Having a better social life can be worth as much as an additional $131,232 a year in terms of life satisfaction:

What’s the best bet? Agreeing with Harvard happiness expert Daniel Gilbert, more time with friends and family, say the researchers:

 

A happy marriage is worth $105,000 a year:

Separation costs you $255,000 a year:

Seeing friends and family regularly is worth $97,265:

By comparison, your health is worth $463,170:

Unemployment takes a big happiness toll. You’d need as much as an extra $114,248 a year to make up for the life satisfaction you lose:

Divorce seems like a bargain, costing the equivalent of only $34,000 a year.

Death of a spouse is like losing $308,780 per year:

 

So if you want to play real life Monopoly:

  • Health: +$463,170
  • Better social life: +$131,232
  • Marriage: +$105,000
  • Seeing friends and family regularly: +$97,265
  • Divorce: -$34,000
  • Unemployment: -$114,248
  • Separation: -$255,000
  • Death of a spouse: -$308,780
  • (Life: $6-9million)

http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2012/01/what-are-your-relationships-worth-in-dollars/#ixzz2b33s2ANx

Stock Volatility and Spending on Acquisitions Are Higher at Companies With Single CEOs.

All the more reason to find a perfect partner!

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304179704579461593364106858

 

 

 

Women have it over Men to attract a mate! Battle of the Sexy Voices, but wait……. Men do it better with confidence!!!!

Here are some tips from GMA

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/study-men-incapable-making-voice-sexy-23436803?tab=9482931&section=1206835

 

 

While we have been busy igniting sparks in Vancouver, our dearest Susanna has been busy experiencing Europe (while doing her MFA of course). Here is a photo she shared with us, of her in Glasgow. Can’t wait to have her back in the office this summer!
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As seen in the Georgia Straight today, April 24, 2014 –    He’s tall, dark and good looking 33 year old guy looking for his sweetheart!
Interested? contact us

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Do men really prefer a feisty gal to a super sweet one?  Weigh in and let us know what YOU think!

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She likes to escape to her secluded Gulf Island cabin, but still is up for travel on and off the beaten path.  If you are a gentleman in your 60’s and interested to hear more, please contact me at [email protected]

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A return to old fashioned courtship for todays dating dilemma’s.romance revival pg 5romance revival pg 4romance revival pg 3

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Cherry Blossoms, sunshine, patios and a new love – Just a few things that pop up after a long winters nap!

Dear Jane Column – Spring Issue – Niche Magazine – 2014

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