Are You Wasting Your Talents?

What are your talents?  We all have amazing talents yet so many of us are wasting them.  One thing you have to remember that is if you are hiding away your talent you are depriving the world of your special gift.   So we are encouraging people to take a stand and start sharing your talent.  Get your passion to the world because we want to see it.  

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Make Sure To Check Your Partners Breasts - That Is Romantic

Sexy Challenges is mostly about having fun with your partner. However in this our Breast Cancer Awareness Issue we tackle some issues that are a little out of our norm. So many people have been effected by breast cancer. While we are not scientist here to develop a cure we can help try to educate and get people to keep an eye out for the early stages of this terrible cancer. Breast and testicular cancer can be detected early with a careful eye and hand. Since both of those areas are focal points of our interest any way it would be silly not to incorporate them into our challenges. Well this challenge is one of our best if it might only help one person detect cancer early enough for successful treatment it will all be worth it. Share this issue with your friends and help us do our part to stop these killers. 

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Visions of a future.

Do the two of you want something really special to share? Maybe a special vacation, a night out on the town or a new car. Whatever it is the two of you desire together you need to put it in your vision. You need to see and feel as if you already have it. Put pictures up of you special desire. Put them in places that you will both see them like in the bathroom or above your bed. My constantly seeing the vision of your item of desire you will keep it fresh in your memory so that you can reach that goal. Send each other emails with you desire within the correspondence. Stay on target and don't pick things you are going to want to chance in a week or so. Plan that trip out to the letter so that when you finally reach your goal you be ready to enjoy it. Together you positive energy can create anything you want. Share together these visions and not only will you be striving for what you want together but you will be building a stronger bond between the two of you.

Replace something that is not healthy.

Today is a great day to replace something that is not healthy with something that is. For example instead of buying that sugary kids cereal try replacing it with a healthy alternative. You could take a morning stroll instead of sitting watching sports highlights. You could even get up 10 minutes earlier to do some sit up or push ups. Once your partner starts seeing you take steps to improving your lifestyle or health then they will follow suit. Together you can accomplish more with support and encouragement. Use the buddy (partner) system to accomplish things like exercise, shopping, and cooking. You will soon find that not only your health is improving but you relationship will starting to improve, also.

Don't hold back the love.

You know love is an abundant source it never runs out unless you want it to. Holding back your love isn't the thing to do. If you love someone let them know and then put all your heart and soul into it. To often we don't get second chances in this life, so why would you hold back your love for your partner. Not giving them the thing that can boost them up higher then they thought possible. In my opinion there are no excuses for this nothing takes precedence over love. Don't tell me you had a bad day or the you just don't feel like it. Those are the type of things that cry out for love. Use your head and follow your heart you will be glad you did.

There are no more roles in a relationship.

If you haven't figured it out yet they year is 2010. We are not stuck in the 1950's, so if you think a certain gender should have a specific role in your relationship you need to wake up. Relationships are partnerships now a days long gone are the bread winner days where the man goes out and brings home the money and the woman stays home to raise the kids. There is nothing wrong with a stay at home mom but nowadays it could be a stay at home dad. Most relationships see both partners have to enter the work force so you can forget about one partner being responsible for all the household duties. Relationships today have to be a partnership, all aspects have to be split to make it work. With both partners out of the house working 40 or more hours you cannot expect one partner alone to take care of all the chores. You have to see what works best for the two of you in this manner. Maybe you set specific chores like one person cooks while the other does the dishes or you can rotate chores so you both have a feel for them. Use your communication skills and work together to keep your house in top shape as well as your relationship.

What to do with an extra day off.

Most people are getting today off as a make up day for the holiday falling on Sunday. If you are one of these people, how are you going to spend your day off. This is where you need to think about romance. Romance is great on these days as you are not expecting to do anything but relax. Avoid the trap of getting things caught up around the house and get out and enjoy a day that should seem like extra time for you. Go on a walk, a ballgame, or take a trip to the lake all of these ideas can be romantic in their own right. Point being when you get extra time to spend with your partner take advantage of it. Don't sit home watching television or catching up on laundry. Explore your romantic side and do something you normally don't have time for.

Make sure to share beautiful visions together.

Last night we had a big thunder storm here. The amazing part about it was the wonderful rainbow that appeared right before the down poor started. The sky was a hazy grey and the clouds were stirring but the most vibrant rainbow I have ever seen arched it's way perfectly through the clouds. I waited patiently for my partner to finish putting our child to bed as I hoped this image would not go away before she would get a chance to see it. Luckily for both of us she made it out in time, we both were amazed at the wonderful colors that broke through the grey storm clouds. At one point we could see the double rainbow that is so rare to see. I bet we stood outside for a 20 minutes marveling at the wonder nature had presented us. We touched and held hands as we became part of this magical vision. The funny part was we were so amazed by it that several of the people driving by in their cars stopped to witness this amazing sight also. So, romantically speaking anytime you see a truly amazing sight try to share it with your partner. The things we witness together mean so much to us as a couple.

