Chapter 10

Alex met Gregory in a pottery studio.

Gregory:

hot: 0.88

open: 0.48

con: 0.41

extra: 0.33

agree: 0.51

neuro: 0.62

commit: 0.5

libido: 0.8

exp: 0.79

confidence: 0.87

interest: 0.26

interests: fine arts, health and beauty

Alex noticed Gregory's lithe muscles. Alex began to gaze gently at Gregory. Gregory returned a flirtatious glance. They exchanged several friendly words, before agreeing to meet again sometime soon. Alex left with Gregory's contact.

Alex with confidence 0.01, interest 0.64 has 32.5% chance to initiate contact.

Alex successfully initiates contact.

Gregory with interest 0.26 responds with 0.3 enthusiasm.

Relationship successfully advanced to the courting stage.

The next afternoon, Alex sent Gregory a text message.

Tuesday arrived. The two of them relished a quiet morning reading together. Gregory loved hanging out with Alex this way. Throughout the evening, Gregory gushed about fine arts and health and beauty.

Phase.COURTING

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.48-extra experience.

Gregory has extra 0.33 and current concession damage 0.03. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.2.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.7.

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

The relationship health is 1.3.

On Wednesday, the couple relished a morning of people-watching. Gregory was quiet, but happy to hang out with Alex this way.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.59-extra experience.

Gregory has extra 0.33 and current concession damage 0.03. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.26.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.48.

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

The relationship health is 2.3.

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

Current relationship health of 2.3 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Gregory with interest 0.26 and commitment 0.5 produces relationship advancement interest score of 1.

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

Wanting to have a nice evening together, Gregory wanted to make fancy cocktails together. "I'd love to!" Alex replied. The two had a outstanding time. Alex loved the date.

Gregory invited Alex to a 0.44-open experience.

Activity proposed: food. Alex interests: food.

Alex has open 0.4 and current concession damage 0.4. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.07.

Alex with interest 0.64, commit 0.57, agreeability 0.57 produces motivation to accept 0.93.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Alex accepted the invitation. Due to difference in open, took 0.2 concession damage.

The relationship health is 3.3.

Alex smiled quietly to themselves. Perhaps the right time to talk to Gregory would come some day.

Current relationship health of 3.3 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.64 and commitment 0.57 produces relationship advancement interest score of 2.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.01, has 0% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Confidence test failed. Alex remains silent. Relationship advancement failed.

Later that week, Alex and Gregory made out vigorously on Gregory's doorstep upon seeing each other. Gregory smiled coyly.

As they got to know each other better, Alex felt that Gregory was well-versed in romantic relationships. With Alex, he seemed to be up for anything.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.5-libido experience.

Gregory has libido 0.8 and current concession damage 0.67. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.26.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.47.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Gregory accepted the invitation. Due to difference in libido, took 0.3 concession damage.

The relationship health is 4.3.

Alex smiled quietly to themselves. Perhaps the right time to talk to Gregory would come some day.

Current relationship health of 4.3 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.64 and commitment 0.57 produces relationship advancement interest score of 3.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.01, has 0% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Confidence test failed. Alex remains silent. Relationship advancement failed.

Wanting to have a nice evening together, Alex asked Gregory to go shopping together. "I'd love to!" Gregory replied. The two had a outstanding time. Gregory could see the two of them doing this often.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.36-open experience.

Activity proposed: health and beauty. Gregory interests: fine arts, health and beauty.

Gregory has open 0.48 and current concession damage 0.48. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.29.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.69.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Gregory accepted the invitation. Due to difference in open, took 0.24 concession damage.

The relationship health is 5.3.

Alex smiled quietly to themselves. Perhaps the right time to talk to Gregory would come some day.

Current relationship health of 5.3 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.64 and commitment 0.57 produces relationship advancement interest score of 4.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.01, has 0% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Confidence test failed. Alex remains silent. Relationship advancement failed.

At dusk the next day, Gregory noticed a message from Alex.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.41-open experience.

Activity proposed: health and beauty. Gregory interests: fine arts, health and beauty.

Gregory has open 0.48 and current concession damage 0.48. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.61.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.58.

Motivation did not exceed reluctance. Gregory rejected the invitation.

The relationship health is 5.2.

Friday came around. The pair reveled in an intensely passionate evening together. "How nice", Alex thought to themself.

Gregory invited Alex to a 0.94-libido experience.

Alex has libido 0.53 and current concession damage 0.57. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.24.

Alex with interest 0.64, commit 0.57, agreeability 0.57 produces motivation to accept 1.14.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Alex accepted the invitation. Due to difference in libido, took 0.42 concession damage.

