If you have put any effort at all into online dating, I m sure that you ve read plenty about how to write online profiles, and how NOT to write them. Knowing the basics about that is a good thing, of course, and I ve written my fair share on the subject.

The truth is that there is a wealth of information our there and help is readily available when it comes to creating terrific, effective online profiles. Yet, you can somehow always count on finding plenty of particularly entertaining material like what follows when browsing profile narratives.

All of these are lifted from actual profiles. Enjoy!

“I m a walking, talking dichotomy. I hope you re the same.”
After all, opposites attract, right?

“I need a man who can full feel my fantasies.”
I distinctly remember an email I wrote to this one entitled, “Feeling Full”. I don t remember a response. Haha.

“The three things I want most in a man are honesty, sincerity and truthfulness.”
Great. The three things I want most in a woman are repetition, redundancy and duplication.

“I am recently divorced, so I am now at a stage in my life where I am not looking for one night stands.”
Well, thank goodness both the marriage and that sort of behavior have come to an end. I wonder if that s a coincidence?

“I don t drink beer, but I ll play darts at the bar with a screwdriver”
Be sure to use a Philips. Those pointy ones seem to stick to the dartboard better.

“I ll bend over backwards to help anyone who needs it, but I refuse to be a pushover.”
OK, so she doesn t need any help bending over backwards, get it?

“Attractive, fun, professional woman looking to date the same.”
Hmm. Can t help you there, girlie. I m a guy.

“I AM A HAPPY AND HONEST PERSON I HATE LAYS AND TO BE UNLOYAL”
Well, that about covers everything.

“I have my B.S. and J.D. I mostly use the B.S. part to do my J.D. job.”
Anyone who is divorced can appreciate that one. Thanks for being honest.

“A man who does not mind the simple and loving jesters I may send his way.”
Nah, I m good. I m pretty well stocked up on freaks with funky suits and bells on their hats.

“I hate complainers.”
Why? We LOVE you.

“I am an independent woman and don t need a man to support me, although the ability to do so would be nice.”
At least the truth came out early. LOL

“I m looking for someone with as many things in common as me.”
And I thought Yogi Berra was married. The more times I read this, the more I laughed.

“If you are looking for a true blue type I may be your match.”
This woman s first pic was of her posing with a Blue Man Group guy in Vegas-so I guess she wasn t kidding.

“I m a hot box, so this cuddle thing all night is out of the question unless it s the dead middle of winter.

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“DON T REPLY BACK IF YOU HAVE PROBLEM WITH DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR IF YOU ARE A FREAK.”
OK, I ask you, have you ever met a self-proclaimed freak?

“I used to be a great liar… I can smell one a mile away.”
Well it s good to know that though you used to be a great liar, the skill set it still finely tuned…just in case.

“Im etremly drawn to someone w/ a high level of intelegents.”
It s just painful to read this. (See also: “I m looking for an intelligant man”)

“By the way guys….there are NOT two ll s in traveling !”
OK, rule number one: If you are going to obnoxiously correct people who you haven t even met yet, at least have your facts together. See www.dictionary.com for elaboration.

“I love the roll of being a mom.”
How about a little roll playing?

“LOVE WHITE MEN AND LOVE TO PLAY GAMES”
Surely, she means “Scrabble” or “Monopoly”. Otherwise, this is a first.

“I hate judgemental people!”
There have to be self-esteem issues here.

“Just throwing out casts…”
And what did your orthopedic surgeon have to say about that?

“This is where I m suppose to make myself sound interesting so bare with me.”
So far, so good.

“I spend a lot of time sending polite emails, turning people down. Most of them appreciate that I did that.”
On second thought, never mind. LOL

“Are you looking for a fun loving, beautiful woman with her act together? Well, good luck!”
What made this funny was that it was the very last two lines of her profile.

“Strong indepented woman not afraid to admit she needs some one to LOVE her.”
That pent-up independence is demented stuff, isn t it?

“About him? He will hear my call a mile away. He will whistle my favorite song. He can ride a pony backwards. He can flip pancakes in the air. He ll be marvelously kind. His favorite shape will be a star. And he ll have one green eye and one blue.”

