Well, I don't like to brag (Oh yes I do! <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> ) But, I put some emphasis on survival when searching for a girlfriend. I haven't quite come up with an ace, but she is really into archery, and camping and mountain biking. So, she really doesn't have a problem with even some of my more extreme or showy survivalist ways. So, there's my tip, although it doesn't really help all you "hooked" guys. But, perhaps keep it in consideration.

Also, try putting some 'cherries on top'. For example, when you buy them flowers, or chocolates, give them a knife so they can collect more flowers (You say, "I give you an infinite supply of flowers with this knife" or something like that.) or make it a small game of opening the box of candy with the knife. Perhaps you could make them a survival kit, and keep it with yours (which is with you) and if you ever get into some trouble, and you sig. oth. is there, then you can just hand it over, and get some well needed help.