Bachelor’s Abroad Joining The List Of The Best Nat Geo Reality Shows

bachelors abroadThe National Geographic Channel is known for some of the most intriguing documentaries and reality shows. The channel has a couple of the most widely watched TV shows in the planet. To further entertain the viewers, National Geographic is introducing a new reality show entitled ‘Bachelors Abroad’.

The excitement prior to the premiere of this new reality show is enough to guarantee viewers that it will soon join the list of the best Nat Geo Reality Shows.

‘Bachelors Abroad’ is a show which has been made by A Foreign Affair in conjunction with National Geographic. A Foreign Affair is a world renowned international dating agency which has successfully matched thousands of couples across borders. Its primary goal is promoting international dating to match individuals with their suitors.

The company usually facilitates more than forty tours every year to a wide range of countries in Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America. The main aim of the tours is to help people travel to other countries and cities, socialize with foreigners and possibly meet their suitors.

The idea of ‘Bachelors Abroad’ evolved from the tours which the company facilitates. Just like its name suggests, the reality show will feature single American bachelors who are taken overseas in the hope of discovering long-lasting relationships. The group of eager bachelors will be taken to cities and will be allowed to freely socially interact with the ladies until they find their special partners.

The production team will pay special attention to the social places thronged by attractive women to give the bachelors a chance to meet similarly eager, single women who are ready to date. This is the type of show all viewers have been waiting for. That’s why it’s guaranteed to soon make a debut to the Best Nat Geo Reality Shows.

John Adams, the founder of A Foreign Affair, has repeatedly expressed his excitement over the new reality show. Thousands of fans are also eagerly waiting for its premier on the 12th of January 2013.

Over at a site called www.Internationallovescout.com they are keeping a running commentary of each show as it airs, along with their comments and suggestions for other guys who may want to pursue their own foreign bride.

Many are sure to watch it grow to be declared as a major entrant into the league of Best Nat Geo Reality Shows. Take time to watch it at 11.00 PM and you’ll sure love it.

Birth Chart Compatibility

astrology zodiac signs

Can something that seems as random as your birthday really have any bearing on whether or not you and your mate are compatibility?  While the idea of birthday compatibility may seem silly to some, there are many people who believe the day that we were born has a huge bearing on our personality, our life path and who we should date or marry.

Astrology

According to astrology your zodiac sign has a great deal to do with how your life turns out.  If you have ever had your horoscope come true, then you may just be a believer in astrology.   Birthday compatibility is just another way that astrologers can decide your fate based on the Zodiac.

In order to decide if you are compatible with your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife then you must first figure out each of your signs.  The chart below will help with that.

What?s Your Sign?

Your Birthday Your Sign
March 21st through April 20th Aries (Fire sign)
April 21st through May 20th Taurus (Earth sign)
May 21st through June 20th Gemini (Air sign)
June 21st through July 21st Cancer (Water sign)
July 22nd through August 21st Leo (Fire sign)
August 22nd through September 21st Virgo (Earth sign)
September 22nd through  October 22nd Libra (Air sign)
October 23rd through November 21st Scorpio  (Water sign)
November 22nd through December 20th Sagittarius (Fire sign)
December 21st through January 19th Capricorn (Earth sign)
January 20th through February 18th Aquarius (Air sign)
February 19th through March 20th Pisces ( Water sign)

 

Once you have located yours and your partner?s sign, you should check out the chart below to see whether you are compatible astrologically.

Horoscope Compatibility Chart

Your sign Compatible Signs Least Compatible Signs
Aries Leo or Sagittarius  Cancer or Capricorn
Taurus Virgo or Capricorn Leo or Scorpio
Gemini Libra or Aquarius Virgo or Sagittarius
Cancer Scorpio or Pisces Aries or Capricorn
Leo Aries or Sagittarius Aquarius or Taurus
Virgo Taurus or Capricorn Gemini or Pisces
Libra Gemini or Aquarius Cancer or Aries
Scorpio Cancer or Pisces Aquarius or Taurus
Sagittarius Aries or Leo Pisces or Gemini
Capricorn Taurus or Virgo Aries or Cancer
Aquarius Gemini or Libra Scorpio or Leo
Pisces Cancer or Scorpio Sagittarius or Gemini

 

Numerology

Numerology is another way to decide birthday compatibility.  In order to decide whether you are compatible according to numerology, you need to first calculate your life path number.  You do this by reducing all the segments (day, month, year) of your birthday to single digit numbers and then reduce that number to a single digit. It is easiest to explain with example.

