10 Signs That He Is Not Interested in You Anymore

10 Signs That He Is Not Interested in You Anymore

Sometimes relationships fizzle. Sometimes they end abruptly with little left to question. Other times while you may believe you are with the man of your dreams, he is sending mixed signals and leaves you guessing about his feelings. You make excuses for his confusing behavior. Understanding the signs that the man you are with is no longer interested in you may be painful, but it will get you past a dead-end relationship so you can go on with your life.

Communication

He does not pick up your calls or return your texts and emails in a timely manner. You find yourself making excuses for his lack of connection. Avoidance is a simple and clear message that he is not seeking your attention.

Social

He does not involve you in his family life or make an effort to introduce you to family or friends. He does not invite you to social functions. He does not make himself available to meet your friends and family.

Availability

He is too busy to set aside time to spend with you; he has other things going on. He does not want to make plans more than a day out. You may be more of a convenience or a distraction than relationship material.

Future

He does not bring up the future. Even if you are not planning for a wedding and children, he will not plan for your next vacation or long weekend.

Clarity

Not every man knows how to express his feelings directly, so he continues to be ambiguous. He does not clarify his feelings and leaves intentions vague. He may not fully understand his own hesitation.

Other Woman

Being flirtatious with other women means he's not serious about you.He talks about other women and shows an overt interest. He stays close or initiates contact with an ex. A man who is interested in you will be paying attention to you.

Excuses

He always has an excuse for not being more involved with you.He has a set of reasons for not being more involved. His reasons leave little room for debate, such as focusing on his career, hurt by an ex or he is too busy to give time and energy. If he were interested, he would find solutions, not excuses.

Intimacy

Frequent drinking or just physical attention towards you is not a man of morals.He is less interested in intimate contact or only wants to be with you physically when it is last minute or he has been drinking. The amount of contact is less frequent or has stopped.

Instinct

If you're not totally feeling it, you're probably right.Go with your gut feeling. If you think something is wrong, then it probably is. Your friends are most likely seeing signs as well and may try to tell you.

Your Signals

Are you really into him?It takes two to communicate intent. Are you sending signals that he is misreading? Are his behaviors in response to what you are putting out there? Examine your own signs to see if he may be reacting to you.

Classic chocolate fudge brownies

Classic Chocolate Fudge Brownies

The way I got this recipe is quite a memorable incident. I was newly married and was exploring my talents in the kitchen. I did not know anything about baking yet. For me, in those days, baking was something which bakers did at the shops along with some major factories specializing in it. It did not even enter my mind that one can make cakes at home leave alone breads and cookies/biscuits! We went skiing one day along with my husband's friends. The wife of his colleague bought some cakes and brownies for us which she had made at home. I was like astounded to say the least. I kept asking her "Did you really make it at home?". I did not even stop to think how she would have taken it!  Her husband told us, she was a chef. I was like "Oh, no wonder". Sweetheart that she is, I think she totally understood my point and was like "Oh no - its easy. You can easily make it at home since here Ovens are so common :). You should totally try :)"

After I got home, I thought about it and then decided 'Nah! Cakes and stuff at home? Me? No way!". In India, during that time, baking was not a common term in households - may be in v few but not common at all. Nowadays I see that its becoming quite a regular affair in many homes. Anyways- back to my experience. I was just content on learning the regular aspects of our cooking, slowly extending it to other unknown cuisines. But among many cuisine, I kept bumping into lots of baked goods. One fine day, I thought I might just as well do it and noted down this brownie recipe which they called as American Classic in some book (whose name or source has skipped my memory!). I saw something which my husband pointed out as Oven and I had to fend off for myself after that. I realized there were other things to buy and once I made a list - I simply felt lethargic and left it.

Few months later, I did finally get the courage to bake but I started out with a bread - which I will blog about later. Then just a year back, I remembered these brownies and made them. No thinking twice, no hesitation, no nothing - just plunged and baked some. I thought back to the time when I sat down with this recipe for such a long time, hesitating to take that very first step! Nostalgia totally! I made these again few days ago for a special person whom I was going to meet for the first time since she is a total chocoholic! Here it is - Its a rich treat, hence you can cut down the frosting if you want to. But together with that, its a must for all chocolate lovers.

