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Friday, November 21, 2014
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Whether you’re freshly divorced and just dipping your toes back into the singles pool, or if you’ve been wading in the deep end for years brandishing your career bachelor moniker, you’d likely be intrigued by a list purporting to lead you by the nose to the best cyber meat markets that $34.99 can buy. You wouldn’t be alone.
I count myself in the first category -- I’ve recently found myself single after the end of a six-year marriage in which the sexual intimacy had ended about five years earlier.
After a fair share of due diligence and a rather large leap of faith, I threw caution to the wind and threw down $35 toward a membership on one of the list’s featured sites. I got exactly what I bargained for, and failed in my quest to find the golden honey pot at the end of the proverbial rainbow.
I’m not easily deterred, however, and I refused to believe that cyber-sexual bliss did not exist. After all, how could all these sites stay in business if they are nothing more than scams? Phony profiles, sketchy emails and failed promises of casual encounters confirmed my skepticism and raised my curiosity. So I set out on a quest to learn the truth about who’s who in the hookup website business, and took the reins on a comprehensive review. Turns out, there is a pretty wide range of options out there, most of which look very different from one another (compare Adult Friend Finder and Match.com, for example). I learned that, as with most things in life, there is some good, some bad and certainly some ugly.
What follows are the results of that review, complete with rankings that should help guide you on your own journey toward cyber-sexual bliss.
Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. Mens Manual does not take any responsibility for the quality of these sites or the experiences you may have on them. Proceed at your own risk.
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Saturday, May 10, 2014
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Affairs Happen Because Guys Are On The Prowl
No -- most of time, an affair happens to people who aren’t looking for it. This is particularly true in cases in which a partner has only cheated with one person. Affairs often begin as feeling really comfortable with someone, like the person at the desk next to you at work. That cosiness is followed by sharing intimate secrets, which can then shift into an emotional connection that's consummated with a full-blown tryst.
Affairs Happen With People Much Younger Or More Attractive
Not necessarily. Think of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s affair with his housekeeper. You know what I mean. And Tiger Woods' extra-martial interests. OK, sometimes the 60-something corporate CEO might seek out younger playmates, but, typically, paramours are no younger, richer or more attractive than spouses -- they're just someone new.
After An Affair, Kiss Your Marriage Goodbye
Not so quick! Over half of marriages survive infidelity. Although the relationship may break up from other issues in the future, when couples are willing to work together, they're surprised to find they can rebuild the trust. The most common reasons for marriage dissolution, at 53 to 55%, is “growing apart” and not being able to talk to each other.
Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater
Yes, there are some real scumbags out there, but not everyone who cheats is evil incarnate. Many affairs are a one-and-done thing. What happens after the affair can either set a marriage on a course for stability, or blow it out of the water. After ending the affair, for healing to take place, the cheater has to tell the whole truth about the affair. Knowing the truth is the first step towards healing.
Affairs Happen Because Of Problems In The Marriage
Here's the truth: almost every marriage has problems. Affairs don't happen because something’s wrong with the marriage; they happen, in part, because couples don't know how to work together to solve the issues they have. Having problems in your relationship doesn't justify cheating.
Affairs Are All About Sexual Attraction
Sure, some Sure, some affairs are only about the sex, but lots of the time, affairs happen because of an emotional connection. Sometimes, hanging out together and sharing feelings is as far as the affair ever goes, although it’s true that the sense of emotional closeness often leads to sex.
You Can't Call It Cheating If Sex Wasn't Involved
Many affairs happen without any sex at all. Is staying up half the night secretly texting an old uni friend about your most intimate thoughts being unfaithful? The person doing it may not see it as cheating, but you can bet your partner sees it this way. When you give an emotional part of yourself to someone with whom you could potentially cheat one day, it's cheating.
Infidelity Is Never About Sex; It's About Other Marital Issues
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, and sometimes extramarital sex is just about sex. For sure, some affairs are just about unmet emotional needs, but for some people -- not the majority -- an affair is just about going out and getting laid.
Once An Affair Is Out In The Open, A Couple Can Never Be Happy Again
Not true. Affairs happen, and people do recover -- you hardly ever hear success stories because no one wants to discuss the past. But couples can learn to successfullyrebuild their relationships, and many of my patients say their bonds are even stronger once they’ve worked things through.
Distinguishing infidelity fact from fiction can help you and your partner gain a better understanding of how an affair happens, what to expect if one does, and what you can do to prevent infidelity. Truth is a powerful tool that can help you recover.
Distinguishing infidelity fact from fiction can help you and your partner gain a better understanding of how an affair happens, what to expect if one does, and what you can do to prevent infidelity. Truth is a powerful tool that can help you recover.
Cheating Myths that aren't true
When people find out about infidelity, they often make all kinds of assumptions about how and why people have affairs. The assumptions, however, are probably wrong. For example, would you believe it if I told you that most of time affairs happens to people who aren’t looking for it?
We live in a hush-hush culture -- when it comes to infidelity, there’s a lot of BS out there -- and most of what you think is true just isn't (you probably thought people who cheat actively seek partners outside marriage, right?). Here are the 10 most common misconceptions about infidelity, and the truth behind them.
We live in a hush-hush culture -- when it comes to infidelity, there’s a lot of BS out there -- and most of what you think is true just isn't (you probably thought people who cheat actively seek partners outside marriage, right?). Here are the 10 most common misconceptions about infidelity, and the truth behind them.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
When She's Breaking Up With You
If you've ever been broken up with before, you've undoubtedly heard some of these. Chances are, the flame died a long time ago, and she's been trying to work up the courage to break it off for a while. In an effort to end things with the least amount of weeping and protesting on your part, she breaks things off with you in the gentlest way possible.