Say your birthday was: 11/8/1984

You would first add up the month:

1 + 1 =2

Then, add up the day:

In this case, you don?t have to add anything up.  Your single digit is 8.

Next, add up the year:

1 + 9 + 8+ 4 = 22

2 + 2 = 4

So, now that you have each segment reduced down to single digits you must add all of them up and reduce them to a single digit:

2 + 8 + 4 = 14

1 + 4 = 5

Your life path number in this example would be 4.

Once you have done this for you and your partner, check out the chart below to see if you are compatible.

Numerology Compatibility

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Have a lot of similarities but may clash Good match Invigorating and exciting match NOT a good match Issues with possessiveness possible GREAT match Friends, not lovers Good match Very BAD match.  Lots of fighting!
2 Good match Boring match Not a good match Good match Good match Jealousy issues may cause fights GREAT match Wonderful match NOT a good match
3 Very good match Not a good match Possibly a good match Not a good match Will not last long-term Good Match Bad match Will not last long-term Compatible but may have issues
4 NOT a good match Good match NOT a good match VERY BAD match NOT a good match Very Compatible VERY bad match Good match Very bad match
5 Jealousy issues likely Good match Will not last long-term NOT a good match Good match Not a good match Very good match Extremely good match Friends but not lovers
6 Good match Jealousy may be a problem Good match VERY good match Not a good match VERY good match NOT a good match Very good match Good match
7 Friends but not lovers Good match NOT a good match NOT a good match Very good match NOT a good match NOT a good match Friends not lovers EXTREMELY compatible
8 VERY good match EXTREMELY good match Will not last long-term VERY good match EXTREMELY good match EXTREMELY good match Friends but not lovers VERY good match Friends but not lovers
9 NOT a good match NOT a good match Good match but may have issues VERY BAD match Friends but not lovers Good match Unbelievable match Friends but not lovers VERY good match

How to Save Your Marriage

how to save your marriage

How do I save my marriage is a question that is asked more often than you may think.  If you are asking yourself this question lately then do not feel alone.  The truth is, most married couples go through slumps.

Sometimes, one of the people in the relationship has to step up and take the first steps to fix the problem.

Here are the 6 steps to save your marriage:

1. Admit that there is a problem!

The first step is simple.  Admit to yourself that there is something wrong.  Admit that you are unhappy and that your spouse more than likely is miserable, as well.  It can be very hard to admit to yourself, your partner or others close to you that your marriage is in trouble but until you do you have NO hope.  So say it out loud, right now:  WE ARE IN TROUBLE!

2.  Talk about the problem.

Address the problem with your partner.  Try to keep your cool and do not let the conversation escalate into an argument.  Tell them how you feel and LISTEN to how they feel.   Be respectful of their opinions, feelings and worries.  Have an open and honest conversation about what you each hope will change.

3.  See a counselor, pastor or other professional

If you are asking yourself, ?How do I save my marriage?? then you are probably past the point of fixing it on your own.  You two probably need help and there is no shame in that.  Marriage counseling is a great thing and can help you two to talk in a respectful and productive way.   Sometimes just having an unbiased mediator around will be incredibly helpful.

4.   Follow the advice of the professional

Walk in with an open mind and ask, ?How do I save my marriage?? Whatever the professional says, you do.  You have to really do it, though.  You can?t fake it or just give a half effort.  You have to be ready to change and to be a better spouse.  The things that they ask you to do will probably not be easy but if your marriage is worth saving then you will do whatever it takes.  Work hard and you will reap the rewards.  Ignore the advice of the professional and you will stop wondering how to save your marriage and start wondering where to find a good lawyer.

5.   Keep up the hard work

The last step is possibly the hardest.  Keep up the hard work even when things are getting better.  It can be easy to fall back into bad habits once the relationship starts to improve.  Suddenly, you are ignoring them or taking them for granted or losing your temper? because you are back in your comfort zone.  You have to be willing to work hard.  Every day.  For the rest of your life.  If you aren?t ready for that type of work then you need to re-evaluate your priorities and decide if being married is worth it to you.

Saving your marriage will be hard work but it will be worth it in the long run.  Start by admitting that you need help, go get the help, take the commitment seriously and MAKE it work.  Don?t give up until you have done everything that you can.  There is no shame in admitting that your marriage is in trouble.  The only shame is in letting your relationship fall apart without taking steps to make it better.  How do you save your marriage?  The same way you do anything worth doing:  Long, hard, diligent work!

