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Have you entered yet?

February 8th, 2010, 10:00 pm by Tara

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Enter the Hot Kisses Contest and you could win dinner for 2 at Texas Roadhouse and movie passes. Submit your kissing pics to www.theV247.com.

You could be one of the top three winners. Do it now….

Men Vadazzle Too?

February 5th, 2010, 7:47 pm by Tara

Ladies aren’t the only ones vadazzling their privates. The men are too. Just ask Mario of San Benito. Mario says he’s been vadazzling his “jewels” since last year. He says both he and his wife vadazzle each other and their love making has never been better.

Mario…TMI?

Hot Kisses Contest

February 4th, 2010, 2:34 pm by Tara

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Grab your Hottie and Pucker up. Who’s got the hottest kiss in the Rio Grande Valley?

Enter the HOT KISSES PHOTO Contest to win Dinner & Movie for 2. Prizes for 2nd & 3rd places too!  Have fun with this! 

GO2 www.theV247.com - click on Hot Kisses rotating flash and enter ur pics. Then share the contest info with your friends and family. Complete rules on theV247.com.

Vajayjay Response

February 3rd, 2010, 8:51 pm by Tara

A McAllen 20-something emailed saying she loves to vadazzle her vajayjay. She changes her look frequently.  Fireworks for new years.  Hearts for Valentine’s. She says it’s the best thing she’s done for her sex life. She even offered to post pics on Love Bytes.  Share ladies….r u now vadazzling your vajayjay?

Wife Sues Husband for STD

January 27th, 2010, 8:26 pm by Tara

Did you hear that a Manhattan woman filed a lawsuit against her hubby? She alleges her soon to be ex-husband gave her STD that’s ruined her life. She claims her hubby engaged in unprotected sex with hookers and because of his transgressions she now has HPV.

In papers filed in state Supreme Court, Stephanie Lerner said she was infected with “several severe incurable strains of the human papilloma virus” as a result of the affairs conducted by her husband. She said her condition got so bad, she had to undergo several operations. The suit accuses Lerner of failing to warn his wife of 16 years that he’d had “numerous encounters of unprotected sexual relations with commercial sex workers in China and Japan, as well as an ongoing affair with Jane Doe in New York.

Why do some guys repeatedly cheat on their wives? What type of life and legacy do they think they will eventually have? Look at Tiger Woods. A husband that cheats and infects his wife with a STD is a skank. Does he have remorse?  Bullshit.  A cheater has no remorse. A man like Stephanie’s husband will continue to spread the virus. He’ll never fess up with his one-night stands or short term relationships.

Should Stephanie sue her husband? Hell yes. She’ll be dealing with her disease till she dies. He’s responsible for her health issues, so he needs to financially support her to cover medical costs, plus. Women have won many lawsuits against their husbands with sizeable payouts. Some have been awarded $1.5 million and more. But $25 Million?

What say you? What would you do if you were Stephanie or her husband? What is a fair payout?

Vajayjay Vadazzled

January 20th, 2010, 9:29 pm by Tara

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Did you hear about Jennifer Love Hewitt’s appearance on Lopez Tonight? It got a little wide. I love George Lopez. I’ve seen him in person and I love his shows. George can handle just about anything, but on Tuesday’s broadcast Jennifer shocked him with a very personal revelation.

When Jennifer stated that she has vadazzled her vajayjay, George was stunned.  George was speechless, if you can image that.

What’s a “vadazzled vajayjay” you ask? Jennifer got a “brazilian cut” and then put sparkly crystals on her private parts. Jennifer said that “after a break-up, a friend Swarovski-crystalled my ‘precious lady’.” She said she was feeling awful and had been through a horrible break up and needed something to make her feel better.

Jennifer had a lot to say about her new “look.” “It’s great. It’s cute, it’s cute. It really helped me. It looks like a little disco ball down there it’s great. Really.”  REALLY JENNIFER did you have to tell everyone that you have a vadge like a disco ball. How you deck your vadge is your business…to go on national TV seems like a publicity stunt.

Vadazzling one’s vjayjay is becoming the latest trend. And it’s not just the ladies doing it, men are also dazzling up their private parts.

Is this another form of art? Is it cheesy? Is it sexy? Would your lover like being vadazzled? Would you want your lover to be vadazzled  or bedazzled? Tell us by leaving comments. No pics please.

He is Gone

January 20th, 2010, 8:29 pm by Tara

tara-avatarThat’s right. The guy who was pursuing me at work resigned. He called in sick for 3 consecutive days and when he came back he gave our boss 2 weeks notice.

Earlier in the week, my husband and I met with my boss and told him everything that happened. At first my boss seemed not to believe me. But when I showed him the text and voice messages he became very concerned. He even had pictures of me on his Facebook. I was pissed when I found out about this. My boss asked me why I didn’t tell him sooner and I told him I was afraid I would lose my job. I had to meet with human resources to explain what happened.

Now, my job is getting back to normal again. I’m glad because I like my job and the people I work with. The guy is not allowed in our building or anywhere on our property. I hope I never see or hear from him again.  — KLH

Hot Kisses

January 19th, 2010, 4:41 pm by Tara

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PUCKER UP BABY… Start taking pics of YOU and your HOTTIE for the upcoming Hot KISSES Photo Contest. PICS MUST BE RESPECTFUL AND IN GOOD TASTE.  Pleeeesss…. Submit your friends pics as well. More details soon….go to  http://lovebytes.freedomblogging.com/  .♥

Post Happy Hour

January 14th, 2010, 8:32 pm by Tara

I really didn’t want to go to work today after what happened last night at happy hour. I was afraid what”he” (the married man/associate) would say or do. My husband and I had planned to go and talk with my boss but we decided to see what “he” would do.

I quietly entered my workplace and stayed in my office. I did not go the the break room for coffee. He always went to the break room every morning for a cup of coffee. Later in the day I figured our paths would cross but no, never happened.

By late morning I learned that “he” had called in sick. Let’s see if he comes to work on Friday.  — KLH

Carnival Nixes Cougars Cruises

January 14th, 2010, 8:20 pm by Tara

If you’re a “Cougar” and want to take a Carnival cruise for social lifestyle, you are out of luck. Carnival Cruise Lines is pulling the plug on “Cougar” Cruises. Appears the company won’t be sailing anymore with a boatload of “cougars” and their younger guys. Associated Press is reporting that the Miami-based company has turned down a request from a singles travel group to book another cruise with the cougar theme.

The singles group said the ban is unfounded. They point to their first cruise on Carnival’s Elation in December that drew about 300 women and the men they call “cubs. Carnival said there were no problems with last month’s trip, it’s just a business decision. They have no room for groups with that “theme.”

Analysts said it’s meant to protect Carnival’s focus on family fun. Word on the street, or on the waters, is that the cruise was indeed a success and that demand spiked for more such trips. In fact Singles Travel Company had to hire two more people part-time to answer the phones.” Party planners said they’ve had no trouble booking with rivals Norwegian and Royal Caribbean.

Summer Swimsuits

June 28th, 2009, 7:31 pm by Tara

Summer. It’s hot and so much fun. No work. No school. Play hard.

Be fun and flirty on the beach. Guys will go wild with these sexy swimsuits.


