Welcome to our Six Minute Dates, January 2006 Newsletter. It's a New Year and a perfect time to make new goals - research shows the most common ones are to work out more and eat better. (myself included!) If your goal is to meet someone special this year, we are here to help make it easier. The people who are attracted to our business already have so much in common - they are confident, proactive and believe in chemistry. It is truly amazing how many successful matches have been made through Six Minute Dates. I can't believe we are already in our 4th year of business!
We hope you enjoy browsing through our dating articles, dating advice, inspirational success stories, recommended links and loooove horoscopes.
"Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired." ~ Mark Twain
Wishing you all the best in 2006 and we hope to see you soon!!
Sincerely,
I receive a lot of emails from people wanting tips on how to jumpstart their single life. Here are my suggestions to turn your love life around in 2006!
So you?ve made the decision, you?re a good person, you have goals and direction, you have a loving heart and you want to share your life with someone else. There are so many theorists out there that say love comes when you least expect it. This can be true to a certain point but I guarantee if you spend every night on the couch with the remote, love won?t find you. So let?s talk about getting proactive about your love-life or as I like to say ?give fate a little nudge?.
First you need to clean house. By this I mean put pictures of exes, cd?s made by exes, clothes worn by exes and file them under g for garbage or put them in a box in the back of your closet, sealed with a nice piece of duct tape. New energy is going to have a tough time coming into your life if you listen to his mix cd everyday on the way to work, keep her toothbrush in your cabinet or keep his old t-shirt under your pillow. Purge it all! A lot of times, people don?t realize their exes energies are still around even if it?s been years since they broke up.
Okay, so now that things are cleared out, get a pen and paper and take some time to spell out your romantic vision. I know it may sound cheesy but until you write it down on paper, people are often not very clear on what they are looking for. Write down your ideal life you have with your partner 5 years from now. What are you doing? How are you feeling? What are his/her strengths? What are their weaknesses? From that vision, highlight ten attributes of your ideal partner. Now pare that down to your favorite five attributes. Now pick only 2 attributes that you couldn?t live without. This is your ?must have? reference list. Having 2 must-haves is not unreasonable when searching for a mate but having 10 is going to make things a lot more difficult.
Next is you want to tune into things in your life that you?ve been doing alone. Have you been spending more time with the exercise tape than at the gym on the treadmill? When?s the last time you took your favorite book to the coffee shop instead of your bed? Start by taking some of your private activities and making them public. This is a good warm-up in getting yourself out there in an indirect way while still doing the things you love.
Next, make a goal to do at least one thing a week to improve your love life. These may include signing up for a speed-dating event, creating an online profile, accepting an invitation to play on a co-ed sports team, or improving on your appearance and confidence in some way ? maybe that simply means switching deodorants.
Finally, accept all invitations. Yes that means all of them. If friends or co-workers ask you out, go. People say to me, ?oh but I know everyone there? or ?my friends don?t have any hot single friends?. I say, look beyond that. What about when you stop in to get gas on your way to the pub? Or you stop in to get flowers for a friend?s housewarming? Who is that cutie in aisle 4? What if your friend?s cousin just got off the phone with her single friend who is moving to town next week? When you are on the proactive path ? situations arise ? you just never know so stop blocking them out.
And above all, resolve to look at the world as though there are an abundance of great people out there rather than assuming it?s slim-pickings. Switch it on and get out there!
I am overjoyed to send you great news! Michael and I got married on July 8, 2005. We met over three years ago at SMD (May 2002). We knew we were the perfect match for one another on the second date and have never been apart since. Thanks for providing such a great service! In todays world, dating is pretty tough, without SMD we would still be searching for each other! We have recommended you to several people over the past few years and will obviously continue to do so.
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Libra - If you don't find romance during the New Year's countdown, it could sneak up on you in the wee hours of the 1st. So don't leave the party too early. But if you don't meet someone who gets you all aflutter at your New Year's bash, you're likely to cross paths with a potential (or slide past them in the grocery store) on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd. There is even more romance on your horizon on the 7th, 8th and 9th. Get out the love-spotting binoculars around the 11th, when someone special might be out in the great blue yonder, waving at you from the ship of love's poop deck! On the 16th, make sure you're ready to work with others, not against them. On the 20th, 21st and 22nd, buy something (like a fresh-caught salmon or large pizza with anchovies) with somebody you like a lot. How's that for a sea of love? On the 28th, 29th and 30th, the only words you need to know are 'very' and 'romantic,' and, if it's cold out, 'fisherman's sweater'!