Numerology Compatibility

what is numerology?Numerology is a great way to explore yourself and others.  Numbers are used as symbols which correspond to many facets of your personality.  If you are wondering if you and your partner are compatible you can use numerology to get a full picture of your personalities and how they work together.

In order to decide if you and your partner are compatible according to numerology, you must first calculate your life path number.  In order to do so you must use addition to reduce your birth date numbers to single digits then add those together to create another single digit number.

Sound complicated?  It?s not!

Here is a quick example:

If your birth date is December 12, 1970 then here is what you would do:

December 12, 1970 = 12/12/1970

Month (12): 1 + 2 = 3

Day (12): 1 + 2 = 3

Year (1970): 1 + 9 + 7 + 0 = 17, 1+ 7 = 8

Then add all of these 3 numbers together and reduce them to a single digit:  3 + 3+8 = 14 = 1+ 4 = 5

LIFE PATH NUMBER: 5

Once you have calculated yours and your partner?s life path numbers you are ready to analyze whether the two of you are great together or a match made in Hell.

Here is a quick synopsis of what type of personality each number represents:

1 = Aggressive, Independent and Confident
2 = Great Partner and Receptive
3 = Curious, Interactive and Intellectual
4 = Creative and Original
5 = Restless and Active
6 = Mature, conscientious and dependable
7 = Soulful, spiritual, psychic and intuitive
8 = Powerful, Materialistic and Successful
9 = Transformative and Changeable

Now that you know your life path numbers and a little bit about what they mean, takes a look at the numerology compatibility chart below and see how you two look!

Numerology Compatibility

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Have a lot of similarities but may clash Good match Invigorating and exciting match NOT a good match Issues with possessiveness possible GREAT match Friends, not lovers Good match Very BAD match.  Lots of fighting!
2 Good match Boring match Not a good match Good match Good match Jealousy issues may cause fights GREAT match Wonderful match NOT a good match
3 Very good match Not a good match Possibly a good match Not a good match Will not last long-term Good Match Bad match Will not last long-term Compatible but may have issues
4 NOT a good match Good match NOT a good match VERY BAD match NOT a good match Very Compatible VERY bad match Good match Very bad match
5 Jealousy issues likely Good match Will not last long-term NOT a good match Good match Not a good match Very good match Extremely good match Friends but not lovers
6 Good match Jealousy may be a problem Good match VERY good match Not a good match VERY good match NOT a good match Very good match Good match
7 Friends but not lovers Good match NOT a good match NOT a good match Very good match NOT a good match NOT a good match Friends not lovers EXTREMELY compatible
8 VERY good match EXTREMELY good match Will not last long-term VERY good match EXTREMELY good match EXTREMELY good match Friends but not lovers VERY good match Friends but not lovers
9 NOT a good match NOT a good match Good match but may have issues VERY BAD match Friends but not lovers Good match Unbelievable match Friends but not lovers VERY good match

 

 

Premarital Counseling Questions Every Couple Should Discuss

Premarital CoupleGetting engaged and beginning to plan your wedding is, by far, one of the most exciting times in a person?s life.  It?s full of joy, fun and anticipation of the future.  If you?re engaged or thinking about getting engaged, then congratulations!  But, before you tie the knot (and tie yourself to someone else for LIFE) it is important to make sure you two are on the same page about some key aspects of life.  Premarital counseling (or pre-marriage counseling) is a great way to ensure that you are making the right choice for a life partner.

Topics like childbearing  financial planning, and long term goals are so important to a marriage but are rarely discussed before the leap is taken. This can lead to major problems later and may cause you to end up in divorce court.  So, in order to save yourself a lot of grief and misery in the long run, take time to discuss the following premarital counseling questions.  Once you have talked about them, bring them to a counselor who specializes in premarital counseling and let him or her help you sort out your feelings and/or concerns.

Premarital Counseling Questions:

Career

  • What are your expectations of yourself and your spouse in relation to career?
  • Do you expect to work and, if so, how much?  Do you expect your spouse to work and, if so,       how much?
  • Do you expect yourself or your spouse to be the breadwinner?
  • How do you feel about traditional gender roles?  (i.e. husband who works outside of the home and wife who stays home) Do you want traditional roles in your family or do you want a more modern family where all of the responsibilities are shared?
  • Do you plan to stay in the same career or is there a possibility that you will want to change careers at some point?  If so, do you want to go back to school?  What about your spouse?
  • Children
  • How many kids do you want?
  • At what age do you want to have kids?
  • What goals do you want to achieve before having children? (Do you want to travel, save a certain amount of money, pay off credit cards, buy a home or finish graduate school for instance?)
  • What are your feelings about adoption?
  • What are your feelings about foster children?
  • How were you raised?  What would you do the same?  What would you do differently?
  • How do you plan to raise your children?  What type of discipline do you plan to use?  Do you want to raise them with religion?  If so, what religion?
  • Do you want them educated in private or public schools?

