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“I like to steal her towel and put it in the dryer. Then when I hear her shut off the water I know I have about thirty seconds befor she opens the shower door cuz she has little wiping her face off and pushing her hair I back routine. So I open the door and wrapper in the hot towel, kiss her cheek while her eyes are still shut and walk away.”

“When you say, “Sorry for being a jerk,” the other person is forced to either call you a jerk, or say it wasn’t a big deal. Instead, say “thank you for being so being so patient with me.” It let’s the other person know you understand your shortcomings and it gives them an opportunity to tell you they love you.”

“My significant other gets up around 5:30 every morning. Instead of staying in bed, I wake up make coffee for him before he hops in the shower. I get everything ready the night before even the cups with sugar and creamer and just hit the brew button when I jump out of bed, then we have coffee and breakfast together when he’s out of the shower. Seems like a small thing but it gives us 5 extra hours together a week and it’s some of the best moments of my day.”

“I take random pictures of her and the rest of the family, then I just send them randomly to her during her day. So out of no where she’ll get a nice pic of our kids, or the two of us somewhere. Then I basically tell her each time how lucky I feel to have her and the kids. I don’t overdo it. But just a subtle ‘I’m a very lucky man…’ and then a picture, but I never forget to do it, and I hope she knows I never take for granted the great things I have.”

“I dance with her. Not anywhere special, it doesn’t even have to be in public, usually. I’ll just start dancing with her. We’ll be doing the dishes or something and I’ll put my arm around her waist and start humming.”

“I get him these things from time to time – most recent was ‘mini cadbury eggs’ because he said it was his favorite Easter candy. I want him to know that I’m always thinking about him. I’m not so much a words person, but more of an actions person.”

“All I do is put the toothpaste on it add a little water and set it on a little thing to keep it off the countertop. It’s a small gesture to let her know I’m thinking of her when I wake up and when I go to bed and all day in between. She loves it. I got the idea from my dad, who’s been doing it for my mom for like 38 years or whatever.”

“For five minutes a day we huddle under a blanket, pretend we’re in an igloo, and discuss our high and low for that day. I don’t know why we make like it’s an igloo. There was probably a reason for it when we first started the practice and we’ve both forgotten about it by now.”

“One of the best stories my mom told me about my grandparents. They had 12 kids on one, maybe one and a half salaries sometimes, so money was always tight. My Papa would work, Nana would stay home with the kids, but balance the checkbook and pay the bills. She’d give him an allowance every week for lunch, gas, and whatever little thing. He’d save as much of the remainder as he could and every few weeks to a month, he’d buy her a teacup and saucer from a china shop. He’d usually want to buy her the entire tea set, because she loved that sort of thing, but they’d end up selling the other pieces and he’d have to get a mismatching set. So now she has a ton of beautiful china that she adores, and none of it matches but it makes it better that way because it was more than just laying down a checkbook, it was the thought of him counting his pennies and nickels for weeks just to do something nice.”

“They call it a fight box. Some people build one of these at their wedding, but you can also put one together the first day you say I love you. Write love letters to each other and place into a box along with a bottle of wine. Nail it shut. When you have your first fight, open it up, pour the wine, go to separate corners, read the love letters, and remember what it’s all about.”

“She had broken this pair of rubber boots she was in love with and enjoyed jumping in puddles all the time. Of course they didn’t have the exact same boots at the store. She got new boots and she liked them but missed her old boots. I anticipated that she would eventually fall in love with the new pair as she got used to them. I went out and bought a second exact same pair and kept them at my house. Then about TWO YEARS later she texted me “I BROKE MY BOOTS :(((” When I showed up with the boots and told her the story she just about killed me with a bear hug.”

“I told my ex-GF that I couldn’t pick her up from the airport after she was away for a week, but I’d give her the money for a cab once she got home. Then I went to airport in a suit, and stood in baggage claim holding up a sign with her name on it as if I was a limo service.”

“We have very different work schedules and he leaves for work before I even wake up, so every night I write him a note (a funny story or joke, thanking him for something he did earlier that day, etc.) and leave it by the coffeepot for him to read so it’s kind of like we get to ‘talk’ in the morning. In return, he makes coffee and opens all of the curtains so I can wake up to fresh coffee and natural sunlight.”

