By Sophia Godkin PhD   Dating, sex, and relationships are fundamental experiences in our journey of life, yet we often navigate them with little, if any, self-exploration and self-awareness. Self-exploration and self-awareness allow you to understand yourself– your values, desires, strengths, beliefs, motivations, and limitations– and this self-understanding in turn is the foundation of building a life that you love. When you understand yourself better, you’re less likely to repeat the same mistakes over and over again and to see life as difficult or burdensome. You’re also more likely to understand others better and to create mutually rewarding relationships with the people whom you love. Welcome to ‘The Guardian: In Dating, In Sex, and In Love’, where we ask the question “How does this cherished mind-body type think, act, feel, and function in the experiences of dating, sex, and love?” 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 open up to a whole new world of conscious connection, conversation, and commitment.     People easily love being around you. Some of your greatest qualities, dear Guardian, are that you are naturally warm, caring, and nurturing. You’re especially genuine and approachable and you have a contagious love and joviality about you. It’s no wonder that people just love being around you. You are incredibly engaging to talk with, you’re the perfect person to share a good laugh with, and your sympathetic and helpful attitude naturally draws people to your side. All of these qualities make you an easy choice for a date. As the date of a Guardian, you can bank on good conversation, good company, and a great time. So just enjoy yourself and be relieved in knowing that you don’t have to worry about how to strike up a conversation or let it flow –your date will gladly take care of it!     Flings are not your thing. In the back of your mind is always your overarching goal of marriage and family, so flings just are not your thing. A fling or one-night stand usually doesn’t require a genuine connection, but you do. And though flings are casual, there is nothing casual about you. You don’t want a stranger to stay...