Basic Information

Prep Time: Under 30 min

Cook Time: 30 min to 1 hour

Yield: About 12-16 pieces

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 6 tbsp cocoa
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• For the frosting
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp sour cream

Method

1

Preheat Oven 350F. Grease an 8 inch square shallow cake pan with wax paper. Mix the butter and cocoa in a pan and set aside.

2

Beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl.

3

Mix it along with cocoa mixture.

4

Stir in the nuts.

5

Sift over the flour

6

and fold it along with the mixture.

7

Pour this mixture into the cake pan

8

and bake for 20-35 minutes until risen. It will still look soft and wet but it will cook further while cooling. Let it sit to cool.

9

To make the frosting, melt the chocolate chips and the butter together in a pan.

10

Mix it well until smooth. Remove from heat.

11

Now add the sour cream

12

and beat it until smooth and glossy.

13

Let cool slightly and then pour it on topof the brownies.

14

Spread it well.

15

Let it set well. You can also refrigerate it for some time to speed up the setting process. Slowly cut it into pieces.

16

It would make about 12 large pieces. You can cut it into smaller pieces since its pretty rich.

Its gooey, smooth, chewy with a slight crunch  from the nuts.Of course, its chocolaty and heavenly for all choco lovers!

Sweetheart Jam Drops

• 125g butter, softened
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 1/4 cups plain flour, sifted
• 5 tablespoons raspberry jam

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 2 baking trays. Line with baking paper.
2. Step 2
   Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk. Beat to combine. Add flour. Stir to combine.
3. Step 3
   Roll 2 tablespoons of mixture into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture to make 10 balls. Place balls 10cm apart on trays. Using the palm of your hand, flatten each ball to form a 7cm round, shaping edges to remove any cracks.
4. Step 4
   Gently press a 5cm heart-shaped cutter into the centre of each round, being careful not to cut the whole way through. Using the tip of a small knife, scoop out the dough to make a heartshaped indentation. Gently smooth indentation. Fill each heart with 2 teaspoons jam, spreading out to edges.
5. Step 5
   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden. Cool on trays. Serve.

How to Get Rid of Black Circles Under Your Eyes

Dark discoloration of the skin under the eye is mainly referred to as dark circles. It is also known as dark rings or shadows. Some of the main causes behind the formation of dark circles are hereditary, aging, dryness of skin, too much crying, working for long hours before the computer, mental or physical stress, lack of sleep and unhealthy diet plan. Both men and women of different age groups can have dark circles.

Dark circles are not a serious skin problem, but people often look for ways to get rid of dark circles as it usually make people look tired, exhausted, unhealthy and old. You can easily get rid of unsightly shadows under your eyes with the help of some simple and easy home remedies.

Here are top 10 ways to get rid of Dark Circles fast.

1. Cucumber

Cucumber is a very good astringent and has got skin lightening properties also. For quick treatment of dark circles you can always rely on cucumber. Get a fresh cucumber and cut it into thick slices and keep them in the refrigerator for half an hour. Now put the cucumber slices onto the affected skin area for about ten minutes. Finally wash the area with plain water. This remedy will have a soothing and refreshing affect on the skin. Another way to treat dark circles is to mix cucumber juice with lemon juice in equal quantities, then apply it with the help of a cotton ball over the affected skin. Leave for fifteen minutes and then wash it off with water. Follow this remedy for a week and soon the puffiness of the eyes and dark circles will vanish.

2. Raw Potato

There are natural bleaching agents present in potato that can help lighten the dark circles and

get rid of puffiness around the eyes. Take one or two chilled potatoes and grate them to extract its juice. Now soak a cotton ball in the potato juice and place it on to your closed eyes. Make sure the juice covers the dark circles under your eyes as well as the eyelids. Allow the juice to sit for ten to fifteen minutes and finally rinse your eyelids properly with cool water and apply a cream. Instead of potato juice you can also use thick potato slice to remove dark circles.

