I recently interviewed two, very fit, former paratroopers, who still train and work hard and enjoy dating younger women and fatherhood. Find out how three 60 year old, former paratroopers, stay strong, overcome injuries, date and even have children. Listen to the attached audio clip and/or read the summary:

AS = Andy Slusarenko

DB= Doug Burgis

DS= Interviewer

GROWING UP

AS- Ate peanut butter sandwiches, hiked, swam and played soccer in the rural areas on Vancouver Island. Age 12, jumped and beaten by six guys. AS trained in judo and other martial arts. Was only “white guy” in judo classes.

DB- Born in small town. Loved freedom of outdoors. Moved to Vancouver and experienced culture shock, such as never seeing a black or gay man before. Lied about his age to join army cadets and enjoyed camping and individual sports.

DS-Born on Airforce base. Enjoyed outdoors and individual sports.

MILITARY

AS- Joined army. Was fittest guy in battalion. Joined CAR.

DB- Joined army, infantry and CAR (Canadian Airborne Regiment). At CAR, you were judged by your physical abilities. You never wanted to fall behind.

DS- After too many beatings, joined army reserves, then regular army and trained in martial arts.

TURNING 60

AS- Gift to self was workout challenge at local gym.

DB- Gave self “Birthday Workout.” Bench press was better than my 20’s. Reverse pullups: 6 sets of 8.

DS- Run up Grouse Mountain, take girlfriend out dancing.

INJURIES

AS- Pain is different as a kid. Had to work around a shoulder injury since I was 13 years old. Still went onto become a paratrooper and aikido black belt.

DB- Always work around the injury. Older means better patience with injuries. Have the wisdom to know I can “work around” the injury and get back in shape. Always keep training. If I cannot run, I skip, etc.

DS- If I injure my knee, I work on flexibility and upper body. The same with other body parts. Always keep moving.

ADVICE TO OTHERS

AS- It is what YOU want out of training. It is NOT what other people think. Take on challenges. You need a reason to get up in the morning. If you get hurt, just suck it up and get it done. During my Airborne reunion, so many guys were unfit and overweight. Take fitness challenges.

DB- You need to do something that boosts adrenaline and testosterone. Life will give you what you need. Look for challenges. Leave some mystery in it. I am going motorcycling in the Baja, Mexico and don’t have my logistics together yet. I’d like to see more guys fitter. Usually, when I train, there are only about four of us over 50 during kettle bell seminars. It should not be that way. There should be more over 50 year olds exercising. During my PPCLI infantry reunion many ex-soldiers looked bad. They should still be fit enough to play soccer.

DS- You have to have some kind of excitement, some kind of risk to give you that boost.

RETIREMENT PLANS

AS- Get a boat and see friends all over the world. Wind is not taxed and water is free.

DB- Finish home renovations. I will do my adventure while retired, while my younger partner keeps working

Are you over 40 and thinking about dating? Well, then know that it’s never too late to start a new relation as long as you’re comfortable with it. But yes, starting to date again after a long gap that also after 40 can be a challenge sometimes. So let’s take a look at some of the most common mistakes that you need to stop doing yourself right now.

Being Too Eager or Too Indifferent

Often people who date in their forties end up either being too desperate or too indifferent to start a conversation. But being too eager to start a relationship right away can actually scare the potential mate, leading to rejection. And being indifferent, on the other hand, may denote a lack of emotion and turn the dating experience in a sour one.

Talking About Your Ex Too Much

Talking about your Ex or Exes too much is one of the terrible mistakes that people in their 40s often commit. Dating offers a chance to start afresh. So, if you continue to talk about your previous relationships to your potential date, it may actually make them uninterested about you in the end.

Taking Things Too Much Personally

In this era of internet mingling, you must learn to not take actions and words too much personally or seriously. Instead, try to have fun with the new dating experience. No matter how much certain you are about your goals in life, don’t judge your date instantly.

