Saturday, November 15, 2008

surviving after a Breakup

Few things hurt more than being dumped. In fact, most people would rather be body slammed by a sumo wrestler than endure the pain and loneliness of heartbreak.

Though breaking up is depressing, your life's far from over. It's important to see the end of a relationship as the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Here are a few tips on how to let go of your ex and move on with your life.


1. Be Nice To Yourself Breakups happen to the best of us. Actually, they're a normal part of being a teenager. It's important to cut yourself some slack when you're feeling vulnerable and rejected. Let yourself mourn the loss, and remember that you don't have to be perfect all of the time—or any of the time. Nobody is!

2. Accept Your Single Status Getting over your ex is virtually impossible if you're fantasizing about getting back together. It's important to learn how to be happy as a single person before you start to date again.

Being single gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Watch a cheesy movie you would never admit to liking. Switch off your cell phone at the time your ex used to call. Perform a cleansing ritual, such as throwing away her yearbook photo or deleting his mushy e-mails. You'll be amazed how much better you'll feel.

3. Recognize and Release Your Feelings Breakups can cause a range of unpleasant feelings, from deep sadness to intense anger. It's important to identify what you're feeling, acknowledge that it hurts, then let it go.

If you're struggling with the "letting go" part, try writing what you feel on a piece of paper, then ripping it up. When you're feeling really awful, taking a nap or going for a walk can help ease the pain and break the cycle of negative thoughts.

In general, try to get your demons out in a constructive way, such as sports, music, art or journaling. It's also OK to cry, scream and complain about how bad you feel. Find a secluded place to get out the nastiest feelings, then seek out friends and family to lend a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on.

4. Remember Your Ex's Flaws It's easy to get teary-eyed thinking about his adorable brown eyes or her cute way of answering the phone. But what about your ex's not-so-great qualities? Remind yourself just how annoying, boring or insensitive your ex could be, and you'll be on your way to recovery.

5. Resist the Urge To Contact Him or Her One of the worst parts of a breakup is the loneliness. Use all the willpower you've got to resist calling your ex when you're feeling lonely and sad.

Though your ex may have been a source of comfort in the past, calling him or her for an ego boost will only make it harder for you move on. Look for new sources of support among friends, family members, counselors and online support groups.

6. Get a New Hobby Without a boyfriend or girlfriend to entertain, you have a lot of freedom to try new things. Indulge yourself in some activities that didn't interest your ex, whether it's hockey, ballet or bird watching. Take a photography class, start writing poetry or join a club that interests you. You'll meet new people and feel good about yourself, which will attract both friends and admirers.

7. Don't Obsess About What Went Wrong Many breakups don't have a specific cause. They tend to happen when two people have been growing apart for a while. This isn't to say you shouldn't reflect on what you could have done differently in the relationship, but it's not helpful to dwell on the whys and wherefores.

Instead of focusing on the past, live in the moment and begin to dream about the future. You'll find a boyfriend or girlfriend who's at least as great as the last one—and perhaps a better match. Who knows? That special someone could be right around the corner.

Friday, November 14, 2008

mengenal Kelemahan lelaki

Tidak sedikit lelaki yang rebah di persada wanita. Lelaki sekuat Julius Ceaser boleh lemah apabila berdepan dengan Cleopatra. Mark Anthony, ketua tentera yang menggantikan Julius Ceaser juga jatuh ke tangan Cleoparta. Ramai sungguh pemimpin agung dunia kalah oleh pujuk rayu wanita.

Sekuat-kuat lelaki boleh ditipu oleh sebodoh-bodoh wanita. Begitulah nisbah hebat dan kuatnya kuasa wanita dalam menundukkan lelaki. Sekuat mana pun lelaki selalunya kalah oleh kata-kata lembut sang wanita. Seorang lelaki boleh menangis apabila ditinggalkan oleh seorang wanita, padahal dia terkenal perkasa. Di medan pertempuran dia boleh membunuh begitu ramai musuh, tetapi berhadapan dengan wanita, hatinya boleh tunduk dan bahasa yang digunakan turut lunak. Demikianlah hebatnya wanita. Anda amat berkuasa dan amat perkasa.

