Preferred Qualities In A Partner

In a cross-national study of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, men and women agreed that the most preferred traits in a partner were:

            Intelligence

            Humor

            Honesty

            Kindness

            Good looks

            Facial attractiveness

            Values

            Communication skills

            Dependability

Men agreed that attractiveness was more important than other traits while women equally valued kindness, honesty, humor, and dependability.

Do you agree with these? 

If not, what qualities do you prefer in a partner?

Relations Between Adults and Their Parents

The relationships that adult children have with their parents are varied and depend on many factors.  These relationships can be filled with enjoyment, but also worry.  Parents continue to worry about their adult children as their adult children being to worry about them.

A recent study found that regardless of the age of their parents, adult children are most concerned with their aging parents health.  On the other hand, parents worry about many things:

-Health

-Safety

-Relationships

-Finances

-Balancing work and family 

The amount of worry expressed between adult children and their parents is related to relationship quality. Parents who worry the most about their adult children may experience negative relationships, especially if they discuss their concerns with children, in comparison to parents who worry a bit less.     

Demographics such as gender and race also influenced worrying.  Girls worry more about their mothers, while sons worry about both parents equally.  Also, Black families in the study had higher rates of worry than Whites.

The moral of the story is that parenting is a never-ending process and children remain a source of concern for parents.  As people are living longer, adult children split their focus on their own children and their aging parents.  Relationship quality as we age, will depend on how we address our concerns and how we receive concern from others.     

 

Google Baby - HBO Documentary

Outsourcing fertility-International surrogacy & egg selling for profit

For a cost much less than in the U.S., people can use a surrogate in India to carry their baby.  After eggs and/or sperm is bought online, then freeze dried and shipped to India, it is implanted into a surrogate who will carry the baby to term.  Once the baby is born, the couple or individual travels to India to "pick up" their baby.

Also, women in the U.S. are selling their eggs as a source of income or to pay for a new house or upgrades to their current home.

These options help many who struggle to conceive a child, but how far is too far?  Comments?

Father's Day Gift Ideas

In honor of father's day, I am posting some gift ideas for the dad in your life.  If you are married, dating, friends, or related to a dad, one of these options should work for you.

1.  Digital Video Converter

Since dads are usually take the photos and record family memory, get him this gadget that converts and stores DVR, VHS, DVD and live television data into one handy place.  

The Sharper Image $99.00

2.  Wireless TV Headphones

Why not get a gift for mom at the same time? Wireless headphones will allow dad to watch his favorite program while mom is napping.

Brookstone $49.95

3.  Kenmore Gas Grill

Let dad show off his cooking skills and entertain the neighborhood while giving mom a break from cooking with a new grill.  And at a great price! 

Sears $299.99 

4.  Pima Cotton Polo

Keep dad cute and cool in the summer heat with a stylish and soft cotton tee.

Banana Republic $39.50

5.  Logitech Universal Remote *I want one!

Rechargeable, USB connective, color touch screen...(whew!) this baby is amazing!  Wow dad with this gadget he will be brag about for weeks.  

Best Buy $199.99