Questioning the Shorts: Boyfriends, Husbands, Girlfriends, Wives, and Lovers

 

“Some people view love and romance as a sacred bond between two individuals. Other people see love as a game, where the goal is to manipulate another individual and gain emotional power over a partner. People who view love as a game are much more likely to have multiple love interests; cheating is just another way to gain control over one's partner.”

― David Reeves

What would you do if you saw a man better looking at work than your husband?

As a man, I’d suggest that better looking is no substitute for the love of a real man.

How does one respond to the question, "Are you stupid?"

“I’m with you, aren’t I?” Let them chew on that for a while.

Why don't you need to be in a relationship to be happy?

Different things make us happy. A relationship is one.

How do I express love for a man I’m dating if he is very verbal about his feelings constantly and buys me things but I am not sure what to buy him in return and I also feel scared to declare the L word to him and don’t even know what’s going on?

Time to ask him the questions and find out.

Why is she an evil person? I asked her “Do you love being evil?” and she said yes.

The question of “why” has been answered. She loves being evil.

Why would anyone answer "I don't know" to any simple question?

They are really that dense.

What is the worst excuse for a question?

Asking it more than once is a sorry excuse to ask it again.

Is it rude when people ask questions but never really listen or wait for an answer before continuing their train of thought?

Yes, that is pretty much one definition of rude.

Could you answer a question?

I answer questions all day long.

Why do so many people ask such stupid questions?

You really don’t know?

I’m a racist by nature. Is that okay?

No, it isn’t.

Why doesn't religion come up much in comedy? Aren't jokes about religion easy targets for humor usually?

Lightning strikes at any time. You can drop dead laughing. And, what if religion is right?

Can "I'm just trying to help" be an excuse for controlling behavior in a relationship?

If you have a need to defend it, no.

What does it mean if your partner gets defensive when confronted about things that bother you in your relationship?

The relationship is going south. Be concerned.

What seemed right to society but truly it ain't?

The word “ain’t” comes to mind.

Short answers to questions about the ex:



What does it mean if your boyfriend says he loves you and hates you?

Why is this putz still your boyfriend?

What should you do if your boyfriend tells you, "I'm not ready to date"?

Why are you with him at all?

What could it mean if your ex-boyfriend says, "You can't handle me"?

He’s your ex, so you can’t. Let it go and move on.

What should I do if my boyfriend doesn’t care about me?

Why is he still your boyfriend if he doesn’t care about you?

How do I get over my ex-boyfriend who wants my cousin?

Get over him. Time to move on.

Is it a red flag that my girlfriend has had 9 boyfriends?

Ya think?

Should you talk to your ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend?

If you’re seeking revenge, watch your ass.

My boyfriend told me I had nothing to his life. What should I do?

Leave him and find someone who cares about you.

How can you deal with an ex who keeps talking about their new girlfriend?

Why do you keep hanging around him?

What should I do? My boyfriend treated me badly.

Chew his ass and leave him. Do it in public. Dare him to hit you.

Should a husband allow his wife to have dinner with her ex-boyfriend?

If the husband is not an insecure idiot, sure.

“To save face, it's better not to ask for sex from the ex, but to give everything the axe.”

-- Anthony Liccione

Editor's Note

(Re: disclaimer cum "get out of jail free" card)

Before you go getting your panties in a bunch - it is essential to understand that this is just an opinion site and, as such, can be subjected to scrutiny by anyone with a differing opinion. It doesn't make either view any more right or wrong than the other. Opinion, presented in this context, is a way of inciting others to think and, hopefully, to form their own opinions, if they haven't already done so. This is also why, occasionally, I will present an "opinion" just to stir an emotional pot. Where it may sound like I agree with the statements made, I'm more interested in getting others to consider an alternate viewpoint.

I fervently hope that we keep open and active minds when reading opinions, and while engaging in peaceful and constructive discussion, in an arena of mutual respect, concerning those opinions offered. After twenty-three years of military intelligence, I have come to believe that engaging each other in this manner, and in this arena, is a way we will learn tolerance and respect for differing beliefs, cultures, and viewpoints.

We all fall from grace, some more often than others; it is part of being human. God's test for us is what we learn from the experience... and what we do afterward.

Pastor Tony spent 22 years with United States Air Force Intelligence as a planner, analyst, briefer, instructor, and senior manager. Following his service career, he spent 17 years working with the premier and world-renowned Western Institutional Review Board, helping to protect the rights of human subjects involved in pharmaceutical research. He also served 8 years on the Board of Directors for the Angela J. Bowen Foundation.

Ordained 1n 2013 as an "interfaith" minister, he founded the Congregation for Religious Tolerance in response to intolerance shown by Christians toward peaceful Islam. As a weapon for his war on intolerance... he chose the pen. He wages his "battle" in the guise of the Congregation's official online blog, The Path, of which he is both author and editor. "The Path" offers a vehicle for commentary and guidance concerning one's personal, spiritual path toward peace and the final destination for us all. He resides in Pass Christian, Mississippi, where he volunteered as the lead chaplain at a regional medical center. 

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