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OMG Turning 30

June 30th, 2009, 8:47 pm by Tara

mila-avatar1My best friend Lauren is turning 30. At first she was in denial. What do you mean I’m not 25 anymore? Then lots of fear. Fear of growing up. Fear that you’re running out of time. Fear of that ticking sound. And worst…fear of becoming your parents.

Look at it this way…10 best things about turning 30.

1. You’ll never have to go through turning 30 again.

2. Everyone over 30 still thinks you’re young.

3. Men are the frosting, you are the cake.

4. That physical trait that plagued you in high school or college has become your best feature. OMG

5. You really don’t give a damn what others think about you.

6. You’re old enough to know better, yet young enough to still do it anyway.

7.  When a guy insists it’s over, it’s over.

8  Grown ups start taking you seriously.

9. You have a brand new decade, so enjoy!

AND NUMBER 10

10. Insert your own smart-ass reason here.

Happy Birthday :)

Fiance texts dating services

July 14th, 2009, 8:03 pm by Tara

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I found out my fiance has 2 cell phones, one that I know about and a “secret” one. A phone rang while he was sleeping at my house but it had a different ring tone.  I answered the call and immediately a girl hung up. I called the number back and got her voice mail. I called again, voice mail again. Then she sent a text asking who he was with? I was angry. I looked at his calls and texts and hell, he’s been using adult text services to text  women, telling them what he’d do to them sexually.

I woke him up and confronted him. He said he was lonely and bored one night when I was out of town so he thought he would have some meaningless fun. I became loud and angry! Now I find out from a mutual friend that he had also posted on adult dating sites.

I thought we had been getting along real well, engaged to be married, and  our sex life was great. He always said he was happy with me and couldn’t wait till we were married.

We’ve been separated for 2 months now. He’s begging me to go back with him saying he won’t do it again.  Why do I want to trust him? How can I be sure he won’t do it again?

Why do I still love him? Am I just a fool? What would make you think he really was going to change and be a faithful husband?

Break Up Parties

August 12th, 2009, 9:25 pm by Tara

heart-its-overIt’s not a pitty party…it’s a celebration! Why sit around mopping about a broken relationship, being depressed, hopeless and blaming yourself? Have a break up party. It may seem cold hearted at first, but break up parties are becoming quite popular.

And why not? It’s over, forget the past, forget about him or her, live life and have fun. You know your ex is doing it all, so why aren’t you?

I had a break up party, and to come to the party each guest was required to bring 1 or 2 single guys.I ended up with 25 people at my party.

At first my girlfriends thought I was crazy for having the party.  But were they surprised. It was the best party ever. We met many new people and some really hot guys.

My bf hooked up with one of the guys, and they’ve been dating ever since. My social circle has expanded with new girlfriends and I still hang with some of the guys. We’ve formed great friendships. I never have to worry about going out anymore. Cuz at least one of my new friends, and long-time friends, are always wanting to go out and have fun!

If you’ve been dumped, starting planning your break up party. You’ll be surprised who you’ll meet!

Couple shower - hell no

November 16th, 2009, 11:01 pm by Tara

dreamer1My girlfriend and I went to a couples shower. I’ll never do it again. It was totally boring. The bride works with my girlfriend, but I don’t know the couple. The only reason I went was because I got tired of hearing my girlfriend bitch about.

So what did the couples do?  At first we were all together and slowly the guys moved away from the girls. The guys watched TV in another room, while the girls did their own thing. The groom was uncomfortable and hung with the guys. Thank God we were able to watch a football game.

When the bride starting opening gifts, she insisted that all the guys join in. She was pissed when none of us participated. Guys don’t give a sh** about opening presents. The groom was totally embarrassed as he watched his bride open gifts, like edible panties, sex toys, and how to please your man book.

Couples Shower….hell no you’ll never see me at one again. Ladies, have your own Bridal shower. Leave bachelor parties for the guys.  — David, Alamo

Gay Shower at the Office

August 17th, 2009, 7:59 pm by Tara

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One of my coworkers is gay. I don’t agree with his lifestyle but hey it’s his life. It’s uncomfortable when he talks about his “life partner.” I listen to him out of respect but sometimes I want to tell him to keep his personal life to himself. I don’t think he really knows how I feel.

Last week he gave all of us at the office an invitation to a party. He gave me the envelope and said “I really would like you to come”. I told him sure I’ll go.

When I got back to my office and opened up the envelope, the only thing I could say was “no way in hell am I going.” He and his “life partner” are having a “gay shower.” The next day I told him I would not attend. Just the thought of hanging with a roomful of gay guys, that’s not what I call a party.

Mike is now pissed that I won’t go. He says that gay couples should be able to have “gay couple parties” just like a traditional bride and groom party. He’s now retaliating against me…bad mouthing me to other associates and even went to our boss about it. My boss is also gay so you know what side he agreed with.

Now Mike has decided to have the party at the office during our lunch hour. My boss approved it and even put up the “gay shower invitation” on our communication board, basically urging all associates to attend. He even suggested that we all bring a some food, letting us know what he plans on bringing.

Now I feel like I HAVE to go. Half of the associates feel the same way. We all fear what our boss might say or do if we don’t attend and bring food and a gift.

Some of the other guys are saying they plan on calling in sick the day of the party. I’d rather go to work and not attend the party.

What would you do?

Sex Foods

August 25th, 2009, 8:46 pm by Tara

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Another hot topic at happy hour today - what do you do or crave before, during and after sex? Most of the girls said the key to spicing up their sex life is in the kitchen. The smell, taste, and appearance of certain foods acts as potent aphrodisiacs that not only gets them in the mood for love, but makes them a better flirt and lover.

So what types of  “sex” foods do girls crave? Sweets, salty and spicy foods are favs. Dark chocolate is top on the list followed by frozen snickers bar, hot chilis, wine, bananas, ice cream with whipped cream, grapes, strawberries, olives, carrots, and chips.

Most agreed that when you’re with someone, the best thing is to feed each other with the most seductive foods you can find. Asparagus and shrimp are the best.

And the guys…well they had no cravings after sex. While the girls are dashing for the frig, the guys mostly roll over and go to sleep.

Tell us what you and your lover do? What are your favorite “sex” foods?

Malicious Tweets

September 5th, 2009, 2:03 pm by Tara

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I’m so mad. I broke up with my boyfriend because he was too controlling. Everything had to be his way.

My sis called me and said that he set up a twitter account to trash me out. He’s tweeting malicious comments about our relationship. Most of the sh** he’s writing is NOT true. To bear personal and private matters is one thing…but when it’s not true….that’s all wrong.

I am totally humiliated by his childish behavior. I called him and told him to stop the lies, stop putting lies about our personal relationship. He blamed me since I was the one who broke up with him.

He said he has the right to freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is important but not when it’s a violation of one’s character.  We live in a TMI society. What he’s saying can be detrimental to me and my  future relationships. Not to mention what could happen to my career advancements. He’s bullying me. I’m so pissed off.

To air personal details is not right. It’s malicious and vindictive to expose all this untrue crap.

