HOW TO KEEP THE FIRE BURNING IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

When you first meet your significant other it was all beautiful and exciting. The love between you two was so intense and it was like you were made for each other.

But after a long period of time together, doing the same thing over and over again with the same person, you will start feeling like the fire that was intense initially is now dying out; It's not that you stop loving the person, but the relationship just became boring and unenjoyable.

Well, fear not, it happens to many relationships even some of the once you think are the most perfect relationship have gone through this phase at some point, but that they came out of it, your relationship too can come out of it too if you apply some of the steps listed here.

DO SOMETHING NEW
Do you and your partner always go to the same restaurant? Or always watch movies at home or at the same cinema or take trips to the same location during holidays? If your answer to these questions are yes, then you relationship can be in a big danger. Doing the same thing over and over again can make your relationship boring, monotonous and predictable.

Go out to a new restaurant and try out new foods, take trips to new locations and always try out new things. You don’t need to spend a lot of money, just move out of your comfort zone and look for new comfort zones and you will see the fun coming back to your relationship.

SAY WHAT YOU WANT
When we have been with someone for so long, it is natural to get the feeling that the person should understand you by now and know what you want or don’t want without you saying it.

This can be very dangerous to your relationship because it will create unmet expectations in your relationship and therefor making you feel that your partner does not care about you or your feeling.

When you want things that your partner is not giving to you, instead of assuming that they should know, take time to talk to your partner about it, most times they don’t know they are not doing things the way you want.

FORGIVE THEIR MISTAKES
Do you have a book were you list and store the mistakes of your partner? This can be like a mental book, you are always waiting for the right time to use your partner’s mistake against him/her or waiting for your partners “cup to full” as some will put it.

Well, for your information, the cup will be full one day and it is going to pour all over your relationship and then you are going to regret losing that wonderful person you have just because of some little mistake. The faster you learn how to forgive the little mistakes, the longer and healthier your relationship will be.

MAKE FUTURE PLANS TOGETHER
No, I am not talking about wedding plans alone but it can be included. Simple future plans like what you two will do in the next weekend or planning for the upcoming holidays can make a big difference, talking about what you will do in the near future together can make you two feel like you are carrying each other along in the relationship.

When you make plans together try to put the opinions of your partner into considerations and you should only do things that the two of you will enjoy and that will create good memories in your relationship.

UNDERSTAND THAT NO ONE IS PERFECT
Over the long period of time that you have been together, you must have noticed some few habits or behavior in your partner that you don’t like, most times, you don’t see them at the beginning of the relationship.

Well you should know that no one is perfect and we all have our bad habits, if you can adjust to your partner’s bad habit or overlook them, then do so. But if you can’t then you should talk to your partner in a polite way about it and you two can work things out or find a middle ground.

TALK TO EACH OTHER
A good talk can heal any injury in a relationship. Find time to talk about things with your partner, ask your partner questions about his/her self and most of all listen to their answers and try to understand them when they talk to you.

When I say “talk to each other” I meant a good old face to face talk and not over text, chat online or video call, when you use electronics to communicate with your partner it create a big distance in your relationship. There is nothing as good as looking at your partner in the eyes when you talk to them or when you are listening to them.

CONSTANTLY GIVE GIFTS
Gifts are like fuel of happiness in a relationship, when you give a person gift; you give them the impression that they are special to you.

Your gift giving should not be only on special occasions, it doesn't have to be an expensive item. When you give a simple item on a day that your partner is not expecting anything from you, it creates a lot of love and emotion.

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CLASSIC EVERYDAY WORK OUTFIT IDEAS

It's probably the most common and easiest way to dress for office and nail the wear to work situation, this work outfit is perfect for all jobs. But it’s also the most likely to get you looking boring, unless you remember to always wear a statement piece, or add a fun item to your look (shoes, bag, jewellery, watch, lips, nails. It’s all part of the details.).

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BEAUTIFUL PERM ROD HAIRSTYLES

Defined curls are every naturalistas dream, which is why perm rods are perfect! These curlers can be purchased at your local beauty supply store, depending on what size rods you buy you can create tight ringlets or bouncy big curls on your hair with absolutely no heat.

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SIMPLE DIY SHAMPOO RECIPES FOR HEALTHY HAIR

Vinegar Shampoo – Oily Hair / Anti Dandruff Shampoo:Apple Cider Vinegar- 1 Tablespoon
Hot Water- 2 Cups
Baking soda – 1/2 tbsp
Tea Tree Oil- 5-10 drops ( Optional)
Mix the ingredients all together in a dispenser bottle and add a few drops of essential oil into it and your shampoo is ready to use.

Green Tea Shampoo For Hair Growth:
The antioxidant properties of green tea can make your tresses look healthy and beautiful by preventing grey hair and reducing hair fall. 

