Steve: ‘Things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important’
There were many endings and beginnings, stops and starts in Steve Jobs’ brief but very accomplished life.
October 9, 2011
There were many endings and beginnings, stops and starts in Steve Jobs’ brief but very accomplished life.
From avoiding the inevitable quarrel—the aftermath of a full-on confession—to letting their gals feel better with some words of praise, guys share their thoughts on what compels them to tell a little white lie or two. There are times when a guy’s gotta do what a guy’s gotta do before that love boat gets rocked or, God forbid, sinks.
My son never met his dad because I left him when I was seven months pregnant. Now my son is 13 years old and he seems to not be interested in knowing his father. Whenever I ask him if he wants to meet his dad, my son’s answer is always “only if he’s rich.” I honestly want them to meet and get acquainted.
I am a lesbian and I’ve been involved in a 12-year relationship. It’s been smooth sailing until last summer when my girlfriend had a reunion with old officemates, including her ex. I was the one who encouraged her to go because I trusted her. A month later, I received an e-mail from our common friend saying that my partner and the ex she met in the reunion have been communicating. She didn’t deny it when I confronted her.
I am in my late 60s, married with three children and two grandchildren. I am writing because I committed adultery when I was in my 40s, which is still hounding me after over 23 years.
I lived the life of a mistress for over 15 years until my lover married me after his wife died two years ago. I was his secretary then, and continued to work for him for another two years until I got pregnant.
Loss of friends from high school (and making new ones), breakups, separated parents and suicide are the four top losses commonly experienced by college students today. I spoke recently before
I’m 29 years old, single and will soon be a veterinarian. I met this guy online, and he’s different from the types I’ve gone out with. He’s outrageously funny and sort of naughty. I like him because he’s fun, streetsmart, and we talk about lots of things. The downside is he’s separated, has two kids, and his marriage has not yet been annulled.
Earlier this week, my students and I were watching the 1991 Oscar-nominated film “The Prince of Tides” starring Barbra Streisand and Nick Nolte as part of our unit on loss
When I first received the letter of “Furious Teacher” in my e-mail (published Aug. 14), what I wanted was to help a single, unwed, pregnant woman who I felt was being given a raw deal by her unenlightened superior.
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