Smelling and Dating
Introduction
I have a friend who describes some people as “looking like they are trying to locate a bad smell.”
That statement gives me a perfect picture of a screwed up face punctuated by sniffing, snorting nostrils.
Listen, this smelling thing is important stuff!
Do you know that our sense of smell is the sense closest tied to memory?
And that smell is critical to our well-being?
Think of animals – their sense of smell is exquisite, much keener than ours because it is inseparable from survival.
Predators need it to locate their prey, and prey animals need it to flee from their predators as well as to forage for their own food.
What smells we like and don’t like is an incredibly personal thing.
Some of it is chemical, what scents mix with our body and brain chemistry to evoke a sense of liking and pleasing.
And some of it is emotional – certain smells conjure instantaneous memories.
If the memory is good, we like the smell.
If the memory is bad, we don’t.
Now, consider these questions:
Do you like the smell of skunk?
Most people don’t. I do!
How about the smell of a paper mill when the prevailing wind is coming your way?
Most people despise that sulfur smell; I adore it.
Now here’s one for you, how about a man’s (woman’s) armpit after a grueling day of physical activity?
Gross, you say?
I say it is the most powerful aphrodisiac on earth.
Which leads me to: smelling and dating.
Ah, when it comes to all the advice we get on dating, there’s tons involving how we look (sight), when to kiss and go to bed with another person (touch), what we should say during our first conversations (hearing), and what we should cook for a romantic dinner (taste).
But where do we get advice on smelling?
Right here! I will be publishing a series of articles on smelling and dating! Don’t laugh!
This is serious business.
For example:
- The au natural smell approach: What to use, or not, to present a provocative appealing natural scent
- Perfumes Part 1: The Art of Perfume in Your World
- Perfumes Part 2: What Smells Good and Why
- Perfumes Part 3: How do You Choose the Perfect Scent for You?
In addition to being an author, MaryAnna Donovan was a college professor and taught writing and literature courses for 10 years. During that time, she met scores of young people who provided inspiration.
Donovan’s unique style of writing as well as her never-ending candor and wit will make readers think twice before clicking the mouse once.
To order a copy, visit: www.i-hate-to-date.com.
Media Contact:
MaryAnna Donovan
of DC-101, Inc.
MADonovan@I-Hate-To-Date.com
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