This made my day!

Sorry if this comes off as intrusive...are you both women? I’ve long had a theory (probably wrong) that women coming together would make a far better relationship because women are fantastic and make wonderful friends and caring partners (could just be based on some stereotypes and heavily ingrained bias which maybe…

Affordable for some depending on location (urban vs rural) and income. That said, and as I said above, marriage is largely the concern of the wealthy (increasing & maintaining) and the middle class (emulating the wealthy & increasing wealth plus morality). Working class or others often don’t see marriage as an…

I would like to point out that the number of people in common law relationships has increased since that time and continue to increase. As well the number of common law couples with children is on the rise too. As a society we have convinced ourselves that marriage is the most legitimate ideal. If not for same sex…

Are you married? Because you are correct. That is one of the things that women must train men on when they make the big commitment. And it must be worked on continuously because they are also lazy and obtuse when it suits them to be. Marriage/hetero relationships are much harder on women. Men want to go from mother to…

Yes. This is an excellent point. One that I feel should be made frequently. The middle class is it’s own animal in many ways and cannot always be the standard from which we seek to understand societal norms.

A marriage is not a straight path by any means. Sharing a life with another person requires a great deal of comprise and adjustment and support and care. If you’re in a rough patch don’t worry, it will pass and things will get better. You’ll find your balance. We all do.

Wonderful to hear an expert talking about the difficulties of marriage. It is not easy nor is it particularly unique to have ups and downs in a marriage. Having to constantly communicate is, for me, a pain in the ass. I wonder if this is more common in same sex marriages or if we all experience the same sort of…

No need to weep. Girls like this have always existed (always will) and yet the world turns.

Well this finally answers my question. I have never understood this joke about white people and unseasoned chicken. I thought salt and pepper are default for all recipes. Plus there is poultry seasoning and thyme and rosemary. I mean can not cook but I can manage the basics. So the confusion was deep. Now I’m just…

I think you need a time out. Poor thing.

He said a shitty thing during a stand up routine a few years back. He apologized the first time he got called out. He doesn’t need to apologize again. He removed the tweets so as to demonstrate he no longer supports his previous thoughts and material. He is no longer hosting the Oscars. I’d say justice has been served…

It’s so strange, I saw her as just a person neither requiring my sympathy or my approval. I found myself hoping for her at points but not because of sympathy so much as respect for her drive to move forward. I think she be could very narrow and too driven leaving little room for others which could be frustrating but I…

GAAAHHH..No. More. Origin. Stories!!!!!! Sometimes a bad guy is just a bad guy. And sometimes a bad guy is fucking fabulous. Leave Cruella alone. She is perfect.

Sorry, I read the book Wicked and I just need to point out that there wasn’t any sort of sympathy built in for the Wicked witch in the novel. The novel, while like an origin story, was really an excellent fantasy with politics and intrigue and moral greyness. I’m sorry to be an asshole. It’s just the novel was…

No, I get it. My SO does the same. I don’t think it makes him a bad person (or that he has to be particularly apologetic either) but it is so frustrating to be on two different levels of what constitutes common sense. Our perspectives don’t always meet and I just don’t get it sometimes. I think “how does he not know…

We can only hope that each generation improves on the last. When men work harder and take on the primary role it will impress upon our young ones that the family structure depends on both parents equally.

It’s insane that she has to tell you what should be reasonable to assume. What parent doesn’t need a rest? What parent doesn’t want a break from daily routines? Do you have to sit your wife down and tell her what you need from her? Do you realize that the more time you spend with your kids the less attached they are…

About a week ago we were running behind in the morning (I wake him up so he can wake the kiddo up and get him ready) because I woke up late. The kiddo is being stubborn and won’t get ready for his dad and it’s all chaos while I get ready. I look at the time and get into Mum mode and whisk in to dress the wee while Dad…

Precisely. Care taking and household management aren’t passed on to them so they don’t know what they don’t know. But we do. And in a relationship it’s us who has to complete the training and help them realize all that’s required after the work day is done.