Ron gets a drowsy yet over-analyzed no-prize for bringing us this "by chicks for chicks" look at how the way a couple sleeps together speaks about their relationship:
Like Shingles (on a Roof)
One partner (typically the man) lies face up in what Dr. Dunkell calls the "royal" position (bespeaking a strong ego and a sense of entitlement). Although the woman also lies on her back, her head is on his shoulder, suggesting, says Dr. Dunkell, she is the more dependent and compliant partner: "By looking at the world from the same perspective as his, she achieves a strengthening sense of comradeship and protection."
Having been trapped in the upstairs bathroom with nothing but chick magazines to read a few times, I can say that all women's magazines seem to be written this way. No wonder the most popular young western female archetype seems to be Bridgette Jones. It's the magazines that turn them into hyper-analyzed neurotic bundles of incomprehensibility.
So do us all a favor ladies. Put down that Redbook or Cosmopolitan and pick up an issue of Road and Track or Sports Illustrated instead. Your significant other will thank you!
This part should be MUCH higher up:
And consider this: Maybe he's finally comfortable enough to admit he'd rather get a good night's sleep away from you than cuddle up together, listening to you snore or grind your teeth.
These are not parenthetical circumstances!!
Posted by: Rob on March 22, 2005 02:03 PM