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PREGNANCY TEST WITH SALT
~1.4 mins read
What you’ll need to do the test
 
According to various sources — none of which have scientific credentials — you’ll need the following to do the salt pregnancy test:
 
one small, clean, non-porous bowl or cup to collect your urine
one small, clean, non-porous bowl or cup for your salt-pee mixture
a couple spoonfuls of table salt
Ideally, use a clear bowl or cup for your mixture so you can better see the results.
 
The type of salt isn’t really specified beyond “common” on most sites. So we assume varieties like kosher salt — and that fancy pink Himalayan sea salt — are no-nos.
 
How to do the test
 
First, place a couple spoonfuls of salt in your clear bowl or cup.
Then, collect a small amount of first-morning urine in the other container.

Pour your pee over the salt.

Wait.

How to read the results
 
Check out any TTC online discussion on the salt pregnancy test, and you’ll likely see many posted pictures of salty pee in clear cups with questions like, “Is this positive?” That’s because no one seems exactly sure of what they’re looking for and how to distinguish a positive from a negative.
 
But here’s what folklore says:
 
What a negative looks like
Supposedly, if nothing happens, it means the test is negative. You have a cup of salt(ier) pee.
 
What a positive looks like
According to various sources, a positive salt pregnancy test will be “milky” or “cheesy” in appearance. The claim is that salt reacts with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone that’s present in the urine (and blood) of pregnant women.

By Edwin Sakala
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WHAT WOMEN WANT IN A MAN
~13.0 mins read

Before you can decide whether or not to commit to a person, you need to know what you're actually looking for and what they themselves are looking for in a partner. While more superficial qualities like good looks and sexual chemistry come into play, there are a few other must-have characteristics women look for in a man they hope to spend the rest of their lives with.

Below, we rounded up eight essential things women look for in a man. Read on if you need a few pointers.

Confidence 

When a man believes in himself, knows who he is, and knows what he wants, it's very appealing to a woman, and is usually something she can tell simply from the attitude he exudes.

It’s important to note the key distinction between having high self-esteem versus an over-inflated ego. While women want a man who is confident and self-assured, they don’t want a man who is overbearing, has to be the center of attention, and thinks he’s the most important person in the world.

Being confident means being comfortable with who you are and believing in yourself and that you’re worth the time to get to know. Women respond to the positive and upbeat energy a confident man is putting out in the world, so long as that confidence doesn't overextend into egotism.

Trustworthiness

When a man is honest and trustworthy, he instantly becomes more appealing and desirable to a woman. If he’s dependable, truthful, genuine, and speaks from the heart, he's a guy who is worth pursuing, as people can take him at his word. "Trust and trustworthiness allow relationships to deepen," says licensed counselor Suzanne Degges-White. After all, a woman needs to know that, if a relationship is to last long-term, she'll be able to rely on her man just as he should be able to rely on her.

Integrity

Having integrity means acting virtuously and having a strong moral character. Women desire a man who is honorable, fair, and ethical. In terms of relationships, having integrity can help strengthen the bond a man has with a woman, as his moral principles will guide his behavior and help him to be the best partner that he can be. Bonus points when that integrity extends beyond the relationship and a man can treat others with fairness and kindness.

Compassion

A man who is compassionate and empathetic is one step ahead when it comes to attracting women. Women want a man they can open up to, whether it’s about a bad day at the office or in regard to their deepest hopes and fears. Having empathy means that you’re able to understand another person's point of view and can sympathize with what they are going through. Women are highly interested in a man who has the ability and desire to show care and concern for others, too. 

Emotional Availability

Women desire a man who is emotionally honest and forthright rather than a man who is cut off and emotionally unavailable. While fully and openly expressing feelings may seem strange or awkward at first, it’s important to be able to show a vulnerable, emotional, and human side to yourself in order to build a lasting relationship. Women prefer a man who isn’t afraid to show their true feelings and discuss them openly, instead of a man who keeps everything bottled up inside of him. 

Respect

In order to have a healthy, happy, and successful relationship, both partners have to treat each other with respect. If a woman feels taken for granted, dispensable, or treated poorly by a man, she'll likely drop him in order to avoid a broken heart. "When a person is made to feel disrespected or patronized, the relationship is likely to end sooner rather than later," Degges-White says. A woman will be more drawn to a man who shows her care and gives her the respect she deserves.

A woman will be paying attention to your ability to show respect not just to her, but to others as well, especially her friends and family. A man who can show respect to others is ahead of the pack, and that won't go unnoticed.

A Sense of Humor

You don’t need to be a stand-up comedian or a comedy writer to capture a woman's attention, but having the ability to goof off, joke around, and have a sense of humor is highly appealing. "When two people are laughing at the same thing, they are basically saying, 'I share your perspective, your values, and I certainly share what you think is amusing'," says Jeffrey Hall, Ph.D., associate professor of communication studies at the University of Kansas. A man who exudes a happy, lighthearted, and positive energy into the world will make a woman want to be around him.

Maturity

Odds are that if the above traits apply to you, you've probably already got the maturity part down. It's important to show a woman that not only are you emotionally mature and able to keep an open line of communication, but also that you're mentally mature and capable of behaving like a grown-up when it's time to do so. You can show this by thinking rationally, not overreacting, and solving problems together after careful discussion. That's not to say you can't have fun and be silly together, as allowing that vulnerable side of yourself to show is a sign of maturity in itself.

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