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What Is An Ecosexual?
   

The Ecosexual is a relatively new concept. If you are unfamiliar with what an Ecosexual is here is a brief definition. It refers to a person, in a dating or relationship situation, that is environmentally and socially conscious. It also implies that the person purchases organic items and would be seen driving a hybrid car. With green living becoming more and more popular each year, you may be surprisedto hear that defining oneself as an Ecosexual is not widely accepted in society just yet.

Why is this you ask? With so many people choosing pesticide free foods and chemical free alternatives to medicines and household products, why is it that a person that defines himself or herself as an Ecosexual gets the shaft from most people? The only answer that makes sense is extremism. Just as the “tree huggers” were and still are to many considered whacko, so are the Ecosexuals. In fact, Ecosexuals have been targeted as a group of people that want to rid the planet of humans for the sake of the earth. As absurd as this is, most ecosexuals are not this extreme. Unfortunately, people of any one group get over generalized to one extreme or another when it doesn’t usually represent the majority of the group. I guess this is why people that consider themselves an Ecosexual are only interested in sharing their lives with another Ecosexual.

Most people that consider themselves Ecosexuals simply refuse to date anyone that does not live the way they live. Or at the very least, they must accept it and somewhat conform to the lifestyle. Living green is the most important part of their lives and their love life is no exception to the rule. Many Ecosexuals are vegetarians, or at the very least organic and kosher consumers. They are very health conscious and desire to make a difference in the world through their lifestyle. Artificial and chemically made products are simply off limits. Ecosexuals often prefer country living as it is much more conducive to an organic way of life. However, there are many urban Ecosexuals that are quite happy in their “green” apartment, as long as they have access to a range of outdoor activities. You will be hard-pressed to find a true Ecosexual that doesn’t love to bike, hike, camp, farm or spend large amounts of time outside.

Ecosexuals come from many different backgrounds, however the majority associated with Ecosexualism are “free spirits” and do not really associated themselves with any religious group. I would compare them to the ancient Indians in terms of spirituality. This can be a dilemma for a person of a specified religious group that is looking for a similar partner in any specified religious group. Take Christianity for example, it can be extremely difficult to find an Ecosexual that formally claims to be a Christian.

So, where do you find an Ecosexual that shares the same values, principles and theories on life? It can be a tedious and daunting task, as there are not too many dating and matching services that cater to such a lifestyle. Of the few sites on the web today, Earth Wise Singles and Green Singles would be the place to start if you are looking for such a companion. Earth Wise Singles is your traditional relationship match service with one exception; you live the “green” life. The database is not huge, but it is a good place to get your feet wet. If you are looking for a site that offer just a little more, Green Singles not only offers the traditional match service, but it also offers a marketplace for jobs, products, housing and more.

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