Thursday, December 25, 2008

How to develop a good relationship online

Revealing some parts of us online, builds trust. It can be your emotional side or it can be the things that matter to you most in your real life

For example, consider these statements:
  • If you are searching answers for things in your life like me, you can try xyz (you tell about yourself indirectly here)

  • What a match, you love xyz, me too !!!! (when you know your partner's preference)
  • Merry xyz (try a greeting, something as simple as this will work)
  • Have a xyz day !! (being polite often shows you care about person on the other end)

These are the few ways you can reveal the "real you" in your email / chat / any type of online conversation

If you are looking for a long term relationship, don't pretend to be someone who you are not


The timing of how much you reveal about yourself is crucial to determine, whether a relationship will continue to proceed or not

For example:
  • How quick are you, while talking to your partner in an online chat ( talk leisurely, say after a minute or two, it shows you are eager to talk but are not desperate )
  • About Orkut scraps, don't respond immediately. Take your time, when you are free, post a scrap to your partner


The best part about creating relationship online are people who lack social skills or are shy can also develop good relationships online

Why astrology works: psychological perspective

Astrology is one of the few esoteric sciences which can explain properly the concept of " frame of mind "

For people new to astrology; here is a quick review:

  • There are 12 signs in zodiac each corresponding to a month as per gregorian calender
  • Your Ascendant sign indicates how other people perceive you
  • Your Moon sign indicates what you feel i.e your emotions
  • Your Sun sign indicates the inner you, your core values, your beliefs

Astrologers approach their subjects with some assumptions. For example, a Leo would act in a particular way different from Cancer, Scorpio, Sagittarius etc.

Those assumptions define their frame of mind


As we believe that certain people will act in a way defined by us; they will appear to us, the way we defined them. If any behavior of the subject in experiment; matches our belief, it will further strengthen our belief (like a positive feedback)


To people who take astrology very seriously, I would suggest them to avoid it when defining relationships or major issues in their lives. You are taking a very big risk when you are placing your firm belief in astrology