I have travelled alone a few times...but only in Europe, and i haven't experienced worse things than being overcharged by a taxi driver (which had nothing to do with me being a woman ).

So, speaking for Europe, i don't think it is more dangerous for a woman to travel alone than for anybody else travelling alone. "Bad" things can happen to anyone, regardless of the sex, yet it doesn't mean that anything bad will happen at all if you are travelling alone. I think that FEAR itself attracts more danger than anything else! My advice is: don't be fearful, be calm and confident, but be also smart and cautious. It always helps if you don't look like a typical tourist, but more like a local...

Yes, i think there are (some) people here and everywhere who believe and search for this kind of love...

It's the kind of love beyond all ego, beyond all illusions and wrong conceptions of love ... that's why it's rather hard and long to get there, and it's rare...though there are some who find it at 20, some maybe much later, some never ... And there are many who don't believe in it and don't pursue it at all, and it's their decision and right...

Still single...that's why i'm on Mingle...

Yes, it's short for "something". Funny, obviously i, too, use words that are not meaningful to everybody, i'm sorry...

The first few years after the break it felt like "The Winner Takes it All" (ABBA), now it feels like "It's Just a Memory" (?)...

I had the same problem with this same word. I studied English at the university (some tme ago), taught it at school, and am always ready to check new words but i have never come accross this one until i joined Mingle2. Is this some Mingle2 fashion word?
Actually, i noticed that it is used as adjective ("to be pionate about sth"), or noun ("to have a pion for sth") -- i think they were used in such phrases, and according to the context i somehow figured it out that it must mean sth like "to have strong liking/dedication/interest/passion for sth", but correct me if i'm wrong, i still don't know ...

So true...

As far as i know arranged marriages are not really practiced in the western world (except, of course, by some ethnic communities comming from different parts of the world), but they are still very common in some Asian (and African ?)countries. I know, from an Indian friend of mine, that in India 85% of marriages are still arranged! So, this is a totally different culture, and arranged marriages are not really always forced -- many have an option if they want it or not, if they want to find a partner for themselves or they want their family to arrange it (which, to me, is like a good matching agency.. ), and it's part of their culture....but correct me, if i'm wrong....

As for what is best, i hardly say.... However, i think that "love marriage" is not always full of love, and "arranged marriage" is not always loveless, and i believe that there are more "love marriages" that end in devorce.... My personal opinion is that searching for love and the right partner on one's own is (and should be) part of fully grown up, mature and independent human being ... but this same human being should also know and accept that not everybody is meant to get married. To stay single is also a calling....

Many guys here are sofware engineers (specially Indians, i have noticed... ). Many guys are interested in dating, or just chatting with a girl... So, what makes you special?

Maybe a more completed profile with some recent pics of you and some text about you would help, plus participation on the forums....

Welcome on Mingle2, though...

If it will make you feel better: some of us needed even more than 5 years to get over the ex....

I think @panchovanilla and @dreamerana gave you some really good advice....

I would only suggest you not to so much identify yourself with the feelings you get (whether that be love, hatered, pain, sadness, loneliness, emotional hunger etc.), because they become overwhelming this ways. When they come, try not to judge them and identify with them. Feel them and watch them, cry them out if you need, but stay calm and don't try to do anything, and they will eventually change (into sth good and positive like wisdom and strength) or even disappeare....

Mutual respect + meaningful communication + a few common goals + commitment = a strong possibility for a life-long relationship....

I have been asking myself this same question for ages...

It's not only that they have a one line or even one word description of themselves, many have "No answer" with things like marital status, children, religion, even body type etc. I really don't get it how these people think they will make somebody interested in them as much as to have a conversation with them if they are not ready to give out some info. about themselves. To me this is essential -- if they don't have so much trust, openess, and honesty and are just so lazy, then they are probably not for me anyway ...

I was even thinking of suggesting that the site should be so designed or administered that not fully filled-in profiles would not be accepted... . Of course, that still wouldn't be an obstacle for liers and cheatters, but maybe it would make some people complete their profiles...

Are you virtual friends collector? A number means nothing. One true and caring friend is better than a hundred nicknames in your "Friends" box of your internet profile....

In trully loving and living relationship no one should be trying to change the other one, yet each of them should be open to the change (= growth, development, transcendence of the ego issues) brought about and inspired by love and life together...IMO

Good question! i have been wondering about this for some time. now i like to read the answers...

You will have more chances if you post your pics vertically, so that the ladies wouldn't have to break their necks...

Wellcome to Mingle, though...

You are right... Who wants to be liked by everybody anyway...

True...
I only came to this insight when i was around 30.... You are much better, good for you, now live according to this....

I think, in an international site like this, where you can actually meet people from other continents 100 miles is "nearby"...

Yes, i think it's true that many women find themselves "caught" in sacrifying themselves for others. It's mostly due to women's nurturing nature and social expectations/patterns they finds themselves in, but it depends largely on the women's personal choices and awarness. i think being nurturing is ok (it's a quality), to be totally cut from self-care is not ok any more...

I like the acronym H.A.L.T. (don't let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired) mentioned in the article. As well as the quote: "Happy wife, happy life"...