Agreeing with Everything Too Much

Do you agree with whatever your potential date says? Well then stop right now, as it will ruin your chances to have a reciprocating and honest romantic relationship. It’s okay to fear a bit that you’re over 40 and you can’t effort people losing interest in you. But that doesn’t mean you should say yes to things you’re not comfortable with.

Holding On to Outdated Beliefs

Gone are the days when men used to ask women out; as in this cyberspace era, neither being shy nor waiting to be asked out can help you in finding the right date. Learn to make your move and you’ll see dhow dating in 40s rocks.

Remember, being over the age of 40 doesn’t restrict you from being what you are or starting a new romantic relationship. Just be aware of not doing the silly mistakes mentioned above, and dating will be as fun as it used to be in your 20s.

Pre 1891- Items imported to the U.S. did not have to be marked with the country of their origin.

Most Japanese ceramics were not stamped with any backstamp or they were marked with the Artist’s or Manufacture’s name in Japanese.

1891 – 1921 – Starting in March, 1891, after enactment of the McKinley Tariff Act, all goods imported to the U.S. were required to be marked in English with the country of origin.

In 1914 the Tariff Act has amended to make the words “Made In” in addition to the country of origin mandatory. This was not rigorously enforced until around 1921 so some pre 1921 pieces can still be found without the “Made In” wordage.

Most Japanese pieces from this period were marked “Nippon” or “Hand Painted Nippon”. They quite often will have a company logo. You will find a few pieces from this era just marked Japan and a few with no markings at all.

1921 – 1941 -In August, 1921 the U.S. Custom Service ruled that Nippon could no longer be used and all goods where to be backstamped with “Made in Japan”. Some items got into the U.S. with just a “Japan” stamp. In an effort to save on labor costs not all pieces in a setting were backstamped. This means that you can have an 8 place setting that was imported as a 12 place setting with no stamps at all. Prior to WW ll the few paper stickers that made it to the U.S. were very flimsy and glued on with very weak glue.

1941 – 1945 – This was WW ll so there were no imports from Japan. Imports from Japan did not really start back up until the summer of 1947.

1947 – 1952 – The occupation of Japan by the U.S. began in September 1945 but no items reached the U.S. from Japan until around August 1947. All imports from Japan up till 1949 had to be stamped “Occupied Japan” or “Made in Occupied Japan”.

In 1949 the U.S. Custom Service decreed that “Occupied Japan”, “Made in Occupied Japan”, “Made in Japan” or just “Japan” where acceptable. Most pieces were backstampted in black ink. Later in this period flimsy paper stickers started to show up on more and more items. Most of these were removed or fell off so these pieces can be unmarked.

1952 – Today – The vast majority of today’s Imports are marked “Japan” or “Made in Japan”. This is when the paper or foil labels came into their own. The 2 most common labels now seem to be:

1 – A small oval or rectangular shaped paper sticker. These, most likely, will be made in blue or black with white lettering.

2 – A black or red foil label with gold or silver lettering.

Some imports are still backstamped today but not many.

Caution – A lot of knockoffs were imported from China in the 1980s to early 2000s and to a lesser extent are still coming in. These are made so well that to recognize these fakes by just looking at the backstamp is almost impossible.

Dating is a volatile industry. Whether it’s the stress of meeting a new person or just the matter of locating a new partner, the idea doesn’t sit well with most of us. But, all this improved after some duration when the online world emerged. With claims of quick dating solutions and more streamlined rules which would be applied to match your tastes to someone you’re more prone to like was created, this looked to be a fantasy in Technicolor.

You can never actually say with assurance where you’ll find the love. It appears without notice, grabs you by your collar and creates new feelings and newer connections. With a task that was set towards love with a bit of color, interracial dating certainly does appear like a fascinating matter to count on.

How is it Special?

Lack of social standards often prevents our wishes to meet individuals from various areas. But the privacy of the virtual planet has been in a position to conquer these restrictions at some level. With newer networks for non-traditional thoughts coming to the attention, whether you’re a community of black women looking for white men or the alternative, it appears that you’ll always have something to anticipate on the internet. This is an awesome diligence being put forth by the modern era and offers something special to the previously sure-fire world of web-based dating services.