When You're In The Friend Zone
If you've ever been knee-deep in the friend zone and tried to take things to the next level, you've probably heard some of these phrases before. What you failed to realize is that there is no next level from the friend zone. It's the final frontier of loneliness. You've been caring, supportive, and always there for her. Kind of like a mother. And you wonder why she doesn't want to sleep with you.
When She's Not Into You
Rejecting someone can be really awkward, and a lot of girls go out of their way to distance themselves without actually coming out and saying it. Chances are, she's not going to spell it out for you in bold, capital letters. She's going to keep dropping hints and really, really hope you get the message. Hopefully you've become wise to a lot of these subtle rejections, but if you hear them on a regular basis and still keep trying, maybe it's time to take a step back.
Things She Says (That Mean Other Things)2 The Secret To A Successful Relationship Is To Read Between The Lines. Here's A Guide To Help.
When She's Mad At You
Anyone who's been in a relationship has probably heard these things a million times before. Perhaps the only thing more damning than "I'm mad at you" is "I'm not mad at you." Maybe you're in a relationship where all the communication is completely 100% transparent, but we're not betting on it.
Things She Says (That Mean Other Things) The Secret To A Successful Relationship Is To Read Between The Lines. Here's A Guide To Help.
It's not you, it's her. She just needs some space. Your friendship just means too much to her to risk ruining it with a relationship. Let's be honest, guys, a lot of the things girls tell you shouldn't be taken at face value. If you're a man in the world that has ever dated before, you'll definitely be able to relate to a lot of these phrases.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Handstand pushups
Get ready to flip the classic pushup on its head -– literally!
While the triceps take on an average of 70% of the body’s weight during
normal pushups, handstand pushups load on almost 100% of the weight onto
your arms and shoulders. A perfect handstand pushup is ultra-hard to
master since it is performed free-standing and held in the air. This
requires tremendous strength, balance and total body control.
To work up to it, it’s important to first feel comfortable upside-down. The first step is to throw yourself up against a wall into handstand. If this is too scary, try starting off with a headstand until you get used to the feeling of blood rushing to your head. From a handstand position, arch your back slightly and spread out your fingers. Keep your core tight and lower yourself down SLOWLY until you touch the top of your head to the ground. To avoid smashing your head open, place a pillow or mat between your hands. With practice, you’ll get strong enough to lower down completely to the ground and press back up. Once you’re strong enough to perform 10 wall-assisted handstand pushups, work on your freestanding handstands until you can hold one steady for at least 30 seconds. From here you have all the necessary tools to perform the coveted freestanding handstand pushup. Congratulations, you’ve accomplished one of the toughest calisthenic exercises out there.
To work up to it, it’s important to first feel comfortable upside-down. The first step is to throw yourself up against a wall into handstand. If this is too scary, try starting off with a headstand until you get used to the feeling of blood rushing to your head. From a handstand position, arch your back slightly and spread out your fingers. Keep your core tight and lower yourself down SLOWLY until you touch the top of your head to the ground. To avoid smashing your head open, place a pillow or mat between your hands. With practice, you’ll get strong enough to lower down completely to the ground and press back up. Once you’re strong enough to perform 10 wall-assisted handstand pushups, work on your freestanding handstands until you can hold one steady for at least 30 seconds. From here you have all the necessary tools to perform the coveted freestanding handstand pushup. Congratulations, you’ve accomplished one of the toughest calisthenic exercises out there.
The Knee-slap Pushup
If you’re ready for some real kick buttery, the knee-slap pushup is one
that’ll leave you breathless and weak in no time. Like the clap pushup
and the alternating plyo pushup, you need to develop enough strength and
power in your upper body to get yourself airborne long enough to slap
your knees. Before trying this one, you should be comfortable with the
clap pushup. In this pushup variation, lower your body until your chest
touches the ground and push off explosively upward, bringing your entire
body up into the air. Once airborne, bend your knees forward and slap
your hands against your knees. Rapidly return hands and feet to their
original pushup position, land safely to the ground and continue on to
the next pushup repetition. This is a very difficult pushup that
requires pretty strong explosiveness, so be careful the first time you
try it. And watch out for your fragile wrists -– the higher you go, the
harder you’ll land, so consider trying these on a soft surface.
Alternating Plyo Pushup (On Cinder Block)
Anything with the word “plyo” in front of it is just a
fancy way of talking about explosive movements. Any time you become
airborne while doing an exercise, it’s a plyometric exercise. When it
comes to plyo-pushups, the objective is to be as explosive as possible
and push your body as far away from the ground as you can. The more
airtime you get, the easier it’ll be to perform more advanced
plyo-pushups, like the clap pushup, the behind-the-back clap and the
knee slap pushup.
The alternating plyo pushup on a medicine ball was featured in the training sequence of Rocky VI, and if that isn’t motivating enough, urbanize the exercise and do it on a cinder block. To begin, place your left hand on top of the cinder block and right hand on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lower your body until you feel a slight stretch in your left shoulder and immediately push off, rapidly and explosively. As your right arm straightens and comes off the floor, quickly land your right hand on the block and place your left hand on the ground. Continue the movement by alternating between sides. Be mindful of absorbing the impact during the lowering phase and avoid landing with your elbows extended. Also, avoid landing on your face -– cinder blocks make nasty exfoliators.
The alternating plyo pushup on a medicine ball was featured in the training sequence of Rocky VI, and if that isn’t motivating enough, urbanize the exercise and do it on a cinder block. To begin, place your left hand on top of the cinder block and right hand on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lower your body until you feel a slight stretch in your left shoulder and immediately push off, rapidly and explosively. As your right arm straightens and comes off the floor, quickly land your right hand on the block and place your left hand on the ground. Continue the movement by alternating between sides. Be mindful of absorbing the impact during the lowering phase and avoid landing with your elbows extended. Also, avoid landing on your face -– cinder blocks make nasty exfoliators.
