We pity Ms. Wallace. What a cynical, poisoned, immature, and naive view she has. Whatever, or whomever, is responsible for her feelings, we'd like to inform her of a world of which she obviously isn't aware. I hope for her sake (and for those around her) that she someday discovers it for, until she does, many of the good things in life will pass her by.
-Peter and Dianna in Calgary, AB, Canada
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All I have to say is Kudos to Kristyn! Thank you for so eloquently laying out what we are all thinking. I have no problem with love and romance but I can’t stand it when people feel the need to spread the love where it is not wanted.
The best "rule" I've read regarding which button to use on a suit is, reading from the top: sometimes, always, never, in the case of a three button, or always, never for a two button. Frankly, any guy who goes around with all three buttons done up looks like he was dressed by his mommy. -Bob
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Hi Mr. Quinlan,
I agree with all of your points. One little detail: Tying one's shoe laces with the laces parallel and horizontal actually does have one use: combat boots. If necessary, a bayonet can easily be inserted to cut the laces so the boots may be removed easily. (Say, if a person is injured and they are on the operating table. Or perhaps if one's foot is stuck and it is better to discard the boot and run than wait to be killed or captured.)
By the way, you mention how some might like to use horizontal lacing for shoes with a high-quality suit. Oddly enough, the only military personnel who typically tie their footwear with diagonal cross-laces are officers wearing dress uniform and civilian-style shoes. Not that the Canadian Forces should be our principal source for fashion rules.
-From a friend who no longer ties laces horizontally.
I am terribly sorry Esther but some of your comments are far off the truth. I say the things I mean – if I say "I am fine" – I actually am. If I don't trust [my boyfriend's] ex I plainly tell the guy I don't trust her. When I have PMS the worst thing any man can do is leave me alone – it's time when I feel sad and experience feelings of neediness and inadequacy and I need to spend more time with the man.
I am not too certain what kind of women you know but this article is quite misleading and I would feel very offended if a man responded to me like a robot.
Roxy (32) in Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Hi there,
I’ve read a few articles on TheSoko.com and I just wanted to say you have an excellent sense of humor and are incredibly adequate with relationship [editorial]. The fact that you can entertain your readers while informing them of relationship advice is great. The point you made about when a woman says 'fine' is very true – when I use the word ‘fine’ things are always messed up.
I’ve been reading your column for a few months now and I have to say I was impressed with the points you laid out in this article. In the past, I’ve thought you to be a cynical man with tough feelings towards love. I guess this shows that all of us understand love at its very core – either that, or you’re just a hell of a great writer!
-Kerry in Montreal, Canada
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Ian,
Your article is Mickey Mouse – get real, is that the best you can do? Why don't you write about the Neanderthal men most women have to live with.
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Ian, I was very happy to read such an enlightening article on relationships, written by a man! Way to go – thanks for the great advice and the vending machine analogy… I think I finally get it.
-Curtis
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