Did you say thanks?

One of the things in a relationship that is forgot most often is the simple thank you. We grow use to our partner doing the things they do that we forget that they are doing them for us. Things like taking care of the children so we can get things done or changing the sheets on the bed. Once we start feeling like they should do these things because the always do, that is when we need to take a step back. Look at what your partner does, how they go the extra mile for us and if we aren't thanking them for it, are we truly being fair to them. Love is the special thing and when you love someone you don't do if for praise or appreciation, however without us seeing what they do for us it might just go away. I hear so many women say that sex becomes a chore in their relationship, but what about the chores does your mate complete tasks day in and day out? Do you think they enjoy doing the dishes or taking out the garbage for fun. They are doing it for your relationship, they are putting in their part to make your relationship flow as good as possible. Think about that next time you get upset because something wasn't done and try to remember when the last time you thanked your partner for doing whatever it is they do. I bet you don't do it nearly as much as you should.

Support in difficult times is Romantic

Have you ever had something happen in the middle of the night maybe a trip to the hospital or a sick child. Now in this situation does your spouse just roll over and go to sleep or do they drag their butt out of bed to help or see what is going on. The support you receive during these times is a wonderful indication of how much your partner cares about you and your feelings. Do they wait up to see what is going on if you have to leave in the middle of the night. We don't ever want both of us to be tired in the morning but there is a level of romantic love that you feel when you walk in from a tough situation to a loving hug. Maybe we want to be the strong one and not need anyone during these times of stress. Deep inside you need that support and a partner that understands that is a loving wonderful thing. Remember this, it is not weak to need a hand to hold you up, and you will always have your turn to be that helping hand.

Share your feelings

Here is a little hint for you no matter where you are in your relationship. Share your feelings, it's that simple. If something bothers you then let your partner know about it. Don't just tell them about feelings about your relationship, use this outlet to express your feelings about all factors in your life. Work, children, education, no matter what the area let your feelings be known, even if you agree with the topic let it out. This is a great practice to get into as it opens up the lines of communication. Once you are in flow of this you won't even hesitate to share your feelings as they happen, and if you don't let your feelings fester then you might see an improvement in not only your relationship but your life in general.

What ice cream flavor are you?

I use to think that when you determined what type of ice cream you liked you had 2 choices, chocolate and vanilla. Just like a relationship that is wrong there are so many other choices and flavors to choose from. What flavor does your partner like, forget the boring plain ice creams of the past start finding ones from today. Ben and Jerry's has a unlimited supply of flavors with cool names that can be a special treat for your partner and you. Some of them include Cherry Garcia, Dublin Mudslide, Boston Creme Pie, Fossil Fuel, and my favorite Chunky Monkey. The nice thing about Ben and Jerry's is that they come in a small container because they are loaded with calories and are a little expensive also. However, the taste is worth it. You can find click her to find Ben and Jerry's web site. Then go out and find the flavor that is just right for both of you, then the next time your partner needs a little pick me up or somethings special the two of you can split a little cup of joy.

Dress up like a favorite characters to add a little excitement to your romance.

We all have are fantasy, we would love to act out. Dressing up for a little role play may seem a little difficult for some people. They are nervous about what to dress up as or if it will be perceived as perverted or not. First of all nothing you find exciting is perverted it is your preference. Second dressing up can be as easy as watching a movie. You can pick something that you really like or if you are observant watch your partners reactions and see what they really like. Movie characters often give us fantasy from the start so you can use that to build your own fantasies on. For instance the other night we watched Night at the Museum 2 and I personally couldn't take my eyes off the rear end of the young lady playing Ameila Earhart the pants she wore really drew attention to her butt. I pictured by partner wearing such pants and us having a little Ameila Earhart fantasy. I made some hints to my partner so maybe one of these day Ameila Earhart will bring her sexy little pilot pants into my life. I have heard several movie fantasies that people have from Princess Lea in Star Wars to Mel Gibson in Braveheart. Don't be afraid to share these fantasies with your partner as they most likely have some of their own. You can take turns acting them out and portraying your favorite characters.

Great Christmas Ideas - Get something you can share.

When you go and pick out a present for you lover you try to find something that they will love and use. Have you ever thought about getting something for the two of you to share? Things such as a wonderful bottle of wine, a romantic movie, or tickets to an event are ones that come to mind. It might sound a little selfish but by doing this you insure that the two of you will spend some quality time together. Put a little note in the present that makes sure that your partner is to enjoy this will you. Other items that might fit the bill of presents you can share would be sex toys, gift cards for your favorite restaurant, trips, or even items to make a scrapbook. Once you find the perfect gift to share sit back and enjoy the extra time the two of you will get to spend together using or attending this present.

