Chris #4

Mathematics actually governs nothing in the real world.

Mathematics can *characterize* or *formulate* some things, but it does not govern anything.

For example look at gravity. Gravity happened long before mathematics was ever invented so we can't say that mathematics governs gravity. However, we are able to define mathematical formulas that describes how gravity works.

There are many things we cannot predict with mathematics, even if way can characterize averages etc. For example, you can say that on average you'll throw a 6 1/6 of the time but you can't predict what the next throw will be.

Same deal here. You can predict that people with more than 12 pre-marriage relationships are less likely to divorce, but it is not conclusive.

So that explains why humans will continue to update their old partners with the latest new & improved model.

So... true love falls on lucky number 13? And speed dating is pointless for the first hour or so? At the local barn-dance I have to ensure that there are at least 12 guys in front of me if I'm to get my dream woman? I never did like maths >:(

I'm almost 31 and I'm still looking for number 1!

Maybe if we actually followed something logical like mathematics we might have more success.Don't scoff it till you try it

I think it would be foolish to take this as 100% accurate. It's a theory and for what it's worth, fairly interesting.

Pinch of salt, people...

I agree with Mel. This is a joke. First of all, rejecting 12 potential partners to increase your chances of finding the Right One is a stupid idea - what if your perfect partner happens to be one of the rejected, but you didn't know it? My wife was the first girl I've ever fallen in love with, and we've been happily married for a long time now. Second of all, every couple who are genuinely in it together has a 100% chance of success at marriage - there's no such thing as a marriage that doesn't work, only people who give up. Your reactions to whatever events may cross your path are your decision in the end - think about that...

12 people - getting to know them well... Not having sex because it can short-circuit knowledge of the personality, and because it brings you way too close when you don't know how much a person can be trusted... 12 people, so you don't automatically go for someone you just think might do...

12 people, to help you know if you are attracted someone like/unlike your parents - and to sort out this kind of thing before it's too late

12 people - so you know you are not just trying to get away from home, or find security, or like their sense of humour, or brains, or body, or money, or....

Or maybe if you just get around in a group that helps you get to know a lot of people well, and do the whole thing a bit slower...

Divorce rates are higher for the second time round too... It is worth it to know what you are doing, and for what reason

Mel, not only that but DVD players have a fairly consistent MTBF by model, but not between models, let alone between different manufacturers. People who do not know the very first thing about either science or mathematics should shut up. The media should also stop reporting the theories of uneducated people. Now, call me troll bait if you wish.

This is just straight up stupid LOLZ

I want my 1 minute back!