Dive bomber pushup
If you’re looking to give your muscles even more of a workout, try
dive bomber pushups. These are dynamic full-body movements that will
build strength and flexibility in your chest, shoulders, back, hips and triceps.
Your lower back and hamstrings also get a decent stretch out of the movement.
To begin, place your hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and spread your feet apart to roughly the same width. Stick your butt in the air so you look like an inverted “V.” Lower your shoulders toward the floor, and before your chin or chest hits the floor, swoop your body forward so that your chest ends up facing forward, your back arched, head up and arms straight. Hold the position for a moment and return to the starting position by performing the exercise in reverse. This swooping back and forth differentiates the dive bomber from the closely related Hindu pushup (or surya namaskara, for the yogis who perform this pushup as one of the asanas), where you would simply keep your arms straight and drive your hips back to the starting position. Keep the dive bomber pushup reps continuous, with no pause at the top or bottom, and you’ll give this strengthening exercise a significant cardio boost.
Your lower back and hamstrings also get a decent stretch out of the movement.
To begin, place your hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and spread your feet apart to roughly the same width. Stick your butt in the air so you look like an inverted “V.” Lower your shoulders toward the floor, and before your chin or chest hits the floor, swoop your body forward so that your chest ends up facing forward, your back arched, head up and arms straight. Hold the position for a moment and return to the starting position by performing the exercise in reverse. This swooping back and forth differentiates the dive bomber from the closely related Hindu pushup (or surya namaskara, for the yogis who perform this pushup as one of the asanas), where you would simply keep your arms straight and drive your hips back to the starting position. Keep the dive bomber pushup reps continuous, with no pause at the top or bottom, and you’ll give this strengthening exercise a significant cardio boost.
The Spiderman pushup
This pushup variation gives you a superhero’s body without having
to wear the silly costume. What makes the Spiderman pushup more
difficult than the traditional pushup is that you generate more
resistance due to the added weight you add to one side. Start from a
pushup position with your arms slightly wider than shoulder-width apart
and control your descent. When you’re at the lowest position of your
pushup, move one leg forward and bring your knee forward toward your
elbow. The movement causes your core to engage and maintain balance,
giving your pecs, arms, shoulders and abs a harder workout. As a bonus,
the leg movement mimics a lower ab crunch, giving your abs an extra
workout.
The triangle pushup
When the American Council on Exercise commissioned a study
to find out the best tricep exercise, the triangle pushup came out at
No. 1. According to one of the researchers: “All across the board, the
triangle pushup elicited the most muscle activity in our subjects."
Before you get excited about getting rid of your batwings, remember that
tricep exercises won’t get rid of the fat on your arms, but they will
help you build muscle, which can contribute to overall fat loss.
In a pushup position, place your hands directly beneath your chest with the forefingers and thumbs touching, making a triangle shape. Make sure your back is flat and your core is engaged. As you lower yourself, your elbows will naturally flare out to the sides. Once your chest touches the floor, push back up and repeat
In a pushup position, place your hands directly beneath your chest with the forefingers and thumbs touching, making a triangle shape. Make sure your back is flat and your core is engaged. As you lower yourself, your elbows will naturally flare out to the sides. Once your chest touches the floor, push back up and repeat
The clap pushup
The most common type of plyometric pushup is the clap pushup. The
objective of this one, as the name implies, is to clap your hands in the
air at the top of your push-up and return them safely to the ground
before you smash your teeth in. Anything involving plyometrics requires
rapid, explosive force to give you ample airtime to perform a clap, two
claps or even three claps between reps. While speed is important,
getting your body high enough is what you really need to work on. An
easy progression to the clap pushup is to perform plyo pushups without
clapping until you’re powerful enough to feel confident that you won’t
face plant. In the meantime, practice on a soft surface just in case you
miss your landing. As you develop more speed and power, you’ll be able
to fit in so many claps between landings that you’ll be applauding
yourself.
Basic pushup
It all starts with the basic pushup. To get the most out of your
pushup, it’s important to pay attention to form and range of motion.
Keep a straight line from the ankles to the shoulders, with hands about
shoulder-width apart and elbows back at around a 45-degree angle. Keep
the head aligned with the back and be careful not to peck at the ground
like a chicken. Your chest should be the first thing to touch the
ground, not your pelvis. Many beginners have trouble going low enough in
their pushups, so it might be helpful to place an object like a tennis
ball or dumbbell on the ground under the chest in order to have a
reference point for how low to go. Your arms should bend past 90 degrees
for the pushup to count. Your goal is to perform a clean chest-to-floor
pushup with proper alignment that showcases your excellent upper body
strength and mobility.
If you can’t perform a full pushup because of a bad shoulder, painful wrist or tender elbow, start off with a pushup against a wall or on an incline. Eventually, your connective tissues and muscles will adapt and you’ll be on your way to glory. As a challenge, try pumping out 100 consecutive pushups without anything other than your hands and toes touching the ground.
If you can’t perform a full pushup because of a bad shoulder, painful wrist or tender elbow, start off with a pushup against a wall or on an incline. Eventually, your connective tissues and muscles will adapt and you’ll be on your way to glory. As a challenge, try pumping out 100 consecutive pushups without anything other than your hands and toes touching the ground.
Top 9 push up variations that will get you totally ripped
“You’re five minutes late for PE! Drop and give me 20!”
Ever since you were a petrified 11-year-old, pushups have been used as a form of punishment. The penalty is well worth it. Pushups are one of the best overall upper-body exercises that exist. They’re a staple of numerous exercise programs, including CrossFit, martial arts and military fitness. Funny thing is, they're often overlooked by many modern fitness enthusiasts, perhaps due to their simplicity. How can something so basic be so effective? While pushups are associated with the chest and triceps, they also work the upper back, shoulders, and core. Your lats, traps and abs need to stabilise your pushing muscles, while your lower back, legs and glutes need to stay engaged to keep your hips from sagging or piking up too high.
