Battered Women And America’s Secret Shame

It’s effortless to be smug and protected in our own preconceptions about our country and culture. We’re, in the end, America – that shining city with a hill, as Ronald Reagan called it. That beacon of existence, liberty and justice for all. That bastion of freedom and equality inside a world filled by extremism, socialism [...]

Rihanna’s “Magic Mood Ring” – Why Has She Refused To Discuss “The Crime”?

Susan Murphy Milano addresses Rihanna’s reactions to Chris Brown. There is a definite buzz more like a criticism of the entertainer Rihanna since her brutal attack of then boyfriend Chris Brown. People have a lot of questions about why she has refused to discuss or even comment on the crime. Like most women involved [...]

Love is not Supposed to Hurt

All over the world, one of the most common forms of violence against women is abuse by their husbands. It is often referred to as “wife-beating,” “battering,” “partner abuse,” “domestic violence” or, in a broader and technical sense, “gender-based violence.” In nearly 50 population-based surveys from all over the world, it has been found [...]

Predictors of Physical Abuse in a Relationship-15 Known Factors

The following factors increase the likelihood of a partner being abused in a relationship: A woman who was abused as child can feel it is normal to get abused in life and so would not negotiate to be treated with respect by the husband. A husband with violent temper and who is very possessive [...]

Passionate Sex: How to Overcome Boredom in the Bedroom

Q: I love my husband, but somewhere along the line we’ve become more like friends than lovers. We had an amazing sex life early in our relationship but now we’re lucky if we have sex once a month, and when we do it’s pretty unremarkable. I really enjoy sex and I’d like to make [...]

Live for Getting a Date With the Hot Neighbor

I once spotted a super-hottie that lived upstairs from me. Honestly, I became briefly obsessed with her. What was she doing? Who was she doing it with? Could we meet up? I never found out because I never took any action. One day I never saw her again. I had to live with that [...]

Your Self-Esteem Is An Important Factor In Staying Safe!

Attitude is a big part of your self-defense arsenal. Attacks on the street can be prevented with a show of confidence and assuredness. You must learn how to carry yourself so that you don’t fit the “mold” of a victim – being and feeling empowered and assured is a great deterrent to would be attackers. [...]