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Name: Adriana

Age: 27

City: New York City, NY

Hometown: Miami, FL

Race/Ethnicity: Latin/White

Height: 5’3

Weight: 108

Occupation: Personal Trainer

Education: BA in Communications

Describe your personality: I am a very outgoing, kind and fun-loving young woman. I believe in always seeing the glass being half full and always looking  and always looking on the bright side. I love to laugh and try out new experiences. My friends describe me as sweet, kind, funny and laid-back.

Hair: Black

Eyes: Hazwl

Religion (if any): Catholic

Important that your match is religious: I want to date/marry someone who is Christian/Catholic

Do you want to get married? Yes

Have you ever been married before? No

Do you have any children? No

Would you like to have children? Yes, at least one.

Do you drink alcohol? No

If so, how often? Never, I don’t drink because I like to be very healthy.

Do you smoke? No.

Would you date a smoker? No, he needs to very healthy and respect his body, it is OK if he drinks occasionally though.

Do you have any pets?Yes, a dog.

Are you open to dating someone with pets? Yes

Are you allergic to cats/dogs? No.

Do you like to play sports/work out? I love to be very active! I like to swim every morning at my health club, do yoga, jog, do Zumba, take walks and play tennis.

What are some of your hobbies?  Reading, travel, working out, cooking.

What are some qualities in the match you are seeking: I would like to meet a man who is healthy, youthful looking and someone who is educated and sophisticated. I really like men who keep up with current events and to whom working out and being healthy is very important. I am also looking for someone who is serious about settling down and having a family with the right lady!

Age range you are seeking in your ideal match?: 24-40

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A traditional Italian courtship requires the permission of the bride’s family before an official engagement can be made. As in much of the world, a diamond ring is worn to symbolize engagement and marriage. The wedding itself is usually held at a morning mass, followed by a day-long feast and reception. The bride and groom walk to the church together, and in some traditions they saw through a log together with a double-handled saw.

The reception features a full-course, traditional Italian meal. The courses are:

• Aperitivo — a drink or small appetizer.
• Antipasto — more appetizers such as fresh bread, bruschetta, olives or cheese.
• Primo — the first course, generally a pasta dish, soup or stew.
• Secondo — the meat course, the specifics of which are determined by regional preference.
• Contorno — a vegetable side dish, possibly consisting of a salad, served alongside the secondo course.
• Formaggio e frutta — literally, cheese and fruit.
• Dolce — a dessert course that can include anything sweet, including chocolates, cakes, and traditional Italian desserts like cannoli.
• Caffè — a post-dinner coffee break.
• Digestivo — a post-dinner drink of liquors, including Italian drinks like sambuca and nocino.

You may wonder how Italian families pay for these extravagant weddings and receptions. One tradition is called la borsa, and allows all the friends and family of the bride to help defray the cost. The bride carries a small satin bag that the guests place cash inside. Guests can even place cash inside in exchange for a dance with the bride.

Another key Italian wedding tradition is the tarantella, a couple’s dance set to traditional Italian music. The guests form a circle around the couple and dance around them.

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Name: Isabella

Age: 29

City: Miami, FL

Hometown: Miami, FL

Race/Ethnicity: Latina (Columbian)

Height: 5’6

Weight: 119

Occupation: Editor for a large publishing company

Education: BA degree in Journalism

Describe your personality: Sweet, has a good sense of humor, intelligent, active and adventurous.

Hair: Brown

Eyes:Brown

Religion (if any): Raised catholic, not practicing.

Important that your match is religious: No

Do you want to get married? Yes

Have you ever been married before? No

Do you have any children? No

Would you like to have children? Yes, I would love to.

Do you drink alcohol? No

If so, how often? N/A

Do you smoke? No

Would you date a smoker? No

Do you have any pets? No

Are you open to dating someone with pets? Yes

Are you allergic to cats/dogs? No

Do you like to play sports/work out? Yes, I love swimming, jogging, yoga and going to the gym

What are some of your hobbies?  Going to the beach, cooking, spending time with friends, travel, working out.

What are some qualities in the match you are seeking: I would like to find someone who is fun loving, kind, mature, and someone who is looking to get married and have a family.