Better & Improved Attributes

Remember those times when contacting a person was a problem? Well, mobile phones have changed everything completely. Area based services have implemented the strategy of interracial dating sites and facilitate you get an alert if a person you are serious about is in the area. While the truth is that the thought of interracial dating is still developing, the increasing numbers of people are showing their interest in it on a daily basis and it is fairly certain that sooner or later, we will see a full-fledged network which would appear to acknowledge it.

Additional Options

In interracial dating, the good thing is the extensive amount of options we are furnished with. Besides the regular choices, you get to decide your choice of associate ranging from Native American, Asian or possibly ‘Other’, to even a couple of more intriguing possibilities such as Hispanic, Blended Race or possibly East Indian. While stuff like white women dating black men has quite frowned on even in the today’s society, you must be free from these obstacles. Since of course, life is very short to live it in accordance with what other people assume you need to do. Interracial dating certainly appears like an optimistic step on that route.

While it isn’t assured that you’ll definitely find your companion, it is absolutely worth a try.

Many, many years ago, sex was something that people would typically have if they wanted children. Nowadays, it is something that lot of people have if they want to experience pleasure.

In the past, then, it was generally seen as having one purpose and in the present, it is generally seen as having another. Now, while there were people in the past who did have sex for other reasons, there is no denying how different it is today.

Separated

If it wasn’t for the contraceptive pill, it is highly unlikely that sex would be seen in the same way as it is often seen today. Naturally, this has lowered the risk of a woman getting pregnant, thereby making it possible for her to have sex without needing to worry about what will happen after.

Along with this, a man can use a condom to stop his sperm from causing any problems. So, in the same way that someone might have a piece of chocolate to experience pleasure, they can also have sex to achieve the same outcome.

It’s Just Sex

Unlike most of their ancestors, this could be the only thing they know. Therefore, if they were to hear about how, in the past, people typically had sex to procreate, they may find it amusing.

In their eyes, sex could be seen as something that is there to be enjoyed; only having it to create a child is not going make any sense. And, as sex is something that can be extremely enjoyable, why would anyone only want to have it in order to procreate?

An Easy Decision

If someone has this view when it comes to sex, they may have no trouble sleeping with another person on the first date. This could be seen as a way for them to find out if they are sexually compatible.

Sex will be such an important part of their life that they won’t want to be with someone who doesn’t do it for them in the bedroom. In addition to this, they could believe that this will allow them to get to know them better.

Nothing to Lose

The alternative would be for them to wait a little while, only to find out that they are not sexually compatible. After having been with them for a while, it could be a lot harder for them to move on.

One would then have wasted a fair amount of time, time that they would have saved if they got down to business straight away. It would have also taken them a lot longer to find out about things that they might have found out about in a night.

The Only Option

Taking this into account, someone would be old fashioned or even a prude if they chose to behave differently. It would be in their best interest to ‘liberate’ themselves and to just go for it on the first date.

This might go against what they currently stand for, but they will soon realise that it is the right thing to do. When this happens, one will no longer be allowing an outdated inner model to run this area of their life.

Back To Reality

However, although this might seem like the best approach to take, it doesn’t mean that this is the case. One of the big problems with having sex more or less straight away is that it can cloud one’s judgment.

If human beings didn’t have an emotional self and only had a mental and the physical self, it wouldn’t matter. Their emotions wouldn’t be there to effect their judgment, allowing them to think clearly afterwards.

Numb

If someone can have sex straight away and not be affected by it, it could simply show that they are emotionally shut down. Having sex with someone straight away is not going to affect them, but as if they are out of touch with their emotions, it is unlikely that they would be able to have a real relationship anyway.

This could then explain why someone like this would put such a big emphasis on sex; the other part of their being, their heart, is not going to be open. A lot of their energy will be stuck in their genitals as it won’t be able to reach their chest area.

