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History’s Most Passionate Relationships
Throughout history, epic, passionate relationships have captivated the minds and hearts of the general public and inspired us in our own love lives and tribulations. The following couples have all played huge roles in inspiring hopeless romantic around the world, providing for us a template for the ultimate love relationship.
Cleopatra and Marc Antony
These most famous of lovers are said to have fallen in love at first sight, when Antony came to Egypt to push for Roman influence at the time when Cleopatra was Pharaoh. To the horror of politicians back in Rome, the two became lovers, and even secretly planned to take Rome together, however it was all to fall apart before they would get the chance. They would suffer a crucial defeat at Actium, and then upon hearing false news that Cleopatra was dead, Antony fell upon his sword. When Cleopatra heard that Antony had perished, she induced a poisonous bite from an asp and died.
Celebrity Wedding Flower Trends
Celebrity weddings are always some of the biggest media events of the year, and one of the best ways for a celebrity wedding to get a top review (style wise, of course) is by doing something impressive with the way they choose and display their flowers. As the ultimate in celebrations, weddings are a time to go all out, and celebrities are teaching everyone a thing or two about how to get married in style. The following are some of the latest trends in flowers for celebrity weddings.
Colour themes
Themed weddings have become a big deal among celebrities of late, with the flowers being selected primarily based on colour in order to pull off themes ranging from Alice in Wonderland to Zombies. NBA star Carmelo Anthony recently spoke out about how he and fiancé La La Vazquez were planning on having a red-themed wedding.
Diagnosing a Date — What Went Wrong
Sometimes, despite all the best plans and intentions for a date, it just doesn’t work out. It may or may not be because of something that you’re doing. A bad date can really shake a person’s self confidence, so while it’s not worth thinking about it too much, it can be helpful for next time to know what went wrong this time. The following are some of the areas that may have caused your date to fail.
Location
Location is important, but that doesn’t always mean the more expensive or trendy the better. If this is a first or second date, a setting where it’s easier to hear what the other person is saying is preferable, as you’re most likely still trying to get to know each other. Being unable to communicate on a date can make it a frustrating experience, which can often make it seem not worth doing again in the future. If your date was a shocker, maybe it was just too noisy.
Biggest Celebrity Break Ups of 2011
2011 had its share of celebrity heartbreak, and while some of the big splits of 2011 came as no great surprise, others involved couples who looked like they would be together forever. Having a relationship in the public spotlight is bound to take its toll, and in 2011 some extremely high-profile unions showed they were simply incapable of handling the pressure. The following is a list of some of the more interesting, sentimental, gossip-worthy relationship breakdowns of the past year.
KIM KARDASHIAN & KRIS HUMPHRIES
Together: 72 days
This tragic affair was easily the most publicised break-up of 2011, with the sheer scale and hype of the wedding, after a whirlwind courtship, turning out to be the perfect backdrop for the divorce. In the aftermath, Kris Humphries was even booed at basketball games by Kardashian fans in attendance. Kardashian, meanwhile, was widely criticised in many corners of the celebrity gossip world, with suggestions the marriage was nothing more than a publicity stunt to promote the Kardashian brand and future television ventures.
Is Bigger Better for Your Next Present?
When giving presents, there is much debate about whether or not bigger gifts are necessarily better gifts. There seems to be a solid case for each, although like everything, it depends on the particular occasion or situation. The following will look at a few common gift options and whether they are better when bigger.
Flowers
When it comes to flowers, you can make a big impression with a small but well-arranged bouquet of flowers. However, nothing makes quite the same impact as a huge bunch of flowers. To really go all out in helping a loved one celebrate, make your gift of flowers as big as you possibly can, as while almost everyone will have received a bunch of flowers before, few would have received a large flower delivery.
Simple Steps to Mending a Broken Relationship
There’s no harder pain to deal with than that which arises from a romantic relationship gone wrong. Sometimes it’s best to just let it go, but if you feel that there is still hope, sometimes all it takes is a little extra effort to get your broken relationship back on track. The following are some of the simple ways that you may be able to revive you broken relationship.
Get back to basics — communicate
If your relationship is on the rocks, you may need to take things back to basics, because without the right foundation, your efforts will only take your relationship so far.
Why Do We Buy Gifts?
There is nothing more fun than giving a gift, regardless of the occasion. Seeing the look on a loved one’s face as that lovingly purchased (or made!) item is revealed is a buzz like no other. The giving of gifts plays a huge role in human societies, and we give gifts for a wide variety of reasons. The following are just a few of them.
To say thanks
Whether you’ve stayed at their home or they’ve helped you prepare for a big exam, giving a gift is a fantastic way to show your gratitude to someone. It doesn’t have to be an expensive gift — just something that shows you appreciate what they have done for you.
Top 10 Flowers For Your First Date
Choosing the right flowers to take on a first date can make all the difference, so check out these great options and make your first impression a strong and lasting one.
Carnations
Known as the flowers of love, carnations on a first date are a great way of projecting warmth, fascination and admiration for your date. Their soft colours and striking aroma are the perfect way to let your date know that they have your full and undivided attention.
Sunflowers
Giving these on a first date is a great way to get things started off on an upbeat note. The cheery vibe of the sunflowers will help you both overcome nerves and awkwardness, and you will be making an early statement that you are happy to be on this date. Sunflowers are also a great choice if you want to have flowers delivered after the date.
What are David Austin Roses?
Roses are the world’s most recognisable flowers, though traditionally they have been quite tricky to grow, requiring very specific conditions that made them impossible to grow them in most places. However, David Austin has changed all of that. If you are a rose connoisseur, you will no doubt have heard all about David Austin Roses, which allow people in far more diverse climates to grow their own roses. Following is a brief description of David Austin Roses.
What are they?
David Austin Roses are a special combination of ‘old world’ rose qualities, such as magnificent form and beautiful fragrance, mixed with attributes of more modern roses, like their ability to flower multiple times in a season, as well as coming in a huge variety of colours. They are named after their creator, David Austin, who has been breeding and growing roses in England since 1961.
Origins of the English Rose
No flower has as bloody a history as the English Rose. The origins of the English rose can be traced back hundreds of years to the 15th century and the famous War of the Roses, fought between the Houses of Lancaster and York. This war consisted of sporadic clashes over a period of around 50 years, and resulted in the House of Tudor taking power, as well as the birth of the English Rose. The following is a brief history of how it all happened.
Rival houses
The two main protagonists in the War of the Roses, the House of Lancaster and the House of York, were both part of the House of Plantagenet and rivals for the throne of England. The House of York, represented by a white rose, was founded by Edmund of Langley in 1385 and, according to cognatic primogeniture, had a senior claim to the throne of England compared to that of Lancaster. The House of Lancaster, represented by a red rose, was founded by John of Gaunt in 1362 and, according to agnatic primogeniture, had a senior claim to the throne of England compared to that of York.