. There are no prescribed steps that will tell you how to be romantic and what to do exactly, you will have to understand and get to know your partner specifically beforehand. However, when you surprise him or her with a special gift, your romance will deepen and your present will really be appreciated, your partner will know that you truly care for him/her.
Tip: Read how to romance a woman and How to romance a man.

Monotony versus Romance

If you want to know how to be romantic, you will also have to understand that romance is the opposite of monotony, of the habitual, everyday routine you will find yourself in after a time. Being romantic means that you are able to bring surprises and novelties into this monotony. Plan a romantic night out with your partner, for example to celebrate your love, not only when you are celebrating a birthday or a specific occasion. Or for example if you are having children, arrange a weekend away from your home and from the children, go up to the mountains, or be impulsive and fly to a European city to attend an art exhibition, for example, if you know that your partner would appreciate it. You can however also be romantic in the everyday routine, compliment your partner, help him or her in more stressful times, or just give a foot-massage after a hard day. Being romantic does not have to mean big or expensive things, just try to pay attention to your partner’s needs and spice up your life with some additional excitement sometimes.

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How To Romance A Woman

June 30th, 2008 No comments

If you are woman looking to spice up your romantic life, then read How to Romance a Man. Gentlemen continue reading and learn how to please your girl.

Tips On How To Romance A Woman

So you are sitting at home alone again on a Saturday night and wondering why all your friends are out on dates, except for you. Well, most probably, they know how to romance a woman, and you don’t have a clue about the fairer sex. But if you think that getting and most importantly, keeping a woman is something really hard, you are mistaken, there are some basic steps, and if you keep them in mind, you will surely be able to tell your other, single friends how to romance a woman.

Compliments and Praise
Women simply love compliments, and compliments are great for showing your appreciation, your love and your feelings. Some guys think that if they don’t say anything, women will just guess what they are thinking of her, but this is not generally true. And even if women see the appreciation of a new dress or a new haircut in your eyes, they will want compliments. And it is not that hard for you either, to say, that her dress is nice, that its color goes with her eyes or that the new haircut is simply fabulous. Though complimenting physically is just one thing and if you truly want to know how to romance a woman, you should know that it is also important to compliment the woman’s intellectual capabilities, any good decisions or for example her problem-solving skills.

Sincerity in Relationship

Another important tip on how to romance a woman is to be sincere. You should prefer honesty at all times as women do prefer it. Even if it could sound harsh at first, you can say that you don’t like her new haircut though try to give a rational reason. And even if you are saying something negative, do not do it in a criticizing tone or too rudely. If you are always telling her that everything she is doing or wearing is fantastic she will surely realize that this cannot be true. However, if sometimes you mention something more negative, she will know that you are always telling the truth, that she can count on you, and she will be much more confident when you compliment her. Though, as I have already emphasized, do not over-criticize; and compliment sincerely much more.

Little Things Do Count

If you want to know how to create romance and thus how to romance a woman, keep in mind the little things. Pay attention to every minor thing the woman is telling you and try to compliment every little detail. You do not have to give big and expensive gifts to show your appreciation, it can sometimes be much more truthful to say for example ’I love you’, if it comes from the heart or write her a loving note in which you express your affection.

How To Romance A Man

June 30th, 2008 No comments

Many women feel that men are not romantic. Some feel that a man romances only when he needs sex. But the truth is every human being have a romantic heart. You just need to to know how to bring it out. Here are some tips on how to romance with a man from our collection of dating tips.


Tips On How To Romance A Man

Though men do not generally seem to be that interested in romance, at least in the traditional romantic ideas of women, you should definitely know that there are some steps as to how to romance a man. You may be looking for tips to maintain a good relationship in your marriage or to establish at last a long-term relationship. Tips on how to romance a man seem to be mostly universal, and usually apply to all men. Charming a man is basically quite simple, even if women try to over complicate it.


Heart felt Compliments
To understand how to romance a woman, men need to be aware of the importance of compliments, and this works quite similarly in understanding how to romance a man. Men just need compliments, though they are not as verbal as women, they like feeling appreciated and adored. Instincts and differences between the two sexes still exist, and thus manliness and strength are of special importance to men, so if you want to know how to romance a man, you have to keep in mind that you should try to compliment his strength, how you can rely on him at all times. Or try to compliment him on anything he has done, if he has done the shopping for you or has helped you in any way. Women can easily get used to getting their breakfast in bed on Saturdays from their men for example, but keep in mind that it is important to thank him even after years.

Break The Routine

Men do seem to like established routines in their lives, and they often seem to cling to these, but one tip on how to romance a man is to try to break this routine. On the one hand it can feel reassuring to have for example a eating out-night every week, but if you always eat at the same place, you may perhaps change this routine, and go to someplace else for a change. Get the kids away and spend an intimate evening together, drinking wine, and always try to help him if he seems to have a problem. Remember those good old romantic dates you had during the early stages of your relationship? Bring them back.