Once the perfect pushup is mastered, there are infinite ways they can be modified to suit any fitness level. Try these pushup variations and incorporate them into your exercise program. The best thing about pushups are that they can be done anywhere, as long as there is some ground. And if you can’t find any ground, you better start learning the pull-up instead...
Ever since you were a petrified 11-year-old, pushups have been used as a form of punishment. The penalty is well worth it. Pushups are one of the best overall upper-body exercises that exist. They’re a staple of numerous exercise programs, including CrossFit, martial arts and military fitness. Funny thing is, they're often overlooked by many modern fitness enthusiasts, perhaps due to their simplicity. How can something so basic be so effective? While pushups are associated with the chest and triceps, they also work the upper back, shoulders, and core. Your lats, traps and abs need to stabilise your pushing muscles, while your lower back, legs and glutes need to stay engaged to keep your hips from sagging or piking up too high.
Once the perfect pushup is mastered, there are infinite ways they can be modified to suit any fitness level. Try these pushup variations and incorporate them into your exercise program. The best thing about pushups are that they can be done anywhere, as long as there is some ground. And if you can’t find any ground, you better start learning the pull-up instead...
Thursday, May 1, 2014
How do Real men handle break ups
Breaking up is tough, no matter the situation. One day you and your girl are staring into each other’s eyes, dreaming about the future, and then the next thing you know, she’s throwing your stuff out the window and telling you she never wants to see you again.
While women can resort to burying themselves in front of the couch with a tub of ice cream and hour-long phone calls with their friends, you’re busy losing your mind all by yourself, Kill Bill: Volume 2 searching for a way to keep it together. You thought you had your life in order, and then all of a sudden she pulls the rug out from underneath you. Things are spiraling out of control and you have no idea what to do.
Men may be physically stronger than women, but when it comes to emotions, they are definitely the weaker sex. Guys have a tough time processing their feelings. From childhood, men are consistently told that expressions of vulnerability are an instant sign of weakness. This aversion to emotional expression results in many men not knowing how to properly process a breakup in a healthy manner, resorting to the unproductive routes of rebounding, drinking and letting their feelings explode into anger.
When a woman ends a relationship, it's often seen as a challenge to her partner’s manhood. Regardless of the situation, a man’s ego takes a major pounding every time he gets dumped. When a man feels like he doesn’t have what it takes to hold onto a woman, his sense of self-worth plummets faster than a meteor. To avoid becoming an emotional train wreck, here are some tips for keeping your cool and moving on.
Be OK Grieving
Men often want to ignore the fact that they feel like crap and may actually be emotional wrecks. Relationship expert Susie Collins emphasizes how important it is to let yourself feel.“Instead of letting your thoughts about your ex rule your life, give yourself 30 minutes daily alone and let it all out,”she says. Life does indeed go on and giving yourself space to grieve can help you make a faster recovery than simply repressing all those feelings
Monday, April 28, 2014
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Your Teeth Are Yellowish
Dental hygiene has come a long, long way since we were kids. There's no need to get all Ryan Seacrest-y and obsessive about your megawatt smile, but there's something about yellowish teeth that says "Dust Bowl-era dirt farmer," and that's not an association you want people to have when they see you.
Crest White Strips are these contraptions that a lot of ladies use very occasionally (less frequently than eyebrow-plucking, to give you a sense) that actually work to whiten your teeth. Again, you can do this in the privacy of your home, while watching TV. No one has to know. This is a classic lazy-not-ugly problem that guys have without even realizing it.
8
You Wear T-Shirts Every Day
Take a minute and be completely honest with yourself. Could you stand to lose at least five pounds? Most guys could -- don't beat yourself up about it. Here's the second part of the question. Are T-shirts your default type of shirt? Like, do you only bother with a button-down if you're compelled to look "nice" for something?
If you answered yes to both of those questions, you need to trust me when I tell you that the simple act of buttoning up a button-down in the morning rather than throwing on a T-shirt will make you look significantly more handsome in the eyes of many women -- especially if you can stand to lose a few pounds. Button-downs forgive a man about 15 pounds. It's like a free pass to be a little bit chubby -- which is, frankly, a very valuable free pass, and one that you should not be too lazy to ignore. T-shirts on chubby males are only cute if the males in question are toddlers
9
You Sweat Too Much
Are you a dude who sweats a lot even when you're not exerting yourself? There are a ton of possible causes for this, and many of them have nothing to do with laziness, unfortunately. But let's address a possible cause here, and one you can do something about: You wear cheap shirts made of synthetic materials. If your shirts contain any amount of acrylic, polyester, Spandex or Lycra -- and many cheap mall-acquired dress shirts and sweaters do -- then you're sweating more than you need to. Stick with natural fibers -- cotton, linen, cashmere. Avoid silk, obviously. You'll find that you sweat less, and your clothes will look better. You may not notice the difference, but ladies will
Here are 10 common appearance pitfalls that guys fall into that could be completely avoided if they were just a little less lazy. Even guys who are born ugly can benefit from this advice. So are you ugly or just lazy? Chances are, it's the latter. (10) You Have A Unibrow
If you have a unibrow, I can guarantee that a woman has looked at you and thought to herself, not unkindly, "That's a shame."
You can tweeze those, you know? Tweezers are handy to keep around for splinters and such, so don't feel weird about buying them. You don't have to tweeze more than once a week to keep your brow-bridge under control. It'll make your eyes water, but the more you do it, the less it hurts. Also, making your eyes water in the privacy of your own bathroom is really a small price to pay for a significant improvement in your appearance that no amount of cologne could ever replicate
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
’m sitting here enjoying a hot cup tea, trying to get the creative juices flowing for this next article. Since everyone loves top lists, I thought I’d give you guys something you probably don’t see too often, a quick list of some practical fashion tips.