You know, it seems that all the guys with one green eye and one blue eye whose favorite shape is a star and who can ride ponies backwards are always either married or gay, doesn t it? Ironically, I do actually know a guy with one green eye and one blue eye. But last I checked, he didn t have riding ponies backwards down yet. Besides, he s married (of course).

Want to hear more? Scot McKay is the founder of X & Y Communications, a one-stop-shop for dating and relationship resources. He is the author of the books “Deserve What You Want” and “Cook For Your Date”, and hosts the popular podcast series “X & Y On The Fly” with his fiancee Emily Grillo. He may be reached at scot *at* xandycommunications.net or on the Web at www.dating-advice.us and www.romantic-dinner.com. Stop by for a FREE GIFT and to subscribe to the podcast series.

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Women are complex beings that in a lot of ways, and to a lot of men, really might be from another planet, in another galaxy, set in an entirely different universe. Men simply do not understand why women seem to always be crying and hugging, why they insist on girl s nights out once a week, and why sex is a beautiful act that is an expression of love. Men don t cry, don t discuss “feelings” and sex is a beautiful act of…getting off. What really trip men up when it comes to women is that since men simply do not understand women, they fail to even try to understand them. When you get right down to the nitty gritty though, women really aren t that complicated as long as you follow some simple rules with them.

Rule 1: Women view sex as something very different then men. Thus, the ways in which women are turned on, perform at sex, and generally engage in sexual acts is vastly different then men. Women are mental creatures and a few sexually charged suggestions will turn them on quicker than a grope at a restaurant. Mentally women need to feel secure with the person they are sleeping with, and they need to feel as though the sex is not just an act that the man could be having with her the same as a blow up doll (even if that s true, they need to believe that it s not). Most women can only be aroused by a man, who stimulates them emotionally, mentally, and physically, they have to have all 3 facets covered or the sex will be mediocre if it happens at all.

Rule 2: Women want to be treated as ladies. Not as unequal. Women do not want to depend on men for their every need. Women today do not believe that it is a sin to open the door for themselves or pay for themselves, but this does not mean that they don t find these gestures of genuine chivalry very attractive. Even the most independent woman wants to feel as though she is a lady, a being to be treasured and adored as an object of beauty, just as long as it doesn t go so far that the man insists on making her every decision.

Rule 3: Women need to talk about things. This does not mean that women are asking for your opinion or that they want to go around and magically fix all their problems. They just need to vent. Men internalize things, women externalize things. When a woman can speak her mind and vent, it is at the point in which the words have exited her mouth and gone right back in her ear that she can come up with her own solutions. Listen. That is all that women really want for you to do. And most of the time you will be let off the hook anyway, because women are much better at speaking to their girlfriends about personal problems then with their boyfriends anyway, so keep that in mind the next time she is a wreck about the “bitchy” woman in the cubicle next to her.

Rule 4: Women have guy friends.

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Rule 5: To understand women, try being friends with some. If you have any girl friends, they are going to be your best bet in keeping your girlfriend happy. When a woman friend gives you advice, take it over the advice of your poker buddies. Women understand each other and most women, unless of course you are “friends” with a woman you have scorned (remember hell hath no fury…), will steer you on the correct road when it comes to the lady you are dating. If you are still in the dating game, listen to your girl friend s advice when she gives it, you will go a long way to really hitting it off with your dates if you better understand how women think and feel on a first date.

Rule 6: COMPRIMISE! A lack of compromise will make even the best of relationships crash and burn, and really this is all women want. A woman won t care that you are looking at a woman s butt or boobs, as long as you do it with your guy friends and refrain from doing in front of her, compromise. A woman will have no problem with you going out with the guys and oogling over those women, if you don t have a problem with her going out with her friends, including her guy friends, compromise. Woman will wear things that look attractive on them so that they turn heads, remember that she is on your arm, so be happy that she is dressed in such a sexy manner, and compliment her, compromise. Sex should include foreplay and cuddling, she gets what she wants and you get what you want, compromise. Women do not get anything out of gorey, shoot em up movies, so trade off, a chick flick won t kill you and you might get some insight into the mind of a woman, compromise.

