It's a Saturday night, you've done your errands, cleaned your apartment, worked out, cooked dinner, and now it's 8pm. You call your group of friends – the first is on her way out with her boyfriend of three years, the second is heading out to meet a girl on the other side of town for drinks, and the last is already scoping out girls for the night. This is one of those times where being single isn't so fun. However, not being tied down to someone and being able to come and go as you choose can be a positive thing.
The Birdcage (1996 - COMEDY - Robin Williams & Nathan Lane): Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are absolutely hilarious as a gay South Miami Beach couple.
Armand Goldman (Williams) is the proud owner of The Birdcage, a drag club on the Miami Beach strip, while his eccentric partner Albert (Lane) is the star of the show. When their son Val (Williams’ son from a previous heterosexual relationship 20 years earlier) brings news of an engagement to the daughter of an ultra-conservative Senator, they're absolutely thrilled. But there’s a catch…the Senator (Gene Hackman) and his family are coming over for dinner and they’re under the impression that Armand is the Cultural Ambassador to Greece. What lengths will Armand and Albert go to convince the Senator that they have the quintessential American family? It’ll take the performance of a lifetime.
When you go out on a date, be honest and upfront about who you are, what you stand for and what you're looking for. This helps to avoid any misconceptions in the future and allows for greater success in the overall scheme of things. When you’re letting someone else get to know you, make sure that you present yourself genuinely; otherwise, they’ll see right through you.
While you may be nervous and may embark in some of your more embarrassing habits, it's natural to feel so and it's likely the other person feels the same. Don’t worry about those nervous habits – be yourself and everything else will fall into place. By the second date, things will be much easier. Your date will probably have a general idea of who you are, and they’ll continue to learn more after each subsequent date or meeting. This growing experience helps shape a connection for a potential relationship.
If the old cliché is any indication, then opposites do get together. Whether or not opposites actually attract more often than similar people is something that has been studied over and over by people who get paid to know that stuff. Regardless of these findings, it’s true that sometimes people can find something interesting in another person that they’re not able to find within themselves.
People are now spending more and more time at the workplace, leaving little room for outside social interaction. In fact, we often spend more time with our colleagues than with our family and friends. Because of this, people often times start to develop feelings for another coworker within the workplace.
So what action do you take when you realize that you are attracted to somebody at work? Do you start dating that person? Or do you stay clear of such relationships? First things first – we all know that dating a coworker can turn into a sticky situation. In many companies, it is considered taboo. Although I don’t want to turn this into meaningless, technical advice, you do have to take company dating policies into consideration. Most companies won’t have any written policies against dating another colleague, but that doesn’t necessarily signify the green light.
You and your significant other recently ended the relationship. You’re hurt, sad, angry, and just don’t know how you will ever get over the break up. There are very few things in life that can be as painful as a broken heart. So what should you do when faced with such a difficult time in your life?
The first thing any break up will do is cause emotional and mental distress. Therefore, the best thing to do is to talk to somebody about what you’re going through and how you’re feeling. Venting out will help to release all the built-up stress, anger, sadness, and worries. If you find yourself uncomfortable speaking to somebody, write it down on a sheet of paper, in a personal diary or journal. The worst thing you can do is to internalize all of the negative feelings. It is so important to just let it all out.
So you’re really looking forward to the first date, but have no idea what to wear. All these thoughts are running through your mind, “Should I dress casual, sexy, or classy? Should I wear my comfy flats, or my pumps? How should I do my make-up?” It’s only natural for most women to get anxious about these things. After all, the first impression can make or break the date. However, don’t sweat it – with a little preparation, you can set the tone for a successful first date.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994 - DRAMA - Tim Robbins & Morgan Freeman): After being convicted for the murder of his wife and her lover, Andy Dufresne is sentenced to life in prison at Shawshank, a maximum security prison in Maine during the 1940’s. A successful banker on the outside, Andy must learn how to cope with the daily struggles of prison life while trying to keep his hopes alive. The Shawshank Redemption does a fantastic job of emphasizing the importance of having dreams – regardless of how bad things may seem. You can lose a lot of yourself prison – freedom, companionship, self-esteem…but the one thing that nobody can take away from you is hope.