Here are 15 Quick Fashion tips:
1. Fit is King– The most dramatic improvement you can make in your style is to make sure everything fits impeccably. Most guys wear clothes that are too large. Make sure everything you wear isalmosthugging the shape of your body–without being tight. Bad fit is an epidemic,cure yourself.
2. Keep it simple– You want a wardrobe that looks great on you, but don’t overdo it. Don’t wear more than three pieces of jewelry or more than three colors. Don’t dress like a rock star unless you’re in a band. If you want to be flashy, a simpler but stylish look would be sporting a black striped dress shirt with a white blazer, a dark pair of jeans, a dressy belt, and your sharpest dress shoes. You could also add a flashy watch or a simple accessory like an interesting necklace, but nothing more. Check out out our article on basics to refresh yourself on what are essential wardrobe items.
3. Change the way you see casual–casual doesn’t have to be boring. Have fun withcollared shirts, or take some inspiration from those who approach casual a bit differently.
4.Pay attention to your supporting pieces- Some sweaters are lean and others are big and chunky. The first rule of thumb is that your top and bottom halves need to match. If you’re wearing a big, chunky, rugged fisherman knit sweater, your bottom needs to be rugged, too. Don’t wear a fisherman’s sweater with a beautiful silk-and-wool suit pant. Instead, wear it with something as casual as cargos or jeans, or dress it up with a Harris tweed blazer.
5. Never go shopping alone– Most of the time, it’s tough to trust the sales people because they usually work for commission. Shop with a friend who will give you their honest opinion.
6. Stay a notch above–Don’t overdo it to a fault, but dare to take some risks. It’s always better to be a little bit overdressed than underdressed in any setting. All you have to do is think about where and who you’re going to be with and just step it up one notch. But make sure you’re not better dressed than someone who is more important in a certain setting, like your boss.
7.Never underestimate the power of details– The last thing on is usually the first thing noticed. So mind the details instead of throwing together the main parts of your outfit.“Details”can include a scarf, a subtle pocket square, or the way you tie yourtie knot.
8. Invest in a superb pair of shoes– If it’s one thing that women will notice, it’s your shoes. Especially how clean and sharp they look. It’s easy to wash and press the rest of your clothes to keep them looking new, but most guys disregard their shoes. Show that you’re a man of taste by getting agreat pair of shoesand keeping them in pristine condition.
9. Fashion Tees with logos– When you’re going around with a big logo on your shirt, you risk looking like a walking billboard. Lose the lame Coca-Cola shirt and go for a classic v-neck tee or something artsy.
10. Disregard trends– Beware of buying something just because it’s “in” right now–stick to what you truly like. A lot of people rush to get in on the latest trend and end up with a bunch of clothes they don’t wear. It’s better to learn to build a versatile and timeless wardrobe first–then bring in your own twists with some of the new fashion. This one tip will save you so much money!
11. Don’t be a sucker for brand names–Don’t be a Patrick Bateman. Before you decide to purchase an item, ask yourself if you are buying it simply because of the brand name or because you love the quality and style. Ask yourself, “Would I buy this if there was no logo on it?”
12. Continually cultivate your image–Invest more time and money into your image. Cultivate your fashion sense. Your style is a huge mode of communication, and is worth caring for as much as your education, career, and relationships. Oscar Schoffler, longtime fashion editor of Esquire once said,“Never underestimate the power of what you wear. After all, there’s just a small bit of yourself sticking out at the collar and cuff. The rest of the world sees what you drape on your frame.”
13. Ask for real feedback- Most of your friends and family aren’t going to go out of their way to tell you what looks bad. You have to ask for it. In fact, ask anyone and everyone you trust to tell you the truth. Ask your hairstylist, ask your best friend, ask your mother!
14.Upgrade your shave- Even if your fashion is golden, an unkempt beard can be an attraction killer. Achieve aperfect shaveby trying a shave brush&old-fashioned double-edged razor.
15. Experiment with style– The only way you’ll really learn, is if you go out there and try new things. I make an effort to try something completely out of my comfort zone whenever I’m at a store–many times you’ll end up loving something you never thought you would. If you make mistakes, life goes on. So many guys are afraid to express themselves through their style, don’t be one of them.
’m sitting here enjoying a hot cup tea, trying to get the creative juices flowing for this next article. Since everyone loves top lists, I thought I’d give you guys something you probably don’t see too often, a quick list of some practical fashion tips.
Here are 15 Quick Fashion tips:
1. Fit is King– The most dramatic improvement you can make in your style is to make sure everything fits impeccably. Most guys wear clothes that are too large. Make sure everything you wear isalmosthugging the shape of your body–without being tight. Bad fit is an epidemic,cure yourself.
2. Keep it simple– You want a wardrobe that looks great on you, but don’t overdo it. Don’t wear more than three pieces of jewelry or more than three colors. Don’t dress like a rock star unless you’re in a band. If you want to be flashy, a simpler but stylish look would be sporting a black striped dress shirt with a white blazer, a dark pair of jeans, a dressy belt, and your sharpest dress shoes. You could also add a flashy watch or a simple accessory like an interesting necklace, but nothing more. Check out out our article on basics to refresh yourself on what areessential wardrobe items.
3. Change the way you see casual–casual doesn’t have to be boring. Have fun withcollared shirts, or take some inspiration from those who approach casual a bitdifferently.
4.Pay attention to your supporting pieces- Some sweaters are lean and others are big and chunky. The first rule of thumb is that your top and bottom halves need to match. If you’re wearing a big, chunky, rugged fisherman knit sweater, your bottom needs to be rugged, too. Don’t wear a fisherman’s sweater with a beautiful silk-and-wool suit pant. Instead, wear it with something as casual as cargos or jeans, or dress it up with a Harris tweed blazer.
