Here's a hard-hitting question courtesy of CNN:
Do you mommy your husband?
The article describes women who style, feed and even bathe their husbands. (And no, that last one isn't as hot as it sounds. It involves back-washing.)
An excerpt:
Women find themselves mothering their husbands because of societal pressures to be the ultimate woman, says Pepper Schwartz, a sociology professor at the University of Washington in Seattle.
"We've been taught that the way to show love is to do for others," she says. And, according to Schwartz, some women believe that the more they nurture, the better a woman they are.
Granted, no one wants to take care of their significant other to the point of a parent-child relationship. But where do you draw the line between compassion and babying?
And ladies...is there any kind of maternal role that should extend to romantic relationships?
Friday, May 2, 2008
chairing, not sharing
Someone (kind of) smart has devised these "seat savers" to keep your bar chair free while you're on a bathroom break.
Seeing as they look kind of, um, paper, I don't know how well they serve their purpose.
It addresses a valid pet peeve, though.
Equally frustrating are partiers on the other side of the coin -- those who hold a big chunk of seats for friends who take 20 minutes to show up.
Thoughts?
Seeing as they look kind of, um, paper, I don't know how well they serve their purpose.
It addresses a valid pet peeve, though.
Equally frustrating are partiers on the other side of the coin -- those who hold a big chunk of seats for friends who take 20 minutes to show up.
Thoughts?
picture this
Today's paper features my article about the way military spouses share family photos with spouses deployed overseas.
One aspect unrelated to my interviewees that I left out of the article was my e-mail exchange with this local photographer, who does erotic art and body painting in addition to traditional portraits. Some 45 percent of his client base is "women wanting to send their better half overseas something special," he said.
Give it a try if you're looking to spice up your care packages, ladies.
On another note...do you think people have become less leery about sending photos, provocative ones in particular, via computer or cell phone?
One aspect unrelated to my interviewees that I left out of the article was my e-mail exchange with this local photographer, who does erotic art and body painting in addition to traditional portraits. Some 45 percent of his client base is "women wanting to send their better half overseas something special," he said.
Give it a try if you're looking to spice up your care packages, ladies.
On another note...do you think people have become less leery about sending photos, provocative ones in particular, via computer or cell phone?
pants-off dance-off
Happy Friday!
OK, now that we got that out of the way...take your pants off. Now.
(No, I am not hitting on you. But yes, I am usually that aggressive. Thanks for asking.)
Anyway, today is officially No Pants Day. An excerpt from the worldwide holiday's Web site:
When large groups of people parade around in public without their pants, amazing things are bound to happen. At the very least, you’ll take your drab, wretched life a little less seriously, at least for one day.
Read more here.
OK, now that we got that out of the way...take your pants off. Now.
(No, I am not hitting on you. But yes, I am usually that aggressive. Thanks for asking.)
Anyway, today is officially No Pants Day. An excerpt from the worldwide holiday's Web site:
When large groups of people parade around in public without their pants, amazing things are bound to happen. At the very least, you’ll take your drab, wretched life a little less seriously, at least for one day.
Read more here.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
what's going on tonight?
Don't forget...the Columbus Catfish play at 7 p.m. in Golden Park, 100 Fourth St. It's Thirsty Thursday, so beer is $1.
Here are your music offerings:
*Crowfield, 10 p.m. Soho Bar & Grill, $5 (free for military). 706-568-3316.
*Whisky Bent, 10 p.m. Scruffy Murphy's, free. 706-322-3460.
*Java Monkey, 10 p.m. Belloo's, $5. 706-494-1584.
Have fun!
Here are your music offerings:
*Crowfield, 10 p.m. Soho Bar & Grill, $5 (free for military). 706-568-3316.
*Whisky Bent, 10 p.m. Scruffy Murphy's, free. 706-322-3460.
*Java Monkey, 10 p.m. Belloo's, $5. 706-494-1584.
Have fun!
combat dating zones
Today's nightlife column talks about the way women react to military guys downtown -- especially given the 1,400 single soldiers who are returning to town.
When I first heard about the skewed male/female ratio here, I had all these visions of occupying a giant harem of males and never paying for a drink for the rest of my life.
Turns out it's not that cool after all.
I've had some genuinely interesting conversations with military guys at nightclubs. Just as prevalent, however, are the pushy solidiers who won't let you decline their advances nicely. Often, even after you've politely refused, they hit on you so aggressively that your entire night gets ruined.
It can be really overwhelming, especially for girls who have moved here after being exposed only to the college dating scene.
In the nearly two years I've been here, I've watched female friends initially opposed to the military find long-term, trusting relationships with soldiers.
I've also seen friends obsess over soldiers without having a full grasp on what they were getting themselves into.
Your best bet, ladies? Be direct, and know how to fight your own battles.
When I first heard about the skewed male/female ratio here, I had all these visions of occupying a giant harem of males and never paying for a drink for the rest of my life.
Turns out it's not that cool after all.
I've had some genuinely interesting conversations with military guys at nightclubs. Just as prevalent, however, are the pushy solidiers who won't let you decline their advances nicely. Often, even after you've politely refused, they hit on you so aggressively that your entire night gets ruined.
It can be really overwhelming, especially for girls who have moved here after being exposed only to the college dating scene.
In the nearly two years I've been here, I've watched female friends initially opposed to the military find long-term, trusting relationships with soldiers.
I've also seen friends obsess over soldiers without having a full grasp on what they were getting themselves into.
Your best bet, ladies? Be direct, and know how to fight your own battles.
mmm...jelly
Living in perfect harmony, apparently, is as simple as applying the right kind of lube.
K-Y Brand has a new product, YOURS+MINE, which consists of two tubes of lubricant. His excites. Hers delights. Together they ignite. Or so the product's motto declares.
(The LA Times got the same press release we did. Read their comments here.)
K-Y Brand has a new product, YOURS+MINE, which consists of two tubes of lubricant. His excites. Hers delights. Together they ignite. Or so the product's motto declares.
(The LA Times got the same press release we did. Read their comments here.)
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