Carley and I went to a cool event this evening.

Speaking was Dr. John Gottman, an apparently famous relationship therapist who started out as a scientist studying the physiological reactions of people in marital relationships. Their findings were extraordinary.

Gottman found that 4 behaviors, common in a relationship were excellent predictors of a ( Read more... )

Dating 101: Five Things Super-Happy Couples Do Every Day
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I have a new girlfriend/partner/lifemate. She's amazing, and I adore her. Additional information and pictures to follow.
Her myspace is here: http://www.myspace.com/iliopsoas

“It may be helpful to try to minimize our exposure to these images that have probably been ‘doctored,’” Maner said. “We should pay attention to all of the regular-looking people out in the world so that we have an appropriate standard of physical beauty. This is important because too much attention to ultra-attractive people can damage self-esteem ( Read more... )

At the end of the day we are just uplifted animals pretending that 8 million years of evolution doesn't powerfully influence our choices.

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( Are you ready to date again? )

"Without protection, it is with AIDS that you make love. Protect yourself."
Bottom line... use protection.
( Graphic. Don't click unless you have nerves of steel. )

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My top five seven most important traits
Mutual Attraction
Honest
Likes kids
Open minded and accepting
Physically comfortable and creative (takes care of their body, liberal attitudes about health and sex)
Karmically aware (Compassionate, and kind even when they don't have to be)
Non-smoking

Other important traitsHard working (but knows how to ( Read more... )