Many Elements

Sex is undoubtedly an important part of a relationship, yet there are a number of other things that are just as important. It will be vital for one to find out if they actually have anything in common with someone and to find out if their values match up.

As there are many parts to their own being, they will need to be with someone who has a being that matches up with these parts. This will be what allows the relationship to last once the early sparks have settled down.

The Easy Option

Getting naked and having sex with someone may seem like a great way get to know who they really are, but this may be a time when they are still hiding their true self. Ultimately, it is one thing for someone to reveal their body; it is another thing altogether for them to reveal who they actually are.

If one thinks that getting naked with someone means that they are getting intimate with them, this is not going to cross their mind. What will also make it harder for them to realise this is if they have come to equate sex with love.

Awareness

This is then not about whether or not having sex on a first date is ‘good’ or ‘bad’, it is about looking at the consequences of behaving in this way. Having sex on a first date could lead to a fulfilling relationship; then again, it could cause one to end up with someone who is not right for them.

Their emotions and hormones will be all over the place, making it just about impossible for them have a balanced outlook. Their thinking will be off and their view of the other person will also be off.

So, you broke up with your boyfriend not all that long ago (though it seems like forever), and now you want to know what you can do to win back an ex boyfriend. What follows is controversial, and a lot of the so called relationship experts will tell you not to do it. But if you have tried other things, and are willing to do whatever it takes, then it may be time to consider taking drastic measures. So, what are we talking about? We are talking about dating somebody else.

Okay, okay! Your first thought is probably that it sounds counterproductive, distasteful, and there is no way whatsoever that you would ever do such a thing. Those thoughts and feelings are perfectly natural, but what if you were able to win back your ex boyfriend by doing so? Would that change your mind?

Allow me to explain. After breaking up with somebody you still care about, your thoughts are going to be focused on them. You are going to be preoccupied with how you can get them back. And you also know that the longer you wait to patch things up, the better the chances that he will have found somebody new. But what’s really going on?

You need to understand that even though you are apart right now, the chances are very high that your ex boyfriend is still thinking about you. After all, you were a part of his life, and it’s not possible for him to completely remove you from his memory. Furthermore, even if he is dating somebody else, that doesn’t mean his feelings for you are gone. This possibility opens the door to getting back together, so there is no reason for you to panic.

So, before you start trying to track him down to plead your case, take a break and ease off. The best thing you can do is to give him some space and time. He needs some time to sort things out, and you also need to give him some time to start missing you. That will never happen if you keep pestering him.

What I want to do here is take you inside the mind of your guy after the breakup. Understanding what runs through his mind will help you with your next moves and help shift the balance of power and give you more control of the situation.

“After a breakup I really don’t want to hear about getting back together. There’s a reason we broke up in the first place, so if a girl keeps bugging me to get back together it has the opposite effect.

I don’t want to focus on her considering that I’m sure I can have her back when ever I want, so I might as well have fun playing the field a little and have a good time while I can since I can always fall back on her if things go south with the other girls.

However, when I begin to hear from others that she’s out spending time with other guys and having a great time, then I start pay attention. I start to question the breakup and I ask myself if I actually did what’s right. It’s possible that I was wrong for terminating the relationship with her? My interest is peaked and out of the blue I’m thinking about her again.”

As soon as you realize that you won’t be contacting your ex right away, it’s time for you to start having a social life again. Go ahead! Get dressed up and go out and have some fun with your friends. This will serve two purposes. One, it will help you keep your mind off your ex. Two, it will give your self-esteem a much needed boost.

When you are going out with friends, stay open to the idea of meeting somebody new. In other words, don’t let the thought of getting your ex boyfriend back prevent you from being happy. Feel free to start dating somebody else.

However, the key here, is not to use somebody else to make your ex boyfriend jealous. That wouldn’t be cool. Instead, strive to be a happy, well-adjusted person. And over time, your ex boyfriend is sure to take notice. Then, if the opportunity should come up, then you can always get back together.

