Healing a Partisan Divide

Lawrence Torcello muses on the fact that Americans still agree on many things , and the focus on disagreements might jeopardize the nation's shared values.

On the other hand, Johanna Blackley observes that some television entertainment could bring people together.

Alex Hinton offers three strategies to weaken th U.S. partisan divide:

1. Listen first,
2. Be curious, not dogmatic, and
3. Explore outside your own social media, news channels, and community silos.

The AllSides news channel can help with the final point....

-DD

Love in Relationships

Edith Nally muses on the nature of love in relationships , citing the work of Gary Lewandowski Jr. and others.

-DD

Frequent Bailers

Vivian Manning-Schaffel advises about coping with friends who frequently cancel appointments giving notice at the last moment (or no advance notice at all).

-DD

The Significance of Leaving a Toothbrush

Beca Grimm notes that in fluid cultures with cohabitation, leaving a personal item such as a toothbrush at your friend's home is a significant step in the relationship.

-DD