Tiger Woods speaks publicly for the first time since his November accident. Since then, reports of indiscretion have plagued him. In front of a group of his friends and supporters, he apologizes for his hurtful behavior and selfishness. He talks about working things out with his wife, Elin, and family. He says he'll be judged by his behavior over time. He has lost many endorsements since then. Will he and his marriage survive the scandal? This is one step towards mending his image. We finally see Tiger as a real person, flawed and human. Perhaps we are confronted by our own flaws.
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Ask anyone who has tried it, and he or she will tell you how hard it is to stay connected. Trust, among other things, is a big issue. When Sam went to Oregon and Samantha to Florida for college, they thought they had it figured out by staying connected via video camera. Then Samantha started making movies with Cody, the R.A. This hilarious skit about long distance relationships, is innocent and charming. They managed to explore the issues without getting too serious, though Sam appears to be feeling insecure from the start. How sweet it could be to love someone!
How do you find love? How do get women to love and want you? Tania talks about the qualities that make men hot in women's eyes. Confidence, attitude, and eye contact are big on her list. The same qualities that she finds desirable in men could be applied to women. It starts with self-love, self-confidence and self-respect.
What makes any relationship work? I think it comes down to chemistry, respect, desire, and love. The world is a lonely place without love. There isn't any formula to finding it. When there's love, there's meaning. Life is so wonderful and full. Here's to love, loving, lusting, and incredible sex. ;)
Breaking up is hard to do. Caroline gives us some advice on surviving a break up and strategies on staying broken up. It requires letting go of the past and moving on. Some of her suggestions are as follows:
- don't be impulsive
- don't initiate break up in a middle of a fight
- don't check text messages and voice mails
- get out in the world
- stop thinking about the past
- get busy
- make new friends
- hang out with family
This short film plays like a modern day silent film. Without dialog, it poignantly captures a group of friends hanging out and goofing off, and the depth of emotions they developed in the process. The friendship and love that arise from such shared experiences speak to the human condition. With music by Peter Wallner, the main characters, 2 boys and 1 girl, act out the tension of their shared bond and love. Their visual storytelling depicts the tug-of-war that could arise when one person falls in love with multiple people. Love is a beautiful and complicated thing.
In the modern world in which women much more freedom and choices, many women are choosing not to get married. They are turning to man, now woman's best friend, the dog. Japanese women are no exception. In 2000, statistics found that more than one in four 30-34 year-old-old Japanese women remained unmarried. Many are also choosing not to have children. Increasingly, women worldwide are not being defined by their biological capacity to bear children and take care of the family. They are deciding to rather take care of themselves and pursue their own careers and happiness. Often times, it seems, that pursuit that does not include men and the commitment of a marriage. It's fashionable to be single. Read more.
It sounds like a plot out of a novel, but this is real life. Clifford Garrison, 55, and onto his 10th wife has been making a living out of swindling women. He goes by different names and professions. He's been in and out of jail. Would-be wife number 10 ducked out of marrige to talk about his scheming ways. How does he get away with swindling women out of their money? Derry Calay of Oakland who was in a relationship with Garrison explains. Read more.
"I think when you are starting to fall in love, blinders come around your eyes,'' Calay said.
Verne Troyer shot to fame as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers film series. He stands two-foot, eight-inches tall. His girlfriend, Genevieve Gallen, is six-foot, two-inches tall. Unlike couple? They are are to web in November. Read more.
We have long believed that opposites attract. U.S. scientists found that they don't. Rather, men and women are attracted to people who look like them, have the same wealth, social status and share the same outlook towards family and fidelity. Too many differences between a couple causes instability. Read more.
More women mix their personal and professional lives than we may think. A survey by Top Sante magazine found that at least one in four women has had a sexual relationship with someone from work. Despite the prevaling idea that sleeping with the boss pays off, only 12% of those who slept with their bosses were subsequently promoted. Read more.
