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Body Language – Reading the Signs of Romance From Up Close

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Lovers’ gaze


At some time into the start of a romance, you will be holding each others gaze for longer and longer periods before looking away. Girls are likely to use what are called ‘doe eyes’ or ‘bedroom eyes’, making their eyes wider. This transfers a state of vulnerability and also is a signal of submission. Wide baby eyes are nature’s way of asking for protection, you can observe them in many species all over the world.Watch what is being looked at. She looks at your lips, she wants to kiss. She looks at another part of your body means “I want to touch”.

Most likely this is accompanied by the pupils getting bigger by dilating. This is a very subtle signal that might be hard to catch in a dark
environment. But, it goes to show why lots of times dark eyed people are considered very attractive.

Leaning In

When someone leans his body towards you while in a conversation, it shows genuine interest. It also says “I would like to be closer to you”. At the same time it’s a good test to check the weather. If you enter someone’s private sphere by leaning toward him or her and your opposite doesn’t back off, that’s a good sign. Leaning can be a small sign, with just the head tilting ever so slightly or with the entire upper body.

But there is a limit, too. The closer you get to a person, the more intimate your body language will get. You will have to watch very closely how close you can get without the other person signals: Enough!

Because by moving too close to the other person, you enter into their personal body space. This clearly suggests that you would rather get even closer, like holding them in your arms or even more.

Along with that goes the way someone positions himself in front of your. By standing square-on to the women of your dreams you are
automatically blocking anyone else from joining the conversation. The signal to others is clear: Stay away.

Copying the image

What we often observe is imitating a person in some way. This shows “I am like you” or “I would like to be like you and be accepted”. The leader of a gang of youths slouches at a table and his peers will do so, too. The kids will use the same slang, gestures and dress code.

The Touch

A lot easier to observe and to notice is touching. This might start with ‘accidental’ brushing, soon to be followed by touching of ‘safe’ parts of the body such as arms, hands or back.

Take advantage and be careful!

If you take the time and look around in a bar or somewhere else where people meet, you are likely to observe lots of clear body language signals, non verbal communications that now make sense. Being able to read certain gestures and behaviours will give you an advantage while flirting. It is also a good idea to be informed about these things when you are about to enter a job interview, for instance.

You will detect motives and intentions behind these little things. But, you need to be careful. Body language is different from person to person.

There are patterns all right, but you are well advised not to jump to conclusions to fast. Just because “She” looks at you longer than a second does not automatically mean she’s yours for the night. It can just as well be because she can’t believe you chose this ridiculous tie with your denim shirt!

Online Dating Services

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

What is an Online Dating Service?


Online dating services or internet dating services, also known as net dating services, are online systems that provide an opportunity for groups, individuals, or couples to meet online in order to find friendship or romance. An online dating service is nothing but an online match maker whose services people can avail of through their own personal computers that have an Internet connection. The Internet is full of websites that offer such online dating services.

How Does it Work?

Online dating services include facilities such as online chat, web casts, message boards, and forums. People can upload photographs on online dating websites and browse the photographs of potential mates. Photos allow you to ascertain whether you like the looks of the person whose profile has caught your interest. You can then decide whether to meet the person for a traditional date or not.

Free or Paid?

You can register free on any dating website. Some websites ask for a nominal registration fee while other websites ask for an affordable monthly fee. Payment never stops people from joining these services.

Who Can Join Online Dating Services?

Many online dating services are open to people from all over the world. Their members include people from a number of ethnic backgrounds seeking various types of relationships. Not just Americans, but also Asians, Europeans, Pacific Islanders, and other races can enjoy the services offered by these websites. http://www.lovestruck.com/ is an example, their online dating site is based on where you work, they put you in touch with city singles that you see every day and think ‘cor, you’re a bit of alright’. Lovestruck.com is the best dating site to find love (or lust) on. No matter what city you work in, just search thier Little Black Book for someone who pops your cork, get in contact, have some sparkling repartee and arrange to meet for a date. It’s that easy. And since they work in your city, and maybe even right near your office, you can just meet for a quick coffee, drink or after-work date. Internet dating on Lovestruck is the fastest way to find single professionals to date.

Some sites are specific and are meant only for the use of people of similar interests or locality or according to the relationship sought for. To find the appropriate dating service that matches your interests, a little bit of Internet research on various sites and what they offer is essential.

What is it that you want? Put your preferences in order. Do you enjoy being made much of? Are you particular about choosing a partner for yourself? Are you recovering from a break up and want to get into a new relationship? Do you want friends from various parts of the world? Or are you dreaming about finding a soul mate in a distant part of the world? If you answer is “yes” to one or all these questions, you need to join an online dating service.