Chet Rowland is the author of several courses and dvds on online dating for men. For more information and a free course on meeting women visit http://www.chetsdatingsystem.com

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If you are someone that is facing a divorce, you may be feeling very depressed or emotionally in distress. These feelings are very normal. You cannot predict what is going to happen when you get married. Some marriages work and others do not. It is important to understand that this is not the end of the world and things like this happen all the time.

You are not a bad person because you are getting a divorce. If you and your spouse cannot longer get along, there is no reason to live together in a situation that makes you unhappy. You need to worry about your future and the well being of yourself and your children if any. Sometimes a divorce can be avoided with the right consoling and other times, there is just no hope.

You have to keep positive when you are going through a divorce. You cannot let yourself be taken down by what is happening around you. If you are being accused of untruthful accusations, you have to keep strong so that you can defend your name and your reputation.

Do not give up. You have to be able to fight for what you think is right until the end. If you are determined to get something that is rightfully yours, you need to stand up for it. Getting what you want in a divorce is not always possible, but you do have to keep up a good fight for it. You have to make sure that you are doing this so that you can keep up your positive attitude about what it going on.

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Once the divorce is over and done with no matter what the outcome, you have to be ready to go on with your life. You need to be ready to get on with your future and to make your dreams come true. Your life is not over even if you think that it is. There are always second chances and you deserve to have one. Your time will come for love again and if it does not, you will know that you are better off without the other spouse. You can make it on your own and have a good life.

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With spring in the air, flowers are beginning to blossom. Flowers remind us of weddings.
Weddings become a challenge for a successful marriage. We can use floral arrays to remind us of the characteristics of a marriage that will last into eternity or one that will last until the death of a spouse.

It has been said that marriages are made in heaven, but they must be worked out on earth. A successful marriage is one that is permanent, one that is based upon love and unity. Success can be found by following principles of the Bible. A Christian marriage is one between a man and woman. Married couples are not perfect, however, role models can be found among friends, relatives and church groups.

A white rose reminds couples of the purity of unconditional love. Strive to make your spouse your best friend one to whom you can tell anything. Never keep secrets that may affect the relationship. When thorns begin to grow among your rose of love, recall what brought you together in the beginning of your relationship. Remember the things that made you cherish your partner. Talk about those things that made you value each other. Water your rose of love with tender actions and words of kindness say, “I love you” and mean it. Remember love covers a multitude of mistakes. Watch your marriage blossom with newness of love.

Many grooms choose to wear the lily of the valley in their lapels during the wedding ceremony. The lily of the valley flower reminds us of maturity and wisdom that is needed in marriage. Age has nothing to do with maturity and wisdom rather it is the judgment that you use in making decisions or in a crisis. Money management is one of the biggest conflicts in a marriage. Plan to establish a joint bank account, not his bank account and her bank account, but joint with both names using the and/or symbols so both can use the account. Keep a record of expenditures and all credit card charges at the time of purchase. Consider any debit, credit or checks as already spent. Save your receipts and record expenditures daily. Pay credit card bills as they come due each month so interest will not accumulate. Make a budget of planned expenses like rent, car payments, loans, etc. Document the amount of money that you have to spend on each make a wish list of items you want to purchase and save toward that goal. Pay cash for as many things as possible. Wear wisdom and maturity like you would a lily of the valley flower.

When you took your wedding vows, the bride may have carried a pink carnation in her bridal bouquet. A pink carnation represents commitment. When you said your vows of matrimony, you where making a commitment to remain together and be faithful for a lifetime.

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It has been said, “Bless be the tie that binds our hearts in fellowship and love”. As couples tie their marriages together with attributes that lead to success, they often find that they are happier. Look for the flowers of love and commitment. Tie them together with maturity and wisdom. Stand back and let society awe at your marriage that blooms with success. Be patient, it takes a lifetime to grow and nurture a marriage of complete success.

Although flowers do not last forever, marriages can last into eternity. Take the success challenge and not let you marriage wilt and die like flowers that are not watered and nurtured. Do not let it end in divorce!