“This is an even bigger gift to your significant other as your parents get older. Having one, often lonely parent, is a burden. Sometimes, I show up at her Dad’s house and take him out to lunch. He loves it, but she loves it even more. I do whatever I can to take some of that burden off her shoulders.”

“We keep a book of Sudoku puzzles in the bathroom. I only do the puzzles on the left, even though we’re both right-handed.”

“There’s a lot of advice out there about doing insane activities together, but sometimes we ALL like to kick back, take off our shoes, and zone out to TV. So, we have shows we watch together on Netflix, and we’re not allowed to cheat and watch ahead. If we skip ahead, we buy the other person a candy bar or some beer. It all works out. I think it’s great watching a show with your loved one because the topics that come up in the show can be fodder for conversation down the line.”

“We cook dinner together every night. She usually makes a salad or the vegetables. I do the meat. It’s 30-45 minutes a night we work together to make something, and it’s every night.”

“I’m 31, but man, I have a hard time not looking at the thing for an hour or so. But when I do, and I look at her when she’s speaking, you can see her light up and she becomes a lot more talkative, happier about life, etc.”

“I always give my significant other the last bite of anything we’re sharing. Especially dessert. No matter how amazingly delicious…I insist.”

“I make the bed every single day. I’ve never really cared about whether the bed was made because you just sleep in it right? My wife told me early in our relationship how much she liked to get into a made bed at night and that she thinks it makes the room look neater, but I didn’t take much notice and just kind of kept leaving it messy. One day I made it on a whim and when she came home from work it meant way more to her than I had realized. She had had a bad day and just that little gesture made her cry happy tears. I started making the bed every day and it’s such a small thing but she’s told me a few times how much it means to her!”

“You can’t do everything together. Living with someone can be difficult if one or both people rely on the other for attention and entertainment all the time. My wife likes to read. I like to play video games and shoot hoops with the neighbors. We have things we like to do together, but it’s nice to be able to get away and do our own thing when we feel like being alone.”

“Going out to eat together or for cocktails on typical dates gets old really fast, and after a long day of staring at a computer I usually don’t feel like seeing a movie. For some reason, I used to refuse to exercise in front of my partner, but since I started going for 20+ mile bike rides with my current boyfriend, I’ve realized how silly that was. Who cares about sweat? The experience of working out together is exhilarating…plus, the couple that exercises together has a better time in bed together. FACT.”

“At one point, we realized we’d had sex about three times in 2 months, so we started trying to have sex at least once a week – and usually multiple times. In that effort, we also wound up spending a good deal of time just lying on the bed, chatting. For some reason, our conversations while we were lying there naked were always much more personal and intimate.”

“He needs to talk things out to make decisions. I don’t – I’m the quiet one in the relationship. But, I listen and ask questions when I can, and it helps him. He knows I get bored (he’s a self-employed handyman, and he sometimes talks me through his improvement projects in DETAIL to make sure he’s prepared for the job). But, I listen because it helps him and it’s a small sacrifice to help him feel confident that he’ll be doing his job efficiently.”

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1. Your partner is your safety blanket

He is the one you go to with all your problems. You trust your partner so much that you feel comfortable enough to share about your burdens. You confide in your partner for everything – when you have a bad day; when you are having trouble with something or when someone treats you badly. He is that shoulder to lean on.

Your partner is also the one you seek advice from. He knows you as well as you know yourself and he is capable of guiding you when it comes to making difficult choices. You find that he is the first person you want to text or call when something crops up. After all, best friends are the people who make your problems their problems, just so you don’t have to go through them alone.


“The best thing in life is finding someone who knows all your flaws, mistakes and weaknesses and still thinks you are completely amazing.”

Best friends are the people you instinctively gravitate towards because you love spending time with them. It doesn’t matter what you guys do, you will definitely have fun in each other’s presence.  In fact, sometimes it is perfectly fine for the both of you to do just about nothing and simply “chill”. The best part is that you can be yourself and act the craziest with him because you know he will never judge. If your partner is the person who entertains you more than anyone else, then your partner is also your best friend!

You may have no problem hanging out without your partner, but in the back of your mind, you want him to be a part of your outings and events and you end up bombarding them with “You should be here” texts.


“If love is the treasure, laughter is the key.”

