Simple facts to find a mate, make your relationship serious and improve it.

 We are more likely to find a mate when we...

• cultivate a wide circle of friends;
• are realistic about our position in the mate market;
• are warm, friendly, candid people;
• move on quickly from relationships that aren't going well, or about which we have serious doubts;
• found out why we choose unusual partners (if we do);
• really are ready to settle down;

A relationship is likely to become serious when...

• both become committed at about the same rate;
• recognise early on that this relationship could be important;
• don't use early dates as therapy;
• don't offer sex too early (women only);
• are introduced via family or friends;
• don't become independent too soon;

A relationship has an above-average chance when we...

• have no problem saying sorry when we should;
• often tell our partners we love them;
• can be upfront about our needs;
• would be very upset if our partners had an affair;
• are careful to keep ourselves out of the way of temptation;
• try to do things that will help our self-confidence grow;
• are flexible and adaptable;
• often meet one another halfway when change is required;
• contribute, on average, the four positives (smiles, friendly sounds, touches and words) to every negative (frowns, nags and cross words);
• solve day-to-day problems together;
• treat our partners with consideration and respect;
• have similar levels of interest in sex or of sexual inhibition;
• communicate well about sex and other things.

From: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? By Adrienne Burgess.
By geo_en