"Pepper Schwartz" is an United States/American sociologist and sexologist teaching at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington/Seattle, Washington (U.S. state)/Washington, United States. She is the author or co-author of numerous books, magazines, website columns, and a television personality on the subject of sexuality.

Schwartz is notable for her work in the 1970s and early 1980s that culminated in the book, with Philip Blumstein, American Couples: Money-Work-Sex which surveyed lesbian couples, homosexual/gay male couples and heterosexual couples.

Schwartz also serves as the Love & Relationship Expert & Ambassador for AARP and writes the column The Naked Truth.

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She is brave, insightful, smart, creative and fun to be with. I am impressed with her business talents.

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Women have an asset they perceive as a liability. Young men see these women growing up: She's your doctor, your teacher, your professor. These models can be quite erotic.

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What this does is try to narrow it down so you spend less time with people who are totally out of the question. We're just upping your chances.

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Not only is it not remarkable to be a single woman, there's no stigma attached. You see more and more women choosing to be single as well as happenstance.

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I think what it speaks to is that romance has its practical and even Machiavellian and manipulative nature. People look out for their own welfare, and they'll do things that make it easier for them.

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They show their boyfriend to Mom and Dad, and Mom and Dad go, 'Are you kidding?

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Holidays in general breed unrealistic expectations. The minute you start wondering is it going to be wonderful enough? it never will be.

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This allows you to be on the Web and to have your own page. People like to read about their friends, their hobbies. We're interested in ourselves and others.

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In the best of all possible worlds, February 14 is a pleasant and sentimental opportunity to lavish your partner with attention or move your relationship to the next level.

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