3. Your partner can get along with your friends.

There is no doubt that you can get along with your partner and you often spend the most amount of time with him. However, it becomes a good sign when you feel that you prefer it if your partner were to hang out, even if part of a larger group of friends.  This shows that he isn’t just your lover, but also a good companion. After all, your group of friends reflect the kind of person you are; they are the ones that are as crazy and quirky as you. If your partner happens to fit in with your friends then it shows how similar you guys are.

In the first place, your partner is someone that you want to show off to your friends. You want all your friends to get to know your partner better so that they can be friends too.

“You can have friendship and you can have love, but only when you have both together, will you have a great love.”

4. You don’t fight too often, but when you do, neither of you take it to heart.

Friends can argue and get bitter but best friends never take it personally. If you can patch up quickly and forgive each other, it shows that you and your partner understand how important you relationship is. You are willing to take the time and effort to sort out your differences and frustration to come to a solution.


“Couples who fight are most likely stronger; it’s not the fighting that makes them stronger but what takes place after.”

“A best friend isn’t just someone who’s always there for you. It’s someone who understands you a bit more than you understand yourself.”

“Friendship is about finding people who are your kind of crazy.”

Now, think about how you are with your best friend. You tell each other everything. You look forward to being together and you freely give your time and energy to your friends. Do you do the same with your partner?

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Can't seem to fall asleep at night? Maybe it's because of what you're eating for dinner. Follow these 5 tips for a better night's rest

March is World Sleep Month, which means research institutes around the globe are releasing reports on the importance of shut-eye, as well as tips on how to get enough. In France, after observing the link between eating habits and sleep hygiene in a recent study, the National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance (INVS) and the health insurer MGEN share suggestions on how to eat to improve the chances of getting a good night's rest.

Image: Dusan Zidar/shutterstock.com

Never skip dinner: "If the body has not consumed enough energy, sleep will be fragmented. One must eat enough to make it through until morning," explains INSV president Damien Léger. The evening meal should be hearty yet balanced and easy to digest.

Have meat for lunch, slow carbohydrates for dinner: Foods that are rich in protein, such as meat, tend to heighten vigilance, so those who have trouble falling asleep may wish to avoid them later in the day. For dinner, focus instead on slow carbohydrates -- such as potatoes, whole wheat pasta or brown rice -- and dairy products, both of which are known to promote sleep. It is also important to have dinner two to three hours before turning in for the night.

Make herbal tea a bedtime ritual: Certain plants are known for their calming effects, and teas brewed from linden, chamomile, passion flower, hops and valerian are among those that can help ease the body into sleep. An evening cup of herbal tea is particularly effective when part of a relaxing routine performed each night in a calm, sleep-friendly environment.

Limit caffeine in the afternoon: Most insomniacs know to avoid coffee and caffeinated sodas in the afternoon, but it is important to remember that cocoa and tea are also to be consumed in moderation. Caffeine takes several hours to be eliminated from the body: half of the amount consumed is still present in the blood stream four to five hours after the last sip. For this reason, it is recommended to avoid these substances after 3pm.

Avoid the temptation of a nightcap: "Alcohol impacts sleep in two phases, facilitating it before interfering with it later on," says Joëlle Adrien of the INSV. While it may help lull an individual to sleep shortly after consumption, it can cause problems a few hours later, leading to lighter sleep and more frequent waking through the night, or even nightmares and sleep apnea. 

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Can't sleep? Instead of tossing and turning or counting sheep, here’s what to do

1. Get out of bed

When you know you won’t fall asleep soon, get up, says Dr Kenny Pang, ear, nose and throat surgeon and sleep specialist at Asia Sleep Centre. And don’t set a sleep “time limit” for yourself as you can stress yourself unnecessarily.

2. Have a routine before bedtime

According to Dr Lawrence Epstein, chief medical offi cer of the US’s Sleep Healthcenters network and instructor in medicine at Harvard University in the US, our body craves routine and likes to know what’s coming. “By creating a pre-sleep ritual, you’re establishing a clear association between certain activities and sleep,” he says. Dr Pang recommends relaxing activities like reading a book, meditating, stretching and taking a warm bath.

3.Go back to bed only when you feel sleepy

Don’t head back just because you are bored of reading or meditating. And “forcing” yourself to sleep is futile as it only makes you more alert. 

