And yes, I have found that woman, though she's not always so impressed by my "gifts" (I would've thought every woman would appreciate a new socket tool set which her man can borrow and not return )
I guess what I'm trying to say is that forces utterly beyond my control forged me into the monogamous man that I am, and that I'm very proud that...well...these things utterly beyond my control were...uh, done to me!
But seriously, I favor monogamy because I'm so incredibly complex and humble that it would require one woman a lifetime to appreciate me.
Truly seriously, I would only have interest in a woman who requires a LOT of time to understand (and manage) - and I want to know her to her very deepest depths (and no, I'm not bragging anatomically; that's figurative).
I'm just guessing that being well-spoken improves your odds of finding love to a fairly substantial degree, and the inability (or unwillingness) to express oneself well relates to psychological factors no amenable to good relationships.
Have you ever noticed that most of the "angry" ones write in the same nearly incoherent style (grammatically and otherwise; sorry, but this is National Grammar Day)? Do you think there might be a connection?
I think there was a Dilbert cartoon to that effect. Dilbert's boss falls out a window, and says: "Note to self: convert to Christianity before dying." Not sure I'm remembering that quite correctly, but that was the gist of it.
I'm not sure what's beautiful about compromise. It's a sad necessity, certainly, to some degree. But dear lord, to the degree this hypothetical couple would need to compromise...it would be like compromising with a great white shark by offering up an arm and a leg instead of your whole body.
You make a point I wanted to make as well: exercise is great, but it's not enough to achieve an ideal condition or physical shape. You need to eat healthily as well. Carrying significant extra weight, even if you exercise, is likely going to cause health issues down the road.
All I can say is "Thank Zeus I watched the game with my Canadian love where the US won!!" That was truly a joyous experience (and a bloody fantastic game).
Sounds like this one was, too. I suppose in all fairness I ought to watch the Canadian victory with GG.
RE: we are not a monogamous species...
No - to borrow your own words - that's what the "study" said.