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>> ==========Ciccio, 9/20/95==========
>> I agree with John.  Getting out and interacting is the way to acquire the 
>> requisite ability to meet somebody for a meaningful romantic relationship. 


Sure, if you have the time, that is. 

>> The people you describe: business owners, doctors, lawyers, etc., may be 
>> successful at their professions.  However, it sounds like they haven't 
>> learned how to balance their lives to include fun and romance.  

Exactly the point. That's why GE exists. 

>> But there are many people in those professions who have. 

I'm sure there are. And there are people who play sports for a living too. But
not all of us can do that. 

>> Just think about what you are saying: They feel that they don't 
>> have the time to go out and interact.  

So you think I made this up? Have you ever owned a small business?

>> That tells you right there, they probably aren't going 
>> to take the time in a relationship.

Well, aren't you the armchair psychologist! I think you've hit the nail on the
head. And that lack of time is precisely why they chose GE to being with. 

>> On the other hand, perhaps that is what GE clients are looking for, people
>> who don't have a meaningful relationship as a priority.  

You're absolutely right again. Some people consider their careers more
important at the moment. I don't particularly like it myself, but if you're in
that situation you've got to deal with it the best way you can. Just because
you have a lot of free time on your hands doesn't mean everyone does. And just
because you spend 60-70 hours a week at work doesn't mean you don't want some
romance in your life either. It makes it much more difficult because there are
only so many hours in a week. 

>> I know that type too. I won't even spend the price of a drink to get to
>> know them, much less a few thousand bucks. 

Well, there are some people who are looking for financial security and some
people who have it who are looking for someone to share it with. With a little
insight you can see that it can work out for both parties. Not every
relationship is based on starry-eyed romantic ideals, you know. 

Face it, Ciccio, GE is a very successful business. It didn't get that way by
providing a service that doesn't deliver. I know at least a dozen instances of
people finding their "true love" at GE. Just because it doesn't fit your and
John's ideal romantic notions doesn't mean it can't work nicely for others.
Accept that not everyone has the same ideals as you do. 

-Mike