The appearance on TV of the Salvatore brothers has tipped a precarious balance to the point of no return. It’s official: the only hot, inspiring, sensitive men to dream-date are vampires. Sad state of affairs, isn’t it?
I’ve held back as long as I can from conceding that these creatures—the archetypes of our own inner addictions and dark side—are actually the only fascinating male characters on TV. I’ve capitulated, becoming one of those screaming fans who go wild when the beautiful and sensitive Damon and Stephan come on screen. Unlike Robert Pattison’s fans, who exercise no restraint in the movie theatres, I, in the privacy of my living room, get to preserve my respectability when the objects of my desire begin showing what there are made of. There’s nothing like the high of watching vulnerable, emotionally complex men on my own TV from my very own couch.
Yes, that’s the best part of it. This is as good as television gets for women. In days gone by, we had to go to the movie theatre, or reserve our moment of abandon for a special outing, to see those characters who capture our dreams and take us on a ride to fantasyland. Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Paul Newman could only trigger our innermost desires on the public screen, or on TV so much later as to ruin the effect. Now we can turn on the lust and fall in love with the vampire male species as often as every week, more if you follow the many vampire sagas currently offered on TV.
Why are women so crazy in love with the new representation of masculinity in vampire chronicles?
· Women love multilayered, intellectual connections. Vampires understand history and seem to have a good handle on the evolution of the world. Being immortal and maintaining the age when they were turned, vampires have witnessed the world for centuries.
· Unlike human men, vampires have done a 180-degree turn and embraced their other side. They have developed from one-dimensional creatures of the night to well-rounded, educated, well-spoken members of society who can, in some cases, also live their lives during the day.
· From Bill to Eric to Edward to Stephan and Damon, they represent many characters. Instead of the same-old Matthew McConaughey or George Clooney stereotype of the macho-yet-soft or distant male with the buff body or I-look-great-in-a-suit persona, vampires portray, physically and intellectually, a much broader range of possibilities.
· They have morphed from being creepy creatures of no substantial physical appearance, anemic and emaciated like Count Dracula, to being fully present in their bodies, conscientious about workout routines and proper eating habits, intentional about their diet of choice.
· Nothing compares to sex with a vampire, so says the storyline of True Blood, to offering your blood and receiving theirs in a moment of extreme need. Nothing compares to the carnal experience of the aphrodisiac of V-juice, to the stamina it gives both women and men.
· Vampires seem to be monogamous and loyal to their partners for eternity. If they are not, then they are able to charm you into forgetting all the nasty things they have done to you. Who wouldn’t wish that her ex had been like that and liberated her from years of wanting revenge after finding out that he had had nineteen affairs while being married to her for only four years?
· Last but not least, what women love most about being loved by a vampire is that vampires don’t fear their lover’s mortality. In fact, they envy it and are fascinated by their partner’s aging process. Isn’t that just closing the deal?
Women, hold onto your good, old-time principles. Human men, wake up! All that women want are multilayered and monogamous partners. Give us your blood, metaphorically, and be big enough to receive ours. Be intentional in your choices and embrace the fact of human aging, in yourself and others.
A few short decades ago, these qualities constituted the bottom line. Nowadays, they seem to be simply … out of this world! Don’t let these good principles go to waste. Let’s draw some conclusions for everyone’s dating life.
Bloody Good Dating Tips 4 Women & Men
· Be multilayered and continue to grow.
· Challenge your comfort zone. Stretch to new dimensions.
· Look after your intellect and body (in that order).
· Be present and intentional in what you do and what you put into your body.
· Be available to your partner emotionally and physically.
· Embrace monogamy.
· Embrace the humanness of aging and shift into different stages of life with flow.
Until Next Time,
Monica Magnetti
Life/Business/Dating Coach
Author of 30 DAYS TO A NEW YOU: Get What You Want Through Authentic Change
www.meetmarketadventures.com/singlesdatingblog/contributors/
The number one season for fitness just has to be the summer. It’s when people start getting in shape even if it’s not on purpose. That’s because there are more opportunities to walk, run and play. Where we’d drive or take public transit in the other seasons, the summer has us getting there by food or by bike. Beyond that, it’s the season where we grab hold of fitness opportunities such as group runs, marathons, and more.
The summer is no more though, and people everywhere are starting to let their fitness plans fizzle. This is a big deal for both singles and people in long term relationships, because both groups of people tend to suffer from the same downfall. The warmth goes away, the wet creeps in, and we end up boarding ourselves up inside and forget to stay in shape.
It’s primetime for gyms, of course. All those who started fitness plans in the good weather want to have some way to carry on when the weather turns. They run to the gym… wait, no they drive. They drive to the gym and sign on for memberships, planning to continue their fitness regiments in a whole other venue.
We all know that sticking with a gym regiment is difficult and near impossible for most people. The drive and motivation dry up fast. The membership goes to waste and the fitness levels of singles and marrieds drops dramatically.
