Communication is the foundation to any successful relationship. Yet so often we fail. So why is it so hard for humans to communicate effectively? Is it because we are too complex for our own good? There are many dimensions to this fundamental aspect of our lives, and I want to examine a few of them today. I hope after reading this post you'll a refreshed perspective on how we … [Read more...]
Stay At Home Spouse Envy: Give Us A Break Ladies!
One of the major finance sites talked about how a 50 year old wife refused to let her 57 year old husband retire! She said, "I'm not letting him retire and play golf all day. He needs to work so long as I'm working!" Wow, what an awesome wife! Not. The wife is being totally selfish. She basically has the attitude of, If I can't stop working and relax, than neither can … [Read more...]
Are Strict Parents Helping Or Hurting Their Children’s Future?
In "Please Believe In The Man I May Become," a Yakezie Writing Contest finalist writes about his frustration with his critical father who expects nothing short of excellence. The post has great structure and engenders empathy even though the writer's family is wealthy. The essay reminds me a little of my own upbringing. Although not as harsh, my father expected me to do well … [Read more...]
Adults Who Live At Home With Their Parents
Thanks to the economic downturn of 2008-2009, many grown adults are now living at home with mom and dad. According to a poll by Twentysomething Inc, some 85% of college graduates boomerang back to their parents home. Another poll highlights that the number is close to 50%. Both polls must be screwed up because if that's really the case, the US economy is in for a … [Read more...]
Support Is All One Needs In Good Times Or Bad Times
I recently finished up the regular season for my USTA 4.5 tennis league with a hard-fought, two-hour long doubles victory. The match went 3 sets and came down to the wire at 4-4 with our opponents serving. Jim had a rocket serve that traveled close to 120 miles per hour. We could barely see the thing as it stayed low and skidded off the court. His second serve was just as … [Read more...]