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Dating: Getting to Know Each Other

When you start dating someone, there are some important things you should to know before things get serious...  because you never know who you're going to fall in love with .  Plus, nobody wants to waste their time dating someone who they know isn't the right one  — especially if they're getting to "that age" where marriage is in the air and all around.  T his is why many people have chosen to do their search via online dating sites, because they don't have to waste time looking for a person who doesn't have most important qualities and values they're looking for. Online dating sites can help narrow down your search — but online dating definitely isn't for everyone.  Plus, there are too many times when a person's profile doesn't exactly match up with their true self (and I'm not just referring to the photo).  So before you do fall in love with someone,  don't you  first  want to make sure they are some

Getting To Know Your Roommate

Whether you're a freshman in college, or 28 years old looking for someone to help cut living costs, you'll want to get to know your roommate for multiple reasons: To make living with each other easier, since you will have had communicated with each other both of your expectations and pet peeves early on.  For increasing the possibility of becoming great friends due to similar interests and wants, and always having someone you enjoy to hang out with or do similar activities together. To establish a level of trust out of the gate. To establish house rules after moving in, so the awkwardness or tension of setting new / un-established rules later on when the issues arise will be decreased or removed.  It's important to have a roommate talk, regardless of who you are living with.    This applies to:  "Pot Luck" roommates (people you didn't know before). Old friends that you have never lived with before until now. Siblings you grew up wi

Coolest Camping Gadgets and Tools

There's many great gadgets and tools out there to make the outdoorsman a happy camper. But some of the coolest items in the market are a combination of must-haves and would-like-to-haves that you don't want to miss.  Here's to happy camping! Portable Grill Whether you're camping out or simply going to a park, having a sturdy, compact and portable grill will be the thing you need to make your outdoor dining experience even better. Bring on the hotdogs and burgers!  LifeStraw Take a hike — and stay hydrated, too. Whether you're going for a day trip or backpacking through the mountains, this compact LifeStraw (or a similar gadget) will allow you to safely drink water from any available source. You can rest assured and have no fear of who-knows-what after drinking contaminated water.  Thumb Book Page Holder Being outdoors is a great way to unplug, even if that means plugging into your new favorite book. With breezy days or chilling in your hammock and using one arm