Pat Strawbridge is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and the Mississippi University for Women and has done postgraduate work at University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Home Economics with emphasis in family relations. She and her husband, Drennon, live in Cleveland, TN near their son, Mike and his wife, Janice, and two grandsons Scott and Will. White Bible Ceremonies for Couples: Advice for Successful Marriage is available in manual form with instructions or CD with photos, instructions and suggestions http://www.whitebibleceremony.com/
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The tea ceremony is one of the most significant event in the modern chinese wedding ceremony, second only to fetching the bride. The bride and groom are formally introduced to each other s family through this ceremony.

Order of service
It will usually take place on the wedding day when most of the family members are present. If some members are not available, supplementary sessions can be conducted at the wedding dinner or at other convenient times and locations.

The order of service is usually

- parents,
- grandparents,
- grand-uncles and grand-aunties,
- uncles and aunties,
- elder brothers and sisters,
- elder cousins.

For some family, grandparents are served before parents. Within each generation, dad s relatives are served before mum s relatives.

To kneel or not to kneel
In very traditional family, the young couple is required to serve tea whilst kneeling down. Most modern family only requires them to bow while serving tea.

Do you use a special tea set?
A new tea set is included in the bride s dowry. It usually comprises of four tea cups and a tea pot without any milk jar and sugar pot. Popular designs include those with double joy, dragon and phoenix, or poeny flowers and gold trimmings.

This new tea set will be used for the groom s side tea ceremony. On the bride s side, the parent s tea set from their own wedding will be used if it is still available. Otherwise, a new tea set can be used.

What s in the tea?
Sweet tea boiled with dried longan, lotus seeds and red dates are used for the Tea ceremony. Red dates &#32418&#26531 (hongzao), longan &#40857&#30524 (longyan), and lotus seeds &#33714&#23376 (lianzi), represents the family s wish for the couple to have sons soon after the wedding &#26089&#29983&#36149&#23376(zaoshengguizi). The sweetness symbolises harmony and sweetness in the couple s union.

Red packets money gifts or jewellery?
The tea ceremony gifts such as red packets or jewellery are presented on the serving plate after drinking the tea. Usually the relatives of the bride will present her with jewellery rather than red packets.

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When will you have the tea ceremony for the bride s side?
The tea ceremony for the bride s side is usually carried out during the bride s home visit. Sometimes the distance between the bride and groom s home is too far apart for the bride s home visit to be on the same day as the wedding day. In this case, the bride s side tea ceremony may be conducted when the groom arrives to fetch the bride.

Jina Boo is the editor of http://www.chinese-wedding-guide.com, a website dedicated to preserving chinese wedding customs and culture. The website features:

- significance of chinese wedding custom and traditions,
- the items and persons needed to perform them, and
- suggested timeframe for preparation of chinese wedding.

A guide for drafting your own chinese wedding invitation is also included.

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There is an old saying that there is someone for everyone, and that is so true. The problem is that finding that someone is not always the easiest thing in the world to do. Especially now that we are in a global dating market and no longer just dealing with dating with those in our local area, it can be a difficult thing to find the perfect person for you. Another problem that throws some more difficulty at you is the fact that there are so many different online dating services, and if you choose the wrong one you could end up chasing your tail, so to speak, and not finding that perfect someone. So how are you to decide which is the best dating online service for you as an individual? Here are some tips to get you started.

There are different types of online dating services, some of them are geared more for those that are looking for someone with a particular look. These are generally the online picture personals ads, where you can browse through images of those who are also part of the service. Then there are services that ask you a bunch of questions that is supposed to determine your personality and then it matches you up with others that have much the same personality. These online dating services can work well, provided you answer the questions honestly and so do those that they match you up with. So choose the dating online service that matches your own particular needs and you will have more of a chance of finding your perfect someone.

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So you re getting married. After the glow of the engagement wears off, you realize that the big day isn t going to go off well unless someone organizes it. That someone is you. Planning your wedding can be a pretty daunting proposition, but if you stay calm, and keep organized, it doesn t have to be hard. Here are a few tips to help make planning your big day a less stressful ordeal.