4.Take a melatonin pill

If you’re still awake between midnight and 1am, take a melatonin (sleep hormone) pill, which you can buy over the counter. Th is increases the amount of sleep hormone in you, helping you fall asleep. Th ese are not sleeping pills, which you should avoid taking, and it’s safe (no side eff ects) to take one pill a day, even for long periods, says Dr Pang. If it’s past 1am, don’t take the pill as you might not be able to wake up in time the next morning. Instead, he advises, just lie down and rest.

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• Interactions on Facebook. Recently and over time. Recent interactions play a large role, especially if someone has recently viewed your profile page.
• Profile views. They have viewed your profile and/or you have viewed their profile – Total amount of views when compared to other friends profiles viewed.
• Tagged photos. Photos that you’ve been tagged in or have tagged your friends in.
• Wall posts. Has this person posted on your wall recently, or you on theirs?
• Likes. Have they liked your content or have you likes theirs?
• Comments. On your posts or comments you’ve made on your friends wall posts or pictures.
• Photos viewed. They have viewed your pictures, and/or you have viewed theirs.
• Currently online. Friends who are currently online or have recently been online for random people that might show up.
• Chat. Facebook IM chat messages between each other.
• Private messages. Sent between friends.
• Mutual interactions. Between yourself and your friends will likely play a bigger role in determining who your “closer” 9 friends may be.
• “Close Friends.” If you’ve added friends to your “Close Friends” group, typically at least 2 of these people will be shown in the 9 friends box.

It’s safe to say that if a friend’s photo is showing up on your timeline, but you haven’t had any recent Facebook interaction with them, then, yes, that person has probably been spending a hefty amount of time looking at your profile.

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Use gentle, upward circular motions when applying moisturiser.

Moisturiser

Night cream

Skin serum

Eye cream

Cleanser

Facial exfoliator

Neck cream

Face masks

Body lotion

Body exfoliator

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1. Feed your face!
   What our skin needs changes with the seasons, so it’s essential to adapt our skin-care routine accordingly.
2. Care for your cuticles.
   Massage a little cuticle oil into your nails just before bedtime. This will strengthen them in the long term and ensure they are well moisturised.
3. Wear lipstick in an eye- popping colour. 
   It means you can get away with a lot less make-up, perfect for when you’re in a rush. A bold lip makes you look like you’ve made an effort.
4. for bronze. 
   Bronzers are the perfect product to help you fake a healthy sun-kissed glow. for a light shade without any shimmer. Gently sweep it over your temples, forehead, cheeks, the tip of your nose, and along your jawbone.
5. Don’t forget sunscreen…
   Even on days when you can’t see the sun! Choose a daily moisturiser with an SPF to ensure that your skin is protected from future wrinkles and discolouration.
6. Floss every day.
   Brushing alone only cleans 65% of the surface of your teeth, and neglecting to floss not only results in halitosis, but can also lead to gum disease.
7. Drink a lot.
   At least eight glasses of water a day: it’s one of the cheapest and easiest beauty steps you can take. Hydrating your body from the inside will ensure your skin looks plump and moisturised.
8. Lash yourself.
   Invest in a new mascara. Mascara tubes are great breeding grounds for bacteria, and after about six months the formula starts to break down because of the exposure to air, so buy a new one twice a year. If you notice a strong, rancid smell emanating from the tube, throw it out immediately.
9. Keep Cool.
   There’s nothing quite like a piping hot bath or shower, but very hot water dries out the skin and can cause broken capillaries and spider veins. Resist the allure of the scalding hot bath!
10. Strike oil.
    Facial oils are brilliant for replenishing, revitalising and regenerating your skin because they work on a very deep level. Plus, the action of massaging them into the skin helps with microcirculation, giving you a rosy glow.
11. Organise your make-up bag.
    Set an hour aside to organise your make-up and throw out old products. Anything that looks or smells questionable should be discarded. Clean eye and lip pencils by sharpening them. While you’re at it, clean all your make-up brushes (this should actually be done once a week!) since build-up can lead to breakouts and infections. 
Use a mild shampoo and ensure you lay them out on a clean, 
flat surface to dry.
12. Tressed for success. 
    The start of a new season is the ideal time to cut a fringe, change your hair colour or a little shorter. Just changing the parting can make a big difference to your hairstyle.
13. Clean your mobile phone. 
    Mobile phones contain more germs per square inch than a public toilet! Eeuw, and to think we press them against our faces so regularly. 
Clean yours every other day by wiping it down with a cotton ball dampened with alcohol.
14. Scrub up.
    Exfoliating the skin on your face and body at least twice a week gets rid of dead skin cells, allowing the products you use to penetrate more effectively for visible results.
15. Choose a nourishing body wash over soap.
    If your skin is easily irritated or prone to flakiness, then you’d be wise to avoid most soaps, as they will probably dry out your skin.

