It's not uncommon for a woman to dream of her "prince charming" and her dream home, even if she knows her dreams won't exactly come true.

But what may be surprising is that men also have these kinds of dreams. They dream of a perfect wife and a perfect life. Your mister might not ask you directly to help him make his dreams be as close to reality as possible, so it's important that a wife knows them for herself. Here are eight things your husband secretly wants from his wife.

1. Surprises

From a surprise dinner, taking him on a random trip, or surprising him with a small gift, your husband will love you for it. Being surprised by the woman you love is something every man wants.

2. Honesty

Men want a woman who is completely honest with them. This might seem practically impossible since everyone has secrets, but men would love to marry a woman whom they can trustfully. Do your best to be honest and open with your mister, and he'll want to do the same in return.

3. Deep Talks

Any man would love to have a woman who makes him think. Respectfully question his ideals, play intellectual games together, and have deep discussions about topics you both enjoy talking about.

4. To Be Taken Care Of

When he comes home from a long day in the office, a man wants to be taken care of. That may mean coming home to his favorite meal, getting a long kiss from his honey and the chance to relax after a long day. Most men will deny this (especially since he knows how hard you work, too), but they love the idea of having a woman take care of them so they can unwind.

5. For You to Love Yourself

Every man appreciates when a woman takes care of herself because she likes who she is. He loves you no matter what, but showing your confidence by how you speak about yourself and how you dress is impressive to him. He feels so lucky to have a woman like you at his side.

6. To Know You're Happy

Everyone loves a little confidence boost. Men love to hear that their woman is happy - so don't be afraid to tell your husband how happy you are in your marriage. Your whole relationship will be stronger for it.

7. Trust

Men like to know they can be trusted with their own time and space. If your husband is going out with friends, let him enjoy himself. Trust him to take care of himself and act honorably even when he's not around you, and he'll love you so much for it.

8. To Feel Appreciated

Men love women who don't scold them (like their mother used to). Even if he occasionally leaves the toilet seat up, try to be patient and don't nag too much about it. Instead, find ways to build him up and help him feel appreciated. He does the same for you.

Your husband might not admit to you that he wants these eight things, but he'll be happier if you can make some of these changes ... and your relationship will be stronger from it.

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The ideal age when a woman should have children is a hot topic. Many women postpone pregnancy for various reasons like wanting a carefree young life, developing their career or traveling with their spouse before starting a family. All of these reasons contradict the many theories claiming the ideal age to have children is during your 20s.

But, these theories are changing and evolving. Scientists are now saying something different from what everyone has heard before.

What is the ideal age?

Contrary to popular belief, a study led by Dr. John Mirowsky, a sociologist at the University of Texas, revealed the perfect time for women to bear children is actually age 34.

Here are the facts

The women's health expert stated women should have children at ages 34 and 35 because some areas of the body can develop diseases or health conditions during a woman's 20s. At 34, a woman's body is at optimal health to prepare for and carry a healthy child full-term.

Mirowsky also points out that women should be cautious about having children in their late 30s. As the female body ages, the chances of contracting certain diseases and complications of the reproductive system increases.

Other psychologists are contributing to reaffirm Dr. Mirowsky's theory: women who are 34-35 generally have a solid relationship with their partner, have an ideal amount of energy and vitality, have achieved a certain level of professionalism and are mature enough to effectively raise another person. All of these experiences make the mid 30s an optimal time to conceive a child.

All in all, it's perfectly fine and encouraged to have children in your 30s. Just remember, bringing a new person into this world is a life-changing decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. Plan ahead so you will be prepared for the moment you decide to become a mother.

This article was adapted and translated from the original, "La ciencia revela cuándo es la mejor edad para tener hijos y las mujeres no lo pueden creer." It was originally published on familias.com.

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In life there are thousands of unanswered questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? Is there life after death? Yet, with all the many questions of life that may be left unanswered, there is one moving question which poets, playwrights, filmmakers and everyday people like you and me have endlessly tried to answer:

Why do some couples fall out of love?

There are many answers, which greatly vary according to the people you ask. (If you want to see what I mean, ask a couple of your friends, then ask your wife and her friends.)

But scientists at the University of Western in Ontario, Canada decided to look for an answer through research. After experimenting, these scientists came up with a study showing their results. They performed their analysis on about 500-600 men and women, created questions for them, held group sessions and extensively talked with the subjects to come to some sort of conclusion.

