Archive for October, 2007
Wittiest tips, ever. I love the part where deodorant was introduced to the strong gender and the advice to be faithful and never to mess around. I wonder if any of the guys implements it into reality…? Would be so great if at least someone, someday will. I mean BOTH.
VideoJug: How To Be The Perfect Boyfriend
It’s been a few weeks that I though about redesigning this site, but somehow, I got so use to this layout, that I can’t imagine “The Dark Light of Love” blog having any other background color or even colors scheme. But, I decided it’s about time we take a step ahead of the technology and install a feed. Actually, to my total surprise I discovered that this blog lacks the RSS button, but this is fixed now. So please consider subscribing, it will really make our blog (look) better.
This is one of the most touching photos I came across recently and on Deviant Art is available as a print so these two young doves can be purchased and hanged on your wall or placed as a magnet on your fridge. What I like about it, apart from the very mild colours, is the natural pose. Most “very close sleeping pose don’t look natural, because… sleeping too close can get uncomfortable, breathing right nose to nose is not a very good idea but this position looks both natural and comfortable to me, and represents harmony so well… Oh well, they are a great source of inspiration, aren’t they?
The modern psychologists have classed depression is an abnormal state of mind. Some time ago, let’s say, in the last century, the term “depression” — didn’t really exist. People, especially the working class, did not have time to sink in a depression. Today, in the western world — when you’re a bit down, it means you have a “medical problem” that requires treatment. At least officially. if you are going to see a psychologist or shrink.
Of course, this isn’t necessarily true. While depression is clearly a major problem for many people that does require treatment of some type, do we all need to be treated every time we are down? Moreover, if and when we become depressed for whatever reason (and I exclude serious traumas such as loss of family member, divorce etc), should we consider ourselves, in some way, “abnormal”? That’s obviously not correct, if you ask me, but than again, on the one hand I am writing this while being in a depressed state, and on the other hand I am a graduated psychologist, so my opinion could not be correct, as declaring myself “abnormal” just does not seem like an option.
Dr. Robert Spitzer, a Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University in New York, has been interviewed in Adam Curtis’ documentary and said that “the rates of mental disorders have probably been exaggerated.” The question is, HOW exaggerated? 10%? Or even 60%? However, we do know for certain from this highly respectable source that is IS by all means exaggerated. Good.
This means, even if officially, “depression” (which in the world of hunt after fame and money today is a rather normal state) is an abnormal state of mind, we ALL go through this state of mind only it’s a matter of time. Some get depressed on a daily basis, others on weekly, others on monthly while the elephants skins out there once in a blue moon.
Bottom line — being down alone in your room, does not mean you are a psychopath and placing you on the same shelf with cannibals, murderers and other inadequate human being is wrong.
Well, yes, unless the partner takes offense. Doh!
When being sarcastic, poisonous, razor-sharp and cynical in your comments, it’s always very important not to get personal. You can see a funny picture if a piggy wallowing in mud on TV and say “hey darling, look, you are broadcasted!” but that won’t be the same as saying “you are a pig!”.
Basically, the key here is being indirect in your comments and remarks.
The less direct and concrete you are in your remark, the more space it leaves to wit and fun. Naturally, it is all, always, depends on the WAY you say it and your face expression. Remember to smile and give your partner a playful look when you make a sting — this way, even if you crossed the line a bit and slightly hurted, you will smoother the situation.
New section of the Blog, in which I will post a nice love / romance related photo every day. Hope there will be enough!
First one - Love Kills.
If you want to piss your girlfriend, or wife off, there is no need to shout, scream or raise a riot. We trust you have a good enough reason to get her nerves temperature up, so here are 10 ways that will help you achieve your aim — fast and easy.
1. Leave the toilet seat up. That’s the best advice ever, as no woman on this planet will agree to have her toilet’s seat up. Women tend to think guys do it deliberately, while in reality guys just don’t see the apocalypse coming if it will remain up for… the whole night.
2. Don’t clean the crumbles from the table after eating. Might not work on all girls, ‘cos some of them might not even clean after themselves, so your crumbles won’t bother them either, but give it a go. A little splash of the strawberry jam and a few crumbles could achieve a better result than you think.
3. Remember, your socks are your secret (and most powerful) weapon. Girls love men’s socks. Especially when they are spread across the living room, and especially when they are deliciously aromatic, so aromatic that she has to take her cat to the vet because of intoxication.
For best results, repeat all of the above techniques every day. After 7 days, results are guaranteed by Dark Light of Love Blog.
Colors often have various meanings and associations in different cultures, and even in Western societies, the meanings of colors have changed over the years. Here are some of the most well known associations:
Black
Symbolizes Water in Feng Shui. Black is the color of authority and power. It is popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner, and dark silhouettes always look more dramatic and stylish. Black may also suggest submission, just like priests wear black to signify submission to God. Black outfits can also be overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof or evil. Villains, such as Dracula, often wear black.
White
Symbolizes Metal in Feng Shui. Brides wear white to outline their innocence and purity. It’s also timeless, and neutral at the same time. Read the rest of this entry »