Scorpio - If you hatch a terrific romantic plan at the last minute -- say, around five minutes after midnight on the 1st -- go ahead and implement it. Whether you want to walk up to that sweetie-pie stranger and plant a great, big kiss on their forehead, or you'd rather slyly walk over and ask for their email address, do it! This kind of proactive approach will serve you well in the romance department this year. After all, if you know what (or whom) you want, why not go get it (or them)? On the 5th, 6th and 7th, try not to get into any fights. It could get messy, and you might rip your favorite first-date shirt. During the 14th, 15th, 16th and very, very early hours of the 17th, take a look at your deep inner fears, hopes and motivations. Make sure you examine them thoroughly before you make any romantic moves. On the 22nd, 23rd and 24th, you get whatever you ask for -- so go for it. The 30th and 31st, you end the month with some very intense kissing action. Wow!
Capricorn - When midnight strikes on the 1st, take a look around. If you see someone who seems like they'd light your life all year (and maybe even longer), by golly, go talk to them! The first few hours of the brand-new year are all yours -- you are at your best, and it's a wonderful way to start another cycle around the sun! The 3rd, 4th and 5th turn your intense romantic powers toward something creative. Maybe you should script a one-act play to finally express how you feel. Or do something -- anything! -- else along those lines. On the 11th, chat it up, but if that cutie-pie is flakier than a piecrust, forget it. Walk away and try again with someone a little more reliable. You could find that so-sweet somebody on the 13th or 14th. On the 20th and 21st, get started on a new romantic self-improvement project. Get ready on the 26th, 27th and 28th -- you are in a fantastic position to get all the loving you could possibly want!
Aquarius -If you have a slightly disappointing New Year's Eve in the romance department, and if the wee hours of the night are equally (slightly) disappointing, don't despair! Your romantic magic is getting warmed up, and you're ready to spread some of it by the time you wake up on the 1st. On the 2nd and 3rd, get set to cast a few magic spells, in which you charm everyone around you (including the object of your interest). On the 8th and 9th, you could make a discovery that will come in handy for the electric affair you embark on between the 9th and the 12th. Look beneath the surface for the answer to a romantic riddle on the 17th, 18th and 19th. You could find the solution buried in some deep emotions on the 23rd and 24th. The 29th and 30th, the magic's back -- anything you want you get, you cute sorcerer, you. Wait until you see just how enchanting that is!
Pisces - You could spend the 1st and 2nd daydreaming about Mr. or Ms. Right. There's nothing wrong with that -- in fact, it's a good idea to know what you want (or might want). The 3rd, 4th and 5th, something switches. Instead of dreaming about what you want, it starts showing up in your life -- sending you flowers, asking you out for coffee. Well, what a good way to get started on a brand-new year of romance! On the 8th and 9th, check your mailbox for a love letter. The 12th, 13th and 14th are good days to dress up a little when you go out, in case you run into somebody you have a crush on. On the 19th, 20th and 21st, pay attention to any emerging problems in your blossoming relationships, and on the 26th and 27th, somebody somewhere is looking out for you. The month wraps up the 30th and 31st with a pair of days that are ripe for romance. Pluck them!
Aries - If you stay grounded while you're ringing in the New Year, you'll be well on your way to a remarkably romantic month come morning. (However, that means no sudden declarations of 'true love forever' to virtual strangers or dancing on tables at the New Year's bash.) On the 1st, 2nd and 3rd, you could get to know someone who inspires all kinds of wildly romantic (or tenderly domestic) ideas in you. Don't be surprised if some of those ideas come to fruition by the month's end. The 9th, 10th, 11th and into the wee hours of the 12th, your ability to communicate what's on your mind (and in your heart) will reach a Mount Everest-type high. On the 17th, 18th and 19th, be sure to get lots of sleep and exercise -- you'll need it for the intense other-person-oriented days you have the 20th, 21st and 22nd. On the 28th, 29th and 30th, get ready for a few forward-thinking romantic encounters.