Finances

  • How much money do you make per year?
  • Do you consider yourself a spender or a saver?
  • Is money important to you?  Would you rather work more hours for more money or have more free time and less money?
  • Do you currently have debt?  How much?
  • What are your financial priorities and goals?  (Do you want to buy a house within a certain number of years?  Do you hope to save a certain amount of money per month toward retirement?  Do you want to retire at a specific age?)

Religion

  • Are you religious?  How important is religion to your life?
  • Does it bother if your spouse?s beliefs are not the same?
  • Are your children going to be expected to be religious, as well?
  • Can you compromise about certain aspects of your religious life?  Are there some things that are non-negotiable?

Social Life

  • How often do you currently go out?  Do you expect to continue this when married?  Or will your social life pick up or slow down once married?
  • Do you enjoy staying in?
  • How important are your friends to you?
  • Do you enjoy hosting parties?

This is just the beginning of the many questions you should ask and the conversations you should have before getting married.  These premarital counseling questions will more than likely open up the flood gates and more questions will come up.  Just keep letting the conversation flow and bring any concerns to a counselor for help.  Communication is key to any relationship!

Astrology and Compatibility

Everyone has heard the old line, ?What?s your sign??  While it is often used jokingly, there are many people who believe you can find a compatible partner based on his or her birth date and astrological sign.  Compatibility with a partner is based on many factors.  Many people believe that astrology is a very important one.

astrology

Astrology has to do with drawing connections between planetary positions and events here on Earth.  Some people believe all things are correlated to astrological phenomena and, therefore, make decisions based on horoscopes.  It is understandable, then, why so many people want to know if they?re picking the right partner based on his or her zodiac sign.  Astrology compatibility is complex and fascinating.

Here?s a crash course in the basics:

There are four elements (earth, air, fire and water) and every sign of the zodiac is correlated to one.

-          Fire signs: Sagit­tar­ius, Leo, Aries

-          Air signs: Gem­ini, Aquar­ius, Libra

-          Earth signs: Tau­rus, Capri­corn, Virgo

-          Water signs: Pisces, Can­cer, Scorpio

The best matches are the ones that are between the same element.  Complementary elements are also considered good matches.  Fire and Air are complementary as are Earth and Water.  For example, if you are a Sagittarius then as a Fire sign you are most compatible with the other fire signs: Leo and Aries.  You are complementary with Gemini, Aquarius and Libra, as well.  Therefore, your best matches would be one of those 5 signs.

There is a bit more to it and it can get confusing and complicated if you are not an astrologer.  Luckily, all you have to do is take a peek at the charts below to get the answers you are looking for. First locate your birthday (and your partner?s) on the first chart and then take a look at the horoscope compatibility chart below!

What?s Your Sign?

Your Birthday Your Sign
March 21st through April 20th Aries (Fire sign)
April 21st through May 20th Taurus (Earth sign)
May 21st through June 20th Gemini (Air sign)
June 21st through July 21st Cancer (Water sign)
July 22nd through August 21st Leo (Fire sign)
August 22nd through September 21st Virgo (Earth sign)
September 22nd through  October 22nd Libra (Air sign)
October 23rd through November 21st Scorpio  (Water sign)
November 22nd through December 20th Sagittarius (Fire sign)
December 21st through January 19th Capricorn (Earth sign)
January 20th through February 18th Aquarius (Air sign)
February 19th through March 20th Pisces ( Water sign)

 

Horoscope Compatibility Chart

Your sign Compatible Signs Least Compatible Signs
Aries Leo or Sagittarius  Cancer or Capricorn
Taurus Virgo or Capricorn Leo or Scorpio
Gemini Libra or Aquarius Virgo or Sagittarius
Cancer Scorpio or Pisces Aries or Capricorn
Leo Aries or Sagittarius Aquarius or Taurus
Virgo Taurus or Capricorn Gemini or Pisces
Libra Gemini or Aquarius Cancer or Aries
Scorpio Cancer or Pisces Aquarius or Taurus
Sagittarius Aries or Leo Pisces or Gemini
Capricorn Taurus or Virgo Aries or Cancer
Aquarius Gemini or Libra Scorpio or Leo
Pisces Cancer or Scorpio Sagittarius or Gemini