Richie BartlettGood article on relationship advice. There’s more to a great union than sexual attraction and common interests. Here’s how to know if your partnership is healthy. You and your partner love trying new restaurants ⋯

At the zoo Birthday party at the end of the day.

大好きな彼女 (笑

Out on a date with Akiko in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan.

Taking a short boat ride between Tokyo and Odaiba for a date. Did she have fun too? ;)

Below, I will define the traits and qualities I look for in a potential mate. Personality: Fluent in 日本語。Since I am to live in Japan indefinitely, Japanese language is a must to survive in Japan. MOST IMPORTANT: Can accept me ⋯

Okay… So, we had a long video phone chat via Skype last Saturday… We talked about my job situation. And as I suspected, that was her primary point of concern and worry. Followed by the recent events from my Birthday weekend ⋯

好きなところ（いいとおもうところ） 優しいところ 人を助けてあげたいという気持ちが強いところ 自然や旅行が好きなところ 写真や日記などを作ったりする趣味 子供が好きなところ 映画が遊園地が好きなところ 努力するところ 素直なところ (hug) ⋯

List of things about Naoko that I like or “hate…” : Good Bad Charming FeistyAcademic Wants family and children Hates Tobacco does not drink alcohol - good for baby Hint of rebelliousness *seems* to have accepted my ⋯

So, Naoko again, for the 3rd time, decides to call it quits and to breakup. I had already been on the fence about whether I should continue my relationship with her anyway. While the LDS society itself prohibits alcohol and tea ⋯