This was probably the best segment yet. I really enjoyed it and the points that you guys brought up where all well-noted. Keep up the great work ladies!!

Personally, I really enjoyed the way this episode was put together - I liked the extra length and how it was more discussion based between the three of you and less towards the viewer, although I found it every bit as including and interesting. I love this format!

Also - great topic. It's a very interesting theory!

Interesting:

http://johncarney.tumblr.com/post/58720715/your-guide-to-holiday-romance

Who chose the cover models?

hah 
just got into a fight with my boyfriend about what you were talking about julia...i want to talk about stuff and he's just...a robot. 

And related to the last video...we were fighting about him coming to thanksgiving with my family...i wanted him to want to, but this year it just worked out with his schedule.  Kinda of pissed me off that he didn't do it on purpose.  His family lives far away and mine is all in the area, so I understand this is the only time he gets to see his family, buttt he's not American..so I feel like I get precedent on the holiday! 

Very relevant show! (BTW, I have to agree that Mary really looks great this episode!)

You also have to consider the timing of this economic downturn as well.  With the holiday season upon us, I think a lot of guys want to avoid the costs associated with the holiday season, and lay back with family/friends.

Being in sales, I'm finding that more and more clients are making time for dinner meetings, especially if it's mixed groups of guys & girls.  I also hear of elaborate plans relative to holiday office parties this season (in lieu of lower bonuses, etc.)

I think this is a great theory! While I seem to be naive about the economic situation (still buying my starbucks, etc.), my husband is constantly tracking everything he buys (we haven't merged our accounts yet, if we ever do). Also, as other readers and you noted we go out to eat less, and do less things together. But when we do go out, we enjoy ourselves a lot more because it is a special treat!
I also feel like men are attracted to larger women during tough times (and this may be a little Freudian) because they look to women like a mother figure, for nuturance (i.e., breast).

One of the best episodes so far! 

Maybe it's a function of this topic being more discussion-based rather than, say, giving viewers tips on a specific subject, but I really liked the longer episode!  I feel like the extra minute or two gave the time needed to really flesh out the problem here, allowing you space to be really natural and explain your opinions.

I know it's been stressful to start, but you all have created something good here.  Nonsociety has become my go-to place to de-stress, learn about topics I wouldn't have thought about before, and get to know three girls who aren't afraid to express themselves.  Thank you!

A little off-topic, because the economic downturn has coincided with an upswing in my dating life.

But perhaps a suggestion for a future topic - anniversaries for people who aren't married. A commenter above noted that they are going gift-free for a two year anniversary, but seriously now, what's the deal with dating "anniversaries." I mean is this really necessary? Is it some sort of validation for the unamrried lot? It seems remarkably superfluous, and especially so if it involves not just a special dinner - but also presents. 

And how do you count? From the first date, the first sex, the first kiss, the first "girlfriend/boyfriend." 

My answer: You don't. But I know a lot of women disagree.

Julia - perhaps a future topic? 

And Mary - ignore that, your shoulders look great.

You girls look fab. Period!

My live-in boyfriend is a few years older than me and the company he works for is doing quite well so I haven't had to worry about him. But I've had a few breakdowns this year from the stress of being wicked poor - not so much due to the economy, but having a low paying entry-level job - and frankly it's been wonderful having him with me to help calm me down and work out a budget and get focused. So with any money troubles that come up I feel like I can count on him and we can lean on each other and work together to get through any tough times.

The economy has definitely impacted my relationship. My boyfriend and I have a 2 year anniversary coming up and we are forgoing presents in order to have a nice dinner out. It has definitely made us more creative with how we spend our time

If you all were only concerned with my feelings as much as you are with my appearance.....

Mary, your hair looks infinitely better in this episode! I don't know if you took the reader/viewer comments to heart or not, but the sleek hair looks SO much better than the poofy bouffant. However, you have very wide shoulders. I am not sure a halter top is the most flattering option on your body.