“Don’t be so in love with the idea of your marriage that you forget to fight.” That’s right, fight. Fighting is certainly an exercise in communication (although, granted, perhaps not the most efficient or effective communication). But even more importantly, fighting is an exercise in trust and honesty. It takes trust to show someone your [...]
My Advice to My Sister on the Night Before She Wed
April 15, 2011
The Next Level
January 1, 2008
Kate and I have an awesome relationship. I’m extremely satisfied and proud of what we’ve accomplished, and it is also encouraging to hear that we serve as relationship role models for others around us. I was telling Kate last night that I really had no idea that things would be this good when I proposed. [...]
The Power of Being Ungentlemanly
December 16, 2007
Kate and I were watching the Amazing Race last week. During a difficult stretch for one of the teams, one competitor remarked to her boyfriend, “I expect you to be gentlemanly!” (Or something like that — I’m paraphrasing). I was immediately struck by the thought that Kate would never say something like that. Because, awesomely, [...]
Missing Ruby
November 28, 2007
Work is ramping up for a big release next week, and so I’m working longer hours than usual. And that means I’ll be spending less time with Ruby. Right now my work hours are shifted a little early than in the morning so that I can come home and have dinner with my family. That [...]
DOMA upheld in Washington State
July 26, 2006
Today the Washington State Supreme Court upheld the Defense of Marriage Act as constitutional. One should note, however, that they explicitly did not say whether or not it was a good idea — in fact, they hinted otherwise. But their job is not to make policy, only decide if policy is constitutional, and they sided [...]
Your Bad Choice
July 5, 2006
Cynical Dad relates a great story about his wife defending his honor at Target (while shopping for Father’s day cards): Zoey: Why does it say that? Ella: It means that Daddy gets to take the day off. Unknown Woman Standing A Few Feet From Them: Which is also every day. Now I would love to [...]