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September 5, 2016

Pelo direito de ser diferente

A questão do amor e da liberdade esbarra com mais um curioso obstáculo, que são os condicionamentos culturais. Tenho sido bastante claro no sentido de afirmar que não acredito tanto nas pressões externas quanto a maior parte das pessoas, que … Continue lendo →

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Published on September 05, 2016 06:12

For the Right to Be Different

Love and freedom encounter another peculiar barrier, which is cultural conditioning. For the record, I’ve been very clear in stating that I don’t believe that external pressure is as strong as most people do; they speak of society and its … Continue lendo →

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Published on September 05, 2016 05:52

August 15, 2016

Concessões, uma forma de evitar atritos

O que leva muitos homens (e mulheres) a aceitar as explicações do cônjuge que chega tarde do trabalho? Não seria mais natural esperar que o companheiro entendesse o nosso cansaço e nos recebesse com carinho redobrado? Por que nos sentimos … Continue lendo →

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Published on August 15, 2016 06:22

Compromising to Avoid Friction

What makes so many women and men offer explanations to an angry spouse, when they come home late from work? Wouldn’t it be more natural to expect their partners to understand their exhaustion, and welcome them home even more warmly? … Continue lendo →

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Published on August 15, 2016 04:15

August 8, 2016

The Thin Person’s Mindset

I’m going to talk about obesity, and I have no intention of oversimplifying such a complicated issue. What I propose is radically inverting the way we think about it. Instead of focusing so much on overweight people and their habits, … Continue lendo →

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Published on August 08, 2016 04:29

August 1, 2016

Satisfazer todas as vontades dos filhos é um erro

Muitos pais hesitam em impor castigos e limites aos filhos, por medo de perderem a sua estima, e mesmo a guarda deles, se um dia o casal vier a se separar. Precisamos pensar seriamente em como estamos educando as crianças, … Continue lendo →

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Published on August 01, 2016 06:02

Overindulging Children Is a Mistake

Many parents balk at setting limits or disciplining their children, afraid they’ll lose their respect, and even their custody, if they are divorced. However, since people establish during their childhood the psychical processes that will follow them throughout life, raising … Continue lendo →

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Published on August 01, 2016 05:39

June 20, 2016

Amor, Sexo ou Dinheiro: O que é mais Importante?

Como saber qual o melhor caminho a seguir para atingirmos o estado de plena felicidade? Temos sido estimulados a pensar que, hoje em dia, podemos alcançar essa permanente harmonia graças aos enormes avanços da tecnologia – e a consequente revolução … Continue lendo →

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Published on June 20, 2016 06:22

Love, Sex or Money: What Matters the Most?

Which is the best way to be fulfilled and happy? These days, we’ve been led to believe that we can achieve a permanent state of happiness from the advances in technology and ensuing changes in society that allow people to … Continue lendo →

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Published on June 20, 2016 05:26

June 13, 2016

Fear of Happiness

I have been writing about the fear of happiness since the late 1970s, when an odd, unexpected idea came to my mind: I suddenly realized that when people fall in love they start living in a constant state of alert—of … Continue lendo →

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Published on June 13, 2016 05:45

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