With Melinda

Single mum lifestyle blogger

Romance author

 

White Valentine’s Day Japan – discover the romance

White Valentine’s Day Japan – discover the romance

Have you heard of White Valentine’s Day? If you celebrate Valentine’s Day in Europe or America, you may not have done. So let me explain what it is and why it could be an exciting day for you. I live in the UK. On 14th February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. If you...
Great Valentine’s gifts, creative day ideas

Great Valentine’s gifts, creative day ideas

I both love and loath aspects of Valentine’s Day. I love the intrigue of its history, dislike the commercialism and then again love the romance behind the meaning. We need to celebrate our partners as they are meant to be appreciated. Here are ideas of great...
What and what not to do whilst dating

What and what not to do whilst dating

Tips… How to have a successful relationship… What not to do… At the ripe old age of ‘never you mind!’, I can definitely say that I have dated. Had fun, then heartache. Vowed never to do it again, then did it again….. So what am I actually going to...
How to make a long distance relationship work

How to make a long distance relationship work

Relationships can be between husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend, best friends, family and even colleagues. This art is a type of dance and takes time, if not a lifetime to perfect. The best dance is that where partners mirror each other, in harmony and work...
How to date successfully in this brave new world.

How to date successfully in this brave new world.

Now this is a topic I could talk about for hours. Not because I’ve dated a lot but because it’s FUN! How do you think we should be dating in this new world of ours? To understand that question, we need to look at ‘oldskool’ dating. My father advised me to go to our...
Life without him near me

Life without him near me

Here is a question for you – What emotions would you feel if a dear person in your life was leaving you? Confusion? Anger? Grief? Upset? I know this question does not produce many answers but rather leads to more questions. Who is this person? Under what circumstance...