Coconut Milk Shampoo – Dry Hair Shampoo:
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup Liquid Castile soap
Vitamin E oil- 1/2 teaspoon
Essential oil – 10-20 drops (optional)

Mix all the ingredients in an old shampoo bottle and mix well. That’s it and your shampoo is ready to use. Please refer to a qualified practitioner before using any essential oils, do not use essential oils if pregnant.

DIY Honey Shampoo For Shine:
Castile Soap, Liquid- 1 cup
Honey – 1 tablespoon
Distilled Water- 1/4 cup
Essential Oil- 5-10 drops (optional)

Mix together all ingredients and pour it into an empty shampoo bottle. Shampoo as you normally would and rinse well with cool water. Kindly note, regular use of honey might lighten your hair color.

Baking Soda Shampoo – Clarifying Shampoo:
Mix a tablespoon of baking soda along with 1 or 2 cups of water. Massage it on the wet hair as well as the scalp. This is the simplest DIY shampoo recipes but really good to remove the product build-ups and clean the scalp as well. Detox scalp recipe for hair growth.

Olive Oil Shampoo – For Stronger Hair:
Adding olive oil to your shampoo will leave your hair silky soft. Add olive oil to your favorite shampoo for an instant boost to your hair care routine. To 1 cup of mild natural shampoo, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil for normal hair and 1/2 tablespoon for oily or fine hair. For extreme dry hair, add 2 tablespoon of olive oil to your shampoo. Close bottle and shake gently to mix. The shampoo will also help nourish and condition dyed, permed or swimmer’s hair. Olive oil can make your hair shiny, strengthens your hair and helps repair damage.

Quick Tip
If you dont have castile soap then use organic shampoo, baby shampoo or any mild shampoo. Experiment by adding other ingredients like honey, hair oils, aloe vera, dried herbs and other essential oils of your choice. Shake the shampoo before use and massage it into the scalp for at least 1 minute before you rinse off. Please refer to a qualified practitioner before using any essential oils, do not use essential oils if pregnant.

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GUIDE TO HAVING A GREAT FLAWLESS SKIN

Many of us have a love hate relationship with our skin. One day it’s the best and the next you have a breakout. Or maybe your skin doesn’t look as young as it used to and you’re looking for the best skin care tips out there. Well whatever your case, there are plenty of solutions to fix your problem (or at least a good extent of your problem).

DAILY GUIDE

• Take warm bath
• Wash your face twice daily
• Take off your makeup every night
• Apply moisturizer after cleansing
• Drink enough water
• Get 8 hours beauty sleep

WEEKLY GUIDE

• Use a sheet-mask
• change your pillow cases
• clean your makeup brushes
• Disinfect your phone
• Exercise three times a week

MONTHLY GUIDE

• Do an in-office facial
• Exfoliate your body with sugar scrub
• Examine your body for suspicious moles

YEARLY GUIDE

• Do a skin screening
• See a dermtologist for checkup

Stick to these Beauty guide for a flawless skin.

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7 PHYSICAL FEATURES THAT ATTRACT MEN TO WOMEN

Love spouts from being attracted to someone. At first glance no one falls for your nature, they fall for the way you look. Both men and women have a different set of parameters that make the opposite sex attractive to them. While we know what attracts us towards the guys, here’s taking a look at what physical features that attract a man towards a woman.

YOUR  LIPS

Forget about flaunting your curves for a minute. Results from a study at Manchester University found that lips are a woman's most attractive physical attribute. When you think about how much ladies like Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson are lusted after, it's tough to argue against it. For extra credit, pink and red lipstick were found to hold a man's attention even longer. When in doubt, go red—it's a classic and it works.

BREASTS

While many people may believe that men are drawn to women with larger breasts, askmen.com states that that isn't always the case. Although men care about a woman's breast size, many are perfectly content with and attracted to a woman that has breasts that are a reasonable size and that are shaped well.

NATURAL LOOK

While you might think a man is going to be attracted towards you because of your skills to achieve the cat eye look perfectly, the fact remains that they don’t really care. They are more attracted to a makeup-less natural face. After all, they don’t want any (nasty) surprise when the makeup is off.

STRONG EYE CONTACT

Forget that saying about the eyes being the window to the soul, because they're also the door to keeping a lover's attention. Turns out your pupils dilate a little more when you're attracted to someone. The kicker? People are apparently super attracted to dilated pupils.

WEARING  RED

There's a reason red is associated with lust. Scientists have proven that wearing red enhances attraction. In fact, they've found this phenomenon to hold true in other animals as well.

SMILING LIKE AN EMOJI

When we say smiling like an emoji, we're talking about the happy-face kind. One study suggests that men are significantly more attracted to women who smile. It's not like you'll be reeling them in with a grimace.

WAIST TO HIP RATIO

Men are subconsciously more attracted to women who have a slim waist and a well-shaped bottom. This is because big hips are an indication that she is going to be holding a baby better in her womb. It’s all about procreation in the end.

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How To Make Ginger Wraps, And Burn Belly Fat Overnight!

