Finding the perfect match (part 1)

"Every relationship has its ups and downs, but there are ways to stay on the right track even when the "downs" are hovering around you. Unfortunately so many couples find themselves working against each other when times are tough. Financial situations are the number one cause of marital spats. The anger that arises during these spats commonly lead to other problems such as complete communication break downs, adulterous affairs, and even verbal; emotional; or physical abuse by one or the other, or even both partners". - Rori Raye

Inspiring a man to see you as the one woman he wants to be with forever is all about you being able to receive love

I want share these tips  I read from internet on how to keep love stronger than anger.

1. Communication- Discuss the events that are causing the challenges in your life.

2. Honesty- Always be honest on your feelings.

3. Trust- Trust each other.

4. Acceptance- Learn to accept each other's differences and flaws.

5. Compromise- It is a give and take relationship.

6. Step Back- Give someone's space. Both of you calm down and contemplate. Afterwards, talk and settle the unfinished business.

7. Give in- Don't be stubborn. Be open-minded.

8. Creativeness- In every problem, there is always a solution. Use your creativeness.

9. Humor- Laughter is the best medicine.

10. Take some "together" time- bring back the time, when you started dating. Go to the park, take some walk, cuddle, and enjoy the joy ride. (source:http://voices.yahoo.com/10-ways-keep-relationship-strong-613413.html)

 A healthy, loving relationship can enhance many aspects of your life, from your emotional and mental well-being to your physical health and overall happiness. For many of us, though, finding someone we want to share our lives with can seem like an impossible task. But don’t despair, even if you have a history of relationships that don’t last or if you feel burned out by traditional and online dating, you can still learn how to find lasting love.

 Here are my guests' pictures taken in different Island Resort in Maldives. Upon seeing their sweet smiles, you can feel the intensity of their emotions towards each other. Love is in the air. Love moves in mysterious ways. If it is really meant to be,it is meant to be. Put God first, and He will guide you to your perfect match. 

Sweet couples from UK, posing their funniest shot. 

Mr. Ian and Ms. Amanda, having fun at the sandbank of Kuredu Island Resort

got married on March 30,  2013 at  Central Hotel in Male.
 "I love you the most, my love (ma haadha lobiveye lobivaa)"

 Mr. Ahmed Sanweel & Ms. Shazra Mohamed

They were my first Korean guests' photo shoot 

Mr. Sehyung Oh & Ms. Yookyung Song

Newly wed on February 8, 2014 in Seoul, Korea

Photo taken in Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

photo taken in Kuredu Island Resort

lovely grand daughters of Sir Bill and Ma'am Vivian

Sir Bill and Ma'am Vivian were married in a local church in Kent,England. They have two sons aged 49 and 46. With 5 grandchildren;3 beautiful girls and 2 boys. According to them, the main ingredients: love, laughter,and honesty. Their single line, "to love,honour and obey,in sickness and in health."

wedding photo 50 years ago

Tied a knot on March 22, 2014 in Hamburg, Germany

Mr. Volkan & Ms. Semra on their holiday in Kuredu

Newly wed couple from Germany

Tied a knot on February  15, 2014 in Townhall, Gammertingen, Germany 

Mr. Marcel proposed during  New Year's Eve in the year 2013

15 yrs in-relationship before settling down. Despite the long distance when they were in college, still the communication and strong bond were intact. 

Mr. Marcel & Ms. Tamara during their beach wedding photo shoot in Kuredu Island Resort

The relationship started on July 4, 1999. "I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. (Elizabeth Barrett Browning)"

The symbol of ring

Have you tried roaming around in a certain Island Resort, shopping malls, and other romantic places? Have you noticed couples showing their sweet gestures? Then looking at them, you will say, "Lord, when will I meet my better half?" (smiling, that's my favorite line, haha). Then you will start dreaming of your Mr. and Ms. Right to be.

As my experience here in Maldives as Resort Photographer, I met different couples from Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. 

They disclosed about their love-story, how they met, reaction during the proposal or engagement period and a lot more. 

I want to share this blog to all readers whether you are married or still single (like me). Upon browsing on the internet, I read this article and summarized it according to my understanding. 

Ring symbolizes infinity.  Couples bind their love with a ring. According to " Symbolism of rings", here are things to be considered: 

1. A ring is an unbroken circle, which many cultures understand as representative of eternity. The ring used in applications to signify something that is never-ending. It is a reminder and an outward symbol to others of that eternal commitment.
2. Realize the purpose of the ring in religion. When a ring is shown in religious context, it signifies the eternalness and the perfection of God. Like the ring, God has no beginning and no end.
3. The ring as a symbol of wholeness or completeness. 
4. Rings have come to be source of unity for many people. Marriage and the sharing of rings in that adventure was probably the beginning of groups of people sharing a commonality bonding together with a ring. People wear rings to join others in decisions that have been made, like with a abstinence ring. People wear rings to join others through a journey that has been made. By wearing it, they are unified in the same cause. (http://www.wikihow.com/Understand-the-Symbolism-of-Rings)

These are my original photos taken during my stay in different Island Resort in Maldives

Wedding Ring of Arabic couples (Banyan Tree- Vabbinfaru)

Wedding Ring of Arabic couples (Banyan Tree- Vabbinfaru)

Taken at Kuredu Island Resort

48 years been married

Life as a single person offers many rewards, including learning how to build a healthy relationship with yourself. However, if you’re ready to share your life with someone and want to build a lasting, worthwhile relationship, life as a single person can also be very frustrating.

Finding the right romantic partner is often a difficult journey, for several reasons. Perhaps you grew up in a household where there was no role model of a solid, healthy relationship and you doubt that such a thing even exists. Or maybe your dating history consists only of short, abrupt relationships where you or your partner gets bored too soon, and you don't know how to make a relationship last. You could be attracted to the wrong type of person or making the same bad choices, due to an unresolved issue from your past. It's also possible you're not putting yourself in the best environments to meet the right person, or that when you do, you don't feel confident enough to approach someone. Whatever the case may be, it's important to believe that a healthy romantic relationship for you exists in the future. (http://helpguide.org/mental/how_to_dating_find_love.htm)

Taken at Kuredu Island Resort, couples from UK with their lovely daughter.
Family photo-shoot during their wedding anniversary.

Honeymooners from Germany (Lebanese and Syrian Couples)

Newly wed couples

36 years been married