Relationship Advice from 4 Iconic "It" Couples

Celebrities attract enough attention to begin with, but these celebrity couples are the next level of attention-grabbing. These couples are just evidently more relevant than others -- they're the chosen "hot topics" of the media, the "it" couple that people can't get enough  of. They're the ones that all the other celebrity couples secretly envy. With all the fame and spotlight tailgating them, you'd wonder what exactly it is that make these seemingly superior couples so special. Well, they've gotta be idolized for a reason, right? Here are some tips to take away from four of today's most influential couples.

1. David and Victoria Beckham: They built a brand together

Many celebrity couples get hitched, then split shortly after. But David and Victoria's marriage lasted since 1999 and boy, did it come a long way. The soccer player-turned-entrepreneur and his wife are now one of the richest celebrity couples and for good reason. The two built the Beckham empire together, working under the same family name. Not to mention, the two seem practically inseparable, attending public events together. The two integrated into one another and became one brand, and it would be a total shock if they ever split!
   

2. Barack and Michelle Obama: They work as a team

For these two, the term "work" literally means congress work. The President and his wife have attended countless events together, sharing the spotlight along with the public attention. A duty like the President's can be hard to tackle alone, and Michelle has shown that beside every great man is a loyal woman. It's clear that the two act as a team when dealing with life, and it's definitely worked to their advantage. They seem much stronger with one another and are more popular! 

3. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: They match outfits when appropriate

The "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" stars couldn't look any better together, especially on the red carpet. Brad and Angelina are often spotted in matching outfits that make every other couple wish they had done the same. It's usually a black tux for him and a black dress for her, but this year at the British Academy Film Awards, the two wore matching tuxedos! Yup, Angelina would pull off a suit and tie. The two looked absolutely adorable and probably served as inspiration to many fashionable couples.    

4. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: They do not refrain from excessive PDA

Kanye's music video for his song "Bound 2" says it all: for Kim and Kanye, it's all about publicly (and very proudly) displaying their hot romance for one another. The two have been spotted seriously PDA'ing at night clubs, basketball courtsides and on magazine covers. Some people may frown upon the in-your-face shameless-ness, but it's done the couple more good than bad. The couple was even featured on the cover of Vogue magazine, assumably for their powerfully confident and sensual aura, which not many couples like to flaunt!

5 Ways to Enhance a Long-Distance Relationship

Though they're always near and dear in your heart, there are times when significant others can't be within a car-ride's reach. Sometimes, you're just an area code apart. But other times, you could be working with a big time difference. Thankfully for those who are in a long-distance relationship, technology has come so far to enable across-sea couples to chat and love to the fullest. Whether you're a city, state or country apart from your lover, these tips will be sure to improve your relationship.

1. Find and take advantage of apps that work for you

Make sure you test out and find an app that you both like and download it. Connect often through this mutual app. Consider this your "home base" -- the one place you find comfort in shared photos, videos, updates and messages with your significant other. Plus, texting costs money, phone calls cost money. But the app store is one place you can find communication methods free of charge.

2. Establish a routine 

Once you've got your home base, find something that can act as sort of a ritual for both of you. Agree on a day and time every couple of days or week where you can clear your schedules to sit down for a video chat. Humans are creatures of routine -- routines ground us by providing familiarity and comfort. Distance sometimes makes it easier for people to get lost in their respective daily lives, and finding a time that works for both of you might get hard. By establishing a routine beforehand and making that a sort of promise, you're assuring that you're investing in the relationship. But of course, "winging it" is important too, to keep things spontaneous. 

3. Be spontaneous

Express your feelings when you want. Long-distance doesn't mean you can't send drunk texts. Yes, time zones can be annoying and you might feel silly sending deep messages when you know your beau is probably sleeping. But who doesn't love waking up to lovely messages or videos? They're only reminders that your significant other is thinking of you. Don't let the time difference stop you from being a hopeless romantic -- send them your love when you feel like it. 

4. Make up fun rules

Send each other photos of interesting things you come across. Misspelt signs. Cool cars. Adorable puppies. Or even something as mundane as your morning coffees. "Inside jokes" are something that makes us all smile or laugh -- keep things interesting by sharing quirky details of your daily lives.

5. Remind each other of your charm

Do send photos and videos looking your absolute best to remind your significant other what they're committed to. This is kind of a cute attention-grab that totally works. Especially when times get rocky, it'll remind them that it's all totally worth it. If you're wearing a new outfit or trying out a new hairstyle, be sure that the first person you share with is your lover. Take your phone, snap away, and make them fall in love with you all over again.

5 Reasons Spring is the Season to Date

Fall in love this Spring...