Interestingly, after the researchers heard many different points of views and complaints, they concluded that when talking about short-term relationships, which were less than a year and a half in duration, bad body odor and careless hygiene were among 3 main reasons women say, "See you later":

1. Lack of hygiene

2. Lack of ambition

3. Lack of economic stability

For relationships lasting over a year and a half, the main reasons why women ended their relationships were the following:

4. Lack of sense of humor

5. Lack of confidence

6. Lack of intimacy

It's worth noting that number 6 was difficult to measure because there is no "right" amount of sexual activity a couple needs to have-it depends on the two people within the relationship.

But what I found important to note is how one of the top causes for loosing interest was lack of hygiene or personal care. It is very common for both men and women, to feel "safe" with someone, thinking they no longer have to impress their significant other. However, this can be and is the downfall for many relationships. This has nothing to do with being superficial, but instead has everything to do with taking care of yourself to demonstrate you still want to impress the one you love.

So, do yourself and your relationship a favor: take a shower, brush your teeth, comb your hair, put on deodorant and get dressed.

Translated and adapted from the original article, "El amor de pareja se acaba por estas razones según la ciencia" published on Familias.com.

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Unless you are crazy rich or very, very lucky, at some point in life you will have to look for work. Job searching is almost an art, and requires patience and being able to present yourself well in writing, speaking, your attitude and how you dress.

It's a pretty major feat to be able to present your whole working life on one sheet of paper. Your résumé is one piece of paper (or PDF) that can either land you that job, or keep you stuck in the frightening world of unemployment.

Putting together a résumé is not easy. Rules change; but here are five simple things you should never include on your résumé:

Irrelevant jobs

The recruiter cares very little if you've worked in fast food when you were 16 if you are applying for a job as a community manager, or a consultant, or something other than a fast food chain, for example. Only include relevant job experience on your résumé.

Extra contact information

Put your name, email and cell phone number on the resume, but nothing more! An address and social security number are completely unnecessary. It's a simple thing, but it can make you look naive for providing sensitive information.

Your cutesy email address

Speaking of contact information, some people don't ever want to abandon their first email address that was created in high school. But if you have something like beachgirl29@hotmail.com, you'll want to think about changing it for something slightly more professional.

References

You're asking for a job, not a credit check. Information about references only takes up valuable space; and the phrase "References available upon request," is unnecessary — companies assume you will provide references if they ask for them.

Too much text

Keep your achievements and wow-ing points brief. Your résumé is not the time to write paragraphs about your accomplishments. Make the points brief enough to easily skim, and just long enough to peak the curiosity of the recruiter. Your interview is the time to turn those statements into stories that demonstrate your true value.

For those recruiters who read this, what other recommendations do you have? For everyone else, good luck in all in your searches.

This article was translated and adapted from the original article, "5 datos que no debes poner en tu cirrículum," originally published on Familias.com.

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"We're expecting!" This news is worth sharing with everyone you know. But there are reasons to be careful about what you post online. Just because your phone makes it easy to share things instantly doesn't mean that you should.

Social media can be a great way to connect with your friends and family, and keep in touch with those we don't see very often. Social media is such a big part of our lives that it's almost absurd to eliminate it from them.

In just 11 years, Facebook alone has managed to attract over 1.44 billion active users worldwide. This site makes it easy to see what all your friends have been up to on a daily basis. But Facebook isn't the only social media platform you can share information on. Combined, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Youtube have billions of users.

With so much information available online, it can be difficult to know exactly who can see the photo you posted of your daughter snoozing with the cat. In today's day and age, it's necessary to have strong privacy controls to make sure that our children remain safe.

There are dozens of stories out there about people whose photos or online identities have been stolen. Strangers can steal your photos and use them to create an online personality that looks like a normal online profile. Unfortunately, while the Internet is a great tool, it is also a great danger. There are users of all kinds, with different intentions. Some of those intentions may be harmful for you and your children.

While there are privacy settings you can enact to help keep your information safe, there is a basic law of the Internet you should follow: If it is truly private, do not post it.

Send photos directly to grandparents that live very far away instead of risking the chance of exposing information about you or your child online. Please use these recommendations when posting pictures of your children (or anyone else's) on social networks:

Never post photos of naked children

Although pictures of bath time or a runaway kid during a diaper change are cute, there are monsters online that will use these photos very differently. Please respect the privacy of your child and keep those pictures off the Internet.

Do not post pictures of your day

Certain pictures can put you in a vulnerable state. These photos can tell predators online that you are often alone with your small child, which can make you an easy target. Be careful about posting pictures that give too much information about your schedule.

