Some very interesting concepts in this week's chapters! I'm going to narrow it down to two questions that I feel are pretty key (and perhaps, controversial). Remember when responding to correlate the number question you are responding to.
1. On page 131, Dr. Broder states that "he sees a heightened sense of entitlement that previous generations didn't have" when it comes to dating. Agree? Or disagree?
2. In the beginning of Part 3, Gottlieb talks about "maximizers" and "satisficers". Maximizers are the ones who are always looking for something better. Satisficers are the ones who find what they are looking for, and are happy with it (I just really simplified this concept - here's some more on it). What are your thoughts on this concept? Can Maximizers truly find success, or are they doomed to a life of constantly looking for the Holy Grail of relationships?
Just a comment that I found the "Melanie/Mark" email exchange very enlightening on p. 138, and as a result, wrote this blog post. Feel free to come and comment there on the new found technological expectations of the dating world.
For next week, let's go ahead and read through to p. 251, the end of the chapter "Mondays with Evan - Session Five". I will comment on Friday.
Cheers!
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1. It's difficult to compare myself to previous generations, but I would say, as part of the Gen X crowd, that it is one of our faults. I find that I have heightened expectations when it comes to friendships. I am, however, considerate when people do the same, even when they aren't in the same moral spectrum as me. This applies to dating as well, although I would say expectations are something that I expect to earn, and not just be there because we meet for coffee.
ReplyDelete2. I find the concept of maximizers vs. satisfiers to be very interesting. I'm actually surprised at how easily I could see myself fitting into the satisfier concept. Most recently, I did this with an apartment search. I would say I have very much approached my dating life but find myself in the minority. What I don't know is if the maximizer truly have success in their search for the "something better". It's quite possible - they do!