As they say, spring is the season of flings. So what really is it about the spring air that tickles our romantic senses?

1. Colour psychology
You’ll see the grass getting greener, flowers becoming more vivid in colour – and this is proven to affect your emotions. The colour green is often associated with tranquility and has a de-stressing effect. Colours like pink, red and yellow are known to remind us of warmth and energy. With colours blossoming all around us, it’s the perfect season to take a stroll with a new lover.

2. Less clothing 

Say goodbye to bundling up in bulky coats and clunky boots. Lighter clothing means lighter moods, happier moods, sexier moods. It also means less barriers physically. Every touch and every hug feels so much nicer with the load of clothing off our backs.

3. Feeling of newness

People say that winter is the first season (according to the calendar year), but springtime is when new life cultivates. It’s the season of spring-cleaning and a change in wardrobe. Many people spring into the new season on a clean slate, kind of like a second new year. This feeling of newness will give you a fresh perspective on life – the perfect mindset to search for new opportunities and romances.

Sunlight is proven to boost your mood.

4. Prolonged sunlight
Throughout the winter, outdoor plans are cut short because of quick-falling dusk (and the cold). But now that you’ve adjusted your clocks for daylight savings, the sun will set an hour later than usual. You can take advantage of this by soaking in an extra hour of vitamin D and romance.

5. Enhanced overall mood 

All of this – new blooms, later sunsets, less clothes – all add to the excitement of the spring season. For those who have had the winter blues (seasonal affective disorder a.k.a SAD is real), you simply don’t need a reason to feel happier other than the fact that it is now spring! Let optimism and a fresh energy drive you to a new confidence, new profile video and new relationship!

Sexy Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him and Her

No one blames you for running out of creative Valentine's day gift ideas. That's what bloggers like me are here for. Be inspired by this list of sexy gift ideas and outdo yourself this year! 

For Him

1.    A robe – the type that’ll make him feel like Hugh Hefner
This is both a sexy and practical gift. Find him a nice bathrobe (not a white one) and maybe throw in a pair of boxers to wear underneath it. Since the 40s and 50s, men have been rocking fancy loungewear that is almost equivalent to lingerie for women. Though it may not be red velour one, slipping on a nice robe will make your man feel important and sexy at home!

2.    A sexy board game with a bottle of his favourite drink

Pick up an adult board game at your local sex shop for a sexy night in, accompanied by a bottle of his favourite liquor (no beer allowed for Valentine’s day!). This could be both exciting and a little uncomfortable if it’s your first time ever engaging in a sex game, but don’t worry – the bottle of liquor will give you courage. Be prepared to get competitive and expect erotic punishments!

3.  An extension of his favourite past-time

If he’s obsessed with his car, buy him a new car wax or custom seat covers. If he loves sports, grab tickets to a game. If he’s into music, find an electronic DJ set. There’s nothing sexier than a woman who supports a man’s hobby, so anything that shows your understanding of his passion will be an A+ gift.

For Her

1.    A trip to the spa

Yes, this is the sexiest gift a woman could receive – what could be sexier than being pampered and rubbed the right way? Taking her to the spa is essentially investing on her body. She will leave feeling soft, smooth and beautiful, revitalizing her both physically and emotionally. And once she’s in a sexy mood, she will be much more likely to do sexy things.

2.    Lingerie paired with scented oils

Underwear in itself is an explicitly “sexy” gift, but can be cliché. What would complete your Valentine’s day package is a sweet and sexy package of lingerie and some scented oils. Scented oils, very much like candles, exude different aromas that uplift your mood. There’s a wide range of scents too choose from, from floral to coconut to citrus. Handpick the ones you think your woman would like best. This will make your woman feel sexy not just on the exterior, but mentally as well – the aromatherapy will make her feel sexy inside and out.

3. Red or pink-themed goodies

This is an easy way to instantly romanticize any mundane gift; colour-coordinate all of it with red or pink wrapping paper and ribbons. Throw in whatever you please -- chocolates, underwear, massage oil and maybe some sexy toys, -- but make sure you wrap them individually in red. Put all the difference items together into one box or bag and sprinkle some rose petals in there to complete the ultimate sexy package. She’ll have tons of fun unwrapping each surprise!

Which do you think will tickle your partner's fancy? Will you go more sweet and romantic or make a sexy statement?  

