Thursday, September 19, 2013

Relationship Secret: 5 to 1 Ratio

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I've managed to get myself into a lot of existential conversations over the last decade.

And, not surprisingly, sometimes the topic turn to love...

What is love?
Can love between two people last indefinitely?
How well can you know another person?
Is marriage a ruse?
How do people find each other in this vast universe?

Blah, blah, blah.  Drunken girl (and guy) chat in their mid-twenties can lead to these questions.

Well, Dr. Gottman has some answers around marital success.


He can predict with 90% accuracy if a couple will get divorced.

How?

It's the 5:1 ratio.

For every 1 negative interaction with a spouse, you need 5 positive interactions.

If a couple does not meet this ratio, they are likely to get divorced.

I think the same goes for any type of relationship -- whether it be with colleagues, friends or parents.

So, next time you say something hurtful, make sure you have 5 nice things ready.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

A new take on "borrowing from your friend's closet"



























The "sharing economy" has been hot in the start-up world for awhile.

Here's a few:

I'm all for the idea!  

There is a lot of latent inventory out there in the world (think your extra bedroom, your apartment while on vacation, your closet full of unworn items).

Shouldn't we want our "things" to be used more?  Production of "stuff" is a burden on the environment, let alone our mental health.

That's why I like this new start-up: Le Tote.  Instead of amassing even more clothes and accessories, you can pay $49 per month for 3 garments and 2 accessories chosen by a 'personal stylist' to be delivered to your door.  Once done with them, you return and get a new set of items.

I won't be able to try this out for two reasons: 1) I live in Singapore, 2) I'm super tall (I doubt the garments are meant for 6'1" chicks).  Otherwise, I think it's a cool idea!


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