"Every man is surrounded by a neighborhood of voluntary spies."-- Jane Austen, author of my favourite books: Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, Persuasion, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Mansfield Park.
Posts archive for: 7 June, 2008
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Jane Austen
@ 2008-06-07 – 10:38:34
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Stretch Marks
@ 2008-06-07 – 10:12:17
A friend of mine recently had a baby and has stretch marks on her abdomen now. This is perfectly normal in women who have given birth and for people who've lost weight and even for adolescents who have had rapid growth.
According to the Wikipedia, between 70 and 90% of women get stretch marks. Glucocorticoid hormonal changes are the leading factor that causes this. There is no cure for stretch marks, but there are some creams that can slightly reduce the appearance of them.
My aforementioned friend has had some issues after the birth of her child. Her husband is "displeased" with her appearance and is seeking separation unless she gets rid of the stretch marks. I find this situation absurd for a variety of reasons. First, she had *his* child and must therefore have immediate respect for going through nine months of labour and a difficult delivery. Second, there was really no way to prevent them. And third, this guy really is a jerk to be criticizing her for this.
I have had some stretch marks since adolescence because I was a chubby pre-teen. I know plenty women my age and younger who have stretch marks and although we don't like them, we are not going to be ashamed about them. The multitude of hormonal changes one experiences throughout life can greatly affect the form of the body.
Real men won't mind stