10 Signs You’ve Falling In Love

Many species find a mate for the purpose\ of having babies, but the process of pair bonding in humans begins with falling in love. If you think you’ve avoided the common mistakes people make when searching for their soul mate and you’re ready to find out if you’re falling in love, keep reading.

10 SIGNS YOU’RE FALLING IN LOVE

1. IT’S A SIGN YOU’RE FALLING IN LOVE IF YOU HAVEN’T LAUGHED THIS HARD IN A LONG TIME.

Your partner is the funniest person you know. They’ve made you laugh so hard that you almost peed your pants but when you try to tell someone else, you realize it was an inside joke after all. Having your own joyful, playful romantic talk as a couple is a great sign that you’ve fallen in love.

2. IT’S A SIGN YOU’RE FALLING IN LOVE IF YOU SAY ‘YES’ TO THINGS YOU WOULD HAVE SAID ‘NO’ TO BEFORE.

Your date asks if you’d like to go to a museum for a showing of some artist you’ve never heard of. Your brain screams ‘No!’ but your mouth says ‘I’d love to!’ Changing your actions to suit your partner’s preferences is an excellent sign that you’re in love.

3. IT’S A SIGN YOU’RE FALLING IN LOVE IF YOUR PARTNER ISN’T EVEN YOUR TYPE

He’s dark and you like fair. She’s too tall for your usual taste in women. Settling for something other than your usual set of traits that you look for in a partner is a good sign you’re in love.

4. IT’S A SIGN YOU’RE FALLING IN LOVE IF YOUR PARTNER DRIVES YOU CRAZY.

Finding your perfect match can be stressful and the one that you’re currently coupled with is driving you crazy. They leave their stuff everywhere, they pick their teeth with a fork at the table, or they’re always 10 minutes late for the movie, and you hate that! When we focus on the negative, it’s a sign that we are testing ourselves to see if this is really the right person for us.

Researchers who studied couples who had recently fallen in love found that ‘Cortisol levels were significantly higher amongst those subjects who had recently fallen in love, as compared with those who had not. The increased cortisol levels ‘are suggestive of the “stressful” and arousing conditions associated with the initiation of a social contact. ‘In other words, if your hormones are sending distress signals, you could be falling in love.

5. IT’S A SIGN YOU’RE FALLING IN LOVE IF YOU KEEP LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SHOW YOU CARE.

Your partner likes a clean car, so the last time you fueled up for them you took their car through the car wash. And maybe on the way home from work you’ll stop to pick up a chocolate surprise, just for them. You’re just so thoughtful lately, and thinking of ways to express that you care means you’re falling in love.

6. IT’S A SIGN YOU’RE FALLING IN LOVE IF YOU NOTICE THINGS WITH YOUR SENSES MORE.

The scent of your partner’s hair after they wash it, the shape of their chin when they turn their head, and the way they touch your lower back sends chills up your spine; your senses are heightened when you’re falling in love. Touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight are all tuned in to your partner and everything about them.

7. IT’S A SIGN YOU’RE FALLING IN LOVE IF YOU’RE MENTALLY PLANNING A FUTURE WITH THEM.

Well it’s not your fault that you’ve already moved in with your partner in your mind, it could be Oxycontin to blame. Oxycontin is released during sex, and it is thought that it plays a role in monogamous pair bonding in couples. Oxycontin is responsible for us feeling trust and a sense of security. That s

ecurity makes you feel like this will be a lasting love.

8. IT’S A SIGN YOU’RE FALLING IN LOVE IF YOU’RE NOT GROSSED OUT BY THEIR BODILY FLUIDS.

Since you’ve already had long make out sessions, your partner’s runny nose when they have a cold doesn’t bother you. Holding their hair while they puke is just fine with you too. You wouldn’t do this for just anyone, and that’s a good sign that you’re falling in love.

9. IT’S A SIGN YOU’RE FALLING IN LOVE IF EVERY ROMANTIC MOVIE AND SONG MAKES YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR PARTNER.