I wonder if there is anything legally I can do. He can’t keep doing this. It’s wrong and my rights are being violated.  -  E. S., South Texas

Facebook breakup

September 7th, 2009, 9:53 pm by Tara

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My best friend broke up with her boyfriend because he was cheating on her. For weeks she cried on my shoulder, every day at all times of the day and night. Some of the calls were after midnight, so I was tired the next morning when I went to work. I work 12 hours a day 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. As a friend I listened to her and tried my best to help her through it.

They dated for 6 months, and she thought he was the “one.” Another friend told her about his affairs and they ended up breaking up on Facebook. “He’s no good for me,” she would tell me over and over again. The more she talked about it the more she said she never wanted to see him again.

I decided to have a party to help cheer her up. It was a singles party where each guest had to bring another single person.  She seemed OK with the party and we both thought it would be nice if she met some new guy friends.

The night of the party, she came barging through the door with none other than her ex-boyfriend. I was so pissed. All that he had put her through and there she was hanging all over him. They got back together again and within the month he cheated on her again.

She wants to cry on my shoulder again. I want to be a friend, but I really don’t want to hear it or be around her. She’s pissed off at me saying I’m a bad and selfish friend. At this point I don’t care. You can be a fool once, but the  laughs on you if you’re a fool twice.

Boyfriend’s Jeans

October 25th, 2009, 7:53 pm by Tara

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questionMy girlfriend likes to wear my jeans with my long shirts. I think the jeans look terrible on her. She’s got a hot butt and I think she should show it off. But instead she likes to wear my jeans.

She’s real sexy in her skinny rip jeans. And she’s hot when she wears my long shirts as a dress. With a body that most girls would die for, why doesn’t she want to show off her sexy curves and hot butt? She looks sloppy in my jeans but she says it makes her feel sexy and turns her on. Sometimes she wears them with high heels but most of time with just flats. High heels are sexy but not like this. Am I the only guy that hates this style?  - Steve, McAllen

dreamerWhat’s your take? Do you like girls wearing guy jeans? Comment now.


Top Ten Lies Men and Women

September 16th, 2009, 12:57 pm by Tara

Males lie to their partner 6 times a day, while females only tell 3 fibs. According to a survey in Great Britian, conducted by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, men are deliberately untruthful twice as much as their ladies.

Men are not picky as to who they lie to. On average they tell 6 lies a day to their partner, boss and work colleagues. That’s 42 a week, 2,184 a year or a staggering 126,672 in a lifetime. Women come out with just 3 lies a day or 68,796 a lifetime.

Survey revealed that what men and women have in common is their favorite lie:  “Nothing’s wrong, I’m fine.” Women tend to misrepresent costs of clothing purchases, while men make up excuses as to why they didn’t answer their partner’s phone calls.  Males also cop to the classic fib, “No, your butt doesn’t look big in that.”  The other classic “I’ve got a headache” made the cut at number 8.

TOP TEN LIES MEN TELL

1. Nothing’s wrong, I’m fine

2. This will by my last drink

3. No, your bum doesn’t look big in that

4. I had no signal (phone)

5. My battery died

6. Sorry, I missed your call

7. I didn’t have that much to drink

8. I’m on my way

9. It wasn’t that expensive

10. I’m stuck in traffic

TOP TEN LIES WOMEN TELL

1. Nothing’s wrong, I’m fine

2. Oh, this isn’t new.  I’ve had it for ages.

3. It wasn’t that expensive

4. It was on sale

5. I’m on my way

6. I don’t know where it is, I haven’t touched it

7. I didn’t have that much to drink

8. I’ve got a headache

9. No, I didn’t throw it away

10. Sorry, I missed your call

IDK  but I wonder if any of the respondents lied on the survey…ummmmm  What say you?

Sexy Charades

October 22nd, 2009, 3:10 pm by Tara

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Went to a singles party last weekend. It was rather quiet until someone brought out the SEXY SLANG Board Game. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s an adult party game that mixes charades & drawings with a naughty twist. There are 500 naughty words or terms you can choose.

First the game started out as a way to get to know people we had not met. It soon became rowdy as everyone raced to draw or act out one of the hilarious terms. The room was filled with sexually-charged atmosphere, lots of laughs and OMGs. ”It means what?” was asked frequently by the ladies. Guys either knew the meanings or were too embarassed to admit not knowing.

Some of the words were banana hammock, beat the meat, double bagging, gum job, horizontal tango, and mile high club. To learn what these and other words mean GO2 http://sexyslang.com/glossary-terms.html Promise one thing…it will be a night you’ll may or may not want to remember.

Ugliest Men

October 26th, 2009, 7:31 pm by Tara

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right or not?  Totalbeauty.com says if you’re looking for a good-looking man then stay out of El Paso. El Paso ranked first in totalbeauty.com’s list of “Eight Cities with the Ugliest Guys.” Education and obesity statistics, smoking rates, exercise habits to contraceptive sales were factored in the survey.

According to the web site, “Nearly 15 percent of the men in El Paso have less than a 9th grade education. The city also suffers from a notably high rate of obesity, 32 percent are in below average health and 30 percent do not exercise regularly.”

El Paso wasn’t the only Texas city to make the list. Houstonians ranked no. 8 mainly for having the worst teeth, and more than 15 percent of men 25 and up have less than a 9th grade education.

Miami ranked No. 3 on the list for the city’s poor graduation rates and low score on a bad-teeth survey. Detroit made the list at No. 6 for its high obesity rates and low college and high school graduation rates.

So what cities made the cut for the ugliest dudes…here’s the top 8 cities…

1 - El Paso

2 - Hagerstown, Marlyland

3 - Miami

4 - Greensboro, North Carolina

5 - Mobile Alabama & Huntington, Virginia (tie)

6 - Detroit

7 - Philadelphia

8 - Houston

Playgirl Spread

October 28th, 2009, 8:19 pm by Tara
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Levi Johnston is going to let it all hang out.  The father of Sarah Palin’s grandson has agreed to a Playgirl shoot in Mid-November and he wants to bear it all. Yes, reports claim that he is “90 percent sure” the shoot will include full-frontal nudity. He vows to keep the photo spread “classy.” Classy?  He doesn’t give a damn about that.  It’s all about the money baby as he’s pulling in a reported six figures.

I have no problem with guys doing a Playgirl shoot. But Levi…not only is he just 19 years old, but his only name of fame is that he fathered Sarah Palin’s grandson. Who gives a sh** about him? He needs to be a daddy and a role model for his son. And by the way, get a real job. Instead he told told US magazine, “I just get naked. That’s what I do.”

I guess one day, when his son becomes older he can pull out the magazine and say,” look what I did son.  Aren’t you proud of your daddy.”

Playgirl is hoping to cash in as they rush to publish the spread before the holidays. Well, I have a suggestion for Playgirl. Ditch Levi and shoot Matthew McConeaugh, Keith Urban, Leonardo DiCaprio or Denzel Washington. Girls would rather see them hang it all out.

Hottest Halloween Costumes

November 2nd, 2009, 9:37 pm by Tara
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Group of friends hung out on South Padre Island Halloween night. We decked out with our sexy, scary or crazy costumes and went bar hopping. We dressed as…a sexy policeman (Laura handcuffed a lot of hot buffed guys), master baiter fisherman, sexy secret service agent, Michael Jackson, Octomon, Kate Goselin, Lady Gaga, a banana and a sexy construction worker. We heard there was a lady wearing a body suit with STDs images glued to it. Now that’s too weird. Guess she’s wasn’t planning on hooking up with a guy.

