This week’s Love Q is focused on the ladies. Just a simple general question that have to do with your own preferences when it comes to men.

Given a choice, would you rather date a man with brains or brawn?

Don’t be greedy and tell me you want both, ok? Just for fun, pick one and tell me why one is better than the other for you. And maybe, we can all have a laugh over it.

Recently, I read an article which states that Hungarian scientists found that we tend to end up with mates that resemble our opposite-sex parent. Dividing the face into various facial zones, the researches discovered similarities between a woman’s partner and her dad as well as between a man’s mate and his mom. Of course, they won’t look exactly alike but the point is there are similarities in certain features or facial zones.

Personally, I have always felt that my husband’s forehead is very similar to my dad’s – high and broad. Perhaps it is a coincidence. So, for Love Q #22, let’s have another round of fun. Tell me this:

Does your partner looks like your opposite-sex parent in any way? Which particular part of the face are the features similar, if any?

If you find the question interesting, you are more than welcomed to share them here!

Albert Camus once said, “Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship – never.” I think many people can certainly relate to this rule – that it is hard to be mates with your ex.

But there are also people who can still forge a friendship with their ex, especially after all the commotion has died down and the decision to split up is mutual. They will still call and see each other now and then. Perhaps for some, the caring feelings are still there although any romantic notions may have disappeared.

For this week’s Love Q #21, let’s take a look at this issue:

Is it advisable to maintain a great friendship with an ex? Would that friendship be worth it or would it complicates matters?

If you have your views, do share them here.

Different people tend to have different attractions and turn-offs when it comes to the dating game. For example, when we are meeting someone new, we all focus on different things such as the looks, eyes, figure, legs, clothes or the way the person talks or walks to form an opinion on him or her.

I know of men who mentally strike off a woman as potential date by looking at her legs and I also know of women who judge a man by the way he eats. If we can have a little fun this week for Love Q #20, let’s answer this:

What are the things that you tend to focus on when it comes to sizing up a potential mate during that crucial first encounter?

Feel free to share your views for a little fun this week.

In a relationship, there are bound to be areas that are sore points for both people. For instance, your partner may not take your views on his family too kindly and on the other hand, you may not like him bringing up a past incident in your life.

Whatever they are, we may have sensitive spots in each of us that we do not like to be disturbed without releasing a host of negative emotions such as anger or frustration. In short, certain subjects can be touchy and basically not up for discussion in a relationship. Because they can be a contant source of disagreement, many people actually avoid those unresolvable sensitive topics to preserve harmony in their relationship.

For Love Q #19,

Do you think avoiding a touchy topic helps or hinders a relationship?

If you have your views, feel free to share them.

In many relationships, it comes a point when the thought of marriage will creep into the picture for the woman. She longs for the commitment and security of a married life with the one she loves but unfortunately, the man may not have the same thought yet.

However, in these modern times, a woman certainly does not have to wait for the man to bring up the topic of marriage. And yet, I also know of many women who would hesitate to ask a man to marry her. Somehow, proposing to a man does not sound like a thing that many women would do.

So for Love Q #18:

How do you feel about a woman proposing to a man? For those women out there, would you be comfortable doing so if you truly feel you are ready for marriage?

Share your views and let’s hear them!

Usually, in the early days of a relationship or marriage, buying each other gifts especially on certain occasions is a must. We take the trouble and the time to shop for a gift to make it really special.

But as time goes on, we may still buy a gift or two but it is no longer as important as both become a little too comfortable with each other. Sometimes, people may even skip buying gifts altogether after a few years into a relationship.

So, for Love Q #17, let me pose this:

Do you think buying gifts is important in a relationship? And do you expect a gift from your partner now and then?

If you have something to share, feel free to leave your comments. All views are welcomed!

These days, for every marriage almost half ends in divorce. People no longer treat marriage as a ’till-death-do-us-part’ arrangement unlike the past. Instead when things get rough, divorce is a very viable option because a divorcee no longer faces any social stigmas associated with a failed marriage.

But if divorce is becoming rampant and marriage doesn’t mean you have to stick with a person through thick and thin, is there any more meaning to marriage? In fact, nowadays many couples just choose to live together without even bothering to get married.

So, for Love Q #16:

Is the idea of marriage outdated?

Comments and views welcomed.

In many relationships, people grow out of love. They change along the way with one partner drifting further and further away from the other on an emotional level.

But many also choose to stick together and go through the motions because of the kids. They may not adore each other anymore but because they share the same priority, happiness is sacrificed to function as a family unit.

It is a sad situation but I think it is also a reality among many married couples today. My question to you this week for Love Q #15:

Should couples stay together for the sake of the kids when love is no longer present? Can it work?

As usual, state your views and let everyone have a read.

Let’s talk about money this week, shall we?

We all know that different people have different perspectives over money. Some are pretty insecure and make it a point to try to account for every penny their partners spend. They insist on a joint account and money to be pooled together.

Then there are others who have this thinking that what is mine is mine and what is yours is yours. In other words, they maintain independent accounts although they may have an understanding of who pays for what.

There are certainly pros and cons to this issue. For instance, if you pool your money together, you are taking steps to save for the future. On the other hand, if you have separate accounts, there is not much pressure to account for money spent which may be better for the relationship as a whole.

For Love Q #14, let me pose this:

Should you have a joint account with your partner? And should you keep tabs on what he or she may be spending on?

All views are welcomed. Looking forward to reading what you have to say.