This amazing story will restore your faith in true love

Relationships

Mar 27, 2014

Claire Johnson and Mark Gaffney are both blind and first met in March 2012 at a two-week guide dog training course.

The nicest part of this story is what brought them together. Their guide dogs, Rodd and Venice, formed a strong bond and would constantly want to be together.

As Claire says about the two dogs: “Our dogs were the class love story. Everyone used to joke about how Mark’s dog, Rodd, and my dog, Venice, were meant to be together.”

Recognising this, the couple then started to meet up to walk the two love-bird dogs and found that they themselves also fell in love.

Mark says: “much like our two guide dogs, we really are best friends and soul mates”.

The two got married last Saturday in England and their trusted companions were by their sides.

No Matter What: This man’s story is heartbreaking and inspiring

Relationships

Mar 27, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Mark Luchach’s story is both heartbreaking and inspirational.

Talking about life with his wife who suffers from depression, suicidal thoughts and psychotic episodes, Mark explains why he has stood by her side, and will always continue to do so.

The reaction of the audience says it all really.

True love can overcome any obstacle, no matter how tragic or difficult. No matter what.

How to deal with your partner cheating on you

Relationships

Mar 26, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Whether it was a once off or you know it will happen again, here are some ways to deal with a cheating lover without risking your integrity.

1. Don’t show them your anger
Throwing things at him will only allow him to turn the tables.

2. Don’t retaliate
You need to remain the one on the high horse. That is important. He messed this up, not you, but don’t make it worse.

3. Do turn off your phone
Even if you do decide to give it another go, you need at least two weeks of space before any big decisions are made. Who knows, he might even pick it back up with her and you need to ensure that’s not the case before you go back.

4. Don’t drink
It can be tempting but drinking is a depressant and makes you do silly things. We all know that. And in a more vulnerable state, it’s a no-no.

5. Surround yourself with friends
Sometimes being alone can be, well, lonely. Especially after a difficult time with the person you spend most time with.

Questions to ask yourself before saying “I do”

Relationships

Mar 25, 2014

by Amber Saunders

It’s one thing being engaged, it’s an entirely other thing being married.

Before you make the decision to walk up the aisle, there are some important factors to consider to ensure you are making the right decision for you.

1. Are you ready?
Are you ready to be attached to somebody for the rest of your life? To take on their family as well as your own?

2. Is he ready?
Is he doing this for the right reasons and not just because it is what he feels he should be doing at this stage in life?

3. Do you want the same things?
If he wants kids and you don’t, or vice versa, you may need to have a serious discussion before making any big life changes.

4. Is it realistic?
Do you have the means and maturity to be a married couple?

5. Do you want the marriage, or just the wedding?
Weddings are fun and everyone loves the attention on their big day, but are you ready for what comes after that too? We’re looking at you, Kim K.

6. Are you willing to be honest with this person for the rest of your life?
A marriage is based on love, honesty and communication, after all!

7. Is he the one for you?
Don’t ignore your heart. You’ll never regret following it.

8. Why did you say yes?
Look back to your engagement and see if the reasons you said yes are still applicable for saying I do.

First there was the First Kiss, now there’s the First Gay Hug

Relationships

Mar 24, 2014

by Amber Saunders

What happens if you ask a homophobic person to hug a gay person for a very special video?

Well, you get this. And it’s lovely, touching and humorous at points.

These people have an anti-gay stance but they all had an eye-opening experience when they came face to face with gay people.

Definitely worth a watch.

How to deal with romantic rejection

Relationships

Mar 20, 2014

by Amber Saunders

It’s a difficult thing for anybody to deal with rejection, whether it be romantic or otherwise.

But somehow, matters of the heart cut deeper.

Here are some ways you can emerge from the rejection and hurt intact and ready to take on the world all over again.

1. Everything happens for a reason
If that person you love doesn’t love you, then it was never meant to be in the first place and there is a greater plan in store for you.

2. Talk about it
Talking about it will help, after all, a problem shared is a problem halved! Your best friend will always make you feel better and be a shoulder to cry on. She will also tell you awful he was anyway and that you’re better off! Even if it isn’t true.

3. It isn’t you
You might not be able to see it now but there may be a reason this person simply can’t be with you. Don’t assume it is you or the way you are.

4. Use the experience to grow
Everything is a learning curve, even when it hurts. Use the rejection to learn more about yourself; how you deal with things and how you would like or change the way you deal with things in the future.

5. Don’t allow yourself to be down for too long
Of course initial rejection is going to hurt for a while but you can’t allow yourself to wallow in questions of what if. Be strong and arise from the situation with confidence, a new outlook and hope for what might happen in the future.