No one can party like the Island especially on Halloween night. We had a blast! Check out Island pics … GO2 theV247.com photo gallery - Halloween on the Island. It was one hellava night!

Win Third Eye Blind Tix

November 2nd, 2009, 8:59 pm by Tara
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Looking for a great night out with your lover or friend? Come hang with theV247 at the Third Eye Blind concert. Third Eye Blind, one of the most popular bands of the late ’90s will perform Sunday, November 8 at Metropolis, McAllen, Texas.

Third Eye Blind have always had a strong following in the Valley. The self-titled Third Eye Blind was released in the spring of 1997; by that summer, the introductory single “Semi-Charmed Life” had become a chart-topping modern rock hit. Spawning several more successful singles (including “How’s It Going to Be” and “Jumper”), the album broke into the Billboard Top 200 and remained there for over a year.

WIN TIX that money can’t buy. Register for a chance to win Third Eye Blind tix (one tix admits 2) right here at THEV247. You better hurry….entry deadline is Noon Friday, Nov. 6.

Affair Breaks Up Marriages

November 8th, 2009, 7:39 am by Tara

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mila-avatarMy brother-in-law had an affair with a married woman. They cheated on their spouses for more than 6 months. In the beginning they thought it was fun and highly sexual. He was mesmerized in his fantasies while she wanted an unattached sexual relationship. Neither one thought the affair would impact their marriage or kids. When their spouses found out, they both filed for divorce.

Trust is the foundation of successful relationships. Many affair relationships fail because it’s difficult to trust someone who has started the relationship by being unfaithful and deceitful. They betrayed their vows, spouses and kids. Most likely they will do the same thing to each other. When the initial blissful stage subsides and the stresses of real everyday life kicks in, things can be different and much less secure.

Today the “lovers” are still together and my ex-brother-in-law says that he never imagined that it would end this way. What a scum bag…Get real Jack. The more I think about it they deserve each other.  If one cheats on their spouse, they have no values or ideals. If he or she cheated once, you know one or both will cheat again.

Put Fun into Sex

November 4th, 2009, 10:09 pm by Tara

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dreamerCouples that have been together for a while admit that the sex that was once hot and thrilling can become routine and even (dare I say) a little boring. No need to settle for ho-hum sex, or look outside of your relationship or marriage for the sparkle or excitement. Being in a safe, comfortable relationship can actually offer the best sex of your life. Take some steps to bring back the spark, and experience the best sex ever. Here’s some proven ways offered by ehow.com

  1. Be adventurous. The next time the two of you are making dinner together, hop up on the counter and reach for your partner. The idea of fooling around in broad daylight in the kitchen is sure to spice things up.
  2. Leave hot, naughty notes for your sweetie to find. Your notes can be flirty, suggestive, or downright crude. It’s up to you. Just make sure you get your point across. Great places to tuck notes include lunch packets, bathroom mirrors, pants pockets, money clip and car visors.
  3. Experiment together. Surprise your lover with a new toy. Bring some treats from the kitchen-think syrups, fruits, whipped cream-into the bedroom. Find some intriguing new positions in a book or online. Use your imagination.
  4. Play together. Throw around a Frisbee or have a water balloon fight. Having fun together makes you feel good about each other and yourself, which is a big turn on. And if the fun includes getting wet, soapy or muddy, that makes it even sexier.
  5. Switch roles. If your honey is the one to always initiate, take the reins. Make the first move, but don’t stop there. Tell him you are in charge tonight and that he is going to do what you tell him to. Chances are he will be thrilled-and so will you, since he will cater to your every whim.

Give one or all a try…you and your partner will love the results!

Beauty Brawl

November 10th, 2009, 10:10 pm by Tara
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Did you hear about the beauty brawl between Miss England 2009, Rachel Christie and the reigning Miss Manchester.  Rachel reportedly assaulted Sara Beverly Jones in a London nightclub. Rachel reportedly punched her in the face several times after Sara showed her a steamy e-mail message that she claimed had been sent by Christie’s boyfriend, David McIntosh. David is Jones’ ex-boyfriend.  Rachel has resigned her position and is awaiting a court date.

What a mess. GROW UP GIRLS. Women should not be fighting over a guy, NO guy is worth that. In fact no person is worth that, men shouldn’t be fighting over women either. If the person you love loves you back there is no need to fight for him/her. If someone else is interested they will be rejected, without you getting involved.

If you end up in a situation where you think you have to fight for it, just walk away. Fighting is a form of insecurity. Stand up for your principles…we are worth far more than losing something that we have strive for. Rachel’s insecurity got the best of her. Wouldn’t be surprised if she ends up on some reality TV show.

Gossip Girl Threesome

November 10th, 2009, 10:31 pm by Tara

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There’s a lot of talk about Gossip Girl featuring a sordid sexual tryst with 3 of the actors. Threesomes is not a new topic, its been happening for a long time. I personally wouldn’t participate in a threesome, but there’s a large segment in our society that do. While at UT-Austin threesomes were more common that I care to admit. The threesome groups were never shy in describing their relationships. What they do in their private lives is their business. Sharing their trysts experiences was a way of expressing their sexual satisfaction and securing bragging rights.

It’s no wonder that Gossip Girl would entertain the idea of featuring threesomes on the show, especially with the age demographics of the CW viewer. But to flaunt it to increase ratings is going too far.

Parent groups protested the show. Some media hyped it up. And why?

Parents should be speaking with their children, reminding them of the values and morals instilled. Mind your own matters. Those involved in threesomes are taking their own risks. It’s a choice they make.

Sex Fantasy

November 11th, 2009, 8:07 pm by Tara

tara-avatarIf you think women don’t sit around fantasizing about naughty things, you better think again. Women are experts when it comes to dreaming up the sauciest of fantasies. The other night I was hanging with a group of girlfriends. We had a great time watching a movie, talking and laughing a lot. One of the girls started talking about her sexual fantasies. Some of the fantasies I won’t write about here.

She sometimes fantasies about a celebrity when making out with her partner. She wasn’t alone. Most of the girls said if the sexy time wasn’t electrifying they fantasize about someone else. Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matthew McConaughy were top on the list. Some even fantasized over a past lover or a friend.  But one thing they all agreed on….if there partner was real hot….there was no need to think about anybody else.

Who’s your fantasy celebrity?

Jessica Noooooo

November 14th, 2009, 7:55 pm by Tara

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mila-avatar1Jessica Simpson may have been dumped by Tony Romo — but she’s still his biggest fan. The singer, 29, has been cheering on her ex-beau’s Dallas Cowboys. WHY? Does she not remember how and when they broke up. Maybe this is her payback for all the bitterness she has towards him.

Whatever the case, she needs to remember how she felt when Tony dumped her the night before her 29th birthday. If I were her I sure as hell wouldn’t be supporting him or the team.

Do blondes really have more fun?

November 18th, 2009, 8:32 pm by Tara

Paris Hilton: Blondes don't have more fun, survey finds

Blondes have always had a reputation for having more fun…but do they really? According to a British online survey, blondes are more likely to have a crushed heart on their first date than brunettes or red-heads. A third of first dates in Britain end in “disaster” and blondes are a quarter more likely to have their dreams of true loved nipped in the bud.

