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Safety first, then comes love


By Lu Feiran (Shanghai Daily)
Updated: 2007-08-14 10:55





True love has a price and a timeframe - it's 2,500 yuan (US$329), and 2
1/2 days.


And the path to amorous enlightenment involves direct interaction and
"safe touching."

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This is a family newspaper and we just report the facts, but it is safe
to assume that "safe touching" rules out procreation, certainly in the
short term.

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A city-based matchmaking Website has invited three psychological experts
- two American and one Chinese - to host training courses on how to find
"true love."

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The initiative is a first for China, according to the organizers.

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The 2 1/2-day, 2,500-yuan course will focus on subjects such as:


The meaning of true love.

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How to get along with one's partner.

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How to ask for a breakup.

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The course will be available from August 30 to September 2 at the
Shanghai Film Art Center and about 20 people have so far enlisted.

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Organizers said most are eager to find a husband or wife.

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"We have invited two experts from the United States - Dr Kate Hudgins and
Peter Dummet - who have study people's psychology in China for years -
and a local expert, Ruby Shi from the East China University of Science
and Technology," said Wang Lili, director of the Website.

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"The course aims to teach people to place love in first place," Wang said.

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Drama, relaxation, focusing and interpersonal communication are key
topics.

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These will be followed by direct interaction and tips on how to improve
communication through the correct questions, shared feelings, and safe
touching.

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About 100 people attended a free "dress rehearsal" on Friday night.

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"Most have some confusion about love and marriage," said Wang.

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Course recruit Li Huanhuan described the activity as a breath of fresh
air.

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"We can portray our confusion through playing out a drama," she said.























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