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International And Inter-racial Dating

January 8th, 2010 Owen Jones No comments

This article is about my experiences of international and inter-racial dating. It is purely an account of what I have witnessed and experienced myself over the course of my life so far, although at 55 years old, I am nearer the end of it than the beginning. It is my advice on handling an international or inter-racial relationship.

It all began at an early age when I was in infant school at seven. There was a Filipina girl in our class and I could not take my eyes off her, although I probably did not know much about it then. We parted at eight when they moved closer to another school and I never saw her again.

My next meeting with a foreign girl, was the mademoiselle junior teacher at school and I was convinced that I would marry a French country girl when I grew up. That passed when the German assistant arrived.

When I was fourteen, I went on a school cruise to Leningrad and there was a group of exchange students going home to Sweden on the same ship. I went out with one of them for roughly a week and first realized the problems that can come from international dating. There was a minor language barrier, but it was fun getting over that. The real difficulty came, because I had predetermined ideas of what Swedish girls were like, most likely instilled in me after years of silly ‘Carry On’ films.

At sixteen, I went to Germany to work for the summer and I found it very easy to get on with the German girls, although they were shyer that I was expecting too. Also an outlook I owed to silly Health and Efficiency ’sex films’.

After concluding university, I moved to The Netherlands to live. It was the seventies and Dutch girls were great. However, I made friends with male British colleagues initially and soon saw some of the issues that can come from an international relationship. Most of the men I knew were typical Brits and made totally no attempt to learn Dutch at all. Surprisingly, many Dutch people could not speak English either, especially the parents.

This lead to a surprising quantity of tense moments in a week and that put a lot of pressure on my friends’ relationships. It is so easy to start name-calling when you are angry and it is the worst thing you can do. The Dutch girlfriend or her parents or friends would be called ‘a stupid cheese eater’ or something equally daft and the relationship was over or in trouble for days. I do not recall what the Dutch called us.

I promised myself there and then never to get serious about a foreign girl because the arguments were just too much. Food was never a problem. Culture was not much of a problem, although where I was in southern Netherlands, most people were Catholic and I am not. This did perplex some parents but not me. Travelling was always going to be the drawback. Do you live by her parents or yours? In particular when children start arriving. Most countries have stronger family ties than Britain.

Then, at 50, having never been married, I went to Thailand, where I met my wife-to-be. Asian culture is very different from British or even European society and it is a real shock to both parties. Anyway, five years into our relationship and we are still fine. I recollect the reasons I gave myself for not marrying abroad when in The Netherlands and I was incorrect, but not much.

If you are going to enter into an international or even inter-racial relationship, you had better learn how to manage your anger. It is the most important advice you will ever get. Being understanding of other points of view is important too, but not getting angry is more important. Furthermore, you must try to learn something about your partner’s land, culture and language, otherwise you cannot join in any discussion your partner may have with someone who does know a bit about it.

I have never seen religion be a hindrance ever, except in an argument. My wife is Buddhist and I am not. We chat about it, but there is never any stress. Food, again I have never seen a problem in this area. Clothing, again no problem in my life. If you get into an international or inter-racial relationship, keep your temper, do not shout, do not get angry and talk things out calmly.

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Loose Weight After Pregnancy - How To Quickly Get Rid Of Loose Weight

December 14th, 2009 Jessica Cullen No comments

Do you have loose weight after pregnancy? I am going to talk to you about how to deal with loose weight in this article.

So ladies… what is worse than weight? Loose weight is worse than weight. After having a baby you will of course understand that you are going to have some skin on your tummy that is no longer taut. Lose weight after pregnancy can make any sane Mom nuts!

Loose Weight After Pregnancy

There are a few ways that you can deal with this weight and let’s go over them below.

If you have ever heard of a stomach wrap this is a good way to get your stomach to stay in even when you are carrying around some extra weight with loose skin. By doing this you will let your abs to tighten faster as well as being able to hold the skin in close to your body.

Drinking enough of water can also assist you when you and also your skin to start shrinking down to where it is supposed to be again.

Now and again persons think about getting surgery to get rid of the extra skin but I wouldn’t even think about it for 3 years after you have lost your weight. It can take this long for you skin to go back to the best shape that it is going to go into again.

Loose Weight After Pregnancy

The first time I had a tot I did not lose the weight as fast so I did not see the loose skin but the second one I lost down extremely hastily and had to deal with the skin for a longer time than before. Do not get dejected if this is the state of affairs with you as well, you can get back down to your pre baby body in no time!

