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Here we can discuss how men and women understand and do not understand one another, the dynamics that then occur, communication and relationships.

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THE LOGIC OF SEX AND ITS PITFALLS

Started by David Brazier Dec 21, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes

WHAT IS IT FOR?For simplicity, we could say that sex functions at three levels. The primary function of sex is reproduction. Here the motive for courting and then having sex is to beget a baby. If that were all there were to it, then presumably…Continue

BEWARE OF MARRIAGE RESEARCH

Started by David Brazier. Last reply by David Brazier Oct 21, 2019. 9 Replies 2 Likes

There is an interesting item at…Continue

The "COR GENTIL" - Dante

Started by David Brazier May 13, 2019. 0 Replies 1 Like

Here is my translation of an early poem by Dante. It is written in the style of the "dolce stil novo" - The New Sweet Style, which started from a poem “Al cor gentil rempaira sempre amore,” by Guido Guinizelli (d. c.1276) who is the sage mentioned…Continue

BILL

Started by David Brazier. Last reply by josephine jones Oct 9, 2018. 2 Replies 2 Likes

Around his house, here and there,women’s clothes she did not wear.Did former lovers leave them here“Probably,” he said, “my dear.”“Should I be jealous, now?”she asked, crinkling her lovely brow.“Oh, jealousy is such a pain,”he answered, casually,…Continue

IN THE POWER OF APHRODITE

Started by David Brazier Sep 20, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I have been reading extracts from a translation of The Travels of Bronteas. Brointeas is travelling with his slave Phylon in ancient Cyprus. He visits a number of cities and temples most of which are dedicated to Aphrodite. What emerges is a picture…Continue

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Started by David Brazier. Last reply by David Brazier Mar 18, 2018. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Here is a scenario. What do you think is going on here? What do you think may happen next? What would you say to Tom or to Mary? Do you think this scenario is common or unusual? How? Why?Mary was, like many girls, rather frightened of sex as an…Continue

ME TOO?

Started by David Brazier Nov 8, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes

In the Spectator, Lara Prendergast writes:From chaperones to modesty wear, a sexual reformation is underway. While embracing so much freedom, society is moving towards prudishness.…Continue

THE DARK DEPTHS OF RELATIONSHIP

Started by David Brazier. Last reply by Susthama Kim Oct 28, 2017. 7 Replies 3 Likes

In this item I would like to bring together two ideas. The first idea is that of an implicit contract in the couple relationship. A contact is an agreement of the "If you do this, I'll do that" variety. There has to be some complementarity between…Continue

LOVE IS WAY MORE MYSTERIOUS

Started by David Brazier. Last reply by Satya Robyn Oct 23, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Here is an interesting article on relationships…Continue

WHO WANTS TO LIVE IN AN INSTITUTION?

Started by David Brazier Jul 19, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes

There is a saying attributed to Groucho Marx: Marriage is a great institution - but who wants to live in an institution?In Britain, divorce rates are falling. The reason for this is that it is now acceptable to live together and not get married in…Continue

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Comment by Elja Stoel on December 14, 2015 at 21:59: :-)

Comment by Dayamay Dunsby on December 14, 2015 at 15:17: That's quite interesting. On the one hand it seems like she's being over-needy and sensitive but his response is quite a cold and unhelpful one...hhhmmm...why does this seem so familiar!!? Namo Amida Bu( ;