Chapter 1

Alex met Gloria using the same CrossFit Groupon.

Gloria:

hot: 0.99

open: 0.9

con: 0.11

extra: 0.52

agree: 0.7

neuro: 0.36

commit: 0.12

libido: 0.67

exp: 0.36

confidence: 0.22

interest: 0.24

interests: music

Alex couldn't help but notice Gloria's well-defined body. Alex giggled boldly. Gloria returned a flirtatious glance. Soon, they got to talking and found themselves engaged in animated conversation. Alex left with Gloria's phone number.

Alex with confidence 0.38, interest 1.0 has 68.9% chance to initiate contact.

Alex successfully initiates contact.

Gloria with interest 0.24 responds with 0.28 enthusiasm.

Relationship successfully advanced to the courting stage.

On Thursday, they relished a afternoon of people-watching. Gloria loved hanging out with Alex this way. Throughout the evening, Gloria was excited to tell Alex about music.

Phase.COURTING

Alex invited Gloria to a 0.6-extra experience.

Gloria has extra 0.52 and current concession damage 0.23. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.

Gloria with interest 0.24, commit 0.12, agreeability 0.7 produces motivation to accept 0.43.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Gloria accepted the invitation. Due to difference in extra, took 0 concession damage.

The relationship health is 1.18.

On Saturday, the pair made out vigorously on Gloria's doorstep upon seeing each other. Gloria sighed with pleasure.

Alex invited Gloria to a 0.52-libido experience.

Gloria has libido 0.67 and current concession damage 0.41. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.14.

Gloria with interest 0.24, commit 0.12, agreeability 0.7 produces motivation to accept 0.75.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Gloria accepted the invitation. Due to difference in libido, took 0.15 concession damage.

The relationship health is 2.08.

Alex asked to start dating. Gloria said that she needed more time.

Current relationship health of 2.08 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 1.0 and commitment 0.5 produces relationship advancement interest score of 1.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.38, has 37% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Alex successfully initiated relationship advancement.

Gloria with interest 0.24 and commitment 0.12 produces relationship advancement interest score of 0.

Relationship advancement failed. There were 0 previous failed attempts. Gloria experienced withdrawal from the relationship, manifesting in reduced interest. Alex experienced an increase in neuroticism and a decline in confidence.

The relationship health is 0.08.

On Monday, Alex and Gloria shared a kiss. Gloria smiled coyly.

Alex invited Gloria to a 0.41-libido experience.

Gloria has libido 0.67 and current concession damage 0.41. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.26.

Gloria with interest 0.24, commit 0.12, agreeability 0.7 produces motivation to accept 0.63.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Gloria accepted the invitation. Due to difference in libido, took 0.26 concession damage.

The relationship health is 1.08.

At twilight the next day, Alex sent Gloria a text message.

Wanting to surprise Gloria, Alex suggested that they go to a music festival together. "Oh, okay," Gloria replied. The two had a decent time. Gloria enjoyed herself.

After a couple dates, Alex could gather that Gloria was unsure of romantic relationships. With Alex, she seemed to want something casual.

Alex invited Gloria to a 0.55-open experience.

Activity proposed: music. Gloria interests: music.

Gloria has open 0.9 and current concession damage 0.45. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.43.

Gloria with interest 0.24, commit 0.12, agreeability 0.7 produces motivation to accept 0.61.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Gloria accepted the invitation. Due to difference in open, took 0.45 concession damage.

The relationship health is 1.38.

Alex invited Gloria to a 0.54-open experience.

Activity proposed: music. Gloria interests: music.

Gloria has open 0.9 and current concession damage 0.45. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.71.

Gloria with interest 0.24, commit 0.12, agreeability 0.7 produces motivation to accept 0.53.

Motivation did not exceed reluctance. Gloria rejected the invitation.

The relationship health is 0.98.

Later that week, the pair relished a morning of people-watching. Gloria loved hanging out with Alex this way.

Alex invited Gloria to a 0.52-extra experience.

Gloria has extra 0.52 and current concession damage 0.23. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.

Gloria with interest 0.24, commit 0.12, agreeability 0.7 produces motivation to accept 0.47.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Gloria accepted the invitation. Due to difference in extra, took 0.01 concession damage.

The relationship health is 1.68.

Saturday came around. The couple relished a afternoon hanging out with friends. Alex was quiet, but happy to hang out with Gloria this way.

Gloria invited Alex to a 0.68-extra experience.

Alex has extra 0.5 and current concession damage 0.18. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.29.

Alex with interest 1.0, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.5 produces motivation to accept 1.02.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Alex accepted the invitation. Due to difference in extra, took 0.18 concession damage.

The relationship health is 2.58.

Gloria continued to use dating apps from time to time.

Current relationship health of 2.58 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Gloria with interest 0.24 and commitment 0.12 produces relationship advancement interest score of 0.

Interest score did not exceed threshold of 1.0. Relationship advancement failed.

Wednesday came around. The pair excitedly spent a tranquil afternoon watching a movie. Gloria was happy to hang out with Alex this way.

Alex invited Gloria to a 0.32-extra experience.

Gloria has extra 0.52 and current concession damage 0.23. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.24.

Gloria with interest 0.24, commit 0.12, agreeability 0.7 produces motivation to accept 0.56.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Gloria accepted the invitation. Due to difference in extra, took 0.21 concession damage.

The relationship health is 2.93.

Gloria considered sending Alex a message, but decided not to.

Current relationship health of 2.93 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Gloria with interest 0.24 and commitment 0.12 produces relationship advancement interest score of 0.

Interest score did not exceed threshold of 1.0. Relationship advancement failed.

The next afternoon, Alex sent Gloria a text message.

On Monday, Alex and Gloria relished a day of people-watching. Gloria loved hanging out with Alex this way.

Alex invited Gloria to a 0.51-extra experience.

Gloria has extra 0.52 and current concession damage 0.23. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.09.

Gloria with interest 0.24, commit 0.12, agreeability 0.7 produces motivation to accept 0.57.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Gloria accepted the invitation. Due to difference in extra, took 0.01 concession damage.

The relationship health is 3.63.

Alex asked to start dating. Gloria said that she needed more time.

Current relationship health of 3.63 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 1.0 and commitment 0.5 produces relationship advancement interest score of 2.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.38, has 37% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Alex successfully initiated relationship advancement.

Gloria with interest 0.24 and commitment 0.12 produces relationship advancement interest score of 0.

Relationship advancement failed. There were 1 previous failed attempts. Gloria experienced withdrawal from the relationship, manifesting in reduced interest. Alex experienced an increase in neuroticism and a decline in confidence.

The relationship health is -0.37.

They never saw each other again.

This relationship lasted for only 27 days, reaching the courting stage before ending.

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