Is grief an infallible means to control and manipulate others?

Have you ever been shocked by the behavior that some folks display during funerals?  All those inconsolable men and women who seem totally unable to handle the passing of a loved one; a loved one they would take for granted and treat with much disrespect when he or she...

Gay marriage is like a child driving? Someone believes that.

Republican Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler believes that same sex marriage is like an uncle marrying his niece and a 50 year old marrying a 12 year old girl. Yes, she said that. She also believes that it is comparable to a 3 year old driving a car. At least, she didn't compare...

Qualities in Relationships

A behavior I've observed on the part of a number of men is going for women who have one set of qualities but expecting in a relationship an opposite set of qualities. Specifically, they are attracted to artistic free-spirited women, but want in a relationship a traditional...

Republican tells women that being battered isn't that bad

Republicans and non-libertarian conservatives often don't like the fact that people can divorce. Some on the far religious rightwing, want to restrict the ability to divorce as much as possible, even ban it. If women are abused and battered, well, to them that is not as...

Whom the "pro-family" agenda actually serves

The "pro-family" candidates keep claiming such things as that family is the foundation of the society and that the commitment between man and wife is the greatest commitment out there. In fact, the "pro-family" arguments do not relate to, and are not invoked in, the...

Mayors for marriage equality and urge Obama to support equality

 "History is going to judge us" are the words of the Mayor of San Diego, Jerry Sanders. No, he is not a Democrat. He is a Republican, and like more and more Republicans, he is embracing gay rights and marriage equality. He is exactly right, those who...

on a lighter note ;)

eHarmony came out with a great set of mini-articles about what kinds of dates to avoid if you're looking for an enduring relationship.. Of course, if you want something temporary or superficial, go for it. ^^ But i suggest making it very clear to your partner that's what...

Is compromising the ultimate lose-lose scenario?

Isn’t it literally mind-blowing to notice the importance that compromising holds inside this society?  It is so preponderant that all religious figures and all relationships gurus out there teach that a successful relationship has to be based on the decision to...

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver Split Up Amicably

Just two weeks after their 25th Marriage Anniversary Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver released a joint statement that they are amicably separating. While there is no mention of a divorce yet, the unlikely...

Divorce as a Re-Distributive Mechanism and Wealth Transfer

By Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited""Even in modern times, in most cases husbands and wives differ in their potential for acquiring property. In separation of property, husbands and wives owning property and dealing with each other will be in...

The Lit Chick Show is "Loving with purpose"

Someone once said that relationships can be more difficult to understand than the Middle East crisis. Is this so? You betcha! Catch the latest edition of The Lit Chick Show as host Sylvia Massara features author...

Marriage between man and woman is indefensible

So says the Obama Administration and Eric Holder, Attorney General. Let the debate continue and conclude.  " “Govt drops defense of anti-gay marriage law By PETE YOST The Associated Press...

A story about nothing

Here is a “story” that appeared on MSNBC that would make David Brinkley roll over in his grave because it lacks newsworthiness.  I worked with David Brinkley on a project one time in Tampa Florida. A woman...

Whom the "Pro-Family" agenda actually serves

The "pro-family" candidates keep claiming such things as that family is the foundation of the society and that the commitment between man and wife is the greatest commitment out there. In fact, the "pro-family" arguments do not relate to, and are not invoked in, the...

Marriage is a partnership – how to make it last

On my parents’ 45th wedding anniversary, Mother lay dying of cancer and in a few days she would die. That was eighteen years ago. I have no doubt that Mother and Dad would be together today if she had not passed...

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