Los Angeles Single

Being tight on a budget and dealing with a difficult economy can make it hard for people to afford going out on dates and participate in activities. This also a good way to find out if a person is looking for a person to provide for them.  Here are several exciting ideas to try out:

1.       Take a walk in a park, on the beach, or within the downtown areas.  Participating in this type of activity allows for the both of you to hold onto a great conversation.  Having great conversations does take time and practice.  Sometimes there may be some uncomfortable silences and other times you will look at each other and just smile with delight.

2.      Look into going to the library or the bookstore, preferably a local bookstore. Spending some time talking about your favorite books or have your date share about your favorite books.  This is a great way to continue conversation with each other and get to know each other better.  Look through the art and photography books, browse through architecture books and more.  If you two aren’t into books then visit a music store.

3.      Cook a delicious tasty dinner and making a meal is inexpensive and personal.  It shows your interest in your date by doing something as caring as this.  Be sure to ask your date of their food preferences. Avoid cooking fish as your home and clothing will smell of fish. The best way to cook any fish is if you’re grilling it outside.

Reference:  http://www.wikihow.com/Date-On-a-Budget

Dating is the most basic and important part in entering into a relationship. For some men, dating can be exciting and scary.  Men consider dating as the opportunity or chance in expressing their feelings and getting to know a woman’s personal background.  While other men find talking with women enjoyable, some men may find it difficult to start a conversation especially if these men are “first timers.”  Preparing for a date may include what to wear, where to go and most importantly, what to say or ask.  Here are some of the best questions to ask while on a date:

1.      Before asking questions, you must first break the ice. In order words, make her feel relaxed and comfortable talking with you. After breaking the ice you can start asking her questions.

2.      The first question to ask what are her likes and dislikes and most particularly, what are some of the qualities she has been looking for in a man. 

3.      Ask what are her favorite movies, television shows, foods, hobbies, etc. depending on what pops into your mind.

4.      Ask her interesting questions.  Make it a point that during the dating, the most important person is the woman in front of you.  So ask questions about her that would be of interest to her and in return show her that you are also interested in what she has to say.

5.      Ask her about her family, and friends.  It is important that you know her friends’ and family’s background on your date.

Reference: http://www.askmen.com/dating/doclove_150/176b_relationship_expert.html

When you are doing online dating you should create a great dating profile to market yourself online. You have to be competitive and show the world what you’ve got. You have to write a comprehensive and powerful dating profile to attract someone for a date.  First you have to create a captivating username. Sometimes there are people who are easily attracted to the username itself. Choose a username that correctly describes you. Write a tag line that you can use to introduce yourself to other singles also surfing online dating sites.

Writing a tag line is like creating a username it has to be unique as well. It has to be impressive so that they will view your profile. When you complete a dating profile form, you have to describe the person that you want to be with. Ask yourself what you want to attract. The meat of the dating profile is “about me” let them know who you are inside and out. The core values of a person are important too. There are singles that prefers the quality of the inner values. Just be real by describing yourself honestly. In a profile you have to include your interests as well. Don’t forget to check your completed profile before you post it. Upload charming photo of you.

There are singles who love charming, cute, simple and alluring photos instead of overly sexy pictures. When you upload a formal photo of you, it is possible the person that views your profile will truly respect. Who knows they may fall in love.

Reference:  http://dating.about.com/od/onlinedating/ss/datingprofile.htm

Dealing with the breakup of a relationship is never easy and can be a heartbreaking experience. Sometimes a little pick-me-up will help to ease a person’s moods and lonely feelings.  Eat comfort foods that will lift your spirits and make you feel better too.  Think of foods that have made you feel good in the past.

Try eating a few squares of dark chocolate as it’s not only healthy but has many health benefits.  The health benefits consist of lowering cholesterol, and blood pressure. It has flavonoids that are antioxidants and can balance hormones. Additional benefits of dark chocolate as that it’s delicious, it has serotonin, stimulates over endorphin production.  The serotonin has anti-depressant in the body and the endorphins create a pleasurable feeling.

Another comfort food is to try making the no bake Special Kay Bars.

Directions:

“Special Kay Bars

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Cooling time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours, 26 minutes

Yield: 36 bar cookies

Ingredients:

·         1 cup brown sugar

·         1/2 cup granulated sugar

·         1-1/2 cups corn syrup

·         1-1/2 cups peanut butter

·         6 cups Special K crisp rice cereal (NOT Rice Krispies!!)

·         12 oz. pkg. semisweet chocolate chips

·         1/3 cup peanut butter

Preparation:

In large microwave safe bowl, combine sugars and corn syrup and mix well. Microwave on high for 2 minutes; meanwhile, rinse the spoon off with very hot water. 

Remove bowl from microwave and stir mixture, scraping down sides of bowl. Return to microwave and microwave on high for another 2 minutes, or until mixture begins to bubble and boil. Again, rinse that spoon! 

Remove from microwave and add 1-1/2 cups peanut butter. Stir until mixture is smooth and combined. Add cereal and stir to coat. Pour and press into greased 13x9" pan, using back of greased spoon to press evenly.

Combine chocolate chips and 1/3 cup peanut butter in small microwave safe bowl. Heat on medium power for 2 minutes; remove and stir. Return to microwave for another 30 seconds if necessary to melt chips. Stir until smooth, then spread over cereal mixture. Let cool completely, then cut into bars. Store, covered, at room temperature. Makes 36

You can also make this on the stovetop; combine ingredients as recipe specifies, except cook over medium heat in heavy saucepan until mixture starts to bubble and sugar is dissolved. Continue as recipe directs.

Nutrition Info:
Calories: 216
Fat: 9.6 grams
Cholesterol: 0.0 grams
Sodium: 126 mg
Dietary Fiber: 1.4 grams
Protein: 4.5 grams
Vitamin B-12: 17% DV
Niacin: 11% DV
Iron: 9% DV.”