5. Never go shopping alone– Most of the time, it’s tough to trust the sales people because they usually work for commission. Shop with a friend who will give you their honest opinion. Also, read aboutshopping on a budget.
6. Stay a notch above–Don’t overdo it to a fault, but dare to take some risks. It’s always better to be a little bit overdressed than underdressed in any setting. All you have to do is think about where and who you’re going to be with and just step it up one notch. But make sure you’re not better dressed than someone who is more important in a certain setting, like your boss.
7.Never underestimate the power of details– The last thing on is usually the first thing noticed. So mind the details instead of throwing together the main parts of your outfit.“Details”can include a scarf, a subtle pocket square, or the way you tie yourtie knot.
8. Invest in a superb pair of shoes– If it’s one thing that women will notice, it’s your shoes. Especially how clean and sharp they look. It’s easy to wash and press the rest of your clothes to keep them looking new, but most guys disregard their shoes. Show that you’re a man of taste by getting agreat pair of shoesand keeping them in pristine condition.
9. Fashion Tees with logos– When you’re going around with a big logo on your shirt, you risk looking like a walking billboard. Lose the lame Coca-Cola shirt and go for a classic v-neck tee or something artsy (check outthreadless.com).
10. Disregard trends– Beware of buying something just because it’s “in” right now–stick to what you truly like. A lot of people rush to get in on the latest trend and end up with a bunch of clothes they don’t wear. It’s better to learn to build a versatile and timeless wardrobe first–then bring in your own twists with some of the new fashion. This one tip will save you so much money! Read up on our compiled list of40 Common Men’s Fashion Mistakesfor extra info.
11. Don’t be a sucker for brand names–Don’t be aPatrick Bateman. Before you decide to purchase an item, ask yourself if you are buying it simply because of the brand name or because you love the quality and style. Ask yourself, “Would I buy this if there was no logo on it?”Check out our article onhow to look designer for less.
12. Continually cultivate your image–Invest more time and money into your image. Cultivate your fashion sense. Your style is a huge mode of communication, and is worth caring for as much as your education, career, and relationships. Sign up for our freecrash courseon knowing your own style. Oscar Schoffler, longtime fashion editor of Esquire once said,“Never underestimate the power of what you wear. After all, there’s just a small bit of yourself sticking out at the collar and cuff. The rest of the world sees what you drape on your frame.”
13. Ask for real feedback- Most of your friends and family aren’t going to go out of their way to tell you what looks bad. You have to ask for it. In fact, ask anyone and everyone you trust to tell you the truth. Ask your hairstylist, ask your best friend, ask your mother! If you think they might be too nice, send me an e-mail (nicolas@bonnegueule.fr), I have no problem giving out real feedback.
14.Upgrade your shave- Even if your fashion is golden, an unkempt beard can be an attraction killer. Achieve aperfect shaveby trying a shave brush&old-fashioned double-edged razor.
15. Experiment with style– The only way you’ll really learn, is if you go out there and try new things. I make an effort to try something completely out of my comfort zone whenever I’m at a store–many times you’ll end up loving something you never thought you would. If you make mistakes, life goes on. So many guys are afraid to express themselves through their style, don’t be one of them. Check out our article onhow to put an outfit together
Monday, April 21, 2014
Human nature is very strange. People believe that if something comes at a low cost, it probably has little value, while if things are more difficult to possess, they are automatically of better quality and more valuable. This is where the expression, you get what you pay for , comes from.
In other words, people judge things based on what they must give up, rather than what they could earn. Still not convinced? Ask yourself why certain groups such as the armed forces, sports teams, work teams, and even gangs require initiations before accepting members?
This is definitely not just for the pure fun of having them. In fact, if you look deeper into the root of initiations, you will see that they serve a very important function. Initiations are sometimes raw, cruel, grotesque and demeaning. The purpose is to make it hard to obtain membership into the group. Once the new candidate becomes a member, he will appreciate his membership with greater loyalty. After all, he did have to pay a big price to become a member by going through the initiation process. In the end, he will reason that if he spent a lot of effort in order to become a member, it must be because the group has high value and is well worth the trouble.
The same principle applies to the dating game. In general, a woman will always cherish a friendship, but she will always go crazy for that charmingman for whom she had to work hard to get
Number 1.
Create abundant choices for yourself. When you make a decision there’s a big difference between deciding whether or not to take the ONE option available, and trying to choose between an ABUNDANCE of options. Most guys have the mindset, “It’s either her, or nothing.” Most women have the mindset, “I can have any guy I want, so which one do I like best?” Take a moment and think about the subtle differences in your thinking, communicating and acting when you have MANY choices and you need to conserve your time, as opposed to having just one choice and having to figure out how to get it. Learn to think and behave as if you have all the choices in the world, then work on making that a REALITY by continually educating yourself on how to succeed with women and dating. What do you think about our 10 infallible tips?
Number 2
Learn to tell if a woman is single quicklyEver wonder if an attractive woman is single? If you develop the ability to be good at “reading” whether a woman is single or not, you’ll be able to behave with her right from the start in a confident, knowing way. And you’ll also stop taking it personally and getting hung up on women who seem cold to you because you’ll know WHY they seem occupied. To figure out if a woman is available or not start teasing her, if she continues to spar with you as you bust her balls, it’s usually a big signal that she’s available and open to you. Practice guessing if a woman is single or not until you can tell quickly and accurately. When you do, it will blow her mind that you knew her relationship status without her saying a word about it. She’ll see you as an insightful, intuitive guy — precisely the kind of guy she’s attracted to
Number 3.
