Hot and bothered: Life on the B list

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There's a fascinating article in the current issue of Psychology Today—unfortunately unavailable online, about the theory that humans have a romantic A list and a romantic B list—meaning, people will often hold hang onto a person who's not "the one," just in case partner A doesn't work out. It's sort of like nature's backup plan. This includes the ex who may call or e-mail you every few months, even though he's married, the former flame who doesn't mention he's married until you specifically ask him. So... Have you ever been a B-Lister or kept one?

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Hot and bothered: Life on the B list