Chapter 7

Alex met Wesley at Tulip & Coat, the salon.

Wesley:

hot: 1.0

open: 0.62

con: 0.1

extra: 0.84

agree: 0.48

neuro: 0.62

commit: 0.56

libido: 0.64

exp: 0.62

confidence: 0.51

interest: 0.41

interests: plants and animals, music, food

Wesley was fascinated by Alex's lithe features. After several minutes, Wesley began to gaze quietly at Alex. Alex smiled back. Soon, they got to talking and found themselves engaged in animated conversation. Wesley left with Alex's laughter echoing in their ears.

Wesley with confidence 0.51, interest 0.41 has 45.8% chance to initiate contact.

Wesley successfully initiates contact.

Alex with interest 0.52 responds with 1.03 enthusiasm.

Relationship successfully advanced to the courting stage.

The two had a outstanding time. Wesley could see the two of them doing this often.

While on their date, Wesley was excited to tell Alex about plants and animals, music, and food.

Phase.COURTING

Alex invited Wesley to a 0.37-open experience.

Activity proposed: music. Wesley interests: plants and animals, music, food.

Wesley has open 0.62 and current concession damage 0.02. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.23.

Wesley with interest 0.41, commit 0.56, agreeability 0.48 produces motivation to accept 0.67.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Wesley accepted the invitation. Due to difference in open, took 0.31 concession damage.

The relationship health is 2.03.

Alex noticed a message from Wesley. Alex ignored it.

Current relationship health of 2.03 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.52 and commitment 0.44 produces relationship advancement interest score of 1.

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

Later that week, they excitedly spent a quiet morning reading together. While Wesley enjoyed Alex's company, Wesley yearned for a more lively social experience.

Alex invited Wesley to a 0.49-extra experience.

Wesley has extra 0.84 and current concession damage 0.37. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.31.

Wesley with interest 0.41, commit 0.56, agreeability 0.48 produces motivation to accept 0.58.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Wesley accepted the invitation. Due to difference in extra, took 0.35 concession damage.

The relationship health is 2.59.

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

Current relationship health of 2.59 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.52 and commitment 0.44 produces relationship advancement interest score of 1.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.09, has 8% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

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

July brought muggy sunrises and beach days.

Wednesday arrived. They made out vigorously on Wesley's doorstep upon seeing each other. Wesley was enraptured.

Alex invited Wesley to a 0.54-libido experience.

Wesley has libido 0.64 and current concession damage 0.01. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.08.

Wesley with interest 0.41, commit 0.56, agreeability 0.48 produces motivation to accept 0.56.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Wesley accepted the invitation. Due to difference in libido, took 0.11 concession damage.

The relationship health is 3.59.

Alex felt nervous, but excited.

Current relationship health of 3.59 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.52 and commitment 0.44 produces relationship advancement interest score of 2.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.09, has 8% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

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

Friday came around. The couple relished a night out together at the bar. Alex was quiet, but happy to hang out with Wesley this way.

After a couple dates, Alex sensed that Wesley was relaxed about romantic relationships. With Alex, he seemed to be up for anything.

Wesley invited Alex to a 0.87-extra experience.

Alex has extra 0.54 and current concession damage 0.62. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.31.

Alex with interest 0.52, commit 0.44, agreeability 0.54 produces motivation to accept 0.8.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Alex accepted the invitation. Due to difference in extra, took 0.33 concession damage.

The relationship health is 4.59.

Alex sighed. Wesley seemed so amazing. But would he return Alex's feelings?

Current relationship health of 4.59 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.52 and commitment 0.44 produces relationship advancement interest score of 2.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.09, has 8% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

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

Later that week, they sneakily groped each other while walking down the street. Alex sighed with pleasure.

Wesley invited Alex to a 0.68-libido experience.

Alex has libido 0.53 and current concession damage 0.08. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.22.

Alex with interest 0.52, commit 0.44, agreeability 0.54 produces motivation to accept 0.89.

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

The relationship health is 5.59.

Alex felt nervous, but excited.

Current relationship health of 5.59 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.52 and commitment 0.44 produces relationship advancement interest score of 3.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.09, has 8% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

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

The next afternoon, Wesley sent Alex a text message.

Wesley invited Alex to a 0.89-extra experience.

Alex has extra 0.54 and current concession damage 0.62. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.73.

Alex with interest 0.52, commit 0.44, agreeability 0.54 produces motivation to accept 0.65.

Motivation did not exceed reluctance. Alex rejected the invitation.

The relationship health is 5.39.

The two had a outstanding time. Alex could see the two of them doing this often.

Wesley invited Alex to a 0.47-open experience.

Activity proposed: food. Alex interests: food.

Alex has open 0.47 and current concession damage 0.47. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.27.

Alex with interest 0.52, commit 0.44, agreeability 0.54 produces motivation to accept 0.9.

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

The relationship health is 6.39.

Wesley asked to start dating. Alex agreed very enthusiastically.

Current relationship health of 6.39 exceeds threshold of 2.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Wesley with interest 0.41 and commitment 0.56 produces relationship advancement interest score of 2.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Wesley with confidence of 0.51, has 50% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Wesley successfully initiated relationship advancement.

Alex with interest 0.52 and commitment 0.44 produces relationship advancement interest score of 3.

Relationship advancement succeeded. The relationship has reached the courting stage. Wesley 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 8.39.