Show her that you’d make a great sexual partner Animals have certain traits (like the male peacock’s giant tail feathers) that signal to females who will make a healthy mate. These signals are difficult to fake (you either have the feathers or you don’t), so females rely on them heavily when deciding who to mate with. Female humans also look for these “honest signals,” and lucky for us they can be learned (unlike the feathers). Focus on developing these honest signals like dominant posture, slow gestures and movement, strong eye contact, indifference, and cocky comedy. When you master these signals, women will have NO CHOICE but to take notice of you.
Number 4.
Become friends with attractive women. If you’re going out to meet women, is it better to be rolling with two horny guy friends or is it better to be rolling with two attractive female friends who love you? Exactly. Making friends, ACTUAL FRIENDS, with several attractive women is one of the best strategies for consistently meeting women without having to deal with any kind of anxiety over approaching women. When I say make friends with these women, I mean ACTUALLY make friends. It’s fine to flirt, tease and have fun with them, but they are going to be your friends so it’s best to keep your grubby mitts off of them. Keep these friendships intact and they’ll introduce you to TONS of available women. They’ll literally BRING THEM TO YOU
Number 5.
Tell her she’d make an interesting friend. If a woman uses the phrase, “He’s just a friend,” what she typically means is that the guy is interested in her but doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of having a romantic relationship with her. So turn the tables. If you are talking to a woman and you can tell she’s starting to feel for you, say to her: “You know, I think you’re going to make an interesting friend.” Women RARELY — IF EVER — hear this from a man. It will set you up as a challenge in her mind and cause her to be MORE LIKELY to want to be with you in a romantic way.
Number 5
Tell her she’d make an interesting friendIf a woman uses the phrase, “He’s just a friend,” what she typically means is that the guy is interested in her but doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of having a romantic relationshipwith her. So turn the tables. If you are talking to a woman and you can tell she’s starting to feel for you, say to her: “You know, I think you’re going to make an interesting friend.” Women RARELY — IF EVER — hear this from a man. It will set you up as a challenge in her mind and cause her to be MORE LIKELY to want to be with you in a romantic way.
Number 6
Stop devaluing yourselfHumans have a hardwired system for assigning value in our heads. If something is easy to get, we don’t think it has much value, but when it’s hard to get we naturally assume it must be VERY valuable. If you want to DROP your value to zero instantly in a woman’s eyes, all you have to do is make yourself easy to get a hold of — be readily available and obviously very interested. On the other hand, if you want to INCREASE your value in a big way, you need to do the opposite. Make yourself busy so you’re difficult to get a hold of, and when you do talk to a woman, make sure you get off the phone and go do something interesting and make sure you tell her about the activity right before you say, “Gotta go, bye!” Make sure you have all kinds of other options going on in your life so you CAN’T become too available.
Number 7.
Let her chase you. When most guys meet an attractive woman, they think about things completely BACKWARD. They usually decide quickly that she is what they want, so they pursue which causes her to run away, which leads them wanting her more. BAD NEWS. Instead, try flipping this whole scenario on its head. The next time you meet a woman you’re hot for, instead of deciding SHE is what YOU want, take the perspective that YOU are the kind of guy SHE wants. Then when she starts to pursue you, run away. It’ll make her want you that much more. When you realize the steps that women use to attract us guys, you can use these same steps to attract THEM. Nice.
Number 8.
Never communicate low status
The ultimate mistake you can make when it comes to status — and the one guys make over and over again — is trying to trade your status for her APPROVAL. I call this becoming a WUSSY just to get a woman to like you. This one single thing you may do and it will almost GUARANTEE that she will NEVER feel a gut-level attraction for you. It’s so obvious and so pervasive that it’s almost invisible. This is the ultimate mistake men make with women. Whatever you do, never communicate lower status to try to get a woman to like you. It never, ever works.
Stop putting yourself down and let her chase you
Number 9.
Communicate high status properly The great news is that you can communicate high status even if you’re not good-looking, rich or famous. The first thing you need to do is STOP communicating LOWER status. Men typically communicate lower status by justifying, defending or explaining themselves. By seeking approval and by allowing things to affect them emotionally these men are portraying themselves a weak and in the lower status department. Stop doing these things immediately. Resist the temptation to explain yourself, be the center of your own universe and keep your cool. If you do, you’ll make HUGE headway in becoming the high-status guy women can’t get enough of.
Number 10.
Become the high-status manThere are many logical reasons why women are attracted to high-status men, but the fact is that it’s TRUE and it’s not going to CHANGE anytime soon. If a woman perceives you as holding a higher status than her, you instantly qualify for the I’ll-consider-it group in her mind. If a woman perceives you as holding a LOWER status than her, she will instantly and unconsciously put you in the not-a-chance mental category. And if you communicate your status in just the right way, you can trigger a powerful and instantaneous attraction inside of a woman that will be impossible for her to ignore. She’ll FEEL IT. Luckily, this is something ANY guy can do.
What would your life be like if you knew — beyond a shadow of a doubt — how to make ANY woman feel a deep, gut-level attractionfor you? Pretty awesome, no? But most guys are completely clueless in this area. They think the answer lies in “pickup lines” and pheromones. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you want to learn how to turn a woman on, you need to learn what it takes to spark ATTRACTION. Here are 10 tips to get you started on the path of women, women and more women.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Top 10: Ways To Become Irresistible To Women
It's Time To Get Women To See The Real You
Let's face it: In today's dating economy, hot, interesting women can pretty much pick and choose the men they want to date. In vying for the attention of said women, most men obsess about things they can't change about themselves like their looks, their car or their job. Bad move. Truth is, for most of us, none of that's changing any time soon, so you need to maximize what you have right now. Once you know how to do that, you canbecome irresistible to any woman, even if she seems, wait for it, "out of your league."
Check out these top 10 ways to become irresistible to the women you dream about right here.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Sometimes it can be difficult to know where you stand after a first
date. You were probably so busy worrying about yourself and trying not
to make a fool of yourself that you forgot to pay attention to the signs
she was giving you. There is a lot you can learn from reflecting on
your first date experience, and it will give you a pretty good idea of
whether or not you should expect a second date, should you ask for one.
