By Sophia Godkin PhD   Have you ever wondered why some relationships flourish and others, well, don’t? It all comes down to these three things: how well you know yourself, how well you know the other, whether they’re a friend, family member, colleague, or romantic partner, and what you do with what you know (and what you don’t know) We’ve got all the information you’ll ever need, from how you perceive and experience your first date to how you think, act, and feel if and when it unfolds into something more! Welcome to ‘The Connector: In Dating, In Sex, and In Love’, where we ask the question “How does this cherished mind-body type perceive, receive, and thrive in the experiences of dating, sex, and love?” Where does your mind-body type put you in the dating game, the mating game, and the love zone? Are you interested in seeing what your HealthType reveals about you as a partner, friend, and lover but don’t yet know your type? Click here to find out in just 3 minutes and uncover a whole new world of possibility, capability, and lovability.     You thrive on attention and affection. As a Connector, you are extremely personable, approachable, and you might even be charismatic. People are drawn to you because of your positive, passionate, and enthusiastic nature. And because you’re easy to talk to and easy to form a bond with, other people’s attention naturally gravitates toward you. In dating, you will show your partner lots of attention and affection. And though you largely fall on the extraversion side of the spectrum, it’s likely that you do still love your space. As you grow increasingly fond of your partner, however, they will become the exception to this preference of yours. And as much as you enjoy showering your partner with attention and affection, you love and expect to receive the same in return even more. If you’re considering dating a Connector, put your phone on airplane mode and into your pocket, and focus all your attention on them. They really value presence and attentiveness, and will notice every conscious effort you make to shower them with yours. Also, know that the more you feel secure in yourself and in the dating relationship, the better. If you’re insecure in yourself and/or the relationship, you may be tempted to perceive their friendliness, confidence, and occasional desire to be the center of attention as flirtation. While they do love a good flirt, it’s usually not for a selfish reason. Most of their actions exist to bring joy to those around them, whether through a smile, a laugh, or an exciting moment to remember. When it seems to be about them, it’s really about you. As a Connector, you are a lover. Of people. Of ideas. Of life. While you are with your dating partner, your attention will be completely to them yet will also be shared among the many ideas and interests you have outside of them. In fact, it’s likely that you want to be someone’s one and only but depending on your specific interests, passions, and personality, your partner may be one of several while you are dating.     It all comes down to how it makes you feel. While you might be drawn to certain qualities and characteristics in a person, at the end of the day it doesn’t really matter what job they have, how much money they make, and where they see themselves in 15 years. If you feel happier and more alive when you’re with them, they’re a shoo-in. You enjoy a good time and you love to keep dating light...