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Equallyoked CouplesEquallyoked CouplesResults from Analysis of“Equallyoked” Couples
About ‘Why Equallyoked’?About ‘Why Equallyoked’?
Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities
““Wishing for An Wishing for An Equallyoked Lifestyle?”Equallyoked Lifestyle?”
• LogicLogic– A logical reasoning: extended family lineage
• MoralsMorals– Beliefs about the right thing to do in society
• Feeling GoodFeeling Good about Reasons– It really feels good to be with someone of the
same ‘civil identity’ of the opposite sex.– The intimacy feels right and romance feels so
good that it may be that sex should feel…
Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities
““A Quick Choice to Become A Quick Choice to Become An Equallyoked Couple”An Equallyoked Couple”
• Makes a ChoiceChoice Easier– Knowing just ‘who’ to choose in general– Yet a specific choice must be independent
• The Nuts and Bolts of a ‘true’ and a ‘true’ and ‘workable’ relationship‘workable’ relationship– Communication– Compatibility– Socializing
Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities
““Just Like Other Just Like Other Equallyoked Couples”Equallyoked Couples”
• The “Equallyoked Couple MindsetMindset”– A positive mental attitude about being
‘equallyoked’ anytime while out in society• Admiration for other Equallyoked Couples
– ComplimentingComplimenting your friends who are also ‘equallyoked’ for that fact is supportive
• Happiness, Financial Stability, Good Sex– Sharing personal thingsSharing personal things with other ‘couples’:
about the ‘equallyoked’ experience
Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities
““A Need to Fulfill in An A Need to Fulfill in An Equallyoked CoupleshipEquallyoked Coupleship
• A few fulfiling features of an ‘equallyoked’ coupleship: – honesty, vulnerability, mutual respect for
boundaries, a full range of emotions, constructive ambition, sharing of personal philosophy of life, full expression of love, admiration, and respect, high level self-esteem, excellent communication, true bonding, fun times together, really healthy really healthy sexsex, negotiation with supportiveness, variety, commitment, ‘seeing’ the best in one another for the best outcome, true love, etc….
Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities
““Being A Modern Being A Modern Equallyoked Couple”Equallyoked Couple”
• The BestThe Best Quality Relationship– Being “In Love” is a powerful motivating force– Is based upon consistency in ‘compatibility’– Acceptance of mutuality/mutual sympathymutuality/mutual sympathy – Best for growing and developing a coupleship– Navigating about society with a truly
admirable relationship and social dynamics– Surviving, enjoying, and/or thriving financially
Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities
““A Really A Really GreatGreatEquallyoked Coupleship”Equallyoked Coupleship”
• BetterBetter can mean really Great!– Good communication with excellent secret
‘cues’ for being out in society, sharing in the passion and ambition for mutual goals, being totally comfortable with each othertotally comfortable with each other while navigating socially, understanding the value of expressing ‘true’ intimacy, exemplary ways to project love and yet keep boundaries any time/anyplace, etc
Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities
““Becoming Equallyoked MayBecoming Equallyoked MayMean Fewer Difficulties”Mean Fewer Difficulties”
• A SimplierSimplier Relationship– In a complex multicultural society– Individualized and personal motives– At large in the local community
• Crystal ClearCrystal Clear Understanding– Self understanding– Self image and – Self esteem
Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities
““An Equallyoked Couple has An Equallyoked Couple has Relationship Security”Relationship Security”
• An Ideal/Outstanding Outstanding Coupleship– The ‘right’ relationship to pursue– Understood to be an ‘ideal’ relationship– Inherent in the pursuit of happiness
• A Natural DesireNatural Desire for Coupling Up– As near ‘perfect’ as humanly possible– Human nature and desire for intimacy– Potential for optimal sexual ecstasy
Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities
““An Equallyoked Couples have An Equallyoked Couples have Good Public Status”Good Public Status”
• Self Respect = Social Appeal– Family, Friends, Community– Public/political image– Reflects-comfort & fulfillment
• Still Unique and IndividualizedUnique and Individualized– Own individuality – Positive personality/– Uniqueness of character
Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities
““An Equallyoked Coupleship An Equallyoked Coupleship for a Lifetime”for a Lifetime”
• A ‘Certain TimeCertain Time’ in Life– A commitment for the rest of our lives– The ‘right’ time in life to ‘mate’……– Future goals secured
• A LifetimeLifetime Proposition– To be together until the end of life– Religious beliefs and eternal life– End stages of a complete life
Liberal Arts & HumanitiesLiberal Arts & Humanities
College StudiesCollege StudiesSome Suggested Schools:
SociologySociologyOakwood University, Grinnell College, Occidental College, Shaw University, Gallaudet University, Central State University,
Social PsychologySocial PsychologyKentucky State University, Livingstone College, Claremont McKenna College, Reed College, Swarthmore College, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania,
Civil Rights and/or Community HealthCivil Rights and/or Community HealthEast Texas Baptist University, Presbyterian College, Franklin College, Sewanee-University of the South, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquit, Benedict College,
Marriage Family and Child PsychologyMarriage Family and Child PsychologyHampshire College, Pomona College, Hiram College, Oregon Health & Science University, Wilmington College, Saint Augustine’s University,
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