Twenty-eight percent of the blondes tried to seduce their date with stories about their ex and previous sexual experiences while 14% admitted getting too drunk. Some even can’t remember the name of their date. 30% of men and 20% of women admitted to going home with their date, with one in four men and one in five women saying they had later bedded them.

A total of 1,300 people were surveyed to discover why so many first dates ended with both parties vowing never to cross paths again. Of the 18 million first dates “enjoyed” by Britons every year, as many as 6 million never progress to a second date. Wonder how that compares to Americans?

Long-Term Love

November 22nd, 2009, 8:04 pm by Tara

Read the article in Sundays Parade Magazine about Hugh Grant yearning for long-term love.  Hugh is charming, cute and a good actor, no doubt. I enjoy his movies but his personal life that’s another story. Who can’t forget the prostitute scandal in the 90’s. While dating one of the most beautiful ladies, Elizabeth Hurley, made the biggest mistake in his life. A dashing romantic onscreen, he did the ultimate insane act of having sex with a prostitute. Now he says he ready for a long-term love? Kinda hard to believe.

My girlfriends and I had different opinions on it. Some are still mesmerized by the British accent and sex appeal, and would love to be his lover.  Most of us were appalled. How can one trust a guy who so openly cheated on his lady. Some said they would do it for the wealth. I hate it when women succumb for the greed of money. Give me a dashing romantic who treats his lady like a lady, knows how to court his lady and share his life and love in the relationship. Now that’s a guy I would have a long-term relationship with.

Swingers

November 23rd, 2009, 10:26 pm by Tara

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Living next door to swingers has been an experience to say the least. When we moved into our new home, one of my neighbors (Barb) came by and brought a welcome gift. She mentioned during her brief stay that she and her husband Carl had parties in their home at least twice a month. Couple of weeks later, she invited my husband and I to a party. At first everything seemed like a typical party. As the evening progressed, we were blown away with the scene.

My neighbors and their “friends” are swingers. Ten couples were at the party. All were very open about their sexual feelings and being very adventurous about it. They wanted my husband and I to be part of their social community for sexually adventurous couples. Bull sh**…we left the party and made a mad dash to our home. As we sat in our front yard, we looked at each other and just shook our heads. Why would our neighbor invite us to a swingers party, not knowing what type of lifestyles we live? What type of neighborhood did we move in to?

Later in the evening Barb came outside with another guy and before they were getting it on. A while later Carl came out of their home, hugging and kissing a very young girl. They all went back inside the home laughing and talking loud about their experiences.

Barb thinks we were rude leaving the party early. She doesn’t speak or wave to us anymore? I really don’t give a damn. She told a neighbor that we should apologize. Apologize…hell no.  She should apologize to us. We are not a couple that engages freely in promiscuous sex. And for her to think that new neighbors would join in the exchange of sexual partners is appalling. They can have their lifestyle but don’t try to force it on others.

Because of You

November 26th, 2009, 5:12 pm by Tara

Sharing one’s relationships, love turmoils, breakups and torrid experiences..LOVE BYTES has addressed many topics for more than a year.  You’ve shared your issues by emailing your personal matters to lovebytes@theV247.com and/or commenting on the posts.

Because of you, Love Bytes is being read by more and more people everyday. Month after month, Love Bytes ranks in the top 5 for highest read content on this site. So on this Thanksgiving Day, I say THANKS to all of you for your ongoing readership. Without you, Love Bytes is nothing. Help spread the word about Love Bytes by telling your friends and family to log on. And feel free to include a plug for Love Bytes on your Facebook or Myspace.

Happy Thanksgiving….and good luck as you make a mad rush to the 5 a.m. early bird specials on Black Friday.

Turn up the Heat

November 28th, 2009, 5:12 pm by Tara

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Sexy is a state of mind. Ladies, don’t envy another person because you think she has it all. Think about sexy actresses…Brigitte Bardot, Ali MacGraw, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston, Shakira and Kate Moss. You too can have the quirky-cute face and smokin’-hot bod. The right hair and makeup can turn up the heat with your man. Create doe eyes with a few fake lashes at the outer corners and smudged black liner along the upper and lower lids. Heavy eye makeup alludes a dramatic and sensual look. Twist the hair with a brush and blow-dryer to bend the ends. But keep it loose.

The stronger the eye shadow, the better. Use cobalt, turquoise or emerald green over the lids to the crease. Smudge a little black shadow above that. Then put on heavy eyeliner and mascara for a more rebellious look. Have fun and rough up your hair. Finish it with erotic red lips and fingernails.

If you want the good girl next door look, keep your makeup to a minimum. No red….go with pinks, fuchsia, hot pink and strawberry shades. Add some volumizer to your hair for a bouncy and shiny look.

Men are visually focused…attracted to big eyes, small nose, full sultry lips, hot bod and high heels. Try one of these beauty weapons on your next date and experience the joy of sexy. You’ll definitely turn on the heat.

Sexual Desires

December 2nd, 2009, 8:09 pm by Tara
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My fiance and I have been dating for 2 years. During the last several months his sexual desires have decreased. We have talked many times about our sexual relationship but nothing has changed. We’ve talked about frequency, satisfaction, types of sexual activity and the role of intimacy in our relationship. We both love each other and he insists there’s nothing wrong with our relationship. He says I’m more needy than he.

Mando is not the best communicator but he says I’m more needy than he. He believes one’s sex life changes over the course of a relationship, the urgent longing in relationships lessen as time passes.. He claims that his love and sexual desire for me is still strong and that I shouldn’t be concerned. I understand the the passion that we had during our first year of dating was stronger but I don’t think there should be a drastic change within one year.

Talking about it arouses my desires most of the time.  We’ve discussed our fantasies and tried new things but none have helped much. I’ve suggested he go to a doctor to make sure everything is okay, but he won’t go.

I wonder how life will be with him after we’re married.  Will the issues of sex escalate?   —-  Sandra, Rio Grande Valley

Tiger Woods

December 4th, 2009, 11:05 pm by Tara

As the headlines continue to tell the saga of TIger Woods trangressions, I have one thing to say….Tiger you did it to yourself. Temptations are everywhere…but to take the bite and keep the lies going on and on…text messages, phones, sexual escapades….you’re a married man with very young kids. As a golfer you’re the best….as a daddy and husband you suck.

Instead of trying to make amends with his beautiful and faithful wife, there’s more concern about the prenup and paying off all parties involved.  Money should be the least of TIger’s concerns right now. If he loses some endorsements, they will probably be replaced. But who knows, as affairs become more acceptable in our society, endorsements may remain the same.

The hardest thing to repair is the trust of his wife and two little kids. How can he look his kids in the eye? How can he repair the relationship with his wife and kids? This is something that his image crisis professionals can’t help. Elin and the kids deserve trust. How does he explain to his kids as they become older why he disgraced his family? All the money in the world won’t mend their hearts and trust.

Tiger had it all…world’s greatest golfer, beautiful wife and young kids. The embarrassment and shame that he has brought to his family is irreparable.  Why would he take the risk? To risk it all for the love and adventure of sex? Did he really think that his mistresses would never speak up? What a fool. You got caught and you need to face the all the consequences.

