9 Fun Facts About Dating and Relationships You Might Find Interesting

Dating doesn't always have to be complicated and hard. It can often be light hearted and easy going. I have researched some fun and interesting facts about dating that might just surprise you. At the very least they should make you chuckle.

1. I am not sure about this one myself, but apparently an astounding 71% of people out there believe in love at first sight... In that case it might not be wise to continue doing shopping in your pyjama bottoms.

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2. According to various surveys, 3 of the most important features looked for in a potential date are: A good personality (30%); A sense of humour (14%); A great smile (12%).

9 Fun Facts About Dating and Relationships You Might Find Interesting

Believe it or not looks only come in at 4th place (11%)... Hmm, maybe we can all give the hair straighteners and hair gel a rest for a while?

3. Very few people actually manage to find a relationship in a bar, which is one of the most favoured methods used when trying to meet someone... Damn! Does that mean we need to find other excuses to frequent them outside of happy hour?

4. Over 50% of people who have participated in a survey have admittedly dated more than one person at the same time... Tsk! Tsk!

5. Around 30 % of people who break up or get divorced do so because someone in the relationship has been unfaithful... Oh dear!

6. Again, I am not too sure about this one, but supposedly the average person will generally go on about 100 dates (not necessarily all with different people mind you) before settling down or getting married... I lost count, but it could be about right.

7. When it comes to age difference around 44% of single people say that 5 years is the biggest acceptable age gap in a relationship. Further to that 24% say that up to 10 years is the acceptable and only 8% say that age does not matter... This is definitely a bit of a grey area.

8. In certain areas there were laws passed which have stipulated that flirting is illegal. In Little Rock, AR an antiquated law is still on the books warning people that engaging in playful banter may result in a 30-day jail term. In New York City, another outdated law mandates that men may be fined for gazing lasciviously at a female; a second conviction stipulates the offender would need to wear a pair of blinders whenever he goes out for a walk... Thankfully we now live in 2010!

9. In the Victorian era, fans (the beautifully decorated hand held type ones) were the ultimate playful prop that could communicate all sorts of messages. For example; A fan placed near to the heart meant 'You have won my love'; A half-opened fan pressed to the lips suggested 'You may kiss me'; Hiding the eyes behind an open fan meant, 'I love you'; Opening and closing the fan several times was not a positive sign and often the message being portrayed meant 'You are cruel'...Whose bright idea was it to invent electronic fans and air conditioning?

I trust you will have found this article entertaining and insightful. Although I am sure that the statistics used could just have easily have been made up I am also sure that these weird and wonderful facts could also come in handy as ice-breakers should you be stuck for something to say on your next date.

I wish you all the best with your future dating endeavours.

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Dating Tips For Men in Relationships - Part I

What happens when you've approached and dated so many women that you've found a special one that catches your eye?

It's time to consider a serious relationship.

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If you're like most men, the thought of having a girlfriend either sends shivers down your spine or makes you think "Sweet! Now I can stop shaving, get to wear my favorite sweatpants all the time, and don't have to go to the gym anymore!"

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I hate to break it to you, guys, but that's not how it works. Remember all of those hours you spent searching "dating tips for men" online? Remember all of those books you read and seduction forums you joined? You don't get to forget everything you learned just because you're seeing a woman seriously. In fact, there's a whole new set of dating tips for men in relationships that you're going to have to learn.

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Don't move too quickly. Neediness is one of the biggest attraction killers for both men and women, so no matter how hot/smart/funny/etc she is, don't give her too much of your attention too soon. She's looking for a boyfriend, not a stalker. Don't continue a relationship that isn't working. Most relationships are over long before the break up actually occurs because the people involved are too scared to break out of the routine they've developed. Don't let this happen - it's not fair to you, and it's not fair to her. It will only lead to anger and resentment. Have a fulfilling life outside of your relationship. If you focus all of your time and attention on your girlfriend, she will lose interest in you. Make time for your friends, indulge in your hobbies, and put effort into your professional life. The more interesting your life is, the more she will want to continue being a part of it.

Don't fall into the trap that countless men in the seduction community fall victim to. It's not enough to study dating tips for men that teach you how to get the girl; you have to understand how to keep the girl once you find one you're interested in!

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Can You Trust Best Seller Books on Relationships? 6 Tips to Help You Choose

If you recently went through a breakup, you may be looking for books on relationships to help you. There are a lot to choose from, though, so it is not easy to tell which are the best ones for you. The following information will help you select the best books for relationships for your needs. There are a few things you should look out for.

The first thing you need to realize is that a book is not necessarily good if its author has a fancy degree or lots of letters after his name. Often, people with degrees live in the academic world, not the real world. They do not interact with others because they are always in classes and at libraries. They may have earned a lot of degrees but their fancy degrees do that make them experts in the area of relationships. Their expertise does not always correspond to the real world.

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So what are the best books on relationships? They are those who have been written by people with personal experience in the area. You want to look for authors who had gone through bad breakups or have helped their friends through bad breakups. You don't want to read books on relationships by people who are only telling you what they learned in therapy or in class. What you want are books containing advice from authors with real, solid experiences.

Can You Trust Best Seller Books on Relationships? 6 Tips to Help You Choose

You also want to go with relationship books that don't tell you to ignore your relationship for a month and simply focus on yourself for the time being. You will find that nearly all reports or books on the topic of saving your relationship or getting your ex back promote this type of advice. A lot of these books also try to fit everything in 50 pages or less. Most of the time, they're simply fluff. You are better off spending your money, or your time, somewhere else.

The best books for relationships will have something new to teach you that you have not heard already. You may want to find books on relationships that tell you what exactly it is that women want from men. Some of these books tell you exactly how to give women what they want. Some books help you rebuild your relationship after infidelity. Some help you cope with the pain of a break up.

You want to be sure the recommendations for the book come from real people who have used it, not friends, family, or colleagues of the author. Good books on relationships will be recommended by people who are in a variety of different situations. You want to get books on relationships that have helped people who were in new relationships, were engaged, and maybe even were married. That way the books are more likely to help you with your situation.

You will find a ton of books on relationships out there but a lot of them are not worth anything because the authors do not have personal experience. That means the advice they give you is the same stuff you could read anywhere else and it won't help you in your specific situation. You want real advice from people who have been there.

It is not easy to find the best books for relationships but that is not surprising since relationships are not easy either. It is worth taking the time to choose the right book for you.

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