In the end, it really comes down to whether you’re going to get busy living, or get busy dying.
With summer right around the corner, dating is about to heat up. There is no reason to keep up with those old and tired date ideas that you have been using for so many years. Don’t get me wrong, I love bowling as much as the next person, but it does tend to get boring. Summer time offers a great opportunity to do some fun and creative things that can leave an impact on your date. After all, people just want to have fun on dates. Choosing something far from cliché is a great way to make sure this happens.
Ladies, we have all encountered this problem at least once in our lives – you’re really digging this guy and want to ask him out on a date. The only problem is that you have a hunch he might be gay. So you end up asking yourself, “Is this crush a lost cause?” Hmmm…I thought, we, women were suppose to be able to spot a gay man from miles away. What’s happened? Unless he’s sporting a rainbow bumper sticker on his car, there are no sure ways to tell whether somebody is gay. However, some keen observation can go a long way. Just don’t question him up front about his sexual orientation. Asking such a personal and sensitive question can end up insulting him.
It's a Saturday night, you've done your errands, cleaned your apartment, worked out, cooked dinner, and now it's 8pm. You call your group of friends – the first is on her way out with her boyfriend of three years, the second is heading out to meet a girl on the other side of town for drinks, and the last is already scoping out girls for the night. This is one of those times where being single isn't so fun. However, not being tied down to someone and being able to come and go as you choose can be a positive thing.
The Birdcage
When you go out on a date, be honest and upfront about who you are, what you stand for and what you're looking for. This helps to avoid any misconceptions in the future and allows for greater success in the overall scheme of things. When you’re letting someone else get to know you, make sure that you present yourself genuinely; otherwise, they’ll see right through you.
If the old cliché is any indication, then opposites do get together. Whether or not opposites actually attract more often than similar people is something that has been studied over and over by people who get paid to know that stuff. Regardless of these findings, it’s true that sometimes people can find something interesting in another person that they’re not able to find within themselves.
People are now spending more and more time at the workplace, leaving little room for outside social interaction. In fact, we often spend more time with our colleagues than with our family and friends. Because of this, people often times start to develop feelings for another coworker within the workplace.
You and your significant other recently ended the relationship. You’re hurt, sad, angry, and just don’t know how you will ever get over the break up. There are very few things in life that can be as painful as a broken heart. So what should you do when faced with such a difficult time in your life?
So you’re really looking forward to the first date, but have no idea what to wear. All these thoughts are running through your mind, “Should I dress casual, sexy, or classy? Should I wear my comfy flats, or my pumps? How should I do my make-up?” It’s only natural for most women to get anxious about these things. After all, the first impression can make or break the date. However, don’t sweat it – with a little preparation, you can set the tone for a successful first date.
The Shawshank Redemption
With summer right around the corner, dating is about to heat up. There is no reason to keep up with those old and tired date ideas that you have been using for so many years. Don’t get me wrong, I love bowling as much as the next person, but it does tend to get boring. Summer time offers a great opportunity to do some fun and creative things that can leave an impact on your date. After all, people just want to have fun on dates. Choosing something far from cliché is a great way to make sure this happens.
Ladies, we have all encountered this problem at least once in our lives – you’re really digging this guy and want to ask him out on a date. The only problem is that you have a hunch he might be gay. So you end up asking yourself, “Is this crush a lost cause?” Hmmm…I thought, we, women were suppose to be able to spot a gay man from miles away. What’s happened? Unless he’s sporting a rainbow bumper sticker on his car, there are no sure ways to tell whether somebody is gay. However, some keen observation can go a long way. Just don’t question him up front about his sexual orientation. Asking such a personal and sensitive question can end up insulting him.