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Napping: Tips and Benefits

• Fight Insomnia Naturally
• The Power Nap: Tips and Benefits
• Tart Cherries – A natural remedy for insomnia?
• Simple Breathing Techniques for Deep Relaxation

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Bento sets at Tatsuya | Photo: Thumbsforfood on HungryGoWhere

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Dependable joints that roll out food we like, irrespective of which outlet we step into. We bring you the best Japanese chain restaurants -  conveyor belt and la carte.

Itacho Sushi Best sushi rice in town
The menu is a little difficult to navigate, and with the multiple order chits, the entire process can get a little frustrating. But once you get past that, you’re in sushi heaven. There are at least 100 varieties of sushi and sashimi for selection. A must-try is the salmon with soy sauce sushi. At 40 cents a piece, it is one of the best deals in town though these are limited to two pieces per person. The shari (sushi rice) is among the best we have tried, moist but not too starchy. The grilled fish also has a subtle smoky flavour that works well. We also recommend the silky smooth steamed egg, or chawanmushi, with crab ($4.20). The restaurant at Bugis is often full, so if you are determined to get a seat, try the outlets at Ion Orchard or JCube. 
Itacho Sushi | Address: 200 Victoria Street, Bugis Junction #B1-05; also at Ion Orchard, JCube andPlaza Singapura │ Tel: 63378911 │ Opening hours: Mon–Thu 11am–10pm; Fri-Sat 11am–11pm; Sun 11am–10pm

Sushi Tei Colourful and inventive sushi that children will enjoy
One of Singapore’s most popular homegrown brands has recently turned its gaze back to the community after a period of overseas expansion. It is venturing into the heartlands, with newly opened outlets in Serangoon, Bedok and Katong. You might hear the occasional crying child at this family-friendly restaurant, but as a consolation, the prices here are a little kinder to your wallet. Keep children happy with the Dragon Roll ($14) that is shaped like a dragon. Ebi tempura is wrapped in shari and topped with a delectable avocado sauce. We trust they’ll love the Golden Roll ($16) too. This one is drizzled with a tangy mango sauce. 
Sushi Tei | Address: 112 East Coast Road, #02-03; also at various other locations │ Tel: 66363833 │ Opening hours: Daily 11.30am–10pm

Photo: Tampopo

CRITIC’S PICK TampopoGood for signature ramen and tonkatsu
Located at hot spots Liang Court and Takashimaya, Tampopo’s winning formula is undoubtedly its black pigshabu ramen ($14.30) and the tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet, $16.80) – two items on which it has made its name. Its sushi does not fare too badly either. We recommend the salmon and kani roll ($14.80) ― think lightly torched fish with crisp cucumbers, balanced with the creamy avocado, soft rice and sweet crab meat. Another all-time favourite is the generous California roll ($9.80) that's large enough to share.
Tampopo| Address: 177 River Valley Road, Liang Court #01-23/24; also at Takashimaya│Tel: 63383186 │ Opening hours: Daily 11.30am–10pm

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Tomi Sushi
Authentic handrolls and sushi rice
This Japanese restaurant dates back to the 1950s in Niigata. It started its first restaurant outside Japan in Singapore (Parco Marina Bay in 2010). The secret to its success is its highly-prized Koshihikari rice, which is grown with water from melting ice caps on mountains. This gives plump grains of rice that feature in its sushi andtemaki (handrolls). Make a special order for the meaty ebi tempura temaki ($10, it is not on the menu) or deep-fried battered prawn handroll. Got some extra cash to spare? Go for the Tokujyo nigiri sushi set ($59) which includes the top-of-the-range maguro otoro (fatty tuna belly) sushi that will simply melt in your mouth. 
Tomi Sushi | Address: 238 Thomson Road, Velocity @ Novena Square, #02-76/77; also at Millenia Walk │Tel: 62552355 │ Opening hours: Daily 11.30am–10.30pm

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