The relationship health is 6.02.

Gregory had the urge to ask Alex about how they felt about the relationship, but wasn't quite confident enough to ask.

Current relationship health of 6.02 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Gregory with interest 0.26 and commitment 0.5 produces relationship advancement interest score of 1.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Gregory with confidence of 0.87, has 87% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Confidence test failed. Gregory remains silent. Relationship advancement failed.

The next morning, Alex noticed a message from Gregory.

The two had a joyous time. Alex enjoyed themself.

Gregory invited Alex to a 0.4-open experience.

Activity proposed: food. Alex interests: food.

Alex has open 0.4 and current concession damage 0.4. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.45.

Alex with interest 0.64, commit 0.57, agreeability 0.57 produces motivation to accept 0.98.

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

The relationship health is 6.5.

Gregory smiled quietly to themselves. Perhaps the right time to talk to Alex would come some day.

Current relationship health of 6.5 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Gregory with interest 0.26 and commitment 0.5 produces relationship advancement interest score of 2.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Gregory with confidence of 0.87, has 87% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Confidence test failed. Gregory remains silent. Relationship advancement failed.

Thursday arrived. They relished a tranquil evening watching a movie. Alex loved hanging out with Gregory this way.

Gregory invited Alex to a 0.37-extra experience.

Alex has extra 0.41 and current concession damage 0.03. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.01.

Alex with interest 0.64, commit 0.57, agreeability 0.57 produces motivation to accept 0.86.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Alex accepted the invitation. Due to difference in extra, took 0.03 concession damage.

The relationship health is 7.5.

Alex had the urge to ask Gregory about how they felt about the relationship, but wasn't quite confident enough to ask.

Current relationship health of 7.5 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.64 and commitment 0.57 produces relationship advancement interest score of 5.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.01, has 0% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Confidence test failed. Alex remains silent. Relationship advancement failed.

Saturday came around. The couple relished a tranquil day watching a movie. Gregory loved hanging out with Alex this way.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.28-extra experience.

Gregory has extra 0.33 and current concession damage 0.03. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.35.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.79.

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

The relationship health is 8.5.

Alex smiled quietly to themselves. Perhaps the right time to talk to Gregory would come some day.

Current relationship health of 8.5 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.64 and commitment 0.57 produces relationship advancement interest score of 6.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.01, has 0% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Confidence test failed. Alex remains silent. Relationship advancement failed.

Tuesday came around. Alex asked Gregory if they wanted to hang out, but Gregory was busy.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.52-extra experience.

Gregory has extra 0.33 and current concession damage 0.03. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.54.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.39.

Motivation did not exceed reluctance. Gregory rejected the invitation.

The relationship health is 8.3.

On Wednesday, the couple sneakily groped each other while walking down the street. Gregory sighed with pleasure.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.59-libido experience.

Gregory has libido 0.8 and current concession damage 0.67. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.53.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.62.

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

The relationship health is 8.81.

Alex smiled quietly to themselves. Perhaps the right time to talk to Gregory would come some day.

Current relationship health of 8.81 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.64 and commitment 0.57 produces relationship advancement interest score of 6.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.01, has 0% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Confidence test failed. Alex remains silent. Relationship advancement failed.

June brought golden air and beach days.

Later that week, they reveled in a evening of people-watching. Alex loved hanging out with Gregory this way.

Gregory invited Alex to a 0.53-extra experience.

Alex has extra 0.41 and current concession damage 0.03. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.

Alex with interest 0.64, commit 0.57, agreeability 0.57 produces motivation to accept 1.07.

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

The relationship health is 9.6.

Alex had the urge to ask Gregory about how they felt about the relationship, but wasn't quite confident enough to ask.

Current relationship health of 9.6 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.64 and commitment 0.57 produces relationship advancement interest score of 6.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.01, has 0% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Confidence test failed. Alex remains silent. Relationship advancement failed.

Sunday came around. Gregory and Alex sneakily groped each other while waiting in line at checkout. Alex sighed with pleasure.

Gregory invited Alex to a 0.68-libido experience.

Alex has libido 0.53 and current concession damage 0.57. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.5.

Alex with interest 0.64, commit 0.57, agreeability 0.57 produces motivation to accept 0.77.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Alex accepted the invitation. Due to difference in libido, took 0.16 concession damage.

The relationship health is 10.31.

Alex had the urge to ask Gregory about how they felt about the relationship, but wasn't quite confident enough to ask.

