Friday, May 14, 2010

Fidelity Gene?

Great news ladies, scientists have isolated the fidelity gene.  Now instead of just taking our chances with the guy we fall in love with, we can check his DNA to ensure he will be faithful.

Maybe it is a bit early to be too optimistic for our proverbial daughters.  But researchers in Sweden have identified a gene which can be related to commitment and even extrapolated to determine happiness in one's marriage.

Even better, it appears that the brain can be trained to resist temptation.  We may want to brush up on our biology texts and revisit some of those clinical testing procedures from college.  The studies have shown that flirtatious fantasies may be more threatening than just a simple diversion.  Scientists are using video games to practice being faithful and then to test subjects via subliminal messages (apparently using real women is unethical.)  Now we find a real purpose for the Xbox and PS3.  Who needs Dr. Phil?

I found it interesting that the article mentioned sharing a victory together as bringing you both closer.  Love this idea. Seems so simply.  Tonight I think we will attack the kid.  Not sure that will help our parenting skills, but hell we are focusing on marriage now.

1 comment:

  1. Will look into this. Shouldn't have gotten me started. The man-whore brother of mine.

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