You’re singing along to the radio and making a playlist named after your partner. You wonder if your partner is a Sleepless in Seattle fan like you are. When every romantic word or scene makes you think of your partner, it’s a sign.

10. IT’S A SIGN YOU’RE FALLING IN LOVE IF YOUR PARTNER’S SMILE IS THE CUTEST THING IN THE WORLD TO YOU.

Although your partner has that one tooth that’s not quite straight, the sight of their smile just melts your heart. Knowing that your partner is happy makes you feel joy too.

 

Power Of Charisma

Power of Charisma

A turkey was chatting with a bull “I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree,” sighed the turkey, but I haven’t got the energy.” “Well, why don’t you nibble on my droppings?” replied the bull. “They’re packed with nutrients.” The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he was spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.

Moral of the story: Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won’t keep you there

The Crow and the Rabbit (Inspiration)

A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A rabbit asked him, “Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?” The crow answered: “Sure, why not.” So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested.

A fox jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very high up.

Funny Lessons For Life

A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, “I’ll give each of you just one wish” “Me first! Me first!” says the administration clerk. “I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.” Poof! She’s gone. “Me next! Me next!” says the sales rep. “I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.” Poof! He’s gone. “OK, you’re up,” the Genie says to the manager. The manager says, “I want those two back in the office after lunch.”

Moral of the story: Always let your boss have the first say.

How To Tell If its Love or Just Lust

How to Tell If it’s LOVE . . . or Just Lust

We all want to fall in love. Some of us already have, while many of us are looking for that one person that will make such a profound impact on our hearts that we will never be the same.

EITHER WAY, HOW DO YOU KNOW IF IT’S TRULY LOVE OR JUST LUST?

Sometimes our heart and mind get so caught up that it’s hard to tell the difference. In the moment, we feel so amazing that sometimes we just don’t care. But, it’s important to be careful. A broken heart can be devastating. Especially if you allow yourself to fall in love with the wrong person or, if you develop strong feelings for someone who doesn’t desire the same level of commitment.

Any and all situations can arise, but we specifically want to help you determine if it’s truly love or just lust.

HOW TO TELL IF IT’S LOVE. . . OR JUST LUST

First, it’s important to know exactly what both are and what they aren’t.

Real, true, unconditional LOVE is an intense feeling of affection – its fondness, warmth, attachment and endearment in the most intense and powerful way.  True love forms a strong emotional attachment. It withstands troubles, problems, imperfections and upset.

Lust is simply a very strong sexual desire. Lust revolves completely around attraction and sex. While lust is needed for love, love is not needed for lust. It can feel very powerful and usually it does.  But, it cannot withstand time. It’s not unconditional and it will fade.

This may contribute to today’s divorce rate. You’ve got to be careful not to allow lust to dominate the relationship when love is truly the driving force for a beautiful, lasting relationship.

To fall in love, you must be willing to accept that person at their very best and worst. You get to know them fully and see them for who they truly are. You learn about their past and talk about their aspirations for the future. If together you see yourself as a perfect fit and can truly visualize your life together, you may be falling in love.

When you truly fall in love, it’s mutual. You are both head over heels for each other. Falling in love doesn’t mean your life will always be easy. Because, truthfully, it can get tough. But, you can be tough together (trust me you’ll need to be).

YOU KNOW YOU’RE IN LOVE WHEN YOU. . .

– Fall in LOVE with someone who absolutely adores YOU – who cherishes you fully and embraces your imperfections.

– Fall in LOVE with someone you can’t stop thinking about. 😉

– Fall in LOVE with someone who you love with your whole heart.

– Fall in LOVE with someone that you think is absolutely, all-over-the-place SEXY – mind, body & soul!

– Fall in LOVE with someone who cares about your happiness and listens openly about your feelings.

– Fall in LOVE with someone you admire and who admires you.

– Fall in LOVE with someone that finishes your sentences and compliments who you are.

– Fall in LOVE with someone who makes you feel like you’re the most amazing person in the whole world.

– Fall in LOVE with someone who has strengths in areas that you need improvement. Many of the best relationships are people who are complete opposites.

