June 2009

Monogamy can be a wonderful thing. Two people can achieve deep levels of intimacy by excluding physical and emotional relationships with other people, developing a partnership that can last a lifetime. But strict monogamy is not the only option, especially for those with the responsibility to be careful and educated about bringing other people into the relationship. Whether short or long term, bringing a third person into a romantic relationship, or being that third person, can be a rewarding experience. Of course, it's a narrow path through a minefield of potential emotional and physical problems. Here are some things you need to do before inviting someone else into your relationship, or joining someone else's established relationship.

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The word “traffick” conjures images of bumper-to-bumper taxi cabs, women applying lipstick in smudgy lines, and men screaming obscenities at whatever unfortunate creatures that happen to be deadlocked in front of them. After the award-winning fillm Traffick hit theaters, the public may have become more aware of what the word can really mean. But human trafficking, the most heinous form of the word, is the third largest industry on earth, just behind the arms and drug trades. (Hopefully Liam Neeson's latest hit movie Taken will alert the public as Traffic previously did.)

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I am sure there are several couples who are not in the media who are and will stay loyal to their spouse, and the media always does the best with bringing out the worst, but you start to wonder, is anyone still loyal these days?

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Hot NurseIf you are a nurse who values a good boob job over a decent salary, the Czech Republic may just be the place for you.  We've all heard of a world-wide shortage of nurses and medical personnel, but did you know that nurses in the Czech Republic have "special" bonus incentives to keep them in the country? Complimentary German lessons, five weeks of vacation and free liposuction and silicone breast implants.

The nurses can choose from a full range of surgical procedures and not surprisingly, "it has proved more popular than the free German lessons." One clinic has seen an increase in 10% in nursing applications since implementing the policy.


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Surfer Lifestyle=Pretty SweetWhat do you do when your friend is married to a jerk?  "Katie" (not her real name is case you were wondering) is not a cougar per se, but she is married to hot surfer from South-East Asia who just happens to be six years her junior. He not only surfs very well, he looks fantastic. He has long, dark hair, and a surfer's chest and abs. He also happens to be an extortionist and a free-loader.  

She, being American and highly educated, has much more earning potential than he does, so has been footing the bills for the last five years of their marriage. They have no children and during this time, he has not only not worked, he has maintained a surfer's lifestyle on her dime while she has worked off and on in other countries to support his lazy ass. 

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Now there’s a gripping headline for a task. Sure, you might think, I’ll wear a pink ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I’ll wear a red one on World AIDS Day… but rebuild my life? No thanks. Too much work. I will go back to my workaholic, eat-a-holic, sleepless, haphazard self, thanks.

The thing is, it’s always the right time to make a change. It doesn’t take much. Alter your routine just a tiny bit, and then keep adding a little, and a little more time, until boom—the quality or habit you always wanted is now yours. Below are just a few things you can do to conquer your own life and start filling it up with the things you want in it.

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We're living at the beginning of a new century. Arbitrary as it is to expect radical innovation as a result, there's still a nice ring to the phrase, "In the 21st century". One of the developments I know I'd like to see in our culture is a general re-evaluation of gender roles. Speaking as a young male in this oh-so-swingin' century of ours, I believe there are certain qualities and responsibilities my gender ought to uphold in ourselves. Without a doubt, there is still such a thing as a "Real Man", it's just that the definition has changed as values have evolved. So, whether you're someone trying to be a man or someone looking for a man to be with, here are a few clear indicators of Real Man-ness.

Self-Sufficience is Manly

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Is this a Mating Call?I know that "I'm so drunk" is viewed as a mating call by the cheesier half of our species. Friends don't let friends drive drunk. But, seriously, should friends let friends sleep with guys they shouldn't? I have a rule about this, if I am out with a single girlfriend, and she meets a guy she wouldn't sleep with after four drinks, there is no way, no how, I am going to give that guy the chance to sleep with her after ten drinks.

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Dirty Old Man!I never realized how many dirty old men there are out in this world.  What is really pathetic are the ones that are married and are still dirty towards other females (if only their wife could see what they were doing).  Why are men like this?

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Tramp StampMaureen Dowd recently posed the question, "To Tweet or not to Tweet". As prodigious of a writer as she is, I somehow don't think she came up with that all by herself. So, my question, following along the same lines, is "To Tramp-Stamp or not to Tramp-Stamp"? This my friends, is a question for the ages and one that should be truly considered.

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Addicted to Diet CokeHello, my name is Becky and I'm a coke addict. No, not that coke, but if the media is to be believed, my addiction is equally as dangerous and quite possibly a large detriment to society. I am, sadly, a Diet Coke addict and have been since college.

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