Not exact matches
Rather, she explores the complex of emotions that beset a
woman seeking to navigate the unpredictable waters of contemporary
relationships — sleeping
with a married man who in turn has an unfaithful wife («Don't think of me»); longing for a lover who slipped away without saying good bye («My lover's gone»), vaunting one's independence whilst yearning for some
permanent connection («My life»), feeling deeply uncomfortable
with oneself: «I just want to feel safe in my own skin.»
And lots of
women choose to memorialize their breastfeeding
relationship with some
permanent ink.
The problem
with making satisfying interactions the main criteria of marital success is that it plunges partners into a
permanent state of uncertainty about the future of the
relationship, undermining the very good & 8212; both emotional and practical security & 8212; that moves men and
women toward marriage.
Most
women would like to know if you are invested in them as a potential mate from the start of dating, straight on, to when they settle into a more
permanent relationship with you.
Certainly in Paul's case, the vow not to get involved in any «
permanent long - term
relationships with women» proved to be famous last words.
It further occurred to me that family breakdown would be far easier to manage if: people were less devoted to the idea that romantic
relationships are
permanent and either monogamous diamorous, and approached separation
with more equanimity; monogamous or diamorous
relationships were entered into
with the same degree of contemplation and intentionality as polyamorous
relationships; imbalances of power, knowledge and resources were less tolerated; and,
women's formal equality were accompanied by substantive political, social and economic equality.
The problem
with making satisfying interactions the main criteria of marital success is that it plunges partners into a
permanent state of uncertainty about the future of the
relationship, undermining the very good & 8212; both emotional and practical security & 8212; that moves men and
women toward marriage.