– Fall in LOVE with someone who you get lost in conversation with (for hours at a time)!

– Fall in LOVE with someone who makes you want to be a better person and can help you do that.

– Fall in LOVE with someone who WANTS to meet your closest friends and family, and then accepts you even after that (haha).

– Fall in LOVE with someone who you hold a deep romantic passion for. In fact, they are the only one you desire!

The TRUTH is when you fall in love, you aren’t choosing lust or love. You are creating a balance of the two. Both are needed for a successful, long lasting relationship. Cheers to you and your relationship success! 

9 Famous People Whose Inspirational Stories Will Motivate You Today (Inspiration)

9 Famous People Whose Inspirational Stories Will Motivate You Today

BY JAMES BALL

1. Oprah Winfrey

Noted as one of the most influential women in the world and a multi-billionaire, Oprah has certainly done well for herself.

With her success on the Oprah Winfrey Show, autobiographies, radio shows, and involvement in the weight loss industry, it’s hard to imagine that her life was anything but perfect.

But she had plenty of overcome as a young girl.

She was born to a poor single mother, lived in poverty, and was sexually abused on multiple occasions.

“Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” – Oprah Winfrey #Inspiration

2. Stephen King

Most of us know Stephen King as the twisted writer who almost always sets his horror stories in Maine.

To date, he has produced and sold upwards of 350M copies of his novels.

But being an author is not always easy because it comes with a lot of competition.

Unbelievably, King’s first novel was rejected a total of 30 times before a firm would publish it. He even threw the book (Carrie) in the bin, giving up.

Luckily for us, his wife fished it out of the bin and the rest is history.

“Either get busy living or get busy dying” – Stephen King #Inspiration

3. J.K. Rowling

This British native’s success is no secret to anyone, whether you’re a fan of Harry Potter or not. The Harry Potter empire is valued at about $15 billion (yes, you read that correctly).

What many people don’t know about Rowling is that she went through a very tough time just prior to the advent of her books.

She married, suffered abuse, had a daughter, and then divorced her husband. She lost her mom to MS and had to put herself on welfare just to get by.

What’s more, the first Harry Potter book was also rejected by all of the major British publishing houses. Once one finally said yes, the franchise took off immediately.

“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” – J.K. Rowling #Inspiration

4. Bill Gates

Yes, it was only a matter of time before Bill showed up on the list.

He’s best known for Microsoft and being incredibly wealthy because of it.

Despite his aptitude for business and incredible intellect, his first business venture failed.

This venture, also technology related, wouldn’t even operate during a presentation to potential buyers.

Thank goodness Bill didn’t give up after this initial failure, or all of our lives would probably look a lot different right now.

“Life is not fair; get used to it.” – Bill Gates #Inspiration

5. Bethany Hamilton

Bethany Hamilton is an extremely talented professional surfer who won her division of the NSSA National Championship.

The kicker? She had a near-death experience at 13 years old when her left arm was bitten completely off by a shark.

For those in the sporting realm looking for some inspiration, look no further than this truly brave soul who was back on the surfboard only a month later.

“Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.” – Bethany Hamilton #Inspiration

6. Jim Carrey

Overly-enthusiastic, high-energy extraordinaire Jim Carrey was not always a comedic success.

While he was in his early teens, his family became so poor that they resorted to living in a van.

Young Jim even dropped out of school to try to help support the family.

After years of going from comedy club to comedy club to do stand-up, Carrey was finally recognized as a great comedic talent and is now one of the biggest stars in the industry.

“I just want to be myself” – Jim Carrey #Inspiration

7. Vera Wang

Vera is one of the biggest names in the fashion industry today after having gotten her start designing wedding dresses at age 40.

She is a great example of someone who didn’t find their true calling until a bit later in life. Vera started out as an athlete but failed to qualify for the 1968 Olympic figure-skating team.

When sports didn’t work out as she’d hoped, she worked at Vogue but never rose to the top.

Today, she is huge in the fashion realm with a business worth over one billion dollars.