Taurus - When midnight strikes and the New Year gets going, take a moment to consider how lucky you've been, and then take another few minutes (at least) to think about how lucky you'd like to be in romance. If the object of your affection is in the room, go over and propose a toast (at least). If they aren't present, make a mental note to contact them soon. Don't make the call (or any plans of a romantic nature) in the daylight hours of the 1st or the 2nd, because you've got some other emotional business to attend to those days. Once the issues are smoothed out, which should happen by the 4th, talk to your friends about what you want from love. Then get out there and make your big move on the 7th, 8th and 9th. You'll be glad you did when you see what comes of it the 17th, 18th and 19th. In fact, you'll be feeling pretty intense about the whole darn thing the 22nd and 23rd. On the 30th and 31st, take a break from all these romantic goings-on and check in with your buddies.
Gemini - On the 1st, 2nd and 3rd, it's a New Year and a new you (if you're following your resolutions), so don't be surprised if a brand-new love interest appears, too. This mystery individual could have a profound impact on the way you think about life (in addition to being very cute). The 9th is a great night for a date, and the 10th and 11th are just plain great. (You are pretty irresistible, you know that?) On the 15th and 16th, why not take that far-out date idea (say, asking them to a laser-light show with Pink Floyd music at the planetarium) and put it into action? The 20th and 21st are super-duper romance days, when you might find out what really is on Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon.' On the 26th and 27th, you could be a little frustrated on the romance front. Just whistle, and wait for it to pass. On the 29th or 30th, don't be surprised if you get a call from that mystery individual who makes your heart go pitter-patter.
Cancer - On the 1st, you could be feeling like a great, big butterball of feelings, and the object of all your cinnamon-and-sugar sweetness may feel like ... an ice cube. Well, you can't be on the same wavelength as your amour (or potential amour) all the time. Take it with a grain of salt, and things should improve by the 4th. On the 9th, you and a whole dinner party full of sweet things could be flirting a heck of a lot. Who let you loose in the kitchen of love, anyhow? On the 14th, 15th and 16th, you shower somebody special with a light, powdered-sugar-like coating. Lucky them! You might have to deal with an emotional issue or two on the 21st -- don't put it off, baby, no matter what's on your back burner. On the 27th, you might feel like throwing off your chef-of-romance hat and calling it quits. Don't! Just take a nap. Then, on the 30th, get back out there and heat things up!
Leo - It's a New Year, but on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd, you're still struggling with a few old issues -- at least when it comes to romance. Are you a little impatient with others? Are you a tad controlling? A teeny bit resistant to finding alternative solutions? If you can answer 'Yeah, maybe' to any of these questions, then dedicate this month to revamping some of your emotional habits. On the 8th and 9th, you could encounter your inner mule -- you know, that stubborn beast who lives inside all of us. Try talking to it, and finding out what all the stubbornness is about. When it answers with a 'hee-haw,' do your best to translate that into English. On the 13th, your intuitive self helps to balance your mule self, and you could intuit your way right into somebody special's heart. Hee-haw, indeed! Plan some cheap dates for the 18th and 19th. Then, on the 23rd and 24th, get to the root of things. On the 25th and 26th, it looks like you and your inner mule have a double date -- with romance!
Virgo - And a happy romantic New Year to you! Well, well, well, if it isn't you by the punch bowl, flirting and batting your eyelashes and doing whatever it is you do until the wee hours of the 1st! Who, pray tell, has tickled your New Year's fancy? Be sure to get their number and give them yours before the party's over, because they could be somebody you don't want to lose track of this year. As dawn, well ... dawns on the 1st, get ready to experiment a little with finding new ways to navigate your emotions. That's going to be one of your big projects this year, so get started now. The 5th, 6th and 7th, double-check your finances before you commit to any big-ticket dates, and on the 13th, remember that it's a Friday. Stay away from a potentially unlucky dating situation -- go out with your friends instead! On the 19th, 20th and 21st, you could find yourself making a decision regarding someone who could turn into a romantic partner. Cool! Get ready on the 26th and 27th -- it's romance time!
Love Horoscopes are courtesy of www.love.astrology.com
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Welcome to our Six Minute Dates, January 2006 Newsletter. It's a New Year and a perfect time to make new goals - research shows the most common ones are to work out more and eat better. (myself included!) If your goal is to meet someone special this year, we are here to help make it easier. The people who are attracted to our business already have so much in common - they are confident, proactive and believe in chemistry. It is truly amazing how many successful matches have been made through Six Minute Dates. I can't believe we are already in our 4th year of business!
Dear Six Minute Dates,
JANUARY 2006