3. Tomato

Tomato has also got certain properties that can lighten skin color to a great extent. Take a

teaspoon of tomato juice and mix it with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture on the dark circles in a very gentle manner and allow it to sit for ten minutes. Finally rinse it off gently with clean water. Follow this remedy twice a day to reduce the dark circles. Even drinking a glass of tomato juice with some mint leaves, lemon juice and salt can help a lot in getting rid of dark circles. But be sure to drink this solution immediately after making it for maximum result.

4. Rose Water

To get quick rid of dark circles you can take advantage of the incredible skin care properties

present in rose water. Take cotton eye pads and soak them in rose water for a few minutes. Put these soaked eye pads on your closed eye lids for about fifteen minutes. Rose water will have a soothing effect on the eyes and it will also rejuvenate the skin around the eyes. This particular remedy can completely remove the dark circles if followed regularly twice daily for a few weeks.

5. Almond Oil

Almond oil is another natural ingredient which is very beneficial for the delicate skin around your

eyes. Regular usage of almond oil will lighten the skin color around the eyes. Take a little almond oil and apply it over the dark circles before going to bed and gently massage it. Leave it overnight and wash it off with cold water the next morning. Follow this remedy daily until the dark circles under the eyes disappear almost entirely. Apart from almond oil you can also use Vitamin E oil to eliminate dark patches of skin under the eyes.

6. Lemon Juice

The bleaching properties of vitamin C present in lemon juice can also help to remove dark circles under the eyes. You can apply fresh lemon juice with the help of cotton ball around your

eyes and rinse it off after ten minutes. Another option is to make a thick paste by adding one tablespoon of lemon juice to two tablespoon of tomato puree, a pinch of gram flour and turmeric powder. Apply this thick paste gently around your eyes. Rinse it off with clean water after ten to fifteen minutes. Repeat this process twice or thrice every week and soon the skin tone around your eyes will become lighter and eventually the dark circles will go away.

7. Cold Water

Cold water can constrict the blood vessels under the eyes and help a lot to reduce eye

puffiness and dark circles. Take a washcloth soaked in cold water or cold milk and put it directly over your closed eye lids for several minutes. Alternatively, you can also wrap a few ice cubes in a soft napkin and place it under your eyes. Instead of an ice pack, you can also use a bag of frozen peas, a chilled teabag and a cold spoon. Repeat the process three to four times daily for a few weeks.

8. Apple

Apple can also be used to remove dark circles in a natural way. The tannic acid present in

apple can lighten the skin tone. At the same time water soluble vitamins B and C, as well as potassium present in apple give the much needed nourishment to the delicate skin around the eyes. Take one ripe apple and cut it into thick pieces. Put the apple slices under your eyes and leave it for about half an hour. Finally you can wash the skin area with cold water and apply some cream. Another option is to make a paste of boiled green apple and then apply it under your eyes and after half an hour rinse with lukewarm water.

9. Mint Leaves

Mint leaves can give cooling effect and remove dark circles in a very natural manner. Take few

fresh mint leaves and crush them gently. Now apply the crushed mint leaves around your eyes and leave it for five to ten minutes. Then gently wipe it off with a clean and cold cloth. It is one of the effective home remedies for under eye dark circles. Another option is to add mint leaves paste to tomato juice and then apply this paste on the dark circles. Allow it to sit for a few minutes and then rinse the area properly with cold water.

10. Turmeric

Turmeric has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and hence it can be used to remove

dark circles. Take turmeric powder and mix it with pineapple juice to make a thick paste. Apply this paste to the affected area and allow it to stay for about ten minutes before wiping it away with a soft damp cloth. Besides removing the dark circles it will also make the skin around your eyes smoother and softer than before. This remedy should be followed daily until you get positive results.

To conclude, the above mentioned remedies are highly effective in getting rid of awful marks around your eyes and will also prevent its occurrence in the future. However if you do not get positive results within a week or two, it is advisable to consult your doctor.

