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| | January 29, 2008 | Comment about: Going Solo | | appreciated it, esp the part about Dr. Rice | Hi Gina,
Thanks so much for your thoughtful posts about "Singled Out." I especially loved it that you appreciated the sections on Dr. Condolezza Rice. Observing the way such a talented and accomplished person was discussed and portrayed was very important to me as I studied and thought about the place of people who are single in contemporary society.
--Bella DePaulo, author of "Singled Out"
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| | January 21, 2008 | Comment about: The Single Parent Controversy | | | Yes, as I mentioned in the post, I think it is clear to most. In fact, I can't think of anyone who would say a woman should stay in an abusive relationship. For her safety and that of any children, the only option is to remove herself from a volatile situation. | |
| | January 21, 2008 | Comment about: The Single Parent Controversy | | I would prefer a two parent family, but a happy single parent is better than an abused married one | I am a single mom of three who left an abusive relationship. By divorcing, my kids have gained a peaceful home, free from yelling and tears and fear. (When I cried during last night's episode of Extreme Home Makeover, I realized how very long it's been since I've cried...it used to be a daily occurance. ) I have gained self-esteem, as a woman able to support myself and my children -- making me a better role model. And my ex has become a better father, albeit only a once in a while one. Of course I would prefer a two parent family...this life is hard and sometime scary and always exhausting. But given the choice between a destructive daily life and a hard but healthy one, it should be clear to even the staunchest defender of the nuclear family that THIS is the better choice! | |
| | January 06, 2008 | Comment about: Getting to the Heart of Good Relationships | | Yes--the scholars do have a tendency to over-complicate love, don't they? But it's nice to see they are finally giving credence to things like "forgiveness, commitment and sacrifice," and establishing that the way people treat each other can impact health. Some probably don't need that added incentive. Maybe those who are good at "I love you," are already doing the "forgiveness, commitment and sacrifice" part, along with other positive things that scholars haven't even thought of looking at yet! | |
| | January 06, 2008 | Comment about: The Effect of In-Laws on Marriage Success | | | Renae--I'm not a licensed family therapist--but I do hope that you'll talk to a professional before divorcing and giving up on the love you once had that produced children together. Even if you can't talk your husband into going too, at least you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you tried everything in your power to bring about a positive outcome. I'm sorry for the difficulties you're having--and thank you for giving us one more reason to emphasize how much of an impact parents (and siblings) can have on a family-member's marriage. | |
| | January 03, 2008 | Comment about: The Effect of In-Laws on Marriage Success | | divorce in part due to inlaws | Hi Rita: I am on the verge of divorcing my husband. I have just asked for a separation because I feel as if we don't have a family. We are so split down the middle that during holidays, after he spends a little time with me, he takes the kids and goes to his family's house. Of course, he asks me to join him but I don't because they don't speak to me when I am there. I really don't want to break up my family but I feel I have no other choice. | |
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