My new riding instructor is very particular. She says the key to a good performance is a firm grip, finding your rhythm, and really working your hips into the saddle.

She had me going up and down for what felt like hours until I was completely exhausted, but when I finally finished, I felt utterly satisfied.

My girlfriend just bought a new pressure cooker.

She says she loves all the build-up, and then a good, controlled release.

My rock climbing instructor told me I needed to improve my grip.

I told him, 'Funny, my girlfriend always tells me I've got a fantastic grip.'

I've been dating a girl who's a skilled paleontologist, and she's always taking me to her lab to show me her latest excavation project, which involves carefully removing layers to expose what's been hidden for a long time.

She says it's all about getting to the core of the matter, and I have to admit, it's been a real discovery process.