Posted by Melvin on Mar 21, 2009 in
Stormy Life
There is no easy script for trust in relationships. Basically, it is often a matter of addressing issues that come up one at a time. There are, however, some important tips that I have found to be very useful. One of the most important things is to communicate correctly. Some people hide their feelings and, of course, this is wrong. Equally problematic, however, is being excessively blunt. Just because something is your opinion does not mean you have to express it in a confrontational manner. You need to learn to express yourself in a way that respects the feelings of the person you are dating. Make yourself understood, but also go easy on other peoples feelings. Hurtful words can damage trust in relationships every bit as much as hurtful actions.
One of the most important things you can do to build trust In relationships is to take regular time together. Even if you are married, raising children, and busy with a professional life, it is important to have date nights where you can be undisturbed together. Weekend retreats are also great for restoring trust and rejuvenating your love life. Do not just party either. Make sure to take time to talk and raise up any issues that concern either partner. The sooner you address problems that come up, the better. It is easier to heal a fresh wounds than to let a barrier to trust in relationships fester for a long time. The more quickly you address your needs and the needs of your partner, the more quickly you can restore the balance of a loving and harmonious relationship.
Posted by Melvin on Mar 21, 2009 in
Stormy Life
Friendster is back from the Web 2.0 graveyard and posted a 40% boost in traffic according to Comscore. This boost shot their website statistics to 24.7 million unique users last month.
Here’s a little background information on Friendster:
Friendster is available in many different languages. The site has a language link that can change the text displayed on the site to Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish. Users can customize their profiles with things, such as Friendster layout codes or backgrounds.
Friendster is the #1 social network in Indonesia and more than 5 times larger than the next largest social network in Indonesia. In Indonesia, Friendster has over 5 million monthly unique visitors as of November 2008.
Since there are over 25 million Internet users in Indonesia, about 20% percent of Indonesia visited Friendster in November. Online adults (ages 18 and up) choose Friendster to connect with friends, family, school, social groups, activities and interests.
Friendster: Personal and Corporate Use
It is goofy and eccentric, and I have reconnected with a few cherished old friends on the site. Even so, it’s unlikely you’ll find a mate there, but at least you’ll have fun with it.
The site is definitely not ideal for corporate users. Friendster is not an answer to the network question but an experiment in a global Internet environment. While Friendster is not nearly as popular as it was in its heyday, the lessons learned through people’s exploration of it are increasingly critical to the development of new social technologies.
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