Are you a real “newbie” to the world of free online dating? Do you find online dating foreign? Fret not, dear readers. Here are some online dating tips to assist you in enjoying the experience.

Your Username

Let’s start at the beginning. It’s great to choose a username that makes you stand out. Just remember, though, there is a big difference between being very clever and being so obscure your username goes right over the heads of potential partners.

If someone is already using your first choice for a name, just let it go. Obviously, it wasn’t that clever after all. Avoid using provocative pen names. Not everyone has a sense of humor when it comes to online dating, especially if you are hoping to find a long-term relationship.

Your Profile

A profile that is carefully composed is essential to a successful online dating experience. The profile area is your space to present not only your biographical information but also other special personal information, pictures of yourself and some details of what you are seeking in terms of a date and/or potential mate. Don’t stress it though, because while you only get one chance to make a good first impression on a date, you get as many chances as you want on your free online dating profile. Get together with a friend or two when you’re ready to build your profile. They can help in choosing the best pictures.

Your Photographs

All your photographs should be under seven months old unless specifically designated otherwise. Your main photo should be a headshot. People should be able to see your eyes. In fact, there are free online dating sites that will suspend your photo posting privileges if your main photo does not show your eyes.

You should also include at least one full body shot too. This way, when you do score a first date, there will no concern about how “different” you look in person. Don’t post too many pictures that include other people who might hide the real you or confuse others as to your dating status either.

Keep all your profile photographs updated. Include supplemental photos of you enjoying your favorite pastime or perhaps pics from recent vacations. They can give you something to talk about.

Your Headline

Your headline should make a statement about you or maybe answer a basic question like: “What qualities am I looking for in a man/woman?” Again though, don’t be so clever; you may lose your “reader”.

Your Description

Your description should focus on three separate sections. The first concerns who you really are and some of the different things you enjoy doing. The second might be more about your personal habits or just about anything unusual or unique that makes you stand out from the crowd. The third one should discuss your current activities, books you have read and films you have seen recently.

Additional Tips

Finally, try to be brief. Share, but be careful you don’t share too much. Find a comfortable middle ground between letting them know something about you and removing all the mystery. Use spell check, too. You don’t want a profile that looks thrown together.

To summarize these online dating tips, you want to give people an honest representation of yourself, both physically and mentally. Specify a few things that make you stand out. If you took time off to protest at Standing Rock or have a unique collection of some sort, include that. It will get people’s attention.

Introduction

The Internet has changed all our lives dramatically over the last twenty years. Every aspect of our lives has been made quicker, better, more secure and easier than ever before. Romance and dating has been affected more than most with the increasing popularity of online dating, Facebook and mobile phones.

Meeting People

Unless you worked in a big city, had lots of friends or participated in other activities in the evenings or weekends, finding someone special to share your life with was always going to be difficult. The usual methods of going to pubs or clubs were, and still are, fraught with difficulties. The Internet has enabled potential mate seekers to advertise themselves to the world and wait to see what responses they get. For years this was always thought to be a method for sad people with no social skills and was often ridiculed. However the basic premise was sound. The Internet provided the missing ingredient that many love seekers were missing from their search, scope. Suddenly they weren’t limited to their circle of friends and work colleagues. Now they were promoting themselves 24 hours a day to thousands of like-minded potential romantic partners. Not everything was improved with the advent of online dating. Just like any other system, online dating was prone to misuse from less than genuine individuals with exaggerated or simply false profiles and profile images. This has been improved in recent years with the increase in popularity of social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram.

Checking Up

A common use for Facebook when dating is to gather some useful information on your prospective date. This could be used to ensure the person you think you are meeting is genuine and is who they say they are. Social media leaves a trail so anybody can find out important information regarding a potential date. The main benefit here is regarding safety. If you can confirm the person is genuine it makes meeting them less risky. Another advantage of using Facebook, Twitter or other social media site to get a feel for a potential date is that it can give you some useful subjects to talk about. First dates are tricky but with a handful of topics you know your date has an interest in will make the whole process a lot easier.