Top Reasons People Cheat

December 5th, 2009, 9:57 pm by Tara

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Infidelity…more men and women cheat on their spouses than you care to believe. But why?  And are the reasons different between genders?  Women basically cheat mostly for emotional reasons while men cheat largely for physical or sexual gratification with no emotional tie. Read on…

Top reasons women cheat:

• Lack of emotional intimacy
• Marital or relationship unhappiness
• Reaffirm her desirability
• To re-experience feelings of romance
• Loneliness.

Top reasons men cheat:

• Just want to have sex or sexual variety
• Presented with an opportunity to have sex, without getting immediately caught
• Satisfy sexual curiosity about having sex with a particular person
• The “thrill of the chase”
• The desire to feel important or special (an ego boost).

Men who are perceived as powerful or influential (executives, professionals, politicians, etc.), the justifications amplify, and the reasons are (according to them) “justifiable,” as they would set their own limits (or not, as it were).

Hugh Hefner on Tiger Woods

December 7th, 2009, 10:46 pm by Tara

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Have you heard or read what Hugh Hefner has to say about Tiger Woods alleged affairs? Would you really expect anything different from him? His only interest is to capitalize on the affairs. Mistress photo shoots, magazine cover. What a scant….

FROM SPLASH NEWS:

Hugh Hefner has revealed that he was not surprised when he heard about Tiger Woods allegedly cheating on his wife Elin Nordegren. The Playboy founder confessed that he was only surprised that other people were left surprised by the allegations that the golfing ace had cheated with at least three other women.

Hefner said: “I think the only surprise in it, quite frankly, is that anybody would be surprised. “If you’re a good-looking guy and young and healthy, the notion that there would be something else going on, well, marriage is just a convenience.” He added: “It’s very nice for raising kids, but the notion that monogamy lasts forever is a wish!”

Hefner also revealed that he may consider using the golf pro’s alleged mistresses for a Playboy shoot and cover. He said: “We’re not looking for scandal, but I don’t know. We’ll see.”

Sleeping Arrangements

December 15th, 2009, 2:35 pm by Tara

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We spent the holiday at my boyfriend’s family’s house and are headed to my parents home for Christmas. The big question is where do we sleep? Do we share a bed or does one retreat to a lumpy couch and spend your nights alone? My boyfriend Tim and I face this every time we visit our parents. Each set of parents live in different states so it’s not just a day trip. For me it’s a respect issue but to Tim it depends on which parents we visit.

We visited his parents Thanksgiving weekend. His parents know that we’ve been dating for almost a year, but every time we visit I don’t know if we should sleep together in the same room. Tim says I’m crazy…that his parents know that we sleep together so what’s the problem with doing it at their home. Yet if it’s my parents home, he doesn’t feel as comfortable with sleeping together.

If we sleep together in their home(s) does that show lack of respect to his parents? Does it matter if there’s one or two beds in the bedroom? Each of our parents have two spare bedrooms so availability is not an issue.  What if a parent takes a lead and says it’s OK? Should we accept their offer?  Would they pass judgment on us if we said yes? We would feel compelled to keep quiet in the bedroom….think about it parents are just a room or wall away.

Does sleeping together offend parents?  Do they view it as a moralistic stance? We’ve given hints in the past like, where do I find sheets for the couch but they never really address our issue. We’re both in our 30’s…why do we feel this way?

What do you do?

Losing Virginity

December 22nd, 2009, 7:28 am by Tara

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People are losing their virginity at earlier ages than in the past. It appears that people who tend to be chunky may lose their virginity earlier and without any protection. Some apparently don’t  worry about risks involved. WHAT!  That’s a really bad choice. Girls as young as 12 are going all the way. OMG. Why?

Hollywood celebrities haven’t helped at all. In fact they like to flaunt themselves. Sean Conney claims he lost his virginity at the age of 8.  Johnny Depp…he was only 13.  Read on for more.

Angelina Jolie says that she has been a horn dog for a long time, and even recalls making out with boys in nursery school.(Oh really Angelina?)  She says she lost her virginity at 14 to her first BF. Her lover must not have been very satisfying because after making out, she began cutting him with a knife. Yikes….Brad better keep her satisfied.

In Kate Moss: Model of Imperfection, an unauthorized biography, author Katherine Kendall dishes on Kate Moss’ sexcapades. Kendall claims that Moss got hot n’ heavy for the first time in the Bahamas when she was just 14. Kate supposedly went over the book carefully and planned to sue if any details weren’t true, but this little factoid stayed.

When he was 26, nasty pants Randy Spelling (he’s Tori’s loser brother) took 15-year-old Paris Hilton’s virginity. 15 years…Dude, she wasn’t even legal.

Sienna Miller gave it up to her first “serious” BF when she was 16. Her mom insisted that they get it on in the house because she apparently she didn’t want little Sienna doing it outside. Ooookay, we hope her mom at least left the house while the couple had their, er, moment.

Daniel Radcliffe began working his magic in the bedroom at 16. So who was the lady? He won’t say. But she was quite a bit older than him. Daniel said the age difference “wasn’t ridiculous but it would freak some people out.”

Matthew McConaughey admits that he lost his virginity when he was 15, but he won’t dish on the details. When US Weekly asked him about his first bedroom adventure he said, “None of your business.” Now that’s the way to handle the question.

Badass sexpot Johnny Depp used to play guitar in a rock band called The Flame. Well, things got hot as a flame when, at 13, Depp lost his virginity to a groupie in the back of the band’s van. 13…that’s too young….and in the van….

In a book called Where Do Nudists Keep Their Hankies? the author claims that Sean Connery began getting it on at the ridiculously young age of 8. Sean says, “I was 8, but I can’t recall with whom.” Can’t remember?  I don’t think so. Who forgets their first time?

Britney Spears’ virginity has been hotly debated but in her mom’s book, Through the Storm, Lynn Spears capitalizes on her daughter’s fame and dishes all the dirt. She says her daughter did NOT lose her v-card to Justin Timberlake, like everyone thought. Instead, she gave it up to a high school football jock when she was 14.

Ozzy Osbourne may be crazy and old now, but he was hot stuff when he was younger. He was doing it by the time he was 14. Kelly lost it at 16. Their v-cards aren’t the only thing the Osbournes have trouble holding on to. Their sanity seems to be slipping away too.

Do you remember your first time, who and where it happened? Share your experiences (no names please) by posting a comment on this posting or email thev247@valleystar.com.

source: Early Bird Celebrities Who Lost Their V-Card Young

Alleged Mistress Apologizes

December 9th, 2009, 9:54 pm by Tara

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Jaimee Grubbs, LA-based cocktail waitress and Tiger Woods alleged mistress #2, says she sorry that she slept with a married man and hopes that Tiger’s wife, Elin, will accept her apology.  During an interview with EXTRA, she tried to play the remorse card.

Remorse? Bullsh**.  Come on Jaimee…so remorseful that you say you repeatedly slept with another woman’s husband for THREE years and claim that you slept with him as recently as Oct. 18th? She rationalizes her behavior saying “If it wasn’t me, it was going to be other girls. I did care about him – I didn’t do it for superficial reasons. I didn’t do it to purposely hurt her (Elin).”

