Most children would rather preserve the fantasy of a loving connection with their fathers and mothers, at all costs, even if it costs them their self-esteem. When you're three or seven years old, it's less frightening to think of yourself as an unlovable, disappointing screwup than to recognize the fact that you're living with a monster.

A jealous husband is an ugly thing.

Relationships are never chance events.

Deep down, everyone wants the truth.

I think men should be able to veto women's abortions if they're willing to care for the child after it's born.

When people can do something simple to avoid conflict--say, hit a button or unlock a latch--they'll generally do it.

But that's the hardest part of healing.' What?' Realizing there's no one to hate.