As if dating is complicated enough, there is now ANOTHER dimension to consider--“The Green Factor" or how eco-compatible two people are.  A recent write-in to the environmental magazine Grist shares one woman’s experience. The writer found herself at a loss as her and her husband’s opinions and commitments to sustainability differed. Take a look at her piece here.

While this might strike anxiety in the hearts of those already skeptical of dating process, I would argue this added dimension is an opportunity! Finding someone you share environmental ethics with can be a fantastic basis for a relationship. There is a whole spectrum of environmental choices. Perhaps you both choose to bike around town together, or to school or work, or even just go on a cruise together.  Maybe you meet at the Farmer’s Market to shop for ingredients for a home-cooked, localvore meal. How you chose to live out your environmental commitment is a great thing to share and develop with a friend or partner.

Take the time to share your ideas with your partner, use it as material for new conversation and see where it goes. Worried about energy use? See what happens when you turn the lights out 😉