So why the hell did she do it?  She knew what she was doing. She knew that her actions would destroy a family. These alleged mistresses are not victims as they’re claiming. They are who they are…single women on the chase to steal a husband.

Jaime say it’s “devastating” and “it hurts” as news continues to break that Tiger had alleged affairs with multiple women. When one cheats they’re most likely to cheat again and again. As the saying goes….what goes around, comes around. You caused whatever shame and hurt that you may now feel. Your hurt is only an ounce compared to what Elin is going through. Save your tears…what you have done is enabled a high profile person to destroy his personal and professional. One simple word (NO) and you would not be in the predicament that you have placed yourself in.

Quit making excuses and thinking about yourself. The public has no empathy for you. Our heart and prayers are with Elin and the children. They need all the support they can get.

Is your guy cheating?

December 10th, 2009, 8:05 pm by Tara

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Tiger Woods is not the only guy to cheat on a beautiful wife. His high profile “transgressions” have blemished his once perfect brand and image. Many guys give warning signs that go unnoticed. Some ladies notice some of the changes but don’t want to face the situation.

So ladies, take a look at some of these warning signs published in Cosmopolitan..they may indicate that your guy is being unfaithful or going a stray.

1. He’s superprotective of his gadgets. You can discover a lot of incriminating evidence through e-mails, IM chats, cell phone texts or bills. If he gets upset when you touch his phone or computer, this could be a red flag.

2. He steps up the grooming. If he’s spending more time at the gym, starting to groom better he may be trying to appeal to another lady.

3. He smells different. He comes home with a different scent. The old saying “the nose knows” might be true.

4. Nothing fazes him anymore. If your guy is suddenly going around very happy all the time, whistling and doing things that he never has done before you may want to investigate what’s going on. Also, if things just don’t faze him anymore, but they did before, could be a sign that someone else is helping to make him relaxed.

5. He becomes suspicious of you. He begins to question your whereabouts all the time. If his responses to usual questions become too detailed could be a means of not being caught.

6. It’s not always sexual related. Many affairs are not just sexual, he may just be unhappy in other parts of the relationship.

AND GUYS….a lot of women have joined the cheating game too.

Cougars and Cubs

December 14th, 2009, 11:51 pm by Tara

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Cougars are taking to the high seas on a special cruise suited for their lifestyles. No we’re not talking about animals. “Cougars” are older women who prey upon young, virile men.

Today, older women dating younger men is more than just acceptable, it’s hot. Carnival Cruise Lines is all over the sexy new trend, offering its first-ever International Cougar Cruise. Yes “cougars” are on the hunt for the “cubs” ( younger men).

The term cougar has risen from relative obscurity at the turn of the century to become an accepted lifestyle choice for many. Urbandictionary.com describes a cougar as: “An older woman, typically early thirties to mid-forties, who has abandoned traditional rules of romantic engagement and taken as her mission the seduction of as many game young men as she can possibly handle.”

Cougar women tend to look and feel younger and have higher energy than most women their own age. They say they can’t date men their own age because the men can’t keep up with them and they prefer to just sit and watch TV.

The entire cougar cruise experience happens over just a quick weekend, similar to a May-December romance.  Each night their are coordinated cougar-cub singles events, dancing and plenty of drinks to go around. With no bosses, friends or family around, the “cougar” cruise becomes a true “Love Boat” experience.

Some of my friends say there’s nothing wrong with being a “cougar.” That these women know exactly what they do and don’t want. Unconditional sex. No children, cohabitation, or commitment.They’re experienced, capable women teaching men the joy of sex. It’s consensual, and yes both parties might win, but you’ll never see me on the “cougar cruise.”

Would you (cougars or cubs) set sail on the cruise?

Love or Lust

December 29th, 2009, 9:58 pm by Tara

My boyfriend Brandon and I went out and had a very romantic evening. When he left my apartment I told him “I Love You.”  He looked at me, smiled and said, “I’ll call you later.”  No “I love you too,” just a mere mention that he’ll call me later….it upset me terribly.

We’ve been dating for 6 months and I feel we know each other very well. We see each other 4-5 times a week and are socially and sexually very compatible. He’s always tells me he cares a lot for me. So why didn’t he say he loves me?

We discussed it and he thinks it’s too early in our relationship to fall in love. He doesn’t understand that girls are more needier than guys, we fall in love sooner and we love to hear the words “I Love You.” He’s afraid that I’ll have higher expectations in the relationship if we both verbally go to the next level. He thinks guys that say it early in the relationship are immature and are only saying it to make the lady feel better.

Why is it that girls are usually the first to profuse their love? Do women think they’re in love when it’s really lust? Do men know what love is early in a relationship?  At what point do men think it’s OK to confess their love? How many guys say it just to make their ladies feel better? Do men fear love? How long should a lady wait for her lover to confess his love for her?

Romantic New Year’s Resolutions

December 30th, 2009, 10:13 pm by Tara

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Another year, another year of the oh so boring New Years Resolutions. Many people promise to stop annoying habits or start new work-out regimes, eat healthy, lose weight, budget better, work less, etc. Most ditch their high hopes within a short period of time (sometimes only one week).

The hell with that. Make 2010 the year of love with a few romantic resolutions.

  1. Date Night.
    Set a ‘date night’ at least once a month. Even if it’s just dinner and a movie, make time for each other and get out and about. Or be creative and pay attention to romantic details. Romance doesn’t end during football season. Even dedicated football fans can be creative during the season. Spark romance during the football season by playing flag football together, go to a football game, nibble and cuddle on the couch during the game, sneak a kiss for every first down. Or better yet, take a piece of clothing off for every point scored.
  2. I Love You
    We always think that we say “I Love You” enough, but in reality, you can never say it enough. Tell your partner several times a day that you love them. Come up with different ways of saying “I Love You.”
  3. Words of Love.
    Nothing sparks the warm fuzzies of love than seeing it written out on paper. Try leaving your partner a love note in the morning to find when he or she wakes up. Vow to write a passionate letter or love poem once a month. If you’re not a poet, you can still leave love notes to your sweetie.
  4. Surprises.
    Spontaneity is the key here. Try sending her flowers “just because”. Buy him 2 tickets to his favorite sport or movie. — and go with him. Vow to surprise your partner at least once a month.
  5. Weekend Get-a-way.
    Take a romantic weekend away for no reason (no anniversary, no holiday) just do it. Head to a cabin in the mountains, a local bed and breakfast, or a relaxing spa. It doesn’t really matter where you go, just bring along a few essentials. Check out romantic love games…you’ll love what happens.
  6. Show Your Love.
    Give your partner compliments, hold hands, open doors, and engage in public displays of affection. It’s the little things you do to show your love that always mean the most.
  7. Be creative.
    Shake up your romantic life with a little creativity. Think outside of the box. Romance can become boring if you never add some spice to it.
  8. Have Fun.
    Take up a hobby together this year. Join a softball team together, take dancing or golf lessons. You’ll not only learn something new, but you’ll have fun with your partner at the same time!
  9. Do Something.
    Make him lunch. Paint her toenails. Wash and wax his car. Do her weekly chores. You’ve always heard that it’s the little things that really matter when it comes to showing how much you care. So vow to show how much you care by doing something nice for your partner frequently. It’s the  practical (and much appreciated) way to show your love!
  10. Learn More About Each Other.
    There is always more to learn about your partner and you can have a lot of fun doing it. Spend quality time together to get to know each other better than you thought possible.