Tolonglah gunakan kekuasaan dan kehebatan anda itu untuk membantu membangunkan lelaki. Jangan gunakan kekuasaan anda itu untuk menjatuhkan lelaki. Lelaki pasti kalah oleh pujuk rayu, apatah lagi tatkala nafsunya sedang bergejolak, atau rasa kecintaannya sedang memuncak, dia memang sanggup lakukan apa sahaja untuk membuktikannya.

Kejayaan seseorang lelaki biasanya dikaitkan dengan seseorang wanita di sisinya; mungkin isteri, mungkin ibu, mungkin anak, mungkin kakak, mungkin makcik. Kemusnahan seseorang lelaki juga biasa dikaitkan dengan seorang wanita, mungkin pada kedudukan-kedudukan yang serupa.

Jika anda cantik dan pandai memujuk rayu, gunakanlah kecantikan anda dan kelebihan yang dianugerahkan ALLAH itu untuk membantu memperkasakan lelaki. Lelaki memang sudah sedia kalanya perkasa, tetapi dia boleh menghalakan keperkasaannya itu untuk membina sejarah keagungannya dengan sokongan anda. Sebaliknya dia juga boleh mencipta sejarah kedunguannya dengan peranan yang anda mainkan.

Lelaki dikurniakan lebih akal tetapi kekurangan nafsu. Dia hanya ada satu nafsu dan sembilan akal, tetapi nafsu yang satu itu selalu gagal dipelihara. Maka itu lelaki lebih mudah liar berbanding wanita. Wanita pula, dek terlalu banyak nafsu dia boleh memecah-mecahkan atau mencabang-cabangkannya kepada pelbagai hal. Dia boleh bernafsu terhadap barang-barang kemas, baju cantik, perabot, kereta, rumah dan berbagai-bagai lagi. Jadi, untuk setiap cabang darjahnya sudah tidak setinggi lelaki. Dia mungkin bernafsu kepada semua benda tetapi dia tidak mudah musnah oleh semua benda.

Nafsu lelaki biasanya lebih tertumpu pada keghairahannya terhadap wanita. Sebab itu kita akan lihat lelaki biasanya tidak kisah dengan berapa helai pakaian yang dimilikinya, tidak begitu kisah dengan hiasan rumahnya, sebab nafsunya ke arah itu tiada. Tetapi sebut syahwat, lelaki akan terus terangsang sebab yang satu itu memang sentiasa arahnya ke sana. Tiada cabang-cabang, tiada pecahan-pecahan.

Maka itulah lelaki walau sekuat mana apabila digoda wanita cantik biasanya runtuh. Kadang-kadang wanita yang menggodanya bukanlah cantik sangat, tetapi nafsunya selalu terpesona oleh kata-kata yang lunak, suara yang sedap didengar, kenyitan mata yang bercahaya dan bermacam-macam lagi. Nafsunya tidak dapat membezakan antara syahwat yang betul dengan syahwat yang tidak betul, lantaran dia hanya mempunyai satu nafsu.

Lelaki tua boleh naik ghairah hanya melihat seorang kanak-kanak. Kadang-kadang dek terlalu ghairah dia gagal membezakan antara haiwan dengan manusia. Pernah terjadi lelaki mengembiri haiwan. Banyak sungguh onar yang boleh dilakukan oleh para lelaki. Ternyata mereka selalunya gagal memberi penalaan yang betul terhadap nafsu mereka walaupun hanya satu.

Oleh itu, wahai wanita, kasihanilah makhluk lelaki. Mereka itu lemah dalam perkasa. Usah digoda mereka, nanti dia terlupa anak isterinya di rumah, ibunya di kampung malah dirinya sendiri yang sudah bergelar lelaki tua.

how to cope wif UnreQuited love?

Sometimes the person you're in love with doesn't love you back. Believe it or not, it happens to almost everybody. In any case, unrequited love is painful: It can even feel like torture. Find out how to make the best of it with these tips.

Here's How:

Limit the amount of time you spend with the person who doesn't love you. If you can, don't see them for a while.

Come to terms with the fact that they don't share your romantic feelings. You need to accept that it's just not meant to be so you can move on with your life.

Try writing a mantra such as "It's time to move on" on a slip of paper and placing it in your jacket pocket. Every time you reach into the pocket, pull out the slip of paper, recite the words in your mind, and put it back into the pocket. This will help reinforce your commitment to getting on with the rest of your life.

