Asha

ASHA'S LOVE PROFILE2:DEALING WITH COUPLE ENVY! (JUST ATTACHED)

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 // 5:02 PM

YOU'RE HAPPY WITH YOUR NEW RELATIONSHIP.YOU EXPECT YOU FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO BE HAPPY FOR YOU.BUT WHAT IF THE SITUATION TURNS UGLY?HERE ARE SOME OF THE COMMON PROBLEMS THAT YOU AND I MIGHT HAVE COME ACROSS.

PROBLEM 1:When the girlfriends starts complaining that you're not spending time with them anymore,now that you have a boyfriend.

SOLUTION:This is a test for your friends.if they have your interests at heart,they'll knoe you need to spend time with your ne beau to build up the relationship before inviting them to your joint-lives.explain the situation to them so there are no misunderstandings.nobody likes to be thrown aside for a new distraction.

PROBLEM 2:Accused of being too affectionate in public.

SOLUTION:Remember when you were single and wanting to shout out to couples who were publily"pawing" at each other to go get a room?well,guess what?
you've become that irritating couple.yes,all of us have the right to be affectionate,lovingly and freely..but not to the expense of your friends feeling uncomfortable and akward.if your friends keep hinting or being sarcastic,cut that P.D.A(PUBLIC DISPLAY AFFECTION)

PROBLEM 3:Best friend suffered a traumatic breakup while you just met what possibly could be mr right!

SOLUTION:On one hand,be sensitive to her situation,on the other, you can't hide your happiness to one and all.There is no easy way to handle this.She is envious and you can't control how she feels.Never use an accusatory tone,and emphasise that you want her to be happy for you and that you still need her support as a friend.

PROBLEM 4:Mum and dad play mr and mrs know it all

SOLUTION:First impressions count,so create a favourable one.
i'd rather you invite him for dinner rather than they bump into him as he is emerging from your room.of course,they want you to hear their views.hear them out,even if he is your ultimate choice.

PROBLEM 5:Platonic relationship's stepping in the way making present boyfriend insecure.

SOLUTION:Men are naturally pretty territorial and they may feel insecure at the presence of the other.its a guy thing so you just have to ride it out.let both parties know that you still care.if situations don't improve,keep outings seperate when it comes to them.

PROBLEM 6:Friend invites me out,but not my boyfriend.she gets angry when i suggest he come along.

SOLUTION:She's either jealous,or for some reason,dores not get along with your boyfriend.investigate.
emphasise that both your friendship and relationship is equally important.if she is a true friend,she would understand and support you.if she feels uncomfortable,maybe you could plan something to let them get to know each other better.

sooo,spread some love and i hope tat u girls can tackle tis common problems all of us face..well atleast,once in our lifetime.

love,
asha
envy me....

ASHA'S LOVE PROFILE1:DATE ME GETAWAYS!!!(FOR THA ATTACHED!!)

// 4:18 PM

HAVE YOU EVER FELT THAT THERE IS REALLY NOTHING AND NO PLACE TO GO IN SINGAPORE,OUR LITTLE TROPICAL ISLAND?WELL,FESS UP GIRLS,I'M GONA SHOW YOU HOW!

***DATE IDEAS***

1)Spend the afternoon preparing for a picnic and have it by the beach at SENTOSA.

2)Catch a performance at ESPLANADE, a dinner at MAKANSUTRA and a stroll along the WATERFRONT, feedin takeaway chocolates from CHOCZ!

3)Have breakfast at CHANGI VILLAGE and go fishing afterwards with each other's company or get into some surfing action by taking a bum boat to DESARU.There are lessons there or you can opt for body boarding first.

4)Try wake boarding at SAF YACHT CLUB in sembawang and end it with a relaxing jacuzzi or head down to sembawangs popular HOT SPRINGS.

5)Take a long walk starting from HOLLAND ROAD,stop in at BOTANIC GARDEN and end with ice milo at ADAM ROAD FOOD CENTRE.

6)Go kite-flying at MARINA SOUTH.Bring along homemade sandwiches for each other and snuggle into each other's arms with a good book to read.

7)Go trekking at MACRITCHIE RESERVOIR.Smell the fresh ait,get in touch with nature,together.

8)Have a suprise impromptu picnic at MOUNT SOPHIA PARK.

9)If you can afford it,have dinner above a YACHT.

10)Have satay and bbq chics at EASTCOAST PARKWAY FOOD CENTRE.Top it off by sharin a drink of tha exotic coconut.its cheap,$2 and you get it for the size thats bigger than your head.

11)Visit a CHURCH,MOSQUE OR MUSEUM and associate it with foods like indian rojak and epok2.go cultural and a Shop cultural.

12)If you both are feeling lazy and rich,try high tea at MEZZA9.$35 PER PERSON.
Glorious tarts and sweets.plus its real cosy!!!

