Things I Learned When Looking for a Relationship

1. What's right for others may not be right for you.
2. Don't let somebody else decide who you should fancy. Resist the temptation to go out with someone simply because it'll boost your credibility. Look for the person who's right for you.
   
3. Accept there's no such thing as the perfect partner but you can get pretty close. The essential qualities that make up your ideal mate may be something that you learn by trial and error. You're very unlikely to get it right first time. By going out with a few different people you'll learn what you find attractive and more importantly, what drives you mad.
   
4. Don't put too much emphasis on temporary things. Being able to talk and have a good laugh together is more exciting in the long term than the ability to swap wardrobes. Look for someone with a similar outlook on life rather than someone who wears the latest designer labels.
   
5. The right relationship should make you feel good about yourself. You should be relaxed and confident and be able to laugh. Don't settle for someone who sneers if you have a bad hair day.
   
6. Money shouldn't be top of your list of qualities but it can have a bearing. If you have more money than your partner, you will have to accept that there are some things you'll miss out on, unless you pay. If the tables are turned, you may have to accept a bit of charity. Financial inequalities needn't be difficult. Acknowledge the problem and talk openly about it.
   
7. Most importantly, I want someone I can talk to. Communication is essential if a relationship is to last the distance

Disclaimer: This entry is not my original work, got this in a forwarded e-mail.

Ang Sarap Talagang Magmahal

Ang sarap talagang magmahal. Pero nakakatuwa ang "pagmamahalan" ng mga bata. Sa bagong commercial ng McDonald's lubos na nailarawan kung paano magmahal ang mga bata. Sabi nga sa english:

"Happiness is more important than pride."

Tingnan ang mga key scenes sa bagong commercial na nabanggit:

Sarap magmahal :)

Sana, ang mga adults, hindi din masyadong magulo kapag nagmahal, dapat straightforward lang, simple, yung iba kasi ang dami pang kondisyon kaya tuloy minsan sa isang relationship, mayroon talagang magsasacrifice, ang tanong, kailangan ba palaging magsacrifice yung isa? Hindi ba dapat give and take?

Bahala na nga. Gusto ko lang naman ng McDo fries. :P

The 10 Secrets of Love

The love month is  just a week away, the most awaited day is just a couple of weeks from now. I stumbled upon an article while browsing yesterday and I know I needed to share this, not because the season is near  (what a happy accident!) but I believe this is what everybody should know. I hope you learn something from this list.

"While the world is going crazy, you can count on me, cause I'll be loving you."

Here we go!

Secret #1:
The power of thought. Love begins with our thoughts. We become what we think about. Loving thoughts create loving experience and loving relaitonships. Affirmations can change our beliefs and thoughts about ourselves and others. If we want to love someone, we need to consider their needs and desires. Thinking about your ideal partner will help you recognize him/her when you meet him/her.

Secret #2:
The power of respect. You cannot love anyone or anything unless you first respect them. The first person you need to respect is yourself. To begin to gain self-respect, ask yourself, "What do I respect about myself?" To gain respect for others, even those you may dislike, ask yourself, "What do I respect about them?"

Secret #3:
The power of giving. If you want to receive love, all you have to do is give it! The more love you give, the more you will receive. To love is to give to yourself, freely and unconditionally. Practice random acts of kindness. Before committing to a relationship, ask not what the other person will be able to give to you, but rather what you will be able to give to them. The secret formula of a happy, lifelong relationship is to always focus on what you can give instead of what you can take.

Secret #4:
The power of friendship. To find a true love, you must find a true friend. Love does not consist of gazing in each other's eyes, but rather looking outward together in the same direction. To love someone completely, you must love them for who they are, not what they look like. Friendship is the soil through which love's seeds grow. If you want to bring love into a relationship, you must first bring friendship.

Secret #5:
The power of touch. Touch is one of the most powerful expressions of love, breaking down barriers and bonding relationships. Touch changes our physical and emotional states and makes us more receptive to love.

Secret #6:
The power of letting go. If you love something, let it free. If it comes back to you, it's yours, if it doesn't, it never was. Even in a loving relationship, people need their own space. If we want to learn to love, we must first learn to forgive and let go of past hurts and grievances. Love means letting go of our fears, prejudices, egos and conditions. "Today, I let go of my fears, the past has no power over me - today is the beginning of a new life."

Secret #7:
The power of communication. When we learn to communicate openly and honestly, life changes. To love someone is to communicate with them. Let the people you love know that you love them and appreciate them. Never be afraid to say those three magic words, "I love you." Never let an opportunity pass to praise someone. Always leave someone you love with a loving word - it could be the last time you see them. If you were about to die but could make telephone calls to the people you loved, who would you call, what would you say and . . . . . . . . . why are you waiting?

Secret #8:
The power of commitment. If you want to have love in abundance, you must be committed to it, and that commitment will be reflected in your thoughts and actions. Commitment is the true test of love. If you want to have loving relationships, you must be committed to loving relationships. When you are committed to someone or something, quitting is never an option. Commitment distinguishes a fragile relationship from a strong one.

Secret #9:
The power of passion. Passion ignites love and keeps it alive. Lasting passion does not come through physical attraction alone, it comes from deep commitment, enthusiasm, interest and excitement. Passion can be recreated by recreating past experiences when you feel passionate. Spontaneity and surprises produce passion. The essence of love and happiness are the same; all we need to do is live each day with passion. 

Secret #10:
The power of trust. Trust is essential in all loving relationships. Without it, one person becomes suspicious, anxious and fearful; and the other person feels trapped and emotionally suffocated. You cannot love someone completely unless you trust them completely. Act as if your relationship with the person you love will never end. One of the way in which always  you can tell whether a person is right for you is to ask yourself, "Do I trust them completely and unreservedly?" if the answer is "no", think carefully before making a commitment.

Stay in love always. Till next post.

Disclaimer: This entry is a repost. Saw this post while browsing the other day. Credit should go to this person, just wanted to share.

How to Love

For Guys:

Love your girl as if she is only 16. No longer a girl but not yet a woman. Love her with all your heart, set a few rules and never break her heart.

For Girls:

Love your boy as if he is only 8. Let him play with his toys and go out with his playmates. Don't worry for at the end of the day, he would still come home to you. Teach him to be honest.

And for the loveless:

Mag DVD marathon na lang kayo, DoTA, Facebook or Twitter. :)