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Film poster for Steel Magnolias - Copyright 1989, TriStar Pictures (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) I for one would say that the movie date night is having the factor of the couple being together, doing something together, which is very much against today's techonology found in smartphones or similar devices - very much anti-social to begin with... ------ BY TARA PARKER-POPE One of the great divides in male-female relationships is the “chick flick” – a movie like “ Terms of Endearment ” or “The Notebook” that often leaves women in tears and men bored. But a new study shows that sappy movies can actually help strengthen real relationships. A University of Rochester study found that couples who watched and talked about issues raised in movies like “ Steel Magnolias “and “Love Story” were less likely to divorce or separate than couples in a control group. Surprisingly, the “Love Story” intervention was as effective at keeping couples together as two intensive therapist-le...

PASTOR IN CONTROVERSY AGAIN --------------------------- SINGAPORE - Film-makers Royston Tan and Sun Koh are among a group of Singaporeans , said to number about 80, who have called the police to complain about Pastor Rony Tan in the past week - this time, over his comments about gays and lesbians. The comments were made in a video clip of his interview with a former lesbian , and this had been posted on his church website , Lighthouse Evangelism Church. The pastor had made the news earlier this month after he was called up by the Internal Security Department for his insensitive comments made in videos posted on his church's website about Buddhists and Taoists. He has since publicly apologised for the remarks and expressed his remorse to members of the church, which he founded. When contacted, Mr Tan, 33, said he made an independent decision to call the police. He heard about the video on gays and lesbians after some friends told him how offended they felt by it. "How co...

By Dr Bill Maier All teenagers want to be trusted by their parents. But trust is something you earn, not demand. A counsellor once asked a group of teenagers: “How many of you consider yourselves to be honest with your parents?” Not one hand went up. When she asked why, one student answered: “I don’t actually lie; I just don’t tell them all the facts.” Sadly, a lot of teenagers have the same attitude. And they then complain when their parents do not trust them. But trust is a precious gift, and you have to work to gain it. You begin by developing a habit of telling the truth, no matter how painful it may be, even if you have to suffer consequences. And when you give your word, always follow through. When your plans change, call home to let your family know. And take care of things you borrow. It’s the little things each day that build trust between children and their parents. Once developed, trust seldom diminishes. From TODAY, Voices – Friday, 03-Jul-2009 Related a...