Section Four. The Game of Seduction

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A first date leads into a second, and so begins the dating process; a thrilling mix of blissful highs, anxious moments, and difficult choices. How much do we reveal? How does the other person feel? Am I coming on too strong? Should I play hard to get?

We celebrate anniversaries—two weeks, two months. We pore over letters written to each other. We seek out new ways to show affection. And we reflect on moments and mementos from time shared together.

And in the process, we learn about that person: their needs, desires, and interests.

Up to this point in the book, we’ve focused on the initial ways to connect with ...

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