The Academy Awards were last weekend, and living in Southern California, it seems the buzz around them is unavoidable. I’ve never been a huge fan of the Oscars or any award shows really because they seem to simply be a popularity contest set up to promote politically correct views of the rich and famous. In…
The other day I heard the song What’s Love got to do with it? by Tina Turner. As I listened to the familiar chorus, I couldn’t help but think about how obsessed our culture has become with the emotional feeling of being in love. In fact, there is so much emphasis placed on that feeling…
Want to spice up your romantic relationship? No need to spend money on long-stem roses or expensive dinners. Instead, spend time — not just with each other but with some really good friends. Recent research in the journal Personal Relationships shows that dating couples who hang out with couple-friends wind up feeling closer to each…
Valentine’s Day is dedicated to celebrating love. Everywhere you look there are hearts, flowers, and cupids all in hues of pink and red meant to inspire your romantic side. Store aisles are filled with tantalizing chocolates and treats meant for that special someone in your life. There’s no doubt that love is in the air….
Sex is everywhere: TV, movies, magazines, and advertisements. You name it, sex is there and glamorized to the fullest. The problem is that sex has been portrayed as this nonchalant act without discretion, significance, or value. People are growing up to believe that abstinence is a fossilized concept that has no place in modern-day society….
