Male emotions are a lot less complex than female emotions. They know what they want and what they don't want, and they scare easily. Guys do not normally discuss feelings and are rarely emotionally open unless they are extremely comfortable with you. In many societies, men avoid revealing their feelings so that they can feel as though they're in control. Some men will come out and answer "yes" and "no" to your questions, but others won't. If you want them to do something, they may say "yes" when they don't want to. You should know him well enough to figure out whether he's saying "yes" just to please you or "yes" because it's something he wants to do. He won't be mad if you don't figure it out, but he may resent it and feel as though he's being controlled. For example, suppose that you are bringing in groceries while he's watching the game on TV. If you want help, say something like, "Do you want me to wait until the commercial to finish bringing stuff in?" or "Will you take a break and help me bring in these bags?" Don't launch into a long discussion about how he's not noticing that you need help or that it makes you feel neglected, how he's never attentive to your needs, etc., because he'll immediately tune you out. Keep it direct and simple, and you're more likely to get your way. Both constant criticism and manipulation are sure to drive him away.  Listen to his ideas with respect, even if they differ from yours. Don't forget your Opinions either though. Make sure he listens to you as well as you do him and When you understand him and where he's coming from, then you can decide if you want to stay with him or look for another relationship. If he has to change something major before you're going to want to spend life with him, then let him know how you feel and stick to your guns. He may want to change things like his job, his city, his religion or something else to make you happy at first. However, the change may not stick, and it could become a major problem down the road. Be ready to walk away from the relationship instead of asking him to be someone he's not. At the same time, be who you are, and don't change what you value just so that he'll accept you.

Summary: Interpret male emotions. Learn the meaning behind the words. Keep your requests simple. Avoid being critical or manipulative.


The above ideas scratch the surface of what is possible by way of a centerpiece. The best things to keep in mind include:  Aim to keep it inexpensive. Reuse or upcycle whatever you already have around the home. Try to use items from your own garden and cooking where possible, to give it an authentic feel. Avoid overdoing the centerpiece. It's great to make it the talk of the table but not to have people banging their heads on it or knocking it over every time they go to eat or pass the salt! Try to work in heirlooms. These are a way of connecting to the past and remembering people you care about who are no longer with you.

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This will depend on the particular roleplay session you want to start. You can come up with your own persona based on your selected universe. Come up with a name, age and gender, backstory, physical attributes, and personality traits, and skills and weaknesses to bring your player to life. Keep in mind that you want your character to be original, detailed, and realistic.  Many sites offer a template to help you get started. For example, if you selected an action roleplaying genre, you can create a wizard character name Robbin who is great at getting the hero out of tricky situations with his magic. If you want to roleplay as a character from a book, movie, TV show, or video game, select one that is already established. For example, choose Luke if you are roleplaying in the Star Wars universe. You can pick your favorite character or an unassuming character that doesn’t get much attention. As you discuss roleplaying options with your partner, mention the character you select so you can effectively roleplay together.  If you are a beginner, this can be easier than creating a new character since there is already source material to go off of. You can choose to be Frodo if you want to do a Lord of the Rings roleplay. To roleplay successfully, you want to embody your character as much as possible, and researching prior to the session can help you get more confident.  You can read a book based off the character or watch an episode of an anime for other ideas. For instance, if you want to roleplay as Harley-Quinn from DC Comics, learn that her real name is Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, and she was a psychiatrist at Gotham City’s Arkham Asylum. Joker was a patient there before they fell in love. She often teams up with Catwoman and Poison Ivy. These details can be useful when roleplaying with a partner. While this isn’t required, drafting a description of your character on paper is very helpful when getting a sense of who they are. You can do this for an original character or an existing character you want to embody. Write a few paragraphs or pages describing your character in rich detail. For example, if you created Robbin the wizard, mention where he is from, how he got his magic powers, and if he comes from a family of magic. Include any family members or magic pets. Does Robbin have any mortal enemies or lovers? Provide as much information as you can to bring your character to life.
Summary: Create your own character if you are able to. Choose your favorite character if roleplaying from a certain topic. Research the character in advance to get to know your persona. Write a backstory to help you identify with your character.