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Speed Dating Study

Amaga — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:35:03 +0000

For a long time it was stated that when you make someone understand that you like him/her, that person will automatically like you in turn. Well, it was recently discovered that this rule of reciprocal attraction needs to be rectified a little bit for romantic relationships.
The statistics claim that the more you show your romantic desires towards all the people you like, the more they tend to reject you. (Could the reason be the fact that in these cases you look too desperate and obsessed?)

And vice versa, you aren’t usually rejected when you see no other potential partners around you besides the one you desire. (Now, at least this is what calms one down.)
What has been at the base of novels and art through all the times if not the physical chemistry and romance? That’s why social psychologists and all kinds of investigators have spent their time in searching for answers and observing the speed-daters as it was a lot harder observing the romantic attraction at the beginning of a relationship.
Paul W.Eastwick, a graduate student in psychology and the main author of this study, says, ”Unselective potential romantic partners are much less successful than selective partners who show that only you are someone really special for them. Our study consists of letting our speed-daters put all this in practice with a time of only 4 minutes for every date.”
“It’s something astonishing, the way a speed-dater is able to find out in just four minutes to what point the other person likes him and even to what point the speed-dater is unique and special for that person,” Finkel said. “Now this is something we can’t find the answer to for it’s beyond our imagination.”
The experiment which was meant to uncover the mystery of the importance of the first minutes of physical attraction was set up as following: 156 participants (students) had four-minute speed dates with 9-13 persons of the opposite sex. After each date they had to complete a questionnaire where they had to mention if they were attracted physically to the persons of the opposite sex, if they liked them and to what degree.
All the participants have entered the study Web site in the following and they have mentioned which of the persons they speed-dated they would like to meet with again. The ones whose “yeses” were mutual were given each other’s contacts.
Finkel concluded that, “A romantic relationship differs of a friendship by the fact that unlike in a friendship, the “all-loving” persons may seem desperate in a romantic relationship.”
Eastwick’s addition to this was, “That is, when you want to make someone be attracted to you, you will lose if you play the unselective person.”
The final conclusion of this experiment is as it follows from the previously said, “Reciprocity in romantic relationships doesn’t need the same criteria as reciprocity in friendships. It is only acquired when the potential partner is made to understand his unique and special role in one’s life.”

20 Dates for Under $20

Amaga — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 05:28:52 +0000

If the weather is suitable and there is a desire of adventure there will be no reason why you and your partner shouldn’t go out for a date, even if you think money would be a problem. This is a list of 20 dates you won’t forget and that won’t require more than $20 each:

1. Take a walk downtown and get to know new places and things. Perhaps, you will find some ideas for other dates.
2. Go for a picnic at the beach, in the mountains or even in your own backyard. You will only need a blanket, some sandwiches and a bottle of $5 wine for this.
3. Have fun by playing golf, riding go-carts, playing laser tag or just go bowling.
4. If you go to a beach, take a blanket with you and buy some cheese and a bottle of wine, and you will be able to watch the sunset together.
5. There are a lot of wineries that require around $5 for tasting five different wines. Besides, you will be able to keep the glass for a memory of your date.
6. Park fees for settling a tent charge less than $10, so buy some food and drinks, go camping and watch the stars at night.
7. Go to a local pool and play pool games. They cost less than $2,so you have money left for beer too.
8. Take your partner for a ride, see different nice places and stop at a cafe to have some coffee and ice cream.
9. Go to local galleries and have a lot of privileges from it. For example, some art walks during the summer in many cities offer a free glass of wine.
10. Take a walk to the park or downtown, buy some ice cream and have fun by watching the people around you.
11. Make a stake. You will need some firewood for this. You can also buy some snacks and drinks or make ‘smores.
12. There are many creation studios that for nearly $6 dollars an hour allows you to paint pottery or something like that.
13. Go to a botanical garden. Thus you will spend less than $10 for a ticket and instead have a wonderful time by walking hand in hand with your partner through different flower gardens and tropical forests.
14. Go to a discount movie theater, but first of all choose a rainy day for it.
15. Rent a two-seater bike and go to a park, rent a boat on a lake or just go roller- or ice-skating.
16. You can go on a hike and make it romantic by bringing with you champagne, glasses and strawberries.
17. Museums can be a perfect place for a date for they offer free entry a few days per month or even all the time.
18. You can spend your time with joy and remember your childhood by going to swim to a local lake or a pool and bringing with you some water toys.
19. Most of the local restaurants and bars in the town have special hours when they offer food and drinks at half the price, so that less than $20 will be enough for you to have two drinks and have a nice meal too. Just look through the newspaper or search online for them.
20. If you go to a zoo, you will need less than $10 for the tickets. You can also have your own little picnic there by buying some snacks and water.