13)Ice skating at JURONG ENTERTAIMENT CENTRE.Very interactive especially when the both of you can't skate.

14)Eat take-away pizza by the beach at PASIR RIS PARK.
You don't need to spend tons of money for a good time.

15)Head to the EAST COAST area and play/feed the abandoned cats there.

16)Blinfold your partner.Take him to your NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK at night.take off the blindfola and greet him with stars dotting the night sky and a table with a candle and packed food you cooked,woohoooo.

17)NIGHT SAFARI.Its dark,quiet.its just you both and the animals.

18)Board a CABLE CAR and have dinner in it while lookin down to the fantastic view of singapore.

19)Explore CHINATOWN and wander to the old shophouses,desserts at roadside stalls,take funky snapshots and end it off with food reflex at PEARL CENTRE.

20)Invite your partner to DINNER AT HOME.create a rose petal path from the door to the dinig area.

21)Head to SPA BOTANICA at SENTOSA and spent the day lying in the sun and indulging into spa treatments.

22)Head to a NEIGHBOURHOOD SHOPPING CENTRE you both have never gone to,give each a budget of lets say $20.go seperate ways for 2 hours and met back with suprise gifts for each other.

23)Go camping at EAST COAST.BBQ your food.to spice up the fun,invite your friends and their boyfriends.alternatively rent a CHALET.

24)Try a different cuisine.check yellow pages/the green book or surf the net.try the MEDDITERENEAN CUISINE located at ARAB STREET for a start.

25)Go swimming at WILD2 WET and head down to ESCAPE THEME PARK to dry yourself with the rollercoaster rides.to end it off,go for a pampering manicure and pedicure at SCRATCH located at DOWNTOWN EAST shopping arcade.they have a range of relaxing foot massages for males to.he'll be askin for more!

note*
for you singles and others out dere,need not fret.i have something for you guys also in the upcoming issues.:):):)

feelin the love,
asha
attached and loving it:)

DESTRESS AT THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME!!!

// 3:40 PM

TEN QUICK AND EASY STEPS TO SPA SANCTUARY!!!

1)LIGHT UP THE ROOM
-Dim your lights and fill the bathroom with candles/rose petals

2)SCENT TO RELAXATION
-Spritz the room with a relaxing scent of lavender or chamomile.if your feeling sexy try ylang2

3)ATMOSTPHERE
-Drizzle a couple of your favourite essential oils in a burner and breathe easy.personal faves are ylang2 and mandarin plus ginger..

4)SMOOTHEN ME
-Exfoliate with a GOOD scrub.try AFRICAN SALT SPA SCRUB from body shop.it exfoliates and moisturises your skin instantly with its shea butter extract.(girls,exfoliate once to twice a week if you want an even skin tone and a healthy glow.so invest on this sacred product)
Rinse in hot rain shower :)

5)SOAK UP THE SUN
-Indulge yourself in a warm bath with bath salts.you can choose to make your own(recipe below) or put up with the hassle with just a cash transaction.
get soakin with L'occitane lavebder bath salt,$27.Soak for a good 20 mins.

6)SPECIAL TOUCH
-Towel off and slowly massage in any body butter of your choice.
try the range from skinfood and body shop.WORTH IT!

7)SPRITZ
-Douse your body with a soul-lifting skin scent.
(try not to pick two totally different scents from your body butter and body water scent,you will smell like rojak) try barely-there scents from evian or red earth.its light,hydrating and freshens up your skin!

8)SCRUB AND SOAK
-Exfoliate your delicate hands with a hand scrub(they r denser than body scrubs).plus soak your feet in warm water with zests of lime/lemon to rid off that wacky weird smell...(need i explain???)
!!!!!your hands and neck are the first to show signs of ageing,so never ever neglect them!!!!!

9)CREAM MEEEEE
-Moisturise!moisturise!moisturisE!!get a simple hand/feet moisturiser.
even JOHNSONS MILK LOTION will do. it will work wonders. just an advice, get a lotion with a lesser or non-greasy formula.body butters are greasy.

10)CHILL
-Relax,lie down on your bed.very interesting advice, place all your pillows all aroud you, like...a barrier, and lie in the centre..somehow it works by giving me a feeling of comfort and security.taadaa!!more relaxed!
finish it off with a towel soaked in warm water with a few drops of lavender oil and cover your face with it. close your eyes,play music of your choice.chill............

*bath salt recipe
ingredients:
-salt
-a tinge of desired colouring like pink or blue.
-a few drops of your fave essential oil
how????
mix them all together,use a funnel to avooid messiness when transferring into an empty container or bottle.
simple???
go ahead!try it.colouring can be bought at supermarkets and esential oils from body shop or aromatherapy shops.do not use oils for burning inscense.

love,
asha the D.I.Y spa expert

(shir....destresssssssssss my dearrrrrrr!!!!!!)