Make sure that your wedding ceremony and reception reflects your personality as a couple. Too many weddings are out of the box, it seems. You don t have to have a big theme wedding, but it s good to incorporate your interests into the ceremony and wedding reception.

Budget with care. The wedding industry is out to make a profit, and you can easily be tempted into spending lots of unnecessary money on items you don t need or you can get less expensively elsewhere. To avoid budget headaches, make a plan in advance and stick to it. Shop around and find out where the various items you ll need for your wedding ceremony and reception can be found most affordably.

Remember that the ceremony is the focus of everything. Too many couples forget that the ceremony is the important part of your nuptials. The wedding reception is the celebration afterwards. Don t stress out about making a big, fancy reception happen if you don t feel up to it. Make sure that you ve put the most though into the music, readings, and wedding vows at the ceremony - that s the most important part.

Make alternative plans. If you re going to have an outdoor wedding, for instance, it s vital that you have an additional location planned in case you get rained out. Make sure that someone else you trust has a list of the phone numbers and wedding vendors you re working with in case something doesn t show up on time. You don t need to be worrying about your wedding day and trying to get the bouquets delivered too.

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Finding the perfect autumn wedding decorations can be one of the hardest parts of planning a fall wedding, but it is important to give this decision the time and the care that it deserves.

Finding the perfect decorations can set the tone for the wedding, so it is important that the decorations you choose be of the highest possible quality.

Make Sure The Decorations Match The Theme Of The Autumn Wedding

When choosing the right autumn wedding decorations it is important to consider the type of wedding ceremony carefully. There are many different kinds of weddings, from the most casual to the most formal and elaborate.

It is important that the decorations you choose be appropriate for the wedding. Casual wedding decorations would of course not be appropriate for a formal wedding, just as formal and elaborate wedding decorations would not be the best choice for a more casual affair.

It is important therefore to think carefully about the type of wedding you are planning, and to purchase the autumn wedding decorations accordingly.

Using Wedding Planning Guides And Bridal Magazines

The good news is that there are certainly many different places to find information on the best wedding decorations.

For instance, the many wedding planning guides and bridal magazines on the local newsstands are often a great source of information and ideas for wedding decorations, so be sure to consult these publications.

The Wow Factor Of The Internet

In addition there are a number of excellent ideas for autumn wedding decorations on the internet, just waiting to be discovered.

In addition to the many commercial websites, where some great wedding decorations can be easily purchased, there are many great newsgroups, blogs and email lists that can provide all sorts of tips on designing, choosing and making the best wedding decorations for the big day.

There are so many different kinds of autumn wedding decorations to choose from that the hardest part just may be choosing only one.

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Almost everybody feels shy at one time or another.

In fact, only about 7% of the population claims that they never feel shy. For the rest of us, shyness can range from being an occasional, minor inconvenience, to being a major problem.

Some people are afflicted with a degree of shyness so severe that it is almost disabling. This type of acute shyness is not only very painful to experience, but it can have devastating effects on a person s social life, happiness, and career.

Severe shyness is a complex mix of biology, upbringing, traumatic experiences, and negative self-talk. Severe shyness can co-exist with other debilitating psychological conditions such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, depression and anxiety.

Extreme shyness can take many forms, and can show up differently in different people. Some very shy people have problems being in large gatherings, yet they may feel comfortable in small groups. Some shy people only feel acute discomfort with persons they have just met, while others are never comfortable around people, even those they have known a long time.

People who suffer from severe shyness often end up very lonely, may never marry, and have few friends.

Psychiatrists and psychologists use the term “social anxiety disorder” to describe extremely debilitating shyness. There isn t complete agreement about whether severe, disabling social anxiety disorder is simply a more severe type of shyness, or whether it is another type of disorder altogether.

Some very shy people are able to overcome their fears by learning better social skills and practicing them frequently in social situations. Many also find it useful to gain some measure of control over their uncomfortable physical reactions such as sweating and trembling, by using special relaxation techniques and bio-feedback training.

One way that many people who are very shy choose to deal with their social anxiety is to simply avoid any social situations that might trigger their discomfort. This may mean turning down invitations to parties and other social events, crossing the street in order to avoid running into someone they know, and even turning down promotions at work.