Losing weight is not exactly an easy task, because in order to do so, it is significantly important to follow a healthy diet regime and exercise on regular basis, which requires overall a lot of dedication.

Unfortunately, the whole commercializing of diets, products and gym health is a lie, because those methods rarely work, and in most cases, you end up gaining back all the fat you lost, in just a couple of weeks. Luckily, there is an all-natural shortcut you can take to achieve a slim belly, and the method works literally overnight.

The remedy we are going to present you in this article is ginger wraps, and believe it or not, it has helped thousands of people reduce their belly fat in an extremely short period of time (1-2 days).

Ingredients You Will Need:

1 tbsp. of grated Ginger
4-5 tbsp. of Body lotion
Plastic wrap
A towel
Bandage

Instructions:
Start off by soaking the towel in warm water before wrapping it on your belly and letting it sit for 5 minutes in order to open up your pores well. Once done, mix the ginger and body lotion and rub the solution on the affected area before wrapping plastic wrap around your waist and securing it with an elastic bandage. Let the compress sit for at least 6 hours (or overnight).

If you start feeling a burning sensation – it is completely normal and it is a sign that the method is functioning properly. Again, this treatment has helped thousands of people get rid of their annoying belly fat, and we guarantee that it will help you too.

Source: newdailyrecipes.com

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Tips You Need To Make Your Spouse Open Up More if They Rarely Do

Every relationship is very important with anybody, If you are frustrated that your partner seems shut down when you so desperately want to connect, here are tips for getting him/her to open up.

A major part of relationships is intimacy, but some people take much longer becoming comfortable sharing their deepest thoughts and feelings. This can be frustrating if you're someone who is very open, but there are a number of ways you can get your partner to open up that are both natural and respectful. You never want to force someone to unveil their true feelings, but you also want to feel like you're in a relationship where you have candid conversations with your partner.

If you want to know your partner's true feelings without pressuring them into it, consider one of these 11 ways to get your partner to open up.

Ask An Honest And Direct Question

Sure, it seems obvious to just ask, but so many people instead choose to be passive aggressive or skirt around the issue, which isn't an effective way of communicating. "Ask a direction question like 'What are we and where are we going? Not future-tripping, but right now, how do you see us?'" says Zakeri. It might be scary, but it's the best way to get an honest answer about something specific.

Practice Caring Behaviors

"If you want your partner to engage, it's important they feel connected to you," says counselor Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin. "Show them you care through doing what makes them feel cared for. Find out their love language. It may be quality time, physical touch, acts of service, words of affirmation, or gifts. Whatever it is, perform these behaviors so they feel connected."

Create A Specific Time To Talk

Instead of catching your partner off-guard with a serious conversation, find a specific time to have a discussion where both people feel comfortable and relaxed. "By creating some specific time to talk in a gentle, relaxed way and instead of answering them or commenting, you can reflect back what they have said and empathize," says couples therapist Evie Shafner, LMFT over email. "In other words, create more space for them to speak."

Share Your Own Vulnerabilities

Let your partner know some of your own feelings and struggles. "When you share and expose your vulnerability, the other person feels safe to do the same with you," says psychotherapist Dr. Fran Walfish . This can help get your partner to trust you.

Do A Bonding Activity

People are more likely to open up when they have a strong bond with others, and that bond can be created by doing something fun together. "Sometimes doing an activity together that isn't just focused on talking creates an opportunity for more sharing," says Shafner.

Be A Good Listener

"Too often we are waiting for our turn to speak and get our point across," says therapist Lindsey Huttner. "Be curious about how the other person feels, not about getting your voice heard. Make sure you allow time for silence and the person to thoughtfully share when they are ready. Stay in the present moment during the discussion without straying into the past."

 Acknowledge What You Notice

Pay attention to specific reactions of your partner and how they feel in certain situations. Bring it up to them in an empathetic way. "When we are seen, we feel safer to open up," says Zakeri. "Say something like, 'When you were talking about work, you seemed aggravated. Is everything okay?'"

Pay Attention To Your Body Language

Pay attention to your body language and what this conveys to the other person. "Do you appear calm, confident, and open to listening?" says Huttner. "Make sure your tone of voice is soft and relaxed, while not being timid and nervous. You need to show your partner you are available and ready to listen to them while also letting them know you are not going to shy away from anything they may choose to share with you."

Validate Their Feelings

"It sounds simple but most of us do not know how to properly validate another person," says Huttner. One way to validate someone how someone else feels is by repeating back what they are explaining to you using your own words and emotion — without judgement. "You can fully convey you understand someone’s feelings and point of view even if you do not fully agree, so this is a great one to use," she says.

Try  Something  New

"Doing the same thing gets us the same results," says Huttner. "Try the opposite approach of what you have done in the past, and see if it makes a difference. Perhaps your partner feels cornered when you bring up difficult topics and put on the spot. Try a softer tactic to begin the discussion."

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