May 3, 2019

A continuation of our conversation last week on the importance of sex in relationships. Additional notes and links from the show:
Psychology of finding a mate

https://www.eventbrite.com/rally/10-things-meet-someone-2018-dating-advice/

Get off the couch, go out even by yourself. Talk to people and don’t appear occupied and closed off while in public. When engaging others ask questions/talk to them about them.

Lots of stuff online all say the same thing, get offline and out of the house and talk to real human beings.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-modern-life/201511/relationships-finding-great-partner

Talks about birds of a feather vs opposites attract. The conclusion is being alike fairs better.

https://www.gottman.com/blog/psychology-finally-reveals-the-answer-to-finding-your-soulmate/

Talks about that research indicate that people make relationships work not personality compatibility. When two people are willing to work at it then it works.

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/communication-and-conflict/learn-to-speak-your-spouses-love-language/understanding-the-five-love-languages

Explanation of the 5 love languages by Gary Chapman