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Kyly Clarke all smiles with Michael as she advises: 'Never stop dating' – New Idea
Cricket WAG Kyly Clarke looked loved up with husband Michael as the pair enjoyed a yacht trip on Jan. 12.
Kyly and Michael – who have a two-year-old daughter, Kelsey Lee – were spotted disembarking the luxury cruiser owned by businessman Anthony Bell.
The boat was the very same one that Michael was snapped sunbathing on with his bikini-clad assistant Sasha Armstrong back in November.
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Kyly and Michael appeared happy and relaxed on their latest outing, with Kyly showing off her trim pins in a pair of simple black shorts.
The mum-of-one stays in shape with regular Barre Attack classes in Sydney’s trendy Bondi.
Michael mean while sported a pair of bright yellow shorts, accessorising with a black cap and grey t-shirt.
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Following the pair’s day out on the water, Kyly took to Instagram to share some words of wisdom about married life.
“Dates with you,” she captioned an Instagram snap of her and Michael smiling into the camera. “NEVER STOP DATING,” she added in capital letters.
Dating Advice: How To Approach Someone You're Interested In – Men's Health
Luckily ntegrative psychologist, mind and body expert, Leanne Hall can help out when it comes to approaching someone you may be interested in.
i throwing the Hail Mary, it’s important to consider whether they want to be approached.
“Pay close attention to body language – there are so many non-verbal ways to tell if someone is interested in you. This will tell you whether to approach or not,”
explains Hall.
“Looks and smiles are fabulous flirting tools.”
It’s important to also be mindful of the situation. Just because you’ve watched The Wedding Crashes a hundred times, it doesn’t make it appropriate to work your moves at a wake or funeral.
However, if you are, choose your moves wisely.
“While I don’t think it’s necessary to ‘avoid’ approaching someone completely, sometimes you may need to adjust expectations – try putting yourself in their shoes. Maybe just offering a tissue is enough at first. Always lead with compassion.”
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There are also clear-cut signals that she’s not quite vibing you the same way you’re vibing her.
Body language is crucial. “If you smile at them, and they turn their back or move further away, take that as a sign they’re not interested,” says Hall.
“One word answers, looking over your shoulder and avoiding eye contact – especially if they pull out their phone – are all signs to wrap it up and walk away.”
Once you’ve made the decision to try your luck, plan your approach carefully. Don’t think about what corny pickup lines you can dish out, but rather than situation and what kind of chat might be appropriate.
“Make your opening statement relevant to the situation/context, and don’t lead with a rehearsed ‘line’ or cliché,” advises Hall.
“Make your initial approach about them not you.
“Ask questions, but don’t pry and get too personal too soon – it can be a fine line – keep topics to surface stuff initially, consider the context and situation.
“For example: if you are in a bar, ask what they think of the band, of if you’re at a party, ask how they know the party host. Start with a question…..or a compliment is always nice too! Remember if you do ask a question, show interest in the answer, and keep the focus on them until they shift it to you.”
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“Be mindful of how much you talk about yourself….a little bit is ok, but don’t dominate the conversation.
“Show them you are interested through your body language. In other words, maintain eye contact and SMILE!”
However, if you’re in doubt over whether they really do want to be approached, there are a few signs you can look out for.
“Always look at body language. A smile, a prolonged look or if they move closer to where you are standing are all possible signs,” continues Hall.
Once you’ve done all the hard work and conversation is flowing, it’s time to consider getting her number and setting up that second date. It’s crucial that you don’t exhaust all your conversation topics and you
“Rule of thumb is always: if they show an interest in you, if they starts to ask you questions about yourself and seem genuinely interested in your answers -smiles, maintains good eye contact – that’s your cue to ask for their number.
“Leave them wanting more – don’t over share, create something to look forward to at the next meeting or date.”
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At the same time, if you want to leave on a high, it’s important to exit before there are long silences or huge changes in body language – this will leave a much better impression than scratching your head and asking about the weather.
A great way to suss out the mood of the conversation is suggesting that you should let her get back to her friends. This gives her an opportunity to end the conversation pleasantly, or better yet, she can give you a clear indication that she’s interested…if she wants to stick around.
When it doubt, and you’re struggling to find a way to approach that girl across the room, just treat them like a regular person – be polite and take an interest in them.
Caroline Manzo on Son Albie Manzo's Dating Life | The Daily Dish – Bravo
Caroline Manzo has a reputation for being very involved in her children’s lives but it turns out that may not be entirely accurate.
“That’s the one thing that makes me crazy about people, two things,” Caroline said on sons Albie and Chris Manzo‘s podcast, Dear Albie. “One is they say, ‘Caroline, you need to cut the apron strings.’ And two is that my husband and I finance my kids’ lives. Neither could be farther from the truth. My boys, with who they’re dating, what they’re doing, if they tell me something, I listen; if they don’t tell me, I don’t ask. So I go for days not talking to one of my boys; I ask one thing: ‘Are you alive?’ All I want to know is if they’re alive. I don’t ask what they’re doing, I don’t ask who they’re hanging out with, I don’t ask about anything, work, anything. What they want to tell me, they tell me.”