She even successfully broke into the jewelry designing industry!

“Don’t be afraid to take time to learn.” – Vera Wang #Inspiration

8. Walt Disney

As just about everyone knows, the Disney Corporation is one of the most lucrative companies in existence, with high standards of quality and a never-ending stream of innovations.

Walt himself was fired from a newspaper job early in life because he “lacked imagination.”

After a few failed businesses, Disney’s upbeat attitude was clearly what kept him going forward.

He’s been quoted saying that “a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”

Once his first movie Snow White premiered of course, the rest became history.

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” – Walt Disney #Inspiration

9. Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn may not be everyone’s idea of the perfect role model, but there’s no denying she was outrageously successful in her field.

She is responsible for one of the most iconic American photographs in the pop culture sphere.

The crazy part? She was advised early on by a modeling agency that it wasn’t going to happen for her, and that she may wanted to be a secretary instead.

She, of course, thought differently.

“Fear is stupid. So are regrets.” – Marilyn Monroe #Inspiration

Summary.

Life is hard.

Especially when you’re not exactly sure what you want to do, or where you’re heading…

But power through, struggle on and you will reap the rewards.

I do hope I helped to inspire you today.

Live and Work

Father was a hardworking man who delivered bread as a living to support his wife and three children. He spent all his evenings after work attending classes, hoping to improve himself so that he could one day find a better paying job. Except for Sundays, Father hardly ate a meal together with his family. He worked and studied very hard because he wanted to provide his family with the best money could buy.

Whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. But he often yearned to spend more time with his family.

The day came when the examination results were announced. To his joy, Father passed, and with distinctions too! Soon after, he was offered a good job as a senior supervisor which paid handsomely.

Like a dream come true, Father could now afford to provide his family with life’s little luxuries like nice clothing, fine food and vacation abroad.

However, the family still did not get to see father for most of the week. He continued to work very hard, hoping to be promoted to the position of manager. In fact, to make himself a worthily candidate for the promotion, he enrolled for another course in the Open University.

Again, whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. But he often yearned to spend more time with his family.

Father’s hard work paid off and he was promoted. Jubilantly, he decided to hire a maid to relieve his wife from her domestic tasks. He also felt that their three-room flat was no longer big enough, it would be nice for his family to be able to enjoy the facilities and comfort of a condominium. Having experienced the rewards of his hard work many times before, Father resolved to further his studies and work at being promoted again. The family still did not get to see much of him. In fact, sometimes Father had to work on Sundays entertaining clients. Again, whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. But he often yearned to spend more time with his family.

As expected, Father’s hard work paid off again and he bought a beautiful condominium overlooking the coast of Singapore. On the first Sunday evening at their new home, Father declared to his family that he decided not to take anymore courses or pursue any more promotions. From then on he was going to devote more time to his family.

Father did not wake up the next day.

Moral of the story: While working so hard to give your Family the best, learn to also spend time with them. You can’t predict the next moment, no one owns life.

Learn to live while you work. Balance Live and work.

12 Things to Never Tell Anyone About Your Relationship

While it can be relaxing and fun to talk to your friends about your relationship, some things should never leave the confines of your bedroom and your home. Being in a committed relationship is all about trusting the person you’re with and keeping relationship secrets, a secret. Once trust is broken, it’s very difficult to gain it back – so ideally, you never want to find yourself in that unpleasant situation.

Why do we have the impulse to tell our friends the dirty details of our relationships? There are different reasons – sometimes it’s to brag and sometimes it’s to vent. But other times, we don’t know what relationship secrets are appropriate to share and which ones are not. Airing your relationship’s dirty laundry in the open can lead to broken hearts and an irreparable loss of trust. Take a look at this handy go-to list about a few things to never tell others about your relationship.

 

HERE ARE 12 THINGS TO NEVER TELL ANYONE ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP

“The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.” – Chanakya

 

1. MONEY

Whether you’re doing well or doing horribly, it’s none of your friends’ business what your partner earns or how you pay the bills every month. Money is a very touchy subject in society these days, so you want to make sure you’re staying on the right side of those conversations. To be honest, that’s one of the few things on this list that you’re more likely to get asked than to volunteer yourself. In short, it’s none of your friends’ business, and it should stay that way.

