I have almost given up on my cute new black boots. They hurt. A lot.
If you're in a relationship and you're having communication problems with your partner, read Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. This book is not perfect - in fact, it is riddled with stereotypes and sweeping statements about gender based behavior but - a lot of what he says to DO is rather helpful in everyday practice, even if the reasons he gives for why men and women are different can be difficult to swallow.
I think the most important part of his book is pointing out how completely essential it is to treat our partner with respect and love as much as humanly possible, and to respect that their point of view is not necessarily - or even very often - our own, and thus we need to do what we can to understand what they say and do from their point of view.
The funniest part of the book is when the author made a few plugs for his self-help tapes as a ways to improve relationships. No better promotion than self-promotion, right?
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
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Relationships from a distance...this is tough! Hang in there! Of course respect & love is ultimately the best strategy; however, sometimes in moments of anger you can take a moment to yourself and think "boys are stupid, throw rocks at them." Check out the "boys are..." gear from David & Golliath:http://www.davidandgoliathtees.com/index.php?mode=HCGT
Those are great! We're currently doing lessons on stereotypes about men and women in the English classes in Purkersdorf, and one of the girls said that there are more jokes about women than men. I'll print some of these out and bring them for next time.
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