As the two got to know each other, Alex learned that Wesley was a stunning person with a boisterous laugh. He was careless and enjoyed trying new things occasionally. When it came to their relationship, Wesley was jittery and independent.

Monday came around. Alex stayed late at work. Wesley refused to participate in this kind of behavior.

Alex invited Wesley to a 0.68-con experience.

Wesley has con 0.1 and current concession damage 0. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.53.

Wesley with interest 0.41, commit 0.56, agreeability 0.48 produces motivation to accept 0.5.

Motivation did not exceed reluctance. Wesley rejected the invitation.

The relationship health is 8.29.

Thursday came around. Alex asked Wesley if he were free, but Wesley never responded to Alex's message.

Alex invited Wesley to a 0.37-extra experience.

Wesley has extra 0.84 and current concession damage 0.37. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.79.

Wesley with interest 0.41, commit 0.56, agreeability 0.48 produces motivation to accept 0.45.

Motivation did not exceed reluctance. Wesley rejected the invitation.

The relationship health is 8.19.

Sunday came around. Alex wanted to hang out with Wesley, but Wesley had other plans.

Alex invited Wesley to a 0.48-extra experience.

Wesley has extra 0.84 and current concession damage 0.37. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.68.

Wesley with interest 0.41, commit 0.56, agreeability 0.48 produces motivation to accept 0.44.

Motivation did not exceed reluctance. Wesley rejected the invitation.

The relationship health is 8.09.

Wanting to surprise Alex, Wesley invited Alex to go to a cooking class together. "Sure!" Alex replied. The two had a good time. Alex would consider doing a similar activity again.

Wesley invited Alex to a 0.56-open experience.

Activity proposed: food. Alex interests: food.

Alex has open 0.47 and current concession damage 0.47. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.6.

Alex with interest 0.52, commit 0.44, agreeability 0.54 produces motivation to accept 0.96.

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

The relationship health is 8.34.

August brought sunny days and beach days.

Wesley's Facebook relationship status still read 'Single'.

Current relationship health of 8.34 exceeds threshold of 4.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Wesley with interest 0.41 and commitment 0.56 produces relationship advancement interest score of 1.

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

On Thursday, Alex wanted to see Wesley, but Wesley had other plans.

Alex invited Wesley to a 0.56-extra experience.

Wesley has extra 0.84 and current concession damage 0.37. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.75.

Wesley with interest 0.41, commit 0.56, agreeability 0.48 produces motivation to accept 0.57.

Motivation did not exceed reluctance. Wesley rejected the invitation.

The relationship health is 8.24.

Sunday arrived. The pair sneakily groped each other while waiting in line at checkout. Alex gasped with excitement.

Wesley invited Alex to a 0.61-libido experience.

Alex has libido 0.53 and current concession damage 0.08. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.22.

Alex with interest 0.52, commit 0.44, agreeability 0.54 produces motivation to accept 0.9.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Alex accepted the invitation. Due to difference in libido, took 0.09 concession damage.

The relationship health is 9.24.

Alex sighed. Wesley seemed so amazing. But would he return Alex's feelings?

Current relationship health of 9.24 exceeds threshold of 4.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Alex with interest 0.52 and commitment 0.44 produces relationship advancement interest score of 1.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Alex with confidence of 0.09, has 8% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

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

One day, Wesley felt bothered that Alex never wanted to socialize. Wesley exhaled slowly. Perhaps it could be resolved with a simple conversation. Wesley resolved to bring it up to Alex next time they saw each other.

Alex didn't want to lose Wesley, and bought a coffee for Wesley the next morning. Things felt awkward for awhile.

The date is 2014-08-16.

Wesley has concession damage in category extra of 0.35 and neuroticism 0.55.

One of previous scores exceeded 0.5 threshold. Conflict initiated.

Alex with agreeability 0.54, commitment 0.44, interest 0.52, and neuroticism 0.46, contributed 0.77 to conflict mitigation.

Contribution exceeds concession damage, Wesley's concession damage reduced to 0.37

The relationship health is 9.57.

Tuesday came around. Wesley forgot to do his laundry. Alex was perfectly willing to support Wesley when this happened.

Wesley invited Alex to a 0.22-con experience.

Alex has con 0.55 and current concession damage 0.33. Reluctance to accept invitation is 0.27.

Alex with interest 0.52, commit 0.44, agreeability 0.54 produces motivation to accept 0.65.

Motivation exceeded reluctance. Alex accepted the invitation. Due to difference in con, took 0.33 concession damage.

The relationship health is 10.35.

Wesley said "I love you," and Alex returned the words somewhat hesitantly.

Current relationship health of 10.35 exceeds threshold of 4.0 and last event improved relationship health over 0.4.

Wesley with interest 0.41 and commitment 0.56 produces relationship advancement interest score of 1.

Interest score exceeded threshold of 1.0. Next, Wesley with confidence of 0.51, has 50% chance of initiating relationship advancement.

Wesley successfully initiated relationship advancement.

Alex with interest 0.52 and commitment 0.44 produces relationship advancement interest score of 2.

Relationship advancement succeeded. The relationship has reached the dating stage. Wesley 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 12.35.

Their similar levels in interest in sex facilitated a healthy growth in their relationship. The couple was proud of their ability to work through their differences in level of commitment, but the couple fought often because of differences in interest in sex.

Ultimately their differences proved too great to overcome.

They never saw each other again.

This relationship lasted for only 1 year, 6 months, reaching the committed stage before ending.

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