The Dance of the Sexes

An unsubstantiated, unscientific perspective on human behaviour.

The whole Universe moves to a set rythm. Seasons change, revolutions, rotations, sun, moon and trees swaying to a gentle breeze. Life imperceptibly moves to a beat that is elusive, yet obvious. Human behaviour has a certain predictability, a set pattern that moves to an unheard beat.

Our days are filled with subconsious, subliminal gestures - actions that are carried out without consciously anazlysing our behaviour. The common example is when you're in the proximity of someone you respect and admire. All of a sudden, you're not all put together as you'd like to think. Or, in a social situation, have you ever wondered why that cute guy or girl suddenly moved closer to where you are? It's not chance, but a subconscious response to your subconsciously stated interest in them. Not very romantic, huh?

There is something suggestive about a woman who dances provocatively on a dance floor. It makes all the men around her act like complete fools. The same way that a well-attired man can make female hearts flutter by his commanding, confident appearance.

I have observed that when you pass someone on the street, they try hard not to look at you, an act substantiated by their blinking eyes. So much of life takes place on a subliminal level and yet, most of our efforts at self-improvement are forced on a conscious level. I must remember to stand straight, smile more often, appear relaxed, be patient, talk clearly. I'd like to think that in the presence of other people, our actions are a response. We are constantly gauging, responding, sending signals and receiving signals.

An intricate dance that has us locked, moving in sync. It all goes back to the first night in Eden when Adam looked deep into Eve's eyes...