Try not to show valuables

If you upload to the Internet photos taken at home, try not to show valuable items. There are people out there that can find out where you live, and target you for these valuables. Showing expensive televisions, computers, nice cars and other items may be seen by the wrong pair of eyes and could put you in danger.

Pictures that give away your location

Sharing a family photo you took outside sounds harmless, but can actually contain information about where you live. Before posting, check to see if photos include a street sign, your house number or any other information that could potentially tell someone where you live.

Pay attention to captions

Without realizing it, the captions to your photos may be giving away your privacy. If you are posting pictures every day at 8 a.m. about your child leaving for school, you just let someone in on when your child isn't home with you.

Do not upload photos of your baby or children in funny situations

In the days of Internet memes, your child's face can easily become the next viral joke that is shared with millions. Keep your child's privacy by not sharing embarrassing or hilarious photos publicly.

Having kids at home certainly supplies material for some great social media posts, but be careful about what you are uploading online. You would never want the day to come where a picture you posted could jeopardize the privacy or safety of your children.

This is an adaptation and translation of the original article, "Siete consejos a seguir antes de publicar fotos de tus hijos en las redes sociales." It has been republished here with permission.

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If you have a cell phone, you will probably want to share them immediately through every social network. However, is this a good idea?

Since Facebook and Twitter are two of the most popular social networks, it would not be worth it to prohibit or ban them. In less than 10 years, Facebook has made it possible for more than a billion users to be connected while Twitter has more than 600 million users. If we compare Brazil that has a population of 164 million and the United States with close to 400 million, these social networks could be very large countries, numerically speaking. In both cases, information is generated, transformed and circulated among other inner-virtual communities, such as YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest. Any message, photo and video that is uploaded is like a piece of paper in the middle of a storm. It will reach places that you cannot see. This is why it is necessary to control what is shared, especially when your children's safety is at stake.

In mid-June 2013, Ron Bowles, an expert in virtual safety, stated in his blog (skullsecurity.org) that he "borrowed"� data from 100 million Facebook accounts. This is really scary. Bowles did this to prove there is a lack of safety with regard to the private information that we share in social networks such as phone numbers, addresses and email addresses. Can you imagine the amount of pictures that are shared in these places? Mr. Bowles offered to every Internet user an archive of 2.3 GB in the Pirate Bay website.

The Internet is similar to a shopping center. There are all types of users with diverse intentions ranging from an intellectual user who is only looking for entertainment to extortionists who obtain data that we naively give away.

Facebook has several security options for the users' privacy. Nevertheless, Internet has a basic law: if something really is private, then do not publish it. There may be many filters to avoid the access of materials or undesired contacts, but there is no substitute for sensibility.

In order to make pictures available for a proud grandmother who lives miles away, or the aunt and uncle who want to have your child's smile displayed on their cell phone; the best way would be by creating specific groups and carefully selecting people with whom you desire to share the pictures. My personal suggestion is to erase the image after a few minutes.

Twitter also offers an option to protect your tweets so that they cannot be seen by anybody unless you authorize them to "follow"� you. Nevertheless, there is no filter to eliminate any images.

The following are some suggestions that you may consider when you want to publish your children's pictures in the social networks:

Never upload pictures showing your children naked

While taking pictures of babies when they are taking a bath is cute, or even if they are running with their diaper on, we should never do it. There are people with horrible intentions that dedicate their time to collecting pictures of infants with little or no clothing to satisfy their vile intentions. Pornography effects are terrible.

Avoid uploading daily images of your young ones

This is dangerous because it makes you vulnerable. You are exposing your family's safety.

Try to avoid taking it in a place where you show expensive items

If you upload pictures taken in your home to a site on the net, try to avoid taking it in a place where you show expensive items,TV, computers, even the car. The image can be seen by your friend's contacts (people you haven't met) and you don't know if any of them will be interested in your property.

The street name or the home's entry

When you share family pictures in public places, avoid any place that reveals where you live, such as the street name or the home's entry.

Pay attention to the way you name the pictures

This is the point where you share valuable information. For example, "Here I am getting out of the school (insert name), I always do it at 2 p.m."�

Do not upload pictures of your babies or children in compromising situations,or with silly poses.

It may be common to turn into a shared joke a million times during Internet memes.

You must look after your children on the street and the computer.

*Translated and adapted by Anders Peterson from the original article "Siete consejos a seguir antes de publicar fotos de tus hijos en las redes sociales"� by Oscar Mota

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