2. THE FACT THAT THEY DISLIKE ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS

It’s in our nature as human beings that we simply can’t get along with everyone. If your partner tells you that they don’t like someone from your inner circle, they’re sharing that with you in confidence. Spreading such information around causes tension on both sides of your relationship. In the worst cases, you might be forced to choose between your friendship circle and your significant other. Spare yourself the trouble and keep your partner’s opinions to yourself.

3. BAD GIFTS

This is one of the things to never tell about a relationship. Picking gifts for people – even if it’s someone you know really well – is a talent that not everyone has. If your significant other has given you socks that don’t fit you or a piece of jewelry that you absolutely hate but still resign yourself to wearing for anniversaries, don’t tell others. It’ll just make them look stupid. Also, if word gets back to them, they’ll feel even worse knowing that you hated your present so much you had to tell your friends.

4. FIGHTS

It’s always unpleasant to fight with your significant other, so why relive the fight by talking about it with someone else? Not only is it, in a way, airing your dirty laundry, but it’s also a sign that you probably haven’t gotten over that fight yet. Let it go and get over it, and if you need to talk to anyone about it – talk to your partner.

 

5. INTIMATE DETAILS

What happens in the bedroom stays in the bedroom and that’s how it needs to be. Even if you’re having problems, there’s no way to stay positive about solving them if you keep thinking about them. Besides, think of the way your friends will start seeing your significant other after you tell them something so private. These relationship secrets should be kept private. Give your partner some dignity and save your intimacy to yourself.

 

6. STORIES ABOUT THE AWFUL IN-LAWS

When saying something negative, always think about how those words might come back and bite you. Some people aren’t lucky enough to have in-laws. Sure, you’re under no obligation to like them, but if you have a problem, talk to them, and not behind their back. Besides, if your significant other hears your gripes, it will only cause resentment and hurt feelings.

7. THEIR SECRETS

This one should be obvious – relationship secrets are, after all, meant to stay between two people. But not everyone is that cautious about betraying confidentiality. You’d be surprised just how many people feel the need to betray someone’s deepest secret. Whether it’s a family secret or something insignificant, the fact they’ve trusted you with it is substantial – don’t waste it.

 

8. THEIR INSECURITIES

Everyone has them, but not everyone wants them to be revealed. Your partner feels like they can be themselves around you and that’s a rare gift. If you say that they’re really insecure about something, it’ll attack their confidence because they’ll think you see it as a flaw. Don’t betray them like that.

 

9. THEIR ODDITIES

Again, this is all about the other person being comfortable and happy around you – enough to truly be themselves. If they like to sleep with stuffed animals, so what? It’s their life and their choice. But it’s not information they’ve volunteered to be public and there’s probably a good reason for that.

10. CHEATING

That’s one that others will definitely try and make their business. If one of you cheated but you’re trying to move past it together, keep this to yourselves. You might have enough love and forgiveness to forgive and forget, but your friends will likely never move past it. They’ll be that nagging voice in your head, personified. You definitely don’t need that in an already complex and difficult circumstance.

11. YOUR TEXTS

This is one of the things to never tell about a relationship. If your partner wanted to text your best friend, chances are they would. Even if it seems insignificant, your texts are private correspondence and they should stay private. Besides, it makes you look cheap in front of your friends – like you’re showing off with your relationship.

 

12. DETAILS ABOUT THEIR PAST RELATIONSHIPS

Let bygones be bygones and stop talking about their ex-partners with your friends. Your partner is with you now and that’s what matters. Your friends and family will over-analyze why their last relationship failed and it’ll only make you more anxious. The key is to keep up the positive thinking and remember that now you are together.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Airing your dirty laundry in public is a big no-no in relationships – but as long as you follow those simple rules of trust, you can be sure that your partnership will be strong and stable for many years to come!