This is usually how it goes, until the spring. That’s when images of beach bodies and swimsuits enter our minds and we rush off to the gym again. Even that though doesn’t last too long. When the summer comes we are who we are. Then our fitness time starts again, and we feel healthy, and then it’s back to fall.
It would be interesting to see what everyone thinks of this. Is it true for you that summertime is the best time for fitness, the time when you are more likely to be caught working out and staying in shape? Add a comment below and tell us your thoughts, explain what you reasons are and how much exercise you do year round.
Until Next Time,
Phil
Meet Market Adventures Dating Expert
phil@meetmarketadventures.com
Dating on a budget may sound hard, but what about dating with no money at all? Actually, free dates are becoming quite popular these days, and it’s not just because of people’s need to save a few bucks. It’s also because we’re all going out on a lot more first dates than we used to, thanks largely to the online dating boom.
Since the lucky singles have so many opportunities to get out on dates with new people, they find that while they can typically afford a decent date, they can’t afford it so often. That’s why free dates are becoming such a big deal. Why spend money when you don’t have to?
The best thing about going on free dates is that it’s not even a turn off anymore. There was a time where not opening up the wallet once on a date made you look cheap, but these days it makes you look normal. The kinds of things that we go on dates and do for free are the kinds of things most people are happy to do anyway. And chances are, they’ve been on similar dates in the past.
A lot of establishments are lending themselves to this idea as well. While they want to get you in the door in hopes you’ll spend money in other ways, the fact remains that there are clubs, galleries and sports facilities that will comp their basic service just to get you in. If you want it to stay free, just don’t buy anything.
There are all kinds of ways to find ideas for free dating. Just take to the web and look some of them up, or spend some time coming up with your own. You can also checkout related blog postings right here, as we have plenty of free date and low budget dating ideas. If you have any of your own, share them in our comments section.
Until Next Time,
Phil
Meet Market Adventures Dating Expert
phil@meetmarketadventures.com
Sure, you don’t need to spend money to have a good time, but surely you need to spend some in order to show your date a good time. Well, that’s not the case anymore. Single women and single men are accustom to the low budget, no budget dating scene and most people are totally at peace with it so long as the company is good. So, if you’re good company you’ll have no problem with these kinds of dates at all.
Check out a museum on the free night – Some of the bigger museums in cities like Toronto and New York have nights where anyone can get in for free. One Toronto museum even advertised this as their date night a while back, and it got a pretty good reception. Look for these nights being advertised, and ask your date out on a night like that.
Free movies galore – Free movies aren’t hard to come by. New York singles know this, as do singles in Montreal. In fact, just about any large city offers free movies year round, if you know where to look. In the summer it’s easier, as they are always playing in the park. This past year, Toronto movie fans had an option for a free flick several nights a week all summer long.
Go for a romantic walk – Walking and talking is an underrated dating activity. It’s a beautiful thing though, if you handle things right. The nice thing about a walk is that it can be romantic, but also a great way of bringing two people closer together. The more stop-offs you make along your route, the more you’ll both feel like you’ve known each other forever.
Ideas for free dates Toronto can go on and on. If you have any that you’ve been on, share the dating tips with us here. Describe the date, what made it free, and whether it was a success or not. Just add a comment below and keep up the conversation.
Until Next Time,
Phil
Meet Market Adventures Dating Expert
phil@meetmarketadventures.com
There is a place in New York, world famous, that used to be a must go-to destination for New Yorkers of all ages. It was the spot you went when you had a day to fill with activities and the kind of place where you could find nonstop enjoyment. There was a beach, there were rides and there were games to play and shows to watch.
Of course, this place was, and still is, Coney Island. While it was once a place that was always alive with people it went through a period of dying off, but is now being rejuvenated. Now there is life, but not as much as before. What does this mean to you, the New York singles? It means there is this wonderful place of pure fun and energy that’s just waiting to be devoured on your next date.
Can you imagine a better first date? I can’t. That’s why I’m so stunned the place doesn’t see more New York singles crawling around. It’s the kind of place where you can spend a lot, or spend nothing, and still have a great time.
Imagine, right in your own backyard, an incredible array of roller coasters and rides in which you and your date can cuddle through. Concession foods abound, giving you the unmistakable carnival feeling. Then, it can all be capped off by a walk on the beach.
This is the place New York singles should go to win their dates stuffed animals and other carnival prizes. It’s the famous cliché, but one that never ceases to fail. Who doesn’t want to show off the prize their date won for them? And who doesn’t want their date to have a memento to remember them by?
So New York singles, stand and be counted. Who’s treated themselves to this wonderful dating spot in the past, and who hasn’t? Tell us how it was, or tell us why you’ve never gone? With no admission fee it seems like going there with a date now and then is a no brainer. What do you think?
Until Next Time,
Phil
Meet Market Adventures Dating Expert
phil@meetmarketadventures.com
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