Caroline, who at one time hosted her own radio show, Caroline Rules, went on to tell us something else about her family: “We don’t finance anything. What did we finance? Their education. Absolutely. That’s part of my role or my husband’s role as a parent to help them in their education and get them on their feet. Beyond that, nothing. When Christopher, before he started Tenth Street Pizza, he was trying different things. I’d find out afterward that he would buy a sub and let that sub work for three days for him for food, because he couldn’t spare the money to go out to lunch or dinner or anything. But guess what? That’s their path, that’s their journey, and that’s what makes them strong. So that’s the one thing my husband and I always did, we gave them the tools to be warriors as I always said and they have to fight the fight on their own. Because guess what? One day I’m gonna die and my husband’s gonna die and the biggest disservice you could do as a parent is to pamper your children and give them everything because… when you’re gone, they won’t be able to survive.”
Back to her kids’ dating lives for a sec. Albie asked his mom how she would feel about him dating someone with a kid.
“If I dated somebody with a kid, now I’m 32 years old, the chances of me… [dating someone with a kid]… what would be your opinion on that?” He asked.
“I would have no problem with that,” Caroline replied.
“Would you want the person that I had kids with to share that first experience together or do you think it’s all the same?” Albie asked.
“It’s all the same,” Caroline responded. “Love is love. You could learn to love a child that’s not yours. Look at all these people that have blended marriages, that have stepchildren, things like that, and then together they have another child … it’s not about that. It’s about how you view things. What is not to love about a young child? … I wouldn’t see that as a negative.”
She also has a message for single parents: “You should not put your life on hold for your child. You should behave responsibly with the child so when your ex-husband or someone has the child, go out and have fun; you’re here to live,” she said, noting that of course a child comes first. “Just because you have a child doesn’t mean your life stops. You owe it to yourself to live your life and live it the best way you possibly can. On the flip side, because you have a child, you have to be responsible. Now my suggestion to her would be of course go out and date, of course go out and live your life and have fun, but don’t make your door be a revolving door, because this child is going to see.”
Check out more of Caroline’s advice in the videos above and below.
Manzod with Children
Caroline Manzo Weighs in on Disciplining Kids
Find out how Caroline disciplined her children when they were growing up.
How To Support Your Significant Other If They Have A Toxic Family – YourTango
Not everyone has a great family.
By Brittany Christopoulos
Those who come from healthy families may find it hard to show the proper support to those who don’t. Whether it’s during the holidays or any given day of the week, spending time with family can be extremely hard for someone with a toxic family. And it’s even harder to understand if you’re not from a family with strained relationships.
Family dynamics truly are different for everyone, and when you’re dating someone who comes from a totally different dynamic than what you’re used too it can be hard to understand (which is totally normal).
The thing is, every definition for “toxic family” is entirely different. It could mean you have a relative that subtly puts you down or diminishes your accomplishments. Someone could constantly comment negatively about your weight.
They could even judge your sexual preference or what clothing you wear. But there could also be the families where someone has physically or sexually been abused by someone at the table or someone who is close to someone at the table. Regardless, they’re all awful situations to be in.
When it’s your own family, you automatically know how everyone is and can assume how things will likely go at your dinners. But when it’s your partners and your a newcomer, you really are going into things blind. That can be a terrifying time because you really don’t know what to expect or how your partner will interact with you in front of their family.
You also might become overly agitated of how your partner is being treated or how everyone is talking to each other so you may find it difficult to bite your tongue. If you’re witnessing the one you love being treated horribly, it can be upsetting.
No matter how heated you may get, it’s important to remember that this is their family and not yours. Sadly your opinion won’t be as valued as you think. You just have to be mindful and focus on how you can privately help your partner and be supportive.
Here are a few ways you can show your partner support when they’re dealing with their toxic family.
1. Before you arrive, create a game plan.
Before you go, encourage a conversation with your partner about what they expect from the event ahead and talk about what they need so you can help them feel as calm as possible. He or she may want you to be physically supportive by being next to them the whole time, or they may need you to intervene by asking them a question to take them out of a negative situation. Always ask what they need if things get heated.
2. Create a signal.
Creating an escape signal is always a good idea so you can be coy in your exit when you both feel like things are getting to be too much. It could be a gesture, a whisper in the ear or a specific phrase. Creating a signal will allow the two of you to make your exit swiftly and promptly to avoid unwanted conflict.
3. Listen and be understanding.
Some families either master the art of hiding their drama while others don’t give a care in the world. If you can’t physically see what your partner needs just listen to them. Hearing what they have to say will allow you to get a better understanding of how they feel during these situations.
4. Vocalize how much you adore them.
When someone vocalizes their family situations it can often cause them to feel isolated, alone or misunderstood. So be sure to give them that reassurance they’re too scared to ask for and tell them how much you love them and how wanted they are.
All in all, just be supportive and try to be understanding in the situation. You may not fully get where everyone is coming from or understand everyone’s side of the story, but you’ll be relied on heavily by your plus one.
And while their toxic family might even annoy you, just remember to not get involved too much in the drama. You’re needed to be your SO’s better half. Prove that you’re the best thing that could happen to your partner by showing them your support.
Brittany Christopoulos is a writer and journalist who focuses on love, relationships, and dating. Find more of her lifestyle and love content by visiting her on Twitter.
This article was originally published at Unwritten. Reprinted with permission from the author.
