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June 08, 2005
(Orbit) Size Matters
When Feltron was in town, he asked (in a particularly scornful tone) why I read relationship books. Even though I don't (often), his question shamed me into not purchasing Quirkyalone that day... and so, as a gal who loves to categorize herself, I'm still wondering whether or not I really qualify as a Quirkyslut.
Fortunately I'm surrounded by people who love to talk about their own relationship theories; maybe we'll write our own book one day. In the meantime, the blog will suffice. A popular topic lately has been Linear Relationship patterns vs. the apparently rampant Comet Relationship pattern, in which certain people reappear on the scene rather than disappearing forever (even though perhaps they should).
There are several potential gaps in the metaphor, but it seems to explain revisitation behavior that is not covered by, say, Serial Monogamy. Some folks cruise by more frequently than others, depending upon their particular orbit. Even the ones who are never seen again might be explained by a really large orbit. Some have a bigger impact than others; perhaps this is due to proximity of their orbit to the center of gravity?
Other questions to ponder: are you the center of the universe, or do you, like the earth, orbit larger heavenly bodies? Do comets that pass too close burn up in the atmosphere? Is it possible to implement some sort of Star Wars system to blast hostile objects out of existence (or range)? What role to aliens play in all of this? etc.
Posted by Elizabeth at June 8, 2005 01:12 PM
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very eloquent post, liz.
Posted by: lewis at June 8, 2005 03:13 PM