Do you really know? Could sofa theory help you find your ideal partner?
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Oct 18, 2025 Discover the intriguing connection between sofas and romantic partners! The sofa theory suggests that dating needs a more proactive approach. Hear about typical bar scenarios where both parties misinterpret signals. Explore five practical rules for finding love, just like selecting the perfect couch. Learn how one man's success at finding a partner in a church singles group exemplifies the last rule. Tune in for entertaining insights that challenge conventional dating wisdom!
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Bar Interaction That Sparked The Theory
- A woman ignores an attractive man at a bar to avoid seeming desperate and then resents his lack of persistence.
- Elna Greenberg uses this recurring client story to introduce the sofa theory of dating.
Dating As Practical Shopping
- The sofa theory equates partner searching to sofa shopping to remove emotional angst and boost efficiency.
- It frames dating as pragmatic steps rather than passive hope or theatrical games.
Look Where Singles Actually Are
- Go where prospective partners gather instead of waiting to meet someone randomly.
- Visit places that match your interests to increase chances of meeting like-minded people.