Showing posts with label marriage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label marriage. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

When She's Ready To Put Her Shoes On That's When You Get Ready





When She's Ready To Put Her Shoes On That's When You Get Ready







When She's Ready To Put Her Shoes On That's When You Get Ready



By Jennifer Calpu









There will be times in your relationship when you are going out for dinner, you are going out to the movies, or you are going out in general. It could be in the evening, on the weekend, in the days, or whenever. And guess what? Some people take longer to get ready than others (Surprise, surprise - I am sure you have noticed this. Guess who?). In most cases, she will take way longer than you will (Come on, I know you saw that coming). Now, in this case I suggest: When she's ready to put her shoes on, that's when you start to get ready. For me, I'm in and out and ready in less than 15 minutes. When she puts those shoes on there are many things she still needs to do. She needs to check herself, she still needs to debate whether she has the right outfit on, although she's already checked twice or three times or even four. So, it's a good rule of thumb, that when she's ready to put her shoes on, that's when you start to get ready. You can decide to already have had a shower at that point, depending upon how quick you think she's going to be. But otherwise, you could be sitting there watching TV or surfing on the computer, but as soon as those shoes go on you can start putting your pants on.

This is a good rule of thumb. Especially for people like me whose wife takes anywhere from an hour and a half to two - two if we are really going somewhere nice. Generally it is an hour and a half or one if it's a more spontaneous time we are going out. In general, this practice will save you from sitting there and waiting. Getting your shirt all crinkly or sweaty, or just in general waiting. Waiting is never a good idea because you will always be asking her to hurry up, or push her by phrases like "let's go. Let's go." This way you just sit back or lay back and watch TV and then just wait until her shoes go on to start putting your clothes on. It's a good situation for everyone, therefore everyone is happy.

Another fashion related tip that I want to share is this: Say yes to every suggestion that she makes when she is getting ready. Does this look good? Yes. Which looks good this one or this one? It's whatever you have on (that's the way I look at it). Because unless you want to be a fashion critic, or unless you want to always have to make that decision, then just make it easy on yourself. The first one is always the best. If it really truly looks bad then you should change your mind and instead give some advice. But I don't want to always make that decision all the time. I don't always want to be a fashion critic. I don't want to be responsible for any of her fashion related decisions. So, let her make them.

The only decision I seem to have a little input on is with her high heels. Because I know she will start complaining about walking in them after 30 minutes of leaving the house, or an hour, or however long it takes after leaving the house. So, make sure she's always got comfortable shoes with her or in the car or her purse. If you want to be out for a long day, let's say a ball game or any place that will require walking, the last thing you want to hear is your wife complaining about her feet hurting and then you have to leave early and cut the day short. This will happen if you are not careful. And even though you will ask her why she didn't think of that, the answer will always be the same, she just never thinks of it. So depending upon what your wife's habits are, it's up to you on how best to deal with them. Have fun going out and remember these tips.

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Monday, November 8, 2010

How to organize a wedding on a budget

How to organize a wedding on a budget

Author: Peter Parker
Weddings are an incredibly expensive proposition – while you want to make sure that your special day is as memorable as possible, you also want to be assured that you still have something left in your savings account when all is said and done. There are ways to bring the cost of your big day down without impacting on the quality or enjoyment factor, however.



Ask guests to contribute towards the honeymoon

Your first holiday as a married couple is one of the major expenses to be factored in to the overall cost of the wedding, so why not ask your friends and family to contribute to the fund rather than buy you items that you don’t really need? Many travel agencies will allow you to set up a wedding account specifically for your honeymoon that guests can pay into – or even a registry that details specific activities of your choice, allowing guests to know precisely which aspect of the trip they are helping out with.



Get friends to document your day

If one of your guests is particularly handy with a camera or video camera then consider asking them if they would mind documenting your big day as their wedding present to you. Professional photographers and video camera operators can be incredibly pricey, so if there’s someone you trust to do your day justice then this is a great way to reduce costs.



Low cost cake

Similarly, if you have somebody among your guest list who is a dab hand in the kitchen, then consider asking them to bake your wedding cake. While many people prefer not to burden their friends or family with such a task, the fact is that more often than not the person in question will see such an opportunity as a huge honour.



Make your own invitations

With a bit of creative ingenuity and effort, there’s no reason why you can’t fashion some professional looking invitations at a fraction of the cost that they would otherwise cost. Hunt around online for some ideas – there are plenty of fantastic looking invitations out there to draw inspiration from.



Only invite those who mean the most to you

While you may well be under pressure to have extended family that you hardly ever see at your wedding, stand firm if necessary. It’s your day after all, so if you’re on a budget it’s entirely reasonable that you only invite those who you truly wish to be there.



Buy your rings online

Although it may be an initially worrying thought to buy your wedding rings online without seeing them in the flesh first, there are many reputable companies out there that can provide what you need for a fraction of the price that you would pay were you to walk into a jewellery store. Do your research and go for an online store with a good reputation and you won’t go too far wrong.



Don’t feel like you have to provide drinks all day and night

Laying on wine for the meal and champagne for the toast will cost enough, so don’t feel like you have to also provide a free bar for the festivities that follow. Guests will be more than happy to put their hand in their pocket and pay their own way for the evening reception.



Consider hiring out a pub for your reception

Given the right establishment, a pub can provide the perfect backdrop for a more relaxed, informal celebration than your average wedding venue – and at a tiny fraction of the price that you would otherwise pay. It makes for a genuinely memorable reception, too.






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