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Straight Marriages - Gay Unions

November 14th, 2009 Barry Jones No comments

The debate about gay marriages has been a very hot political topic for many years and because it is so hot a subject, the number of places that have come out publicly either for or against the topic is not so astounding. While there are few states which actually allow gay or same-sex marriages, there are a few that are more liberal, allowing almost equal rights. Massachusetts is currently the only state in the United States that recognizes same-sex marriages. The state of Rhode Island is generous enough to recognize as a legal marriage any same-sex marriage that was performed in Massachusetts, which is considered a major victory by many same-sex supporters.

The elections of recent years have seen this as a very hot subject and with the White House stressing openly that marriage can only involve a man and a woman, not same-sexes, many states have been very reluctant to allow same-sex marriages. However, a few states have permitted same-sex civil unions, which are very similar to marriage.

These states are California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, and Vermont. The District of Columbia also recognizes same-sex unions and the Governor of New Hampshire has stated publicly that he will soon sign a bill giving the OK to same-sex unions. This is a major victory for those who support the movement.

Although many states have not given the go-ahead to the topic of same-sex marriage, there are states that are sitting around discussing the topic. Many couples who are struggling for their rights have pointed out that there is absolutely no difference in the way they run their households compared to their heterosexual counterparts. They have also pointed out that while they may be with a partner who is the same sex as them, they do still love their partner and should have the legal right to marry them too.

This has always been a hot subject, and probably will continue to be a hot subject for several years in the future. While the topic rages within the states and at the national level, it will more than likely be quite a long time before the gay and lesbian rights groups can really declare a victory for their cause. Nevertheless, there is some solace to be taken in the small triumphs as they occur, and another Governor of a state being willing to allow a civil gay union is at least a step in the direction of victory.

However, the fact remains that the views of the individual states tend to reflect the views of the President. With a President in office who is a staunch opponent of same-sex marriage as well as civil union, it is unlikely to allow much room for many victories until a more accommodating, or rather liberal, President is in the White House. Time will tell what President Obama’s views are.

After the bill has passed through all the legal channels of the state, it will go into effect as early as the next year, much to the joy of the New Hampshire residents, who have been waiting patiently. Each state that gives this right to its residents opens the door a little more to other states to become more tolerant. Finally, this paves the way for America to join the bulk of Europe in sanctioning the legal inequalities of straight and gay couples nationwide.

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Do Your Warts Need to Be Removed?

November 7th, 2009 Lillian Williams No comments

Do you have warts on your skin? If so, you are definitely not alone. A large number of Americans have warts. In fact, many individuals have more than one wart. If you have a wart, are you thinking about having it removed? Although you might think that you need to have it removed, the choice is really all yours to make. In almost all cases, wart removal is not necessary.

If you have a wart or a number of warts on your body, you may already know what they are and how they are caused, however, I want to say that warts are known to be caused by a strain of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). In most cases, warts are completely harmless. This is because they are ‘benign skin growths’. ‘Benign’ is another word used to mean ‘non-cancerous’. Therefore, since there is a good chance that your wart is completely harmless, you do not need to have it removed.

Although you do not necessarily need to have warts removed, you may nevertheless desire to. Despite being harmless and usually painless, there are some warts that can be painful. In most cases, you will find that any pain associated with warts depends on where it is located. For instance, warts on your feet may be painful, if you are walking on them each day. Also, warts on your hands may be painful, if you use your hands all day at work. If that is the case, you may very well want to have your warts removed. After removal, you will probably be without pain.

You may also want to have your warts removed if they are obvious. It is no secret that some warts, especially those large in size, are unflattering. Of course, you shouldn’t worry about what anyone else thinks, but you ought to do what is right for you. Therefore, if the warts on your body are causing you discomfort, physical or mental discomfort, you might want to think about having those warts removed.

One ought to remember that warts are passed on, although it doesn’t always transpire, since some people are more susceptible to warts than others. However, because you do not know who those people are, you should think about having your warts removed anyway.

You may want to do this, wherever your warts are, but especially so, if the warts are on your hands, because of human contact. If you regularly mix in company, perhaps you ought to think about wart removal for their sakes, if not your own.

If you want to have your warts removed, you have a number of options. You can have your warts removed by your doctor within a few minutes, if you are worried about the cost of seeing a doctor, you should be able to do your own wart removal. This can be done by purchasing over-the-counter (OTC) wart removal products. These products can be purchased for a reasonable price at most drug stores. You could try home remedies, although you should be caution when using them. Home remedies can be found online with an Internet search engine.

As previously mentioned, it is up to you whether or not you want to have your wart or warts removed. Although it may not seem like a big decision, it is really. Wart removal is not always guaranteed, your warts could return overtime and therefore, it is advised that you thoroughly weigh up all of your options before making a final decision.

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