20 Weird Animals you didn't know about.

20 Weird Animals 

1.) Tarsier: These primates are found in Southeast Asia. They are unusual, with large eyes the size of their brains and extremely heavy heads.

2.) Mudskipper: These are completely amphibious fish, and they can use their pectoral fins to walk on land.

3.) Proboscis monkey: These monkeys are one of the largest species and are native to Asia. Their most unusual feature is the oversized nose that is used to attract mates. To make them even more comical, when communicating group status, males will honk.

4.) Geoduck: These aren’t ducks at all, but oversized saltwater clams. They can be over a foot long and their only natural predators are humans.

5.) Dumbo Octopus: These octopi are of the genus Grimpoteuthis, and have ear-like fins that come out of their heads. They hover above the sea floor, searching for polychaetes, pelagic copepods, isopods, amphipods, and other crustaceans for food (which they swallow whole).

6.) Bald Uakari: This small, new world monkey lives in the Amazon of Brail and Peru and is characterized by its bright red face. They live in the treetops and are unfortunately vulnerable to malaria.

7.) Narwhal: The narwhal is a medium-sized toothed whale and possesses a large “tusk” from a protruding canine tooth (which makes them look like underwater unicorns). It lives year-round in the Arctic waters around Greenland, Canada, and Russia.

8.) Cape Rain Frog: This itty bitty frog is from South Africa and inhabits Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.

9.) Giraffe Weevil: This weevil lives in Madagascar. The Giraffe Weevil is an herbivore and is a unique bug, resembling a giraffe because of its long neck.

10.) Hooded Seal: These seals are found in the central and western North Atlantic. They’re named hooded seals because of the species’ unusual sexual ornament, a peculiar inflatable bladder on the head of the adult male. To attract a mate, the seals inflate the bladder.

11.) Axolotl: Or “water monster,” the axolotl is colloquially known as a “walking fish.” However, it is not a fish, but an amphibian. Instead of developing lungs and taking to land, the adults remain aquatic and gilled.

12.) Basket Star: Basket stars are a group of brittle stars, which have lots of many-branched arms. They generally live in deep sea habitats and in the wild they may live up to 35 years.

13.) Christmas Tree Worms: Spirobranchus giganteus, more commonly known as Christmas tree worms, are tube-building polychaete worms. They live on tropical coral reefs around the world and have two, tree-like protrusions.

14.) Deep Sea Jellyfish: This was found by NOAA’s Okeanos explorer in just 2013. The weird deep sea creature seems almost alien.

15.) Roughback Batfish: This strange fish is found along the coast of the western Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina in the USA to Brazil. It has bright red “lips” and WILL haunt your dreams.

16.) Mantis Shrimp: The mantis shrimp can come in countless varieties, over 400 species. These aggressive and typically solitary sea creatures spend most of their time hiding in rock formations or burrowing intricate passageways in the sea bed. They can either spear or smash their prey, each method being rapid and deadly.

17.) Saddleback Caterpillar: Although this fuzzy looking caterpillar seems like a cute Scottish terrier with a coat, it’s actually quite poisonous. Its spines and most of the rest of the body bear urticating hairs that secrete an irritating venom. Contact with the hairs causes a painful, swollen rash and sometimes nausea in humans.

18.) Planthopper Nymph: Planthoppers are tiny insects that often “hop” away to safety. The nymphs of many planthopper species produce wax from special glands on the abdominal terga and other parts of the body. These are hydrophobic and help conceal the insects.

19.) Pigbutt Worm: This is a newly discovered species of worm found by scientists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. It is round in shape, approximately the size of a hazelnut, and bears a strong resemblance to a disembodied pair of buttocks.

20.) Deep Sea Squid (with teeth): This specimen is the Promachoteuthis sulcus, a deep sea squid. Only one has ever been found. It was found by a German research vessel in the southern Atlantic ocean, around 6,000ft down. And also in your deepest fears.

(H/T BuzzFeed)

If one of these creepy crawlies didn’t give you the shivers… then you’re much tougher than we will ever be. The world around us is full of mysteries, but when it comes to strange creatures like these, it’s not so bad when they remain a mystery.