Everyone needs a little more love and romance in their life in 2010. So ditch the usual ho hum ideas and vow to include some of these romantic resolutions in your relationship(s).

Here’s to a new year filled with romance, love and hot nights.

Facebook Fuelling Divorces

January 4th, 2010, 8:25 pm by Tara

Facebook fuelling divorce, research claims

questionIs Facebook having an effect on your marriage? Face it.  Facebook is the hottest social networking site where users always post their best looking and sexy pics. Many create their profiles to entice or solicit an affair or explicit sexual behavior. They invite new “Friends” and seek out old friends. They brag about how sexy or buff they are compared to their high school days.

According to UK lawyers, Facebook is being blamed for an increasing number of marital splits with the site being cited in almost one in five of online divorces. Why? Spouses are connecting with old friends and making new ones and the popularity of Facebook is apparently tempting to people to cheat on their spouses or partners.

Suspicious spouses have also used the websites to find evidence of flirting and even affairs which have led to divorce. One lawyer states that 20% of all divorce petitions contain references to Facebook. The most common reasons appears to be people having inappropriate sexual chats and flirty emails and messages with their “friends.”

One 35-year-old woman discovered her husband was divorcing her via Facebook. He updated his status on the site to read: “Neil has ended his marriage to Emma.” Last year a 28-year-old woman ended her marriage after discovering her husband had been having a virtual affair with someone he had never met. Another Britton split with her partner after finding out that he was sleeping with an escort in the game Second Life, a virtual world where people reinvent themselves.

Around 14 million Britons are believed to regularly use social networking sites to communicate with old friends or make new ones. With two in five UK marriages failing, I wonder how this compares to US

Married Man Pursuits

January 5th, 2010, 9:47 pm by Tara

tara-avatarI’m royally pissed off at a male associate. He will not leave me alone. He is married and so am I. For the past several months he continually asks me out for happy hour, dinner, movies, etc. I have told him over and over that I’m not interested. I’m happily married and he knows it. But he is persistence and says he’ll never give up on me.

I’m tired of dealing with him. He obviously has problems in his marriage, but cheating on his spouse is not the answer. And I don’t want any part of it.

If this continues I’ll need to do something to call him on it.  —  KLH

Beautiful People Nixed

January 7th, 2010, 9:33 pm by Tara

mila-avatarBeautifulPeople.com, self branded as the sexiest website in the world today, is dealing with some bad but deserving public relations. The online dating site has reportedly kicked out more than 5,000 “festive fatties” who gained some weight during the holidays. These shallow and superficial people obviously equate weight gain as a loss of beauty.  How self-centered can one be?

Apparently applicants are voted on by current members and a slight weight gain is unacceptable. Prior to kicking the users off the company gave suggestions for boot camps and workout facilities to get themselves back in shape and to see if they’d be allowed back on the site. Allowed back on the site?  That’s bullsh**.

Looks matter when it comes to selecting a partner. But a small weight gain during the holidays doesn’t make a person unattractive and unsexy. Obviously the site considered these people sexy and attractive prior to the holidays.

“We responded to complaints by moving the newly chubby members back to the rating stage. This is the same as having them re-apply,” said Greg Hodge, the managing director. Mr Hodge said the “festive fatties” had become an annual problem. “Every year we see that some of our members from western cultures eat and drink to excess over the holidays and clearly their looks suffer,” he said.

Robert Hintze, founder of BeautifulPeople.com, said: “As a business, we mourn the loss of any member, but the fact remains that our members demand the high standard of beauty be upheld. Letting fatties roam the site is a direct threat to our business model and the very concept for which BeautifulPeople.com was founded.”

Well Mr. Hintze, you reap what you sow. And the actual users, they need to take responsibility as well. The site explicitly asks the question, “Too ugly to sign up? and then encourages viewers to browse the site to see what type of people are accepted.

These people knew the guidelines of the site, so they shouldn’t whine about being nixed. They knew what they were getting themselves into. So I don’t feel sorry for them one bit.

Love Bytes viewers:  Would you be angry if you got kicked off the site? Do you think this is fair? Do you think the site does this merely as a publicity stunt? Post your comments and let us know.

KLH Writes Back

January 7th, 2010, 9:47 pm by Tara

This is KLH and my fellow associate is still trying to get me to go out with him.  Earlier you posted my problem (GO2 Married Man Pursuits posting) and I was hoping he would read it and leave me alone. If he read it, he hasn’t changed.  I’ve had it.  If he bothers me one more time, I’m going to call him on it. Thanks Love Bytes for hearing me out.  — KLH

Married Man Plans

January 12th, 2010, 10:52 pm by Tara

Either today or Thursday is the day. I’m finalizing my plans to call him on it. I’m a little nervous and will probably be real nervous and stressed out when we meet. But I gotta do it. More to come.  — KLH

I Did It

January 13th, 2010, 10:02 pm by Tara

I can’t believe I finally did it. Recall my fellow associate that kept pursuing me to go out with him. He’s married and so am I. Well tonight I finally did it…I called him on it. And I feel damn good but I’m still shaking inside and probably won’t get any sleep tonight.

We met for happy hour at a busy place. I was so nervous, I was sick to my stomach. But I didn’t show my feelings at all. We talked and laughed as if we had just met each other at the bar. I really put on a good show and it was hard to do it. He bought me 3 drinks but I only drank one. He talked about how he fell in love with me the first time he meet me at work. How his life would be complete if I dated him. How he looks forward to coming to work so he can see me. How he can’t live without me.

When he started talking like this I didn’t say much. He tried to touch my hand and body while he spoke but I kept pulling away. He never brought up his marriage, wife or children. (What an a**hole)

He wanted me to feel the same way for him. That’s when I began to let him have it. I told him to never ever talk with me again. That hell no I wouldn’t go out with him and that I despised him. I reminded him that I’m happily married to my husband and I would never have an affair. He kept saying…”I can make your life complete…I love you like nobody ever will.” What a scumbag. It was sickening. I felt like throwing up on him.

It was time to really call him on it. My husband (yes this was planned) had been waiting in the bar for my cue to come to our table. After tapping my nose 3 times in a row, he quickly came to our table and let him have it. My husband had very stern words with him. He basically told him if he didn’t leave me alone he would talk with  his wife and his boss about what’s been going on. A verbal fight pursued with such strong words (words that I’d rather not say here) were ranted for a couple of minutes. It seemed like forever. Things got really bad. When my husband took out his phone to call for help, he got up out of his chair, looked at me with cold eyes, and left. I was shaking so bad. When he walked out of the bar, people sitting next to our table immediately came over and said they were ready to help. One of the guys went outside to make sure he had driven away. Now I wonder what tomorrow brings.

My husband and I plan on talking with my boss tomorrow morning and let him know what’s happened. I’m worried what he might do when he comes to work in the morning and when he finds out that I’ve talked with our boss.  I just want this ordeal to end…..I want him to leave me alone.  — KLH

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