calculation – Same & Other

January 30, 2016March 10, 2016

On Romance & the Spouse

The dangers of romance are obvious: the feelings don’t last the experience is often accompanied by self deception It can be an excuse for all kinds of harmful behavior But lest in avoiding one evil we commit ourselves to a greater one, romance should be given its proper place. The calculation of self-interest is more deadly to the soul … Continue reading On Romance & the Spouse

January 26, 2016February 14, 2016

On Selecting a Spouse…or a Car.

There is no easy way to pick out a husband or wife. The very idea of ‘selection’ is problematic. For some it is simply a matter of romance. In which case, the selection problem is avoided. It becomes a matter of emotion and connection. And while romance can get short shrift, there is something deeply … Continue reading On Selecting a Spouse…or a Car.