Age range you are seeking in your ideal match?: 30-45

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Name: Chelsea

Age:33

City: London, UK

Hometown: Bath, UK

Race/Ethnicity:White

Height: 5’9

Weight:130

Occupation:Gemologist

Education: University

Describe your personality: Outgoing, likes to be social but also likes quiet time, intelligent, kind, reliable, commitment-minded.

Hair:Brown

Eyes:Blue

Religion (if any):None

Important that your match is religious:No

Do you want to get married?When I find my dream man, I would love to marry him!

Have you ever been married before?No

Do you have any children?No

Would you like to have children?Yes, I would like to have at least one.

Do you drink alcohol? Yes

If so, how often? I drink once or twice a week when out with friends or after work with dinner, wine or beer sometimes cocktails, I don’t drink heavily.

Do you smoke? No

Would you date a smoker?Maybe.

Do you have any pets?No

Are you open to dating someone with pets? Yes

Are you allergic to cats/dogs? No

Do you like to play sports/work out? Yes, I love to take walks, go to the gym and jog in the park, I also enjoy yoga.

What are some of your hobbies?  Painting, going to concerts/listening to music, travel, writing, cooking, spending time with my friends and family.

What are some qualities in the match you are seeking:Looking for a man who is smart, kind, honest, interested in getting married, someone who likes children and would picture himself a good father.

Age range you are seeking in your ideal match?: 33-50

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Name: Natalie

Age: 30

City: Los Angeles, CA

Hometown: NYC

Race/Ethnicity: White

Height: 5’8

Weight: 125

Occupation: Business owner

Education: MBA

Describe your personality: Intelligent, social, adventurous, active, laid-back.

Hair: Blonde

Eyes: Dark blue

Religion (if any): Christian ( not currently practicing)

Important that your match is religious: No

Do you want to get married? Once I find the right man I would love to marry him.

Have you ever been married before? No

Do you have any children?None
Would you like to have children?Yes, I am open to having children but also open if someone does not want them.

Do you drink alcohol? Yes

If so, how often? Once a week I have a glass of wine, mostly when going out to a restaurant.

Do you smoke? No

Would you date a smoker? No

Do you have any pets? No

Are you open to dating someone with pets? Yes

Are you allergic to cats/dogs? I am allergic to cats

Do you like to play sports/work out? Yes! I love to swim, ski in winter, jog, and do Zumba and yoga.

What are some of your hobbies?  Working out, travel, reading non-fiction books, sewing/crafts (I make products that I sell on Etsy.com and in local boutiques), cooking, baking.

What are some qualities in the match you are seeking: I would like to meet a man who is intelligent, educated, someone who is independent but commitment minded. It is very important that is down to earth and laid back, I don’t like men who feel the need to show off their money, its a major turn off for me.

Age range you are seeking in your ideal match?:  30-50

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Name: Samantha

Age: 28

City: New York City, NY

Hometown: Springfield, MO

Race/Ethnicity: White

Height: 5’7

Weight: 120

Occupation: Personal Trainer/Image Consultant

Education: BA in English Lit

Describe your personality: I am outgoing, have a great sense of humor and love to make people laugh, I am also very energetic and live a very healthy lifestyle. I am compassionate, loving, caring and am a hopeless romantic!

Hair: Blonse

Eyes: Green

Religion (if any): Christianity

Important that your match is religious: They should believe in God or a higher power.

Do you want to get married? YES!

Have you ever been married before? No

Do you have any children? No

Would you like to have children? Yes, very much so.

Do you drink alcohol? Occasionally I have a glass of wine or beer.

If so, how often? Once or twice a month.

Do you smoke? No.

Would you date a smoker? Probably not.

Do you have any pets? No.

Are you open to dating someone with pets? Yes.

Are you allergic to cats/dogs? No.

Do you like to play sports/work out? All the time! I am a personal trainer so staying fit and healthy are very important to me. I love to jog, play tennis, swim in the summer, hike, bike ride and do kick boxing!

What are some of your hobbies?  Reading, watching movies, going to the gym, cooking, travel, music/concerts.

What are some qualities in the match you are seeking: I would like to meet someone who is physically fit, clean cut, compassionate, laid back, emotionally mature and someone who seeking marriage and having a family with the right girl.

