by Rhett Smith on May 19, 2010
[image by Jesse Millan] In the last year I have blogged on the topics of ambient intimacy/ambient awareness, as well as some of the discussion involving the use of technology in fostering intimacy. I was a big fan of this topic, and a believer in the use of technology in fostering intimacy. Especially how the [...]
by Rhett Smith on July 11, 2009
[image by nzgabriel] Differentiation is a natural process in committed relationships that involves developing more of a self while growing closer to your partner. Men often sacrifice their relationship to hold onto their sense of self. Women often sacrifice their sense of self to stabilize their relationship. Differentiation is about having it both ways: having [...]
by Rhett Smith on July 10, 2009
“For a person is the single most limitless entity in creation, and if there is anything that is even more unlimited and unrestrained in its possibilities than is a person, it is two people together. Not everyone is as fond of solitude as I have been. And certainly not everyone has seriously entertained the notion [...]
by Rhett Smith on May 6, 2009
“Stewart and Shannon were dealing with one of the most pervasive problems of intimate partnership, the drawing of personal boundaries. Boundaries exist on two levels: behavioral and emotional. Behavioral boundaries refer to the preferred amount of togetherness in a relationship. The second, emotional, level has to do with distinguishing which thoughts and feelings and wishes [...]
by Rhett Smith on February 23, 2009
Recently I have been listening to the audio version of the David Snarch’s book Passionate Marriage: Sex, Love, and Intimacy in Emotionally-Committed Relationships. One of the things that he says in the lecture is (and I’m restating in my own words): That in order for a person to grow, they must step into their anxiety. [...]
by Rhett Smith on February 10, 2009
McLuhan and Twitter via John Dyer This is a post I have had in the making for a while, but when I read John Dyer’s post Tools for Tech Thinking: McLuhan on Twitter, and well, he unknowingly gave me some inspiration to post some of my thoughts on this issue. Read John’s post for some [...]
by Rhett Smith on November 3, 2008
Looking to Connect It is no surprise to any of us that people are looking online to connect with others, and that in the process a certain level of intimate needs are met. Whether it’s a chat group, dating service, blog or class reunion site, people are finding connection. The questions for you…the question for [...]
by Rhett Smith on May 16, 2008
It’s funny how some words become commonplace in a community or culture. As a resident of Los Angeles you hear a lot of talk about “sex” and “sushi.” It seems that these are two things that Angelenos highly esteem. So when I came across the book, “Sex, Sushi & Salvation: Thoughts on Intimacy, Community, & [...]
by Rhett Smith on April 29, 2008
I am really behind in some reviews, but here is what is on deck: Sex, Sushi, & Salvation: Thoughts on Intimacy, Community, & Eternity by Christian George. I am almost done with this book and will have a review shortly. But so far, I really like what I see. George has a very “Donald Milleresque” [...]