A-list actress says Leonardo DiCaprio is the love of her life

Celebrity

Mar 20, 2014

by Amber Saunders

We wonder what Kate Winslet’s hubby would have to say about her recent declaration that Leonardo DiCaprio is the love of her life.

Despite having walked down the aisle three times before, the actress said she will always have a special place in her heart for Leo.

Kate first met the heartthrob in 1997 when they starred together as fated lovers Rose and Jack in Titanic and were reunited as husband and wife for Revolutionary Road in 2008.

The actress’ current spouse Ned Rocknroll needn’t panic just yet as there has never been any romance between Kate and Leo.

When asked who she would choose between the leading man in her new movie Divergent Theo James’ character Four or Leo’s Jack, Kate didn’t even need to think about it.

“Leo is my love of my life, how could you possibly even ask me that question!” she said. “If I said Theo over Leo, he would never let me stay the night at his house ever again. And we can’t have that because that’s where I stay.”

Romantic weekend away checklist

Relationships

Mar 20, 2014

by Amber Saunders

You and your other half have been planning this romantic weekend away for ages.

You’re really excited to explore a new place together as well as getting some romantic time alone together – so don’t forget anything!

1. Picnic basket
Many hotels will set you up with some lovely food you can take away on a day trip with you. So romantic!

2. Champagne
Celebrate in style. If you’re feeling extra fancy why not pop some strawberries in too.

3. Massage oil
Take turns massaging each other for a romantic and relaxing weekend to remember.

4. Sexy lingerie
It’s a special occasion so dress up to make it even more memorable.

5. Fun games
Strip scrabble anyone?

5 ways to drive him away

Relationships

Mar 19, 2014

by Amber Saunders

If you can’t work up the courage to let him down, here are some easy things to do that will get him to do it instead!

Whether it’s on purpose or not, these actions will have him running for the hills.

1. Not giving him space
No, you shouldn’t go to his lads poker night. Remember How to Lose a guy in 10 Days?

2. Checking his messages
And his WhatsApp, Viber, Emails, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat…did we miss anything?

3. Following him on his nights out
Hey, you behind the tree with the night-vision goggles? Go home!

4. Saying I love you
After two dates.

5. Talking about what your kids would look like
After three dates.

Best apps for love – whether you’re single or in a relationship

Relationships

Mar 18, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Dating apps are fun for people who are looking for love, or those who have already found it.

Whether you’re single or attached – we have a fun app for you!

Single

1. Tinder
Swipe, swipe, swipe till you find the love of your life. This fun app uses your Facebook profile to help you find love.

2. Parship
Parship does an in-depth analysis of personality and using it as a base to match you with somebody. Fancy!

3. LoopyLove
This app is great for finding someone as fun and crazy as you are.

In a relationship

1. BetterHalf
Do you and your boy find it impossible to make decisions on movies or where to eat? This app will tell you what restaurants are near you and what movies are on when. Handy for date night!

2. 69Places
Spice up your sex life and move the love outside the bedroom with the places suggested – if you’re brave enough!

3. Avocado
This app is great for those couples with crazy schedules. Plan your dates on the calender and make sure you always have time for each other.

5 famous good girls who fell for a bad boy

Relationships

Mar 14, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Every girl loves a bad boy at least once in their lives – these famous gals got the baddest boys of all!

1. Kate Moss and Pete Doherty
Everyone feared this one would last and the two were actually engaged. Thankfully it didn’t!

2. Britney Spears and Colin Farrell
A short-lived fling, good girl Britney got her taste of a bad boy in the form of our very own cheeky fella, Colin.

3. Millie Mackintosh and Professor Green
This couple are still going strong and are really quite sweet.

4. Katy Perry and Russell Brand
We’re not sure what it was Katy actually fell for but it didn’t last in the end!

5. Christina Aguilera and Eminem
Christina got a less-than-pleasant song written about her by Eminem so we guess things didn’t go so well in their short fling!

Why is our generation not marrying?

Relationships

Mar 12, 2014

by Amber Saunders

A new survey carried out in the US by the Pew Research Center has found that this generation is different to those that went before in that we are not marrying.

In a survey of 1, 821 Millennials between the ages of 18-33, it was found that only 26% of them were married.

However it doesn’t mean we’re getting cold-hearted, just more sensible it would seem!

It was found that “most unmarried Millenials (69%)” DO want to get married but were held back by “a solid economic foundation”.

The survey also found that as a generation we are less linked to organised politics or religion and linked more to each other through social media.

We are also: “burdened by debt, distrustful of people, in no rush to marry – and optimistic about the future.”

So we have that going for us, which is nice.