Unconscious Mating

Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman

This article is in response to research from PARSHIP (UK’s online dating service www.parship.co.uk) which said that if push came to shove 25% of singles would favor their pet over a date!  Pondering the pros and cons of each, dogs fared surprisingly well, but as a dating coach, in the end I gave it to the dates…Here are the tallies.  You decide:

Doggie Do’s:

1. Dogs love you unconditionally
2. They never argue
3. They love to cuddle
4. They’re consistently happy to see you
5. They’re very loyal
6. They don’t criticize
7. They’re playful, intelligent & affectionate
8. They’re protective & great in a crisis
9. They don’t care about how you look or how old you are
10. They are thrilled with leftovers & can be trained in less than one year!

Date Do’s:

1. Dates can have deep conversations
2. Remember your birthday and Valentine’s Day
3. Can father your children
4. Are often sexually compatible
5. Can plan romantic surprises
6. Can treat you financially to dinner and adventures
7. Make better slow dancers
8. Look better in a tux.                                                             
9. Are allowed in movie theaters
10. Are the exact spiritual mate intended for you!
     

* Pet owners please send comments!

Dr. Sherman is the author of, ‘Dating From The Inside-Out: Using The Law of Attraction in Matters of the Heart,’ being published by Atria Books in February 2008.  Director of ‘My Dating School’ www.mydatingschool.com in Manhattan, she offers classes in dating issues & coaching.  She is a monthly speaker at The Learning Annex, a dating expert on radio and television shows and has been quoted in publications such as ‘Glamour’ magazine.  Dr. Sherman is a Licensed Psychologist and a certified empowerment coach, specializing in helping clients date successfully, while facilitating insight.