Communication

Once in a relationship, technology has also had a major impact on how we chat, flirt and generally keep in touch with your partner. Twenty years ago, the landline was the only way to communicate with a loved one when not together. The way we live has changed. Now we are always available with the use of mobile phones and tablets. The use of SMS texting has had a massive impact on our day-to-day lives. Invented primarily to send short, informative messages they now form the bulk of communication between romantic partners when not in each other’s company. The advantages of text messaging are that they are quick and convenient and can be answered at your leisure. A major drawback is that written text does not allow for any inflection or emotion to be added so messages can be mis-interpreted. Also, there is the dreaded predictive text mixup where the phone replaces what you are writing with what it thinks you meant to write. This can have disastrous effects but also provides a few laughs. Some people even use SMS to break up with their partner.

Conclusion

Technology has enhanced the way we find love and communicate with our loved ones but has also distanced us from our loved ones with our over reliance of quick and easy ways to say how we feel. Nothing can replace face-to-face contact and conversation but hopefully technology can help us to fill in the gaps when we’re apart.

Online dating websites and apps have changed the way the new gen meets new people. There are tons of dating profiles to choose from, you must up your game and be careful about how you portray yourself on the best online dating apps.

You need to have a careful look at your online dating profile. Sculpt your profile like your own painting. Put out your personality, the real you and what are you looking for; Your profile is the window to your chances of scoring the man of your dreams on an online dating profile.

What most men want to know from a woman’s online dating profile?

Photographs and profile decoration is now also being provided as a service by professionals. Online dating profile writing is a legit service where professionals analyze your goal and optimize your profile to attract the right kind of traction.

There are different qualities in an online profile that guys look for. Here’s a breakdown of what matters most to men.

Photographs

Photos are the first thing men look at on an online dating profile. Do not use filters, keep your face visible, don’t add group photos, not even duets! Show your positive side. A snap into your personality -while cycling or just outside with your dog.

Personality

Self Summary about your life -work, education, interests -what are you into, etc. Attributes that help us picture you better. Men weigh our likings and decide to message you or skip your profile!

Qualities

Men are looking for healthy women

Believe it or not, women with the word CrossFit in their profiles are 39% more likely to get messaged than the average girl. Just showing that you take care of your body, and you’ll probably end up meeting a guy who also puts a lot of effort into staying healthy and fit himself.

Men are looking for honest women

If we go on a date with a woman that we met online, and it starts like this… wait a minute, how old are you again? Umm, 29. Then he probably won’t be into you because you’re lying and you have a beard.

Please, both men and women, be open and honest about your age, about what it is that you want, about your life, so that you do end up meeting the right match. Not for the short term, but in the long run because every single time you lie, you’re setting yourself up for an absolute dating disaster.

Finding Common Ground

Your interests, movies, music, places you like, some things in common that we can connect with you, having more specific things will help us pick common things and talk about that.

Do you volunteer? a caring heart and a kind soul is attractive in itself.

Tell us what you enjoy doing so we can find some common ground, or you can tell us more about your talents! Mention your hometown, you never know if your dream guy is from the same town!

Compatibility Indicators

Guys love girls with a sense of humor, adventurous, nerdy, or a simple girl next door, we love the profile that we can feel compatible with and then approach.

Like watching Star wars or When Harry met Sally, put it out if you enjoy metal or pop, are you an outdoor person -display your likes & dislikes, interests, and thoughts!

Don’t pretend you’re something you’re not or you’ll attract the wrong men. It sounds shallow.

The trick to meeting men online and writing a good dating profile is to keep it simple. We want to see what you look like, we want to know you’re fun to hang out with, and we want to know you’re not going to mother us or break our balls. Most women I’ve seen lately try to sell themselves too much in their profiles.

Remember, guys will get to know you when you start to speak to them.

The profile is about giving us just enough to want to find out more about you. The simpler you keep it, the more man-friendly your online profile is.