4 Activities that will bring you and your partner closer together

1. A sport that only one of you know how to play.

Instead of going for a round of something you're both good at, try a sport that is new to one of you for a more engaging experience. This means one of you has to play teacher -- physically and verbally assisting your partner to get a hang of the new sport. Whether it's tennis, bowling or even snowboarding, taking up a new sport with the help of your beau is a great opportunity to bring you two closer together. During the process of teaching or learning from your spouse, you'll find out more about one another's teaching or learning tactics and connect on a different level that's not usually explored.

2. Do a personality test.

If you haven't done so already, sitting down and completing a personality test as a couple is a must. Part of becoming closer to one another has to do with building a mutual understanding of your similarities and differences. Find out more about your partner and broaden your perspective of him or her, so that you'll see where he or she is coming from next time you get into an argument. You can find tons of free ones online.


3. Make something in the kitchen. Together.

Rather than splitting up who makes what on which day, pick a recipe together that you both want to try -- and get to work! The idea of working on a project together to see the end result (and a delicious one, too) will bond you and your partner as a team. It's a fun way to see who takes the more authoritative role in giving directions or who ends up messing up. 

4. Get drunk.

No, not to the point where you both can't carry on a proper conversation. Grab a drink, just the two of you at a quieter lounge where you can chit-chat. This is a great atmosphere to loosen up and talk about things that you normally wouldn’t have a chance to. We all can get a little caught up with busy routines that we forget to take long breathers; take this time to catch up with a little help from liquid courage.

You should date a reckless guy

A rendition of Charles Warnke's You Should Date An Illiterate Girl 

Choose the guy who couldn't care less about being chosen. The type that doesn't give a damn about missed opportunities. A guy who would never sulk over consequences because quite frankly, he has nothing to lose. A guy who seems aloof, incautious and heedless towards those who fail to capture his interest. Someone who isn't mindful of what others think.

Date the guy who is thoughtless about the future and rash about the present. Someone who is inattentive to rules and unhesitant to do as he desires.

Once he sets his eyes on you, realize that he is reckless and that he will take no precaution; he is mindless of danger. He will be blind to your imperfections, even when you look your absolute worst. He'll be deaf to irrelevant chatter, traces of an unwanted past. He'll be impulsive; hot-headed to fall head-first, head-over-heels.

He may take notice of your flaws that slip, but deep down inside, he is completely inattentive to those flaws. Date the guy who’s inattentive to the idea that you and he could be a mismatch. Love him for being completely and utterly neglectful of anything but you and him.

Date someone who couldn’t care less about anything else so long as you are his – he recklessly disregards all else. He will be rash to wrap his arms around you, kiss your lips, make love to you passionately. He will courageously (but more effortlessly) put you first before all else, because you will be his enjoyment and comfort. Date that type of guy, who is absolutely careless, so long as you are his.

What Your Man's Underwear Says About Him

It’s hard to judge a man by what he wears on the outside because, let’s be real – he’ll definitely be dressing to impress you on the first couple of dates. The one thing that will reveal a man’s true, unaltered taste is his underwear. If you’re just starting to get to know someone and want an extra indicator of what he’s like, check this out:

1. Joe Boxer: He’s a guy’s guy.
If you see bold block font on his boxer band, your man is a bro at heart. Just like the brand’s renowned logo, Joe Boxer-wearers are lighthearted and have a sense of humor. Your dude is probably fun-loving, easy-going and laid back. Give this one his space when it comes to boy’s nights, because he won’t last long without chilling and joking around with his bros.

2. Jockey: He’s a gentleman.

Clean-cut and dandy, the Jockey-wearer flaunts a wholesome vibe. If your guy is wearing Jockey, he will likely be a sweet guy who is attentive to details. He’s most likely to be interested in fashion, too, which could be fun if you share the same interest.

This is how he sees himself in the mirror...

3. Calvin Klein: He’s a sexy romantic.

This guy cares deeply about how attractive he is. He strives for strong sex appeal and loves feeling sexy every time he looks at himself in the mirror. The Calvin Klein wearer is most likely to be a ladies’ man (note: plural). He is sensual and whimsical and romantic, but careful because he is the most likely to be full of himself and have player-ish tendencies. 

4. Fruit of the Loom: He’s a simple guy.
It’s the little things in life that make this guy happy. As bland as his underwear brand is, this dude is not picky. It won’t take much to impress him, but he is most likely to be someone who values quality and consistency.

5. Tommy Hilfiger: He’s a pretty boy.
Tommy undies are nothing but preppy accessories to this pretty boy’s wardrobe. This guy has a distinct taste; he knows what he is looking for. He has a strong sense of individuality and doesn’t mind expressing it through bright colors and bold prints. Guys who wear Tommy are more prone to being self-centred, so be wary of a partner who demands a little more attention.

Which of these best describe your man and his undies? Is this accurate?