How geeks flirt

Captures geek social norms with amusing grace and beauty.

Thanks, meowse!

A love song that takes statistical probability into account (video).

The math geeks of OKCupid break it down for us.

The new edition is out, at long last (original was published in 1979!). Author Suzette Haden Elgin has a page up about it, with a FAQ that's worth reading. If you haven't read this book (actually, there are lots in the series, but this is the starter), do! If you have, it's probably time to reread it, since it's been completely rewritten for ( Read more... )

"Pill may cause women to choose wrong partner". Hormonal changes, both natural and pill-induced, cause women to be attracted to different body odors. Fertile women are naturally attracted to men with immune systems different from their own, which helps produce more widely disease-resistant children. Note also that a woman who finds someone's ( Read more... )

English words of Indian origin; some surprises: juggernaut, bungalow, cushy, loot.

How Rock Band Saved My Marriage

Handbook for dealing successfully with your beloved nerd. Thanks, elfs.

Dr. Albert Ellis, a pioneering psychologist, has died at the age of 93. wordweaverlynn describes his humorous approach that led to cognitive behavioral therapy, and posts some self-teasing filk songs he came up with to help his patients break out of unproductive ruts.

I feel loved when...
The Five Love Languages
My Primary Love Language is Quality Time
My Detailed Results:Quality Time: 10Acts of Service: 6Words of Affirmation: 6Physical Touch: 5Receiving Gifts: 3About this quiz

Unhappiness in relationships is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. It can be helpful to know what language you ( Read more... )

Questions to discuss before marriage.