Healthier Dating, Relationships and Sex Life

In past relationships, sex was

• Always a disappointment
• Somewhat disappointing, although I wasn't comfortable talking about it or working on it
• Fun and exciting in different ways with different people, depending on our particular chemistry

I would say my past relationships ended

• Because I realized the person would never be a good partner for me
• Because I stopped trying and/or they stopped calling
• Due to irrational or sabotaging behavior on my part, such as jealousy or commitment phobia

For me, dating is a way to

• Check out as many people as possible, hoping maybe one of them will work out as a partner
• Meet people with whom I share enough in common to have a good time and possibly build a friendshipship or more
• Keep myself from committing suicide or getting clinically obese

When I am not seriously dating someone

• I make regular plans with friends and family and have a good time
• Make tentative plans with friends and family but drop them if something better comes along
• I sit at home and get depressed or overeat

With regard to finding a partner I believe

• There is only one sole mate per customer
• I have one or two ideal matches, but I'm willing to settle for a close second
• There are a number of people I could build a happy and meaningful relationship with

Thoughts on sex in the early stages of dating

• I just can't say no
• I wait until the third date so I don't seem too easy or uptight
• The number of dates don't matter; I just need to feel the time is right

When it comes to dating and sex

• I know what I want and how to get it
• Sometimes I saty in relationships because there's nothign better on the horizon
• Usually I settle for whatever comes way and deal with the consequences later

When it comes to what I want in need in bed

• I'm very forthcoming -- it's in both our interests
• I'm fairly communicative, porovided it doesn't make me seem unsexy or difficult
• I don't know for sure what I want in bed

My first exposure to sexuality came from

• My parents plus school
• Sex education in school
• Dirty movies, magazines, eavesdropping

My parents

• Were not friendly or loving to each other
• Were primarily friends and terribly affectionate
• Had a loving relationship with lots of affections and displays of love

If I wanted to be monogamous, I would

• Focus on relationship and stop shopping around
• Focus on the relationship but keep my eyes open
• Secretly date other people until it's a done deal