Make a delicious desert for your Thanksgiving dinner

Sure we all need to watch our weight but at Thanksgiving everyone needs to try a little of the sweet stuff. Whipping up a tasty treat will have your partner standing in amazement of your talents as they bite into this tasty treat, who's instructions are below. Now you don't have to make this exact item shown above but make something that will make everyone's mouth water. This is great for when everyone is sitting around watching football or playing games. We all know that whatever you make will have way to many calories in it, but think of it this way how are you going to work all those calories off later in the evening? Sound inviting doesn't it. You will also get a big feeling of accomplishment as you pull off this desert masterpiece and the Thanksgiving table is the perfect place to display your work of art, so that your sweetheart and see how talented you are. You can find the turtle pumpkin pie (pictured above) recipe by clicking on the title of this post.

2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

1 cup cold milk

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

Learning to share you time.

One of the hardest things to get use to in your relationships is sharing your time. When we are young and don't have many commitments we get use to using our time in the exact way we want. Once, we get into a relationship and the longer we are in the relationship we have to start sharing more and more of our time. Being a couple requires that you do spend some of your time together. Actually you should want to spend time with each other or the relationship will have some problems. The trick is trying to balance your time and their time together. When you are together you have to take turns doing things you want to and it is great if you are doing something you both enjoy. However it is inevitable that you will be together sometime where you have to wait while your partner completes a task they need to take care of. A good example of this is when you go to an event with your partner at one of their friends. Maybe a cook out or party where you don't know anyone and you have to sit around while your partner talks and chats with their friends. You want to leave, but to be caring you want to stay as long as your partner wants. To get over this type of scenario you might discuss how long you should stay before getting to the party. If you are the person that is comfortable at the event then you need to make an effort to get your partner involved in the event. Once the both of you understand the the time you share is your time together I don't think this will be as big of a problem. Just make sure to divide the time you spend together up into equal slots for both partners. As your relationship grows you might add factors in such as children that will demand more of both of your time, but if you learn to budget your time now you will be better prepared for these other things that take up your time. I believe that one of the things that drives a relationship apart faster then a lot of things it being unable to learn how to share your time.

Another Great way to save some money to do something fun.

Are you still looking for ways to stash a little cash away? Well here is a suggestion on eating that could save you some cash. Split your meals. With the economy in the shape it is in. I am seeing several restaurants offering meals at greatly reduced prices to get people in the door. This is a great way for you to save some money. First of all find a larger meal and split it between the two of you. Most meals at restaurants are large enough that you can split and still feel pretty full. Make sure not to all into things like drinks and appetizers at these restaurants. Yes they are good but they will make the bill go up quickly. Get water to drink at places it is free then if you want a soda later get one out of the vending machine or at home, they are much cheaper.

Another idea is to find a buffet that offers carry out. They will usually charge you for one person then give you a box to fill up. If you know things your partner likes you can easily get two meals in the box for the price of one. I have a friend that will fill his box at the Chinese restaurant and then make three meals out of it for $5.75. Now that is a bargain. If you just use your brain a little you can save quite a bit of money. Many years ago McDonald's offered $25 cent hamburgers and then the cheeseburgers were .69 cents. Well we found out that adding cheese to a sandwich only cost .20 cents at that time. So we would order hamburgers and add cheese to make the cheeseburger .45 cents! Make sure to check out other great ways to save money in this manner. Keep track of what you save and put it away for a trip or something special for the two of you.

Share a bite.

If you are truly in love with your partner, you can perform this trick and it will send shivers down your spine. Stick a piece of fruit in your mouth and approach your partner as if you are going to give him/her a kiss. Let him/her bite half of the item out of your mouth. You can use any type of food you wish. In my opinion, fruit is the best because of the juice that runs out during the bite giving a little hint of passion to the act. Don't over do it. You don't want to eat an entire meal this way. This act does however give your parnter some clue as to what you might want later.

Special Thanks to MizzEl*~Elly*'s photo from Flickr

Never under estimate the power of touch.

Never under estimate the power of touch. A simple touch can bring about several feelings. The way you touch can effect the way a person reacts. Light stroking touchings can add intimacy to your relationship. Stroke the inner forearm of your partner and watch how they react. In me it gives me a sense of calm and relaxation. A touch can also give support, such as a putting her hand at the base of your partners back. This tells them that you are there standing behind them if they need you. A touch as in a massage can bring about feelings of relaxation or relief from the daily grind of life. One of my favorite touches happens when my wife and I rub feet together during the night. It says to me that we are connected and even though we are asleep we are close. So next time your with your partner don't miss a chance to touch them. Put your hand on theirs or hold hands even if you are just sitting in the living room.

When two partners touch you create a bond or circuit if you will. It connects you and makes all energy flow through both partners. If you partner has had a bad day, get your hands on them and soak out some of that bad energy from them. In reverse if you have had a great day give them some of your super charged energy. Relationships are about sharing and if you can share through touch you are well ahead of the game.