“If we had no faults of our own, we would not take so much pleasure in noticing those of others.” —F
Here’s a bit of sobering news: You wouldn’t notice the faults in someone else if they were not also your faults. If you are honest with...


“It is impossible to suffer without making someone pay for it; every complaint already contains reve
Part of us that gets a rush from hearing bad news or from being in a confrontation with someone. Uncomfortable as these conditions may...
switch perspective story 2
As hit songs from the 1950s filled the air, the girls stood giggling on one side of the gym while we guys lounged on metal folding chairs...
switch perspective story
I was sitting in my home office, writing. The home my family lived in at the time was located at a sharp bend in the road. Drivers had to...
physical intimacy exercise
Decide who will be partner A and who will be partner B. It doesn’t matter which is which. This assignment takes five minutes. Please do...
SI 3 - Normal
Here’s what’s “normal”: adults have sex primarily when they’re tired. This shapes the quality, content, and frequency of the experience....


SI 2
• “I want spontaneity.” • “I don’t want to communicate—I just want to do it and have everything work fine.” • “Why can’t sex just...