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It is said very rightly - What we can’t say to god can be shared with a friend.

Every relation on Earth is gifted with one’s birth except the magical relation ’FRIENDSHIP’. Mother, Father, sister, brother, uncle, aunty all relations are served ready made with our birth but Friendship is the only relation on Earth which we make by our own choice and likes. However, there is no need of any special day to express our feelings towards friends. They are always around us to help, to share and to celebrate but the first Sunday of August is dedicated to all those who believe in Friendship and is celebrated as the World Friendship Day.

Today, August 3, Sunday is all about Friends and Friendship. It is a very noble feeling which needs no explanation. First Sunday of August was declared as a holiday in US in honor of friends by a Proclamation made by US Congress in 1935. Since then, World Friendship Day is being celebrated every year on the first Sunday in the month of August.

The beautiful idea of celebrating the day was accepted by all those who believe in Friends and Friendship. People exchanges wishes and cards with gifts on this day to disclose how special someone is without any blood relation or any family relation. They express love for their friends and cherish their presence in life.

Being a friend is not just sharing good days with them but to provide a warm touch of your hand during their low moments, to hear their silence and to feel their affection.

Also there are lots of Bollywood movies based on friendship. The topic is cooked in many films and songs for long time. Friendship today is all about hypocrisy. It’s hard to find a real friend in today’s selfish world. Earlier, pen friend was the basic concept of making friend but today the concept is totally changed. Social sites on internet are famous among youngsters. Unknown people share a hi-bye and then forget. This is not what we can say friendship. It is the relation which needs a complete dedication and a life time attachment and concern. However, it is not needed that friends meet and talk daily.

If you have a true friend then you are very lucky. Enjoy your friendship and have a celebration today!

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Which one is better - Love marriage or arranged? The issue is debatable all over the globe especially in eastern countries where arrange marriage is a tradition. As you read this question which option strikes in your mind first and why?

Education and media played a vital role in changing the perception of the Indian mind. Love marriage is supposed to provide freedom and more independence as compared to arranged marriages where the girl/boy is chosen by the parents. The usual question of love marriage voters against arranged one is that how can anyone marry the person whom they don’t know?

Amid popular love lore like Soni Mahiwal, India always had a long tradition of arranged marriages. With the advent of the British and the subsequent introduction of British education system more Indians got educated. Education and exposure to the media, started to make people to think and realize they need not be bound by tradition and they can choose their own marital partners without having to rely on parents, matchmakers, relatives or having to consult astrologers. This gave rise to love marriages. Currently in our country we have arranged as well as love marriages taking place.

If we start comparing love and arranged marriages we will see that both has certain pros and cons. If we talk about the love marriages first, it provides time for a mutual understanding between the partners which is needed for any successful relation. Knowing somebody before marriage allows partners to have better respect and understanding for each other’s needs and desires. This way they are better adjusted in the marriage when they finally take their wedding vows. In arrange marriages, there is a pressure to conform to parental expectations like producing a male heir, taking part in family rituals and traditions, putting up with sisters-in-laws, contributing to family expenses etc. Lovers have to try hard if their parents don’t agree with the relation. That is why it is said that Love is not an easy way out!

As the partners are happy with their spouse and its their own decision to marry him/her, love marriages should be successful but not all love marriages have happy endings. Sometimes discord arises even in love marriages. After spending a happy time of marriage, the same couple can be seen regretting on their decisions. They found hard to save the marriage and at last have to break up. If they them self chosen their partner and had a perfect tuning then why this unhappy end of the relation after marriage?

Perhaps to avoid this kind of ending, now-a-days youngsters prefer arranged marriages. It is thought that arranged marriages happen only in the east but this was not always so arranged marriages were happening even in Victorian Europe. The best part in an arranged marriage is that parents and the family is happy and they them self arrange the marriage. There is no tears and no battle for their permission. Arrange marriage offer more protection and security to the women. There is not much pressure on the women to look like models. Parents employ maturity and wise judgment when choosing suitable spouses for their children.

Caste system gave birth to arrange marriages, as the upper caste families didn’t want their children to marry outside their community and caste. In some case, by love marriage people lost all things like parents, society and religion. But after World War II and industrial revolution people’s perception started changing and they became familiar with the concept of love marriages. Slowly but steadily, love marriages are acceptable in Indian society also.

To decide which one is ideal is an unending debate. Love or arranged both is based on empathy, responsibility, commitment, love and concern. A marriage needs a lot of dedication and effort to sustain the relation.

So there is nothing like an ideal marriage it’s all about the way you perceive your marriage. The target is the happiness and stability of the relation in the marriage whether it is love or arranged.

Tags: Arranged Marriage, India, Love, Marriage, Society

In the world of internet, most of the relationships start with online dating. Way to find love and a life partner too can be through internet. Online dating was a rare thing to follow earlier but no-a-days trend has changed. People prefer online dating as it suits their busy schedules also. Online dating is not just for young singles, you can be 19 or 90, black or white, spiritual or not, and so on, and enjoy online dating. Today’s market on the internet is flooded with quality dating services designed to meet all types of people and lifestyles. But do you know how to start for a successful online date?? What are the various aspects to be taken care to get something better in this online dating world??

From general Do’s and Don’ts of online relationships, to using the various dating services available online, there are a few tips for all users.

With hundreds of online dating services, choosing a one can be a difficult task. The important thing is to always read the Privacy Policy, About Us page, and the FAQ page. It will provide the insight of that service, helping make the decision easier.

Then coming to your online dating profile; it should be the perfect and appreciable.

“Look around; you tell me — how good are profiles these days,” said Evan Marc Katz, dating expert and author of “I Can’t Believe I’m Buying This Book: A Commonsense Guide to Successful Internet Dating.” Katz has written some 500 profiles for clients on his online profile writing service, E-Cyrano.

Profile should be specific. Be daring to share your likes and dislikes clearly. It should contain updated information with appealing description with a fascinating photograph too. Old photos are the most negative part in a profile.

Be honest in your writings. Being there means that you people hopefully want to meet each other in future, then there should be an honest relation from the start.

Another piece of advice is to drop the bad vibes. Most people know exactly what they are not seeking, but pointing that out repels potential dates.

Instead of saying certain types need not apply — an alcoholic who can’t pay his bills, say, or old men under five-feet — tell people what you are looking for, Katz said. “Your job is not to stop the wrong people from writing to you but attracting the right people.”

Also there are some disadvantages with tremendous advantages of online dating. With online dating, you are learning about a person on words only! U can’t see him like in traditional dating. While this is great for getting to know someone very clear in the words by heart and not their looks, it also creates the challenge in that you cannot see the reactions that go along with the words.

Unfortunately, far too many people start sharing some very intimate and personal things as they try to overcome the barrier of not having a visual connection. This is not the right time to share certain aspects of your life initially. When you first start communicating with a person, the tone should be light and fun. If that friendship builds over time, then other more personal details can be discussed. You should take extra care regarding safety when considering online dating.

If these aspects are taken care then you will definitely not regret of using online dating and will get what you are what you are looking for. Next Valentine’s Day will be all yours following these tips!

Tags: Communication, Dating, Relationship