I just read this CNN living article: Pick a man by his winning culinary style, which wasn’t exactly revelatory—apparently if a guy serves up nothing but fast food it may be hard to get him to cook cassoulet down the line, you don’t say? And second of all, who can earnestly use “winning” in a title … Continue reading
Category Archives: Marriage
The Three Year Glitch – Signs of Relationship Failure or Success?
This morning I’ve been reading all about the three-year glitch, formerly known as the seven- year itch or the point in a relationship where things go deeply south. This UK study reveals that the small, irritating behaviors we often overlook at the beginning of a courtship now begin to grate at about 36 months. The … Continue reading
What Babies, Green Cards, Unions and Hyundais Have in Common
Oy, apologies for the abysmal blogging schedule these days. I’ve had a lot on my mind, for instance, the fact that everything my husband and I are trying to do seems to cost $10,000. We’ve been having some serious talks about starting a family and thusly I’ve been researching insurance. Guess how much it costs … Continue reading
How (a good) Marriage Makes You Healthier
I just started my Sunday with a couple shots of espresso and some dallying on the Interweb, where I stumbled upon this study which proves that marriage, “cheers you up, improves your diet, and helps you live longer.” Goody! The reasons stated seem to be the expected ones—harmonious commitments provide support systems for physical and … Continue reading
My Husband’s Impulse Purchases
My husband has suddenly developed a fixation with oral hygiene. And no, that’s not some kind of nasty sexual innuendo; it means simply that he’s unexpectedly entranced with teeth and gum health. The other day he purchased an electric toothbrush and water flosser on Amazon. And when they arrived on our doorstep an hour ago … Continue reading
Thoughts on Darwinist Dating
I just read Love in the Time of Darwinism, forwarded to me, ironically, by a recently engaged guy-pal. This wise City Journal article is about Darwinist dating, which in extreme summery is how the post-feminist dating era has made women ambivalent narcissists and men pissed off players. Kay Hymowitz begins by contrasting the dating rules of … Continue reading
The Pull Out Method
I just found this nifty “Am I Pregnant” widget via Jezebel and gave it a whirl. After answering a few quick questions I was counseled that if I do not care to become pregnant, I should take the morning after pill. The reason my answers prompted this advice is because I never know how to … Continue reading
The Ideal Marriage: A Little Dependence + a Little Divorce?
So funnily enough, after the other day’s flaming toaster oven debacle our car’s radiator cracked. I was idling behind a truck with a flatbed full of grocery carts and mattresses when I noticed a smoke cloud wafting up the hood of my car. I assumed it was coming from the junk mobile, but no, no—my … Continue reading
Sex Eases Neuroses… As Does Good Weather
Every once in a while the sunshine in LA really does seem rather Fascist. Especially on days when you would prefer a melancholy sky under which to hang your head and mope. No go in sunny Hollywood. For there she is at 6:30am—the brawny, caretaker sun slapping a cup of black coffee in your hand. … Continue reading
Can’t Stop Thinking About 127 Hours
This weekend we did lots of feel good things—reading on the lawn in the sunshine, sitting on rocks in Malibu, a matinee—all of which should mean that I’m nice and relaxed. Except that the movie we saw was 127 Hours. It was exceptional. James Franco was amazing. Everything was swell save for a little (SPOLIER … Continue reading