Age range you are seeking in your ideal match?: 28-45

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Awkward silences can be a killer when it comes to dating; not only have you lost a prospective relationship, you have also wasted an evening. The great shame of it is, most dates have no reason at all for these awkward silences. There should always be something to talk about, and even the chronically shy can find some topic to keep the night proceeding smoothly.

The thing about a date is that it is no different than any other part of life. No matter what you are doing, there will be something to talk about. If you find yourself running out of conversation, then try to for an easy topic by focusing on the date itself- you might talk about the food or the scenery in a restaurant, your feelings on the movie you just saw. Once the conversation gets rolling, it will probably begin to stretch out into other areas and soon enough you will find that the evening is flying by. A great way to measure the quality of the conversation is by the amount of laughter between you. Laughter indicates a high level of comfort and enjoyment, so if you are both laughing chances are that the date is going well.

There are several things worse than awkward silences, if truth be told. A person trying too hard to overcome the silence may wind up making a serious ass out of herself. Know the difference between an awkward silence and a comfortable or reflective one. A reflective silence, following a particularly good point or part of the conversation, can be an even better indicator of the positive outcomes of the date than even laughter is.

Never break a silence by starting to talk about how wonderful you are. Feel free to begin by talking about yourself, but be sure to include your date in the topic- ask what he does for a living, if he enjoys it, what the future plans and goals are. This advice should be tripled for men- in fact, it is mostly guys that need to watch the silences on a date. If a girl is talking, then she is probably having a good time and the date will go down as a positive experience.

The key to avoiding an awkward date is to focus on your current conversations instead of thinking about the next topics. Avoid backtracking and keep the conversation moving forward. Above all, make sure that if you haven’t heard your date say a word in a while, that you leave an opening in the conversation for her to respond. Good communication is the key to any relationship, short term or long, and it begins with good conversation.

Before planning a romantic date, you should first observe the simple things your partner or your partner to be does on a daily basis. What food your partner likes to eat, what are his/her favorite colors and even the smallest things that make your partner smile. We seldom take these small matter for granted yet they can be very well use to our advantage. Ideas for a romantic date depends upon several wonderful little surprises, but what’s important is you are doing it for the one you love; you wanted him/her to feel that there is something special about her/him why you are doping such things. You are doing something romantic and special because you wanted to express something for her, and you’d be expecting good result out of your romantic date. Sometimes though, we tend to think and realize that organizing and planning a romantic and perfect date is not that simple, different types and characters of each people are one to be considered in making this romantic date into action.

At this point, there are certain tips and idea for a romantic date from which you can choose from. You just have to be creative and interested in the activity for you and your partner to have a romantic date. An old but cherished favorite romantic date idea is to give her flowers first. Not one person can say that they haven’t blushed when someone’s ordered a pretty bunch of flowers and hand them delivered. Together with note on the card expressing your feelings, she’ll surely go with you for a date. Another great tip for a romantic date is to invite her for a dinner, not from the restaurant but to a very solemn and romantic place, with the food you cooked. Though you may not be a culinary expert, he/she will just love you for trying. Those are just examples of romantic date ideas, but there are other tips for a romantic date that will really sweep her off her feet.

On the other hand, romantic dates are not only for people dating but for married people also. Though married people are busy with functions, kids, work, and friends, they should never neglect their partners. An ideal romantic date is a beach picnic under a full moon and the stars are gazing through the skies, walking while holding hands, you can do this together with your kids. Going out together to see an orchestral concert or a play will also work. Getting close to one another or anything that involves romantic things is actually considered romantic. If your date is the typical sports fanatic, you may take her to her favorite sport, a baseball or hockey game of her favorite team perhaps is another typical romantic date idea. With these tips and ideas, you’ll surely have a romantic date.

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Unless you orchestrate the time for your relationship, other less important things will crowd in and take what precious little time you do have. Pick a night that will be “date night” with your partner and make a game out of being as creative as you can be. Try to see how many things you can do without spending money.

To get you started, I’ve come up with some suggestions to help you for the next year. What follows are 52 ideas for how to spend creative time together without spending money. Feel free to add or modify any of the items on the list to suit your particular relationship and circumstances.