Stay busy. Take up a new hobby such as painting, skateboarding or playing the drums. Join a sports team or work your frustrations out through exercise. It doesn't matter whether it's running, swimming or squash: Find something you like and commit yourself to it. Both your body and your heart will feel better.

Surround yourself with those who do love you. This could be your parents, grandparents, siblings, other friends or even pets. Don't be afraid to ask them for a little bit of extra moral support.

Hang around with friends who make you laugh. Chances are, at least one of your friends is brilliant at getting your mind off of the person who's causing you pain. Let them help you not take life too seriously.

Take some time each day to focus on a few of your good qualities. Remind yourself that you're a great person even if someone out there doesn't like you in a romantic way. Think about what other qualities you'd like to have -- more confidence, better taste in music, better dance skills, etc. -- and set some goals about attaining them.

Remind yourself that it would not be any fun to be with someone who didn't feel as strongly about you as you did about them. Think about what love should like and notice how equality plays a big part. You deserve to be treated the way you want to be treated! Remember another emotionally difficult situation you've been through and how you got through it. Adopt some of the strategies you used in that situation to help you heal from this heartbreak.

Take a little time to nurture yourself, whether it's with a good few good books or movies, some extra time with friends or simply getting a bit more sleep.

When you're ready, start hanging out with other people you'd consider dating. Give yourself the chance to fall in love again and you undoubtedly will.

Sayang dan Cinta tidak boleh di ungkap

Dalam satu kisah percintaan yang menarik. Sepasang suami isteri berjalan di tepi sebuah tasik yang indah. Kemudian mereka berhenti di sebuah bangku yang disediakan di tepi tasik. Kemudian si isteri bertanya kepada si suami. Ini dialong mereka...

Isteri : Mengapa abang menyukai saya? Mengapa abang cintakan saya?

Suami : Abang tidak boleh menerangkan sebabnya, namun begitu abang memang cintakan Sayang.

Isteri : Abang tak boleh terangkan sebabnya? Bagaimana abang boleh katakan abang sayang dan cintakan saya sedangkan abang tidak boleh menerangkannya.

Suami : Betul! Abang tak tahu sebabnya tetapi abang boleh buktikan bahawa abang memang cintakan Sayang!

Isteri : Tak boleh beri bukti! Tidak! Saya hendak abang terangkan kepada saya sebabnya. Kawan-kawan saya yang lain yang mempunyai suami dan teman lelaki yang tahu menerangkan mengapa mereka mencintai. Dalam bentuk puisi dan syair lagi. Namun begitu abang tidak boleh terangkan sebabnya.

Si suami menarik nafas panjang dan dia berkata:
"Baiklah! Abang mencintai Sayang sebab sayang cantik, mempunyai suara yang merdu, penyayang dan mengingati abang selalu. Abang juga sukakan senyuman manis dan setiap tapak Sayang melangkah, di situlah cinta Abang bersama Sayang!"

Si isteri tersenyum dan berpuas hati dengan penerangan suaminya tadi. Namun begitu selang beberapa hari si isteri mengalami kemalangan dan koma.

Si suami amat bersedih dan menulis sepucuk surat kepada isterinya yang disayangi. Surat itu diletakkan di sebelah katil isterinya di hospital.

Surat tersebut berbunyi begini:

Sayang, jika disebabkan suaramu, aku menyintaimu... sekarang bolehkah engkau bersuara? Tidak! Oleh itu aku tidak boleh mencintai mu.

Jika disebabkan kasih sayang dan ingatan aku mencintai mu... sekarang bolehkah engkau menunjukkannya? Tidak! Oleh itu aku tidak boleh mencintai mu.

Jika disebabkan senyuman aku mencintai mu... sekarang bolehkah engkau tersenyum? Tidak! Oleh itu aku tidak boleh mencintai mu.

Jika disebabkan setiap langkah aku mencintai mu... . sekarang bolehkah engkau melangkah? Tidak! Oleh itu aku tidak boleh mencintai mu.

Jika cinta memerlukan sebabnya, seperti sekarang. Aku tidak mempunyai sebab mencintai mu lagi. Adakah cinta memerlukan sebab?

Tidak! Aku masih mencintai mu dulu, kini, selamanya dan cinta tidak perlu ada sebab. Kadangkala perkara tercantik dan terbaik di dunia tidak boleh dilihat, dipegang. Namun begitu... ia boleh dirasai dalam hati."