Surprise Your Man
Are you asking yourself how to romance a man? Spice it up! Buy some special underwear and wear it for him, dance for him, cook a delicious dinner when he was not expecting it. Perhaps you should not exactly romance a man by candles and roses as you would romance yourself. Find out what he likes, what interests and excites him, and do it for him. You are most probably usually doing things that both of you or just you like. Now, for a change, do something just for him, watch a football game with him and ask him to tell you all his desires.

Romantic Dating

June 30th, 2008 No comments

If you have been reading the dating tips section on Online Dating Portal, then you must have already got an idea on how to grow your online relation. (If you haven’t read it, I would suggest you read it now). Now let us see how to be more romantic with your date.


Romantic Dating: How To Bring Your Online Relationship To Another Level

If you have been chatting online and exchanging emails with this wonderful guy online for a few weeks, it is time to bring the relationship to the next level. To turn online romantic dating into some really cool real life relationship, you need to meet your online friend in the flesh. Suggest to your online friend that you meet in person and see how things work offline. Everyone knows that real life romantic dating is a lot better than online dating. Even if you spend the whole night chatting with your friend online, you cannot really feel or touch that person. If you looking for romance and you really want the relationship to last, you need to meet that person physically.

Yes, that really cool person online may turn out to be a totally different person in real life but then again that is part of the risk. Remember that a lot of people online tend to gloss up their image to appear more interesting. You cannot really expect your online friend to be perfect but then again, you are not perfect yourself so make room for some adjustments. Besides, if your online friend does not turn-out to be a really hot guy in person, you can always ditch him after your first offline meeting. There is really no hard and fast rules when it comes to romantic dating so even if you two have been rather cozy online, you are not oblige to go into romantic dating with this person in real life after your first date.

Meeting Your Friend in Real For The First Time

The first real meeting is very crucial. To make things easier for both of you, arrange for a causal meeting at first and if things work out fine, you can go on some romantic dates later on. To be on the safe side, meet with your friend in a public place. Never agree to meet with your online friend for the first time is a private place or give that person your address so that he can visit you. Always remember that you do not know this person so do not give him your address or telephone number online.

When arranging for a first meeting with your online friend, manage your expectations. Yes, it is alright to harbor some ideas about going on romantic dating with your online friend later on but you should not really expect too much during your first meeting. According to studies, most first off-line meetings do not progress to offline romantic dating. If your first online meeting does not progress to offline romantic dating, then just let things be. You can still find a better and more interesting person online.

How to Grow Online Dating Relationships

June 26th, 2008 No comments

Online dating needs careful attention to grow. Just like the real world relationship online dating also needs tending to grow the relationship over a time. Here are some tips for building a strong online relationship.

  • When you are trying to make friend online avoid the classic A/S/L (Age Sex Location) question. Many people get turned off by this.
  • Try to chat in a friendly tone and be jovial. Both men and women like light hearted partners.
  • Find time to chat and talk to your online friend regularly. If you have fixed an online appointment, take it seriously and be there in time. I would suggest you to be online before your friend arrives and change your screen name to something like, “Waiting for ..(the name of your date)”
  • Send her/him online greetings, special emails and messages. But do not forward junk mails.
  • Respect the privacy of your date. Many people won’t be comfortable revealing their identity during the early stages of online dating.
  • Don’t be pushy. If your date is not yet ready to meet in real life. Give her/him the reasonable time. Remember, good things come for those who wait.
    • Finally read the dating tips and advice on Online Dating Portal to get the best out of your online romantic adventures.

Online Dating Safety

June 21st, 2008 No comments

Online Dating, Is it Safe to Find a Date online?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions by anyone who is new to online dating. We all heard of horrifying stories about some of these scam websites and how they sell our private information. Most us don’t feel comfortable sharing our personal information with a stranger we meet online. So, is online dating safe? The answer is, Yes it is safe if you take the safety precautions. So what are these safety measures?

Online Dating Safety Tips

  • Create a new email address for your online dating adventure. Never use the existing email. You can easily sign up for a free email account at yahoo, hotmail or gmail.
  • Join only reputed online dating websites. Check our recommended dating sites section for trustworthy dating websites.
  • When signing up, always use a user name and password which is not related to your original name or email account.
  • Make sure that your computer is protected with antivirus software and firewall.
  • It is always a good idea to upload your photograph on your dating profile as this will bring 10 time more response compared to a profile with no photo. However make sure that you upload a photo which will not reveal your identity completely.
  • Hint: Chose a photo in which you are not facing the camera. Another idea is to upload a full size photo (small resolution) which is taken from a distance. While it will give a clear idea about your physical appearance it may not reveal your face clearly.

  • Finally once you hooked up with some and decided to go for a date, make sure that you meet him/her at public place like a mall or a busy restaurant.

If you have any interesting dating tips, please feel free to add them in our comment section.

Welcome to Online Dating Portal

June 16th, 2008 No comments

Welcome to Online Dating Portal.net
Millions of singles around the world are getting connected through online dating. Thanks to internet and latest communication systems, you no longer have to lead a lonely life. Find your dream match online by using the online dating sites. Here at Online Dating Portal, we aim to guide you through the whole process of online dating to help you find the best match for you.
Read our guides for valuable dating tips and check out our recommended dating sites section to find the best dating sites online which are safe and have a proven track record. Wish you all the best to meet your dream match.