Anger and loss
I’m in pain, with little hope of relief. Ever. And it seems to be producing some intense emotions in me.
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Anger at women
Cande gave me a very thorough comment in response to a very terse post of mine. I aspire to respond[…]
Read moreRough sex, cognitive dissonance, and acting
If I’m honest, “rough sex” confuses me. I’m capable of rough-ish sex. I can spank, slap, throw around, etc. But[…]
Read moreTwo dimensions of peril
“You really are difficult,” Sofia wrote to me. She’s right, of course. We were talking about how I respond to[…]
Read moreMeditation
I often mention it as an aside, and readers often ask me about it, both in the comments and, more[…]
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Male sexual violence
We men are like a kid running with scissors: irresponsible and dangerous.
Read moreForgiveness, part 2 (or 3, depending on how you’re counting)
People speak of forgiveness’s being “granted” or “withheld”; of people “seeking” it or even “earning” it. These usages seem wrong[…]
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Four ways of looking at jealousy (apologies to Wallace Stevens)
I’ve written about jealousy before, and I fear I have little new to add on the subject, but it’s feeling[…]
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