Television has captured our attention with shows about polygamy and polyamory. People either condone or criticize these unusual lifestyles, but I have been mesmerized by the relationships that these communities foster. Indeed, the poly world embraces love and personal growth that makes the monogamous paradigm look like a throwback to an earlier century. What is …
It is true that this season’s Bachelor, the really silly romantic reality show that prompts people to fall in love and get engaged only to most likely end up on ABC’s Bachelor Pad anyway, was really mean. In fact, ABC advertises it as the most controversial season ever, but did they go too far? It …
If you are watching The Bachelorette this season then you know who Bentley is, and you know why he is a factor. As usual, something unprecedented happened in the Bachelorette house. Yes, a contestant named Bentley Williams left the show mid-season with what he called a “dot dot dot.” That is, rather than telling Ashley …
I have been watching the Bachelor and Bachelorette shows for a few seasons. That a man or a woman could potentially find true love in this show is troubling, particularly because it is contrived. There is no magic or synchronicity. You go on the show. You fall in love. That is what happens. It kind of …