WINTER

1. Take a drive to look at the Christmas decorations.

2. Play cards—perhaps strip poker.

3. Watch a movie together.

4. Go outside and have a snowball fight.

5. Get some finger paints and create your own body art with each other as your canvass.

6. Go sleigh riding.

7. Go ice skating.

8. Work out or exercise together.

9. Stage your own improvisation show.

10. Sing to each other.

11. Review or create a photo album or scrapbook of your memories together.

12. Play a board game—perhaps chess, Scrabble or Twister.

13. Go to a book store, get coffee and read for hours.

SPRING

14. Work on a remodeling project together.

15. Plan and complete a yard work project together.

16. Do the spring cleaning together—room by room. When done, reward yourself by making love in the room you’ve cleaned.

17. Put on old clothes and mud wrestle after some drenching rain.

18. Give each other a massage.

19. Play catch—football, baseball, softball or Frisbee.

20. Go to a car dealer and test drive the car of your dreams.

21. Shoot basketball together.

22. Dance together.

23. Take a shower together and wash each other—everywhere.

24. Take a free adult education class together.

25. Go to a mall and have a contest to see which one of you can get the most free samples.

26. Go rollerblading or bike riding.

SUMMER

27. Build a campfire and roast marshmallows.

28. Go swimming or skinny dipping.

29. Give each other a manicure or pedicure.

30. Go somewhere crowded to people watch.

31. Go to a free outdoor event, perhaps a concert.

32. Lie on a blanket outside and watch the clouds or stars.

33. Go on a picnic.

34. Watch a fireworks display.

35. Be creative and engage in sexual role plays. Be anyone you’d like to be for the night who is also exciting for your partner.

36. Sit by the water somewhere.

37. Do a prolonged strip tease for each other.

38. Have a water balloon fight.

39. Sit outside and read poetry to each other.

FALL

40. Go for a drive together.

41. Go window shopping.

42. Incorporate food into your love making—chocolate syrup, whipped cream, fondue, strawberries—anything you and your partner enjoy.

43. Call or write to someone you haven’t had contact with in a while.

44. Cook something together.

45. Spend an evening just talking with each other. Talk about the things you have done, plans you have for the future, important people in your lives or current events.

46. Take a bubble bath together.

47. Go to a free movie or museum.

48. Take a drive and find the potential in old houses and their properties.

49. Create an imaginary story together—either orally or in written form.

50. Take turns being each other’s genie in a bottle by fulfilling your partner’s every wish and fantasy.

51. Play in the fallen leaves.

52. Create an exciting scavenger hunt that ends in your bed.

Now you have 52 suggestions for things to do with your partner for every week of the year divided by season. Certainly you don’t have to follow my suggestions. Feel free to add your own or to repeat your favorites as often as you’d like.

The main point is not to see how kinky you can get. The idea is to keep your relationship alive by making time together a priority. It is important that you find things to do as a couple that you can both enjoy. If you have vastly different interests then you can enter this with the spirit of taking turns and each agree to happily participate in the activity chosen by the one whose turn it is that week.

As long as you make a habit of making your relationship a priority and allocating time each week for rejuvenation of the feelings that attracted you in the first place, then you stand a good chance of staying together for the long haul.

Please don’t let insidious boredom enter into your relationship through the back door. This is what frequently happens when we are busy placing other things ahead of our time for each other. You know what I mean—the job, the kids, our friend in crisis, etc. There will always be a competing interest for the time you’ve set aside for each other.

Other than natural disasters, threat of death or major crises, do not allow your time together to be invaded by any outside forces. Make sure to create opportunities for you to do things together without outside influence. With more than 50% of today’s marriages ending in divorce, make this small investment in the longevity of your relationship. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. What’s stopping you? Start today.

The purpose of any first date is to determine whether or not you both want a second one, and senior dating online is a great solution. The ability to meet other seniors online and chat with them for as long as you’d like before making plans to meet in person is a great way for seniors to start dating again, to get comfortable with someone before having to decide what to wear or even if they like you!

An online dating service will get you set up with a profile of your likes and dislikes, and the type of person you’d like to meet. Online personals and internet dating for seniors is seeing a climbing rate of members; some free online dating services will not charge you to join, or to answer an ad, or post your profile. A good service will block people from contacting you after you’ve chatted with them and determined that they are not your type, which is a great safety feature when you have a hard time saying no. The best online dating advice is to chat with the other person about the same things you’d talk about out on a date-likes and dislikes, etc., that way you can get a good idea of where to go on your first date out of cyber space.

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