Topic: Exchanging Usefulness in Long Term Relationships

Question:
“We filled out the Usefulness Spreadsheets* for each other. It was very interesting. I learned that he doesn’t really appreciate the work I do on the house alone because it makes him feel left out. He’s rather us do it together. Also, I handle a lot more of our cat-care. But anyway, now we’re in a bit of a standoff. He’s says he’ll supply my top three items if I’ll supply his top one. But he’s the one who’s been traveling so much lately. I feel like he should supply me first. Any thoughts on that?” (more…)

Dating tip: If you’re serious about seeing someone again, stay away from discussions about religion. Bashing another person’s belief system should really wait for at least the third date. (more…)

They Could Have Just Said, “Fat”
Today I read an Associated Press story about how the Austrians are excitedly celebrating the discovery of one of the oldest figurines every unburied. It is called the Venus of Willendorf, it was discovered near Vienna, and it is estimated to be 25,000 years old. Most of us have seen pictures of it, since it was uncovered in 1908, but it has only been available for public view since 1998. It is a mere four inches high. Here is what it looks like: (more…)