Although avoiding the feared situation may seem to the shy person like the perfect solution, it actually makes the problem worse in the long run.

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Psychologists who specialize in the treatment of shyness disorders have discovered that avoiding social situations can actually make the problem worse.

Many psychologists who treat people aflicted by shyness recommend a program of repeated and gradually increasing exposure to the feared situation, combined with helping the client learn new ways of thinking.

In some cases, certain prescription medications can help control the feelings of extreme anxiety that they experience when they are around others.

If your shyness is very severe, you can benefit from seeing a therapist who has proven effectiveness in successfully treating shyness. Not all forms of psychotherapy have been proven effective in treating shyness.

Those forms of therapy where the patient relives past traumas and digs deeply into past relationships are not particularly helpful for overcoming shyness.

The types of therapy that seem to have the best track record for overcoming shyness are cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy.

Both of these types of therapy concentrate on dealing with the present, and teaching the patient new ways of thinking and behaving when they are around others.

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Love takes time. A minimum would be six months of dating to even accurately say “I love you.” What about love at first sight and all the other miracle attractions of life, cinema and fiction? They are the exceptions, often rare if successful, to the Rule — Love takes Six Months. Why? You cannot love someone you do not know and it takes time to get to know someone. Dating is a euphoric state in which each party wants the other to like them. So everybody is on good behavior, trying to empress, hoping weaknesses don t show through to soon, taking extra care with appearance and niceties. Over time you see a person at their best and worst. Specifically pay attention to relationships with family members, attitudes about ex s and others of your gender. Then just before you utter the “L” word ask these nine questions about yourself and the other person:

1. What is the dating history?

One pattern to look at is too much/too little. Beware of the person who has been ” in love” a lot. Such a person may be in love with the idea of being in love and continues to move one warm body in after another. Or there is such a fear of loneliness someone has to be in their life. Or there is strong emotional neediness to be loved or to love that a vacuum is abhorred. People who have never dated or dated very little likely know very little about the skills necessary to sustain an ongoing intimate relationship. Or the person is jumping on the first person who shows interest in them to escape a bad home, relationship or life circumstance i.e. broke, unemployed, debt, etc.

2. What is the roommate history?

Most of the time roommates voluntarily select each other. Get this history early in the dating process, because once people think you are “serious” you may not hear the truth. Beware of a person who has had four different roommates in two years. Is the person irresponsible by not paying a share of the bills on time? Or rude or unthoughtful by playing music loud when a roomie has a big deadline or a project. Talk to short term roommates about issues of disrespect, dishonesty, or selfish, narcissistic behavior.

3. Are there any family issues?

Is there a family history of abuse — verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual? These abuses can leave feelings and reactions that fast forward into here and now relationships. People can overcome these abuses, but it often requires therapy, hard personal work, and/or patient supportive healthy relationships. Carefully consider a family history of addictions, mental illness, or divorce. This is not an exhaustive list but certainly include those issues most often discussed as problematic. These issues, if present, do not have to be a deal breaker for a relationship but should be carefully considered as to there impact on a marriage, children, in-laws and your future.

4. What is the history of friendships?

Friendships tell volumes about a person s ability to get along in the broadest universe of relationships. Harry Stack Sullivan, eminent American psychiatrist, believed even the most horrible hurts in childhood could be overcome with a good friend in a process he called “chumship.” Have friendships lasted since childhood or adolescence? Are most of these people emotionally healthy, leading productive lives, and have stable relationships.

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The first four questions ask about history. The answers are usually in the form of observable, countable facts. Some say love is blind. Well it sure can be dumb if we don t ask important sometimes hard questions.

5. Are each of you happy persons?

One of the myths in our culture is I can marry happiness. If I find Mr./Ms. Right I ll be happy! Wrong! Each person carries happiness within the self. Imagine its a bucket within your personality. Whatever has happened to you for good creates a reservoir of happiness. Whatever has happened to you for bad creates holes in your bucket. Life is the challenge of patching the holes and keeping the bucket filled within. No amount of someone pouring goodies and love form the outside will keep you happy long if the holes remain unpatched.

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