Real Life Romance: Everyday Wisdom on Love, Sex, and Relationships

"I was going to wait until I got married to get a salad spinner." (Lettuce lover, downtown in city.)

"He's attractive, he's nice, and he has cows." (Young woman to another, in Texas.)

"I was looking for someone for just a really good time, but then I peeked at his iTunes playlist. He'd be serious baggage." (Music lover, in suburb with many Lexus drivers.)

"You're not ugly, but if you were smarter, you'd be hot." (Man attempting pickup, o...