If you can check off most of the boxes on this list, you can pretty
safely bet she's into you at least enough to secure a second date.
When you guys first said met and said your hellos, was there a
connection right away? Did you feel comfortable pretty quickly or was it
awkward for most of the night? Did it feel like she was trying to make
it go smoother or did you have to do all the work? If she wasn’t feeling
it, she probably didn't ask you too many questions, and didn’t try all
that hard to lead the discussion anywhere. The early part of the date
can be a good indicator, but even if things were a bit stale then,
there’s still always the chance that things turned around later.
The things that happened leading up to the date can
tell you a lot about how interested she was in the date in the first
place. Did she show up on time? Did she reschedule it? When she first
agreed to the date her outlook on it could have been anywhere from
reluctant acceptance to delightful anticipation. Reflect on these things
and use that information to build a bigger picture. If every other part
of the date seemed to go south, you might want to look all the way back
to the beginning to see if there were any red flags before you two even
started your first date.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
Etiquette doesn't just mean RSVPs and dinner party manners, it's a reflection of your entire outlook on social interaction and public life. Not holding the door open for a little old lady says something about you to everyone who sees it -- namely, that you can't spare five seconds to be a half-decent guy.
In most situations, yourimageandappearanceisn't just part of what defines you; it's the only thing that defines you. People who don't know anything about you are going to fill in the blanks with the only information they have, which is how they see you behave. Regardless of how you think of yourself, one awful socialhabitcan easily become the thing that comes to identify you: Anyone who sees you chewing your food like a cow and acting belligerent toward your waitress is going to remember that stuff far before your job title or sophisticated wit.
Etiquette doesn't just mean RSVPs and dinner party manners, it's a reflection of your entire outlook on social interaction and public life. Not holding the door open for a little old lady says something about you to everyone who sees it -- namely, that you can't spare five seconds to be a half-decent guy.
In most situations, yourimageandappearanceisn't just part of what defines you; it's the only thing that defines you. People who don't know anything about you are going to fill in the blanks with the only information they have, which is how they see you behave. Regardless of how you think of yourself, one awful socialhabitcan easily become the thing that comes to identify you: Anyone who sees you chewing your food like a cow and acting belligerent toward your waitress is going to remember that stuff far before your job title or sophisticated wit.
Etiquette doesn't just mean RSVPs and dinner party manners, it's a reflection of your entire outlook on social interaction and public life. Not holding the door open for a little old lady says something about you to everyone who sees it -- namely, that you can't spare five seconds to be a half-decent guy.
In most situations, yourimageandappearanceisn't just part of what defines you; it's the only thing that defines you. People who don't know anything about you are going to fill in the blanks with the only information they have, which is how they see you behave. Regardless of how you think of yourself, one awful socialhabitcan easily become the thing that comes to identify you: Anyone who sees you chewing your food like a cow and acting belligerent toward your waitress is going to remember that stuff far before your job title or sophisticated wit.
Etiquette doesn't just mean RSVPs and dinner party manners, it's a reflection of your entire outlook on social interaction and public life. Not holding the door open for a little old lady says something about you to everyone who sees it -- namely, that you can't spare five seconds to be a half-decent guy.
In most situations, yourimageandappearanceisn't just part of what defines you; it's the only thing that defines you. People who don't know anything about you are going to fill in the blanks with the only information they have, which is how they see you behave. Regardless of how you think of yourself, one awful socialhabitcan easily become the thing that comes to identify you: Anyone who sees you chewing your food like a cow and acting belligerent toward your waitress is going to remember that stuff far before your job title or sophisticated wit.
Etiquette doesn't just mean RSVPs and dinner party manners, it's a reflection of your entire outlook on social interaction and public life. Not holding the door open for a little old lady says something about you to everyone who sees it -- namely, that you can't spare five seconds to be a half-decent guy.
In most situations, yourimageandappearanceisn't just part of what defines you; it's the only thing that defines you. People who don't know anything about you are going to fill in the blanks with the only information they have, which is how they see you behave. Regardless of how you think of yourself, one awful socialhabitcan easily become the thing that comes to identify you: Anyone who sees you chewing your food like a cow and acting belligerent toward your waitress is going to remember that stuff far before your job title or sophisticated wit.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Sculpt your body to look like a Greek god.
No girl on the globe wants to be seen with a guy that is competing with her in boobs. She wants a guy that will make other girls jealous. You might argue and say 'what of all those girls that chase aristos chase up and down' We all know they do it for the 'mula' and nothing else. So get off your lazy ass and go workout. Even if you cant afford a gym, do press-ups, pull-ups etc. After a few weeks of doing these you will see remarkable changes in your body
Ryan Gosling: guys want to be him, girls want to
marry him. What's not to love about the guy? Sure sometimes he plays
weird characters in movies, but the fact remains the Gangster Squad
star is one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood right now, and
given his A-list status, it's fair to assume that he knows a thing or
two about getting girls to go home with him at the end of the night.
But how does Gosling do it? How does the modern day Mr. Steal Your Girl, pick up girls so effortlessly? It's very clear he operates a little more smoothly than the average Joe, but if you watch his movies—which, let's face it, you've probably seen more than a few—you'll eventually come to the realization that there are a few simple and effective steps to attracting the girl of your dreams. And we're about to let you in on his secrets to success.
But how does Gosling do it? How does the modern day Mr. Steal Your Girl, pick up girls so effortlessly? It's very clear he operates a little more smoothly than the average Joe, but if you watch his movies—which, let's face it, you've probably seen more than a few—you'll eventually come to the realization that there are a few simple and effective steps to attracting the girl of your dreams. And we're about to let you in on his secrets to success.
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