The class discussions that we have had about dating and mate selection couldn't have come at a better time. Last week, my mother called me and wanted to know when my boyfriend was born and how to spell his last name. Without asking her why she needed to know this, I told her. She called back about half an hour later and told me that my boyfriend and I need to split up. Confused, I asked her why. She said that she just read our numbers, and we aren't compatible. After we discussed dating and mate selection, I called her back. I told her that numbers and zodiac signs and tarot can't determine who you fall in love with, and that there may not be just one ideal mate for everyone. I told her that we form relationships with people that we have similarities with, share a proximity with, and people that have similar social status as us. She disagreed with me for quite a while on the subject (and I'm pretty sure she turned blue in the face!). I also went on to explain that not everyone has the same personality, and to keep the relationship strong, it takes a lot of time and effort to build it and keep it functioning in a healthy way.
I think that after taking this class and classes similar to this one, I am more aware of what brings people in relationships together. I'm sure that in my career, I will come across someone that poses an ultimate question: "Why haven't I found Mr. Right?" I think I would answer this as there may not be a "perfect" mate for everyone. And most relationships do not mirror those seen on TV, such as Pretty Woman. We all need to search deep within ourselves to find what characteristics are important to us.