Dating Tales

Not a typical conversation here at DatingTales, but one I think is worth talking about. Read these facts from the Family Violence Prevention Fund:

• 78% of stalking victims are women and it is likely that she is stalked by an intimate partner
• 20% of women report being raped or assaulted in their lifetime
• Each day, at least three women are murdered by their significant others in the United States
• 30% of Americans know a woman who within the last year has been abused by her significant other
• Men are more likely to be victims of violent crime, however, women are eight times more likely to be violated by a partner

This ad from the UK-based National Centre for Domestic Violence will get you thinking too.

If you or someone you know is struggling with Domestic Violence, call the National Domestic Violence Helpline (800) 799-SAFE

Most of us find it very challenging to write on the inside of a card. Not just a Valentine’s Day card, but any card. What do you say and how do you say it? How do you make your message sound meaningful and memorable as opposed to just saying “I love you” or “Happy Valentine’s Day.”

Here are a few ideas that you should feel free to take exactly as they are written here, 0r you can modify the message to fit whomever you are giving your Valentine’s Day card to. We won’t tell.

I didn’t know that Valentine’s Day could be so special until I spent one with you

If only Saint Valentine knew…

Give me an I, Give me an L, Give me a U, Give me a V, Give me U - I LUV U.

Without you, V-Day would seem black. Thank you for making it red.

Here’s to a special day, a fun date, and a romantic evening.

Valentine’s Day is wonderful, but every other day is just as wonderful with you in it. Thank you for making every day a “heart” day.

A promise. Today won’t be the only day I tell you how much you mean to me.

A toast. Here is to many more Valentine’s Days together.

What do you get when you take you, me, a pot roast, and a Thursday night Lifetime movie? The answer: a perfect Valentine’s Day.

And if you are looking for even more inspiration, visit the DatingTales Compliments Sound Board.

A great way to compliment a friend is with a thoughtful or comical gift on Valentine’s Day. There’s no reason a Valentine has to be shared between those in love. Spread the goodness among friends and family too, that’s what I say. Here are a few good ideas for you.

Spa Day
Research spas in your area and get your friend a gift certificate for any spa treatment he or she might desire. Visit our friends over at Skin Fitness Facts to purchase.

Make a craft
It’s cheap and it will either be worn or published on your friend’s refrigerator for weeks to come. Try knitting, making a card, or writing a poem. Everyone likes a little cheese. For more great craft ideas visit Stitching the Night Away, a great crafts blog.

Candles and Lotions
Always winners.

Grow a Boyfriend
If, and only if your friend can take it. I’ve probably received three or four of these things in my time. A couple of times it was funny, but once–oh man, it wasn’t that funny. Know your audience.

Best Friend Necklace
Bringin’ it back to middle school. Who wouldn’t be honored?

How is this for skin care advertising? French health and beauty company Ella Bache created this larger than life sculpture in Sydney, Australia’s First Fleet Park. It was made with over 24,000 peaches to look like Australian acress, Jolene Anderson.

The sculpture was created to capitalize on the brand’s tag line: Skin Good Enough to Eat. It’s been said that the peaches are not real, but either way it’s impressive.

Imagine this. You met a cute guy online and had a great first date with him. The day after your date you go on to the single site where you met to read all the wonderful details about him once again. You’re not logged in, of course, but you discover that his profile has been active within the last 24 hours.

You feel a little deflated. Maybe you feel like he didn’t like you as much as you like him.

This is one of the difficult parts of online dating, but don’t fret. Just accept the fact that he is dating several people. Online dating opens you (and those that you are dating) up to many different people at one time. That’s the glory of it. 

It’s not personal. If after the fourth, fifth, or sixth date it’s still bothering you, then you can bring it up with him. But until then, don’t look at his profile and just keep dating!