Current relationship health of 10.31 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.64 and commitment 0.57 produces relationship advancement interest score of 7.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.01, has 0% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Confidence test failed. Alex remains silent. Relationship advancement failed.

The two had a outstanding time. Alex enjoyed themself.

Gregory invited Alex to a 0.4-open experience.

Activity proposed: food. Alex interests: food.

Alex has open 0.4 and current concession damage 0.4. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.37.

Alex with interest 0.64, commit 0.57, agreeability 0.57 produces motivation to accept 0.8.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Alex accepted the invitation. Due to difference in open, took 0.2 concession damage.

The relationship health is 11.31.

Gregory asked if Alex would be interested in dating. Alex agreed very enthusiastically.

Current relationship health of 11.31 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Gregory with interest 0.26 and commitment 0.5 produces relationship advancement interest score of 3.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Gregory with confidence of 0.87, has 87% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Gregory successfully initiated relationship advancement.

Alex with interest 0.64 and commitment 0.57 produces relationship advancement interest score of 8.

Relationship advancement succeeded. The relationship has reached the courting stage. Gregory experienced growth in commitment, interest, and confidence, as well as a reduction in neuroticism. Alex experienced growth in commitment, interest, and confidence.

The relationship health is 13.31.

As their relationship progressed, Alex found that Gregory was a gorgeous person with a cat-like personality. He was a bit messy and usually stuck to what felt comfortable. When it came to their relationship, Gregory was jittery and independent.

On Saturday, Alex wanted to hang out with Gregory, but Gregory never responded to Alex's message.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.59-libido experience.

Gregory has libido 0.8 and current concession damage 0.67. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.73.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.52.

Motivation did not exceed reluctance. Gregory rejected the invitation.

The relationship health is 13.21.

Later that week, Alex asked Gregory if he were free, but Gregory had other plans.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.32-open experience.

Activity proposed: food. Gregory interests: fine arts, health and beauty.

Gregory has open 0.48 and current concession damage 0.48. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.76.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.44.

Motivation did not exceed reluctance. Gregory rejected the invitation.

The relationship health is 13.11.

On Friday, Alex was discussing Gregory with a friend and realized that perhaps Gregory cared way too much about physical intimacy. Alex bit their lip. It was becoming more and more bothersome the more they thought about it. Alex resolved to bring it up to Gregory next time they saw each other.

Gregory accused Alex of not being invested enough in the relationship. The couple argued for hours. The fight spelled disaster for their relationship.

The date is 2051-06-16.

Alex has concession damage in category libido of 0.57 and neuroticism 0.55.

One of previous scores exceeded 0.5 threshold. Conflict initiated.

Gregory with agreeability 0.51, commitment 0.5, interest 0.26, and neuroticism 0.62, contributed 0.04 to conflict mitigation.

Contribution does not exceed concession damage. Alex's interest in relationship declined to 0.64

The relationship health is 11.42.

Monday came around. Alex wanted to hang out with Gregory, but Gregory was busy.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.61-extra experience.

Gregory has extra 0.33 and current concession damage 0.03. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.72.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.7.

Motivation did not exceed reluctance. Gregory rejected the invitation.

The relationship health is 11.32.

At seven the next morning, Gregory sent Alex a text message.

They later got on the phone to chat. Gregory again was frustrated because he felt that Alex didn't want to have sex often enough. It seemed like there was a gap in expectations. Gregory's voice was harsh. Alex accused Gregory of not being invested enough in the relationship. The pair fought heatedly. The fight spelled disaster for their relationship.

The date is 2051-06-25.

Gregory has concession damage in category libido of 0.52 and neuroticism 0.69.

One of previous scores exceeded 0.5 threshold. Conflict initiated.

Alex with agreeability 0.57, commitment 0.57, interest 0.64, and neuroticism 0.47, contributed 0.37 to conflict mitigation.

Contribution does not exceed concession damage. Gregory's interest in relationship declined to 0.26

The relationship health is 9.83.

On Wednesday, Alex was jealous of Gregory's moderately attractive co-worker. Gregory was perfectly willing to support Alex when this happened.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.36-exp experience.

Gregory has exp 0.79 and current concession damage 0.42. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.37.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.51.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Gregory accepted the invitation. Due to difference in exp, took 0.42 concession damage.

The relationship health is 10.31.

Gregory had yet to mention Alex to their parents.

Current relationship health of 10.31 exceeds threshold of 4.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Gregory with interest 0.26 and commitment 0.5 produces relationship advancement interest score of 1.

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

July brought sunny evenings and beach days.