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Romantic Dinner In The Mountains

Amaga — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:21:01 +0000

Let’s face it, dining out is great fun. Someone else buys the foods, cooks, serves, cleans up and you just enjoy it. Sadly, dining out has lost some of the magic it used to have and there are few places where you can really enjoy a romantic dinner for two.

Romantic Dinner

Restaurants have to be where the people are, making them busy, noisy and frankly, stressful. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to enjoy a romantic dinner for two in a discreet mountain setting?

Usually a dinner in the mountains involves camping. Ah, yes, pack the tent, sleeping bags, gas bottle and camp cooker, crockery, cutlery, a cooler, sling it into the 4WD and head for the hills. And when you get there, get it all unpacked and set up, you find you’ve forgotten the corkscrew or the matches…

There’s got to be a better way, an easier way to enjoy an intimate dinner for two in a mountain location.
You’ll find this and more when you choose to stay at Quamby Falls Lodge, an intimate private resort tucked away in the National Park yet just 30 minutes from the Brisbane Gold Coast Highway.

Instead of pitching a tent, you’ll stay in a luxury suite, dine on your favourite foods cooked and served in ways you’ve never dreamed of.

You’ll dine by candlelight in a truly private and romantic setting – no dining room here – and after dinner, relax in the comfort of your suite knowing that tomorrow is another day…

Tomorrow brings breakfast in bed, followed a long relaxing shower after which you head upstream to enjoy your picnic lunch beside a majestic waterfall unknown to 99% of Queenlanders.

Enthralled by the majestic 1,000 year old trees, enchanted by the effect of sunlight breaking through the tropical canopy, delighted by unique flora and fauna, your experience is capped by a swim in the crystal clear waters of the mountain stream.

Staying a second night? Dine in another unique location; this time a complete surprise awaits you…

You’ll never want to eat at a restaurant again. This romantic dinner will stay in your memory forever.

Romantic Birthday Idea

Amaga — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:09:22 +0000

What a beautiful setting! Normajean was an incredible hostess, an excellent cook and a good story teller ( I will remember laughing until we cried at breakfast!) We’ll be back. Aloha!

When you’re tired of giving chocolates, fed up with flowers, worried you’ll get that “What again?” look when your gift is unwrapped, and you need a new, truly romantic birthday idea, here’s what to do…
Romantic Birthday Idea

Tell your partner to pack a small suitcase. Have them include one special outfit and some walking shoes (they’ll really be wondering why…), leave the TV guide and mobile phone at home and explain that you’ve got a really romantic birthday idea to share with them.

Drive or fly to Coolangatta on Queensland’s Gold Coast and head towards Natural Bridge National Park, just inland from Nerang.

As their curiosity increases, explain to them that they’re in for the most unbelievable dining experience of their life. Keep them guessing until you view the guest lodge.

As you change for dinner, enjoy a champagne and the peace and tranquillity of a room with no TV; just the two of you.

Your host will guide you to your special romantic dining setting – it may be beside a waterfall, amongst the flowers, under the stars – only you know because you’ve made these secret and special arrangements beforehand.

Your date will be amazed by your attention to detail. Imagine how you’d feel if this were you… just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of the Gold Coast yet there’s not a road or house in view.

Looking For Romantic Idea?

Amaga — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:02:59 +0000

There’s always an excuse for romance and there are many occasions when you need a romantic idea. Here are just a few…

Anniversaries. Isn’t it time you did something really special to rekindle the flame? Do it this year…

Birthdays. Some birthdays are more special than others; make their next birthday a really special event.

Weddings. Looking for somewhere unique and intimate for your wedding? Look no further…

Engagements. Celebrate your engagement with a romantic escape.

Marriage Proposals. Imagine proposing over a candlelit dinner under the stars with her favourite foods cooked by a gourmet chef…
Honeymoons. When there’s not enough time for a long trip and you want something intimate and private…

Mother’s Day. Every Mum deserves a night away. Treat your Mum and Dad to a romantic escape.

Father’s Day. Ever thought that he deserves more than socks and ties or a new power tool? Maybe he’d really enjoy being pampered with chilled champagne, a walk in the moonlight and a candle lit dinner with her?

Valentine’s Day. When chocolates and flowers aren’t enough… when you want to do something really special, really personal…

Christmas. Let someone else look after you at Christmas. Do it with a difference…

New Year. Celebrate New Year with your significant other; relaxing under the stars and renewing your commitments away from the madding crowd…

Easter. Take four days off this year and enjoy a mini-holiday away from the crass commercialism of shops and TV.

Long Weekends. So few and far between, long weekends present an opportunity to unwind and recharge.