On Friday, the spat they had 12 days ago about how Gregory didn't understand that Alex just didn't like sex as much as Gregory floated back into Alex's head. Alex bit their lip. It was becoming more and more bothersome the more they thought about it. Alex resolved to bring it up to Gregory next time they saw each other.

Gregory was angry. The couple failed to reach a conclusion. The fight spelled disaster for their relationship.

The date is 2051-07-07.

Alex has concession damage in category libido of 0.57 and neuroticism 0.34.

One of previous scores exceeded 0.5 threshold. Conflict initiated.

Gregory with agreeability 0.51, commitment 0.5, interest 0.26, and neuroticism 0.62, contributed 0.11 to conflict mitigation.

Contribution does not exceed concession damage. Alex's interest in relationship declined to 0.64

The relationship health is 8.73.

One day, the fight they had 6 days ago about how Gregory pushed Alex for sex too often drifted into Alex's head. Alex bit their lip. It was becoming more and more bothersome the more they thought about it. Alex resolved to bring it up to Gregory next time they saw each other.

The couple later got on the phone to continue the conversation. Gregory accused Alex of not being invested enough in the relationship. They failed to reach a conclusion. The fight spelled disaster for their relationship.

The date is 2051-07-13.

Alex has concession damage in category libido of 0.57 and neuroticism 0.6.

One of previous scores exceeded 0.5 threshold. Conflict initiated.

Gregory with agreeability 0.51, commitment 0.5, interest 0.26, and neuroticism 0.62, contributed 0.26 to conflict mitigation.

Contribution does not exceed concession damage. Alex's interest in relationship declined to 0.64

The relationship health is 6.94.

Wanting to have a nice evening together, Alex proposed that they sketch in the park together. "Sounds like fun!" Gregory replied. The two had a fantastic time. Gregory enjoyed himself.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.44-open experience.

Activity proposed: fine arts. Gregory interests: fine arts, health and beauty.

Gregory has open 0.48 and current concession damage 0.48. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.48.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.8.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Gregory accepted the invitation. Due to difference in open, took 0.24 concession damage.

The relationship health is 7.7.

Alex felt nervous, but excited.

Current relationship health of 7.7 exceeds threshold of 4.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.64 and commitment 0.57 produces relationship advancement interest score of 1.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.01, has 0% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Confidence test failed. Alex remains silent. Relationship advancement failed.

August brought muggy air and beach days.

The couple sometimes clashed because Gregory felt that Alex didn't understand that Gregory did not enjoy socializing the way Alex did.

The date is 2051-08-09.

Gregory has concession damage in category extra of 0.41 and neuroticism 0.65.

One of previous scores exceeded 0.5 threshold. Conflict initiated.

Alex with agreeability 0.57, commitment 0.57, interest 0.64, and neuroticism 0.47, contributed 0.33 to conflict mitigation.

Contribution exceeds concession damage, Gregory's concession damage reduced to 0.03

The relationship health is 7.26.

One morning, Alex was discussing Gregory with a friend and realized that Gregory didn't understand that Alex did not enjoy discovering things the way Gregory did. Alex pushed the thought the the back of their mind, and returned to reading about cooking.

The date is 2051-08-15.

Alex has concession damage in category open of 0.4 and neuroticism 0.45.

Neither were sufficiently high to start a conflict.

At twilight the next day, Gregory noticed a message from Alex.

They arranged a time to chat. Alex again told Gregory that Gregory didn't understand that Alex just didn't like sex as much as Gregory. Gregory had to admit that he and Alex had a serious gap. Alex folded their arms, glaring at Gregory. Gregory gasped anxiously. Gregory accused Alex of not liking them enough. They failed to reach a conclusion. The fight spelled disaster for their relationship.

The date is 2051-08-18.

Alex has concession damage in category libido of 0.57 and neuroticism 0.51.

One of previous scores exceeded 0.5 threshold. Conflict initiated.

Gregory with agreeability 0.51, commitment 0.5, interest 0.26, and neuroticism 0.62, contributed 0.1 to conflict mitigation.

Contribution does not exceed concession damage. Alex's interest in relationship declined to 0.64

The relationship health is 5.43.

One morning, Gregory had the thought that Alex was too jealous. Gregory bit his lip. It was becoming more and more bothersome the more he thought about it. Gregory resolved to bring it up to Alex next time they saw each other.

They met up to discuss. Alex accused Gregory of not liking them enough. They argued late into the night. The fight spelled disaster for their relationship.

The date is 2051-08-24.

Gregory has concession damage in category exp of 0.42 and neuroticism 0.65.

One of previous scores exceeded 0.5 threshold. Conflict initiated.

Alex with agreeability 0.57, commitment 0.57, interest 0.64, and neuroticism 0.47, contributed 0.01 to conflict mitigation.

Contribution does not exceed concession damage. Gregory's interest in relationship declined to 0.26

The relationship health is 3.9.

One morning, the spat they had 15 days ago about how Gregory put too much emphasis on their sex life floated back into Alex's head. Alex bit their lip. It was becoming more and more bothersome the more they thought about it. Alex resolved to bring it up to Gregory next time they saw each other.

Gregory was angry. The pair fought late into the night. The fight spelled disaster for their relationship.

The date is 2051-09-02.

Alex has concession damage in category libido of 0.57 and neuroticism 0.58.

One of previous scores exceeded 0.5 threshold. Conflict initiated.

Gregory with agreeability 0.51, commitment 0.5, interest 0.26, and neuroticism 0.62, contributed 0.27 to conflict mitigation.

Contribution does not exceed concession damage. Alex's interest in relationship declined to 0.64

The relationship health is 2.48.

September brought frosty foliage and tacky decorations.

They sometimes fought because Gregory felt that Alex pushed Gregory to socialize when he didn't want to.

The date is 2051-09-05.

Gregory has concession damage in category extra of 0.1 and neuroticism 0.59.

One of previous scores exceeded 0.5 threshold. Conflict initiated.

Alex with agreeability 0.57, commitment 0.57, interest 0.64, and neuroticism 0.47, contributed 0.43 to conflict mitigation.

Contribution exceeds concession damage, Gregory's concession damage reduced to 0.03

The relationship health is 2.58.

On Monday, Alex and Gregory sneakily groped each other while walking down the street. Gregory sighed with pleasure.

Alex invited Gregory to a 0.65-libido experience.

Gregory has libido 0.8 and current concession damage 0.67. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.49.

Gregory with interest 0.26, commit 0.5, agreeability 0.51 produces motivation to accept 0.7.

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

The relationship health is 3.07.

At nine the next morning, Alex noticed a message from Gregory.

The couple met up to hash things out. Gregory again told Alex that Alex didn't want to have sex often enough. There was a serious gap. Gregory's voice was harsh. Alex took a deep breath. Alex was furious. The pair fought bitterly. The fight spelled disaster for their relationship.

The date is 2051-09-20.

Gregory has concession damage in category libido of 0.67 and neuroticism 0.63.

One of previous scores exceeded 0.5 threshold. Conflict initiated.

Alex with agreeability 0.57, commitment 0.57, interest 0.64, and neuroticism 0.47, contributed 0.26 to conflict mitigation.

Contribution does not exceed concession damage. Gregory's interest in relationship declined to 0.26

The relationship health is 1.08.

Later that week, Gregory wanted to hang out with Alex, but Alex was busy.

Gregory invited Alex to a 0.33-open experience.

Activity proposed: food. Alex interests: food.

Alex has open 0.4 and current concession damage 0.4. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.83.

Alex with interest 0.64, commit 0.57, agreeability 0.57 produces motivation to accept 0.74.

Motivation did not exceed reluctance. Alex rejected the invitation.

The relationship health is 0.98.

On Monday, the fight they had 12 days ago about how Alex didn't want to be intimate often enough floated back into Gregory's mind. Gregory clenched his fist. It was really not something Gregory valued in a partner. Gregory resolved to bring it up to Alex next time they saw each other.

The couple later got on the phone to discuss. Alex accused Gregory of not being invested enough in the relationship. They failed to reach a conclusion. The fight spelled disaster for their relationship.

The date is 2051-10-02.

Gregory has concession damage in category libido of 0.67 and neuroticism 0.64.

One of previous scores exceeded 0.5 threshold. Conflict initiated.

Alex with agreeability 0.57, commitment 0.57, interest 0.64, and neuroticism 0.47, contributed 0.44 to conflict mitigation.

Contribution does not exceed concession damage. Gregory's interest in relationship declined to 0.26

The relationship health is -0.9.

October brought gentle nights and tacky decorations.

They never saw each other again.

This relationship lasted for only 4 months, reaching the dating stage before ending.

Chapter 10.5

Alex knew the break up was for the best, but it didn't feel that way. While the relationship fell apart, Alex realized that they had been naive about relationships, and they journaled about their intent to change. One evening while Alex was making plans for a vacation they thought about Gregory's electric touch against their skin. In that moment Alex felt overcome with affection, and loss.

Everything felt harder for a while. Alex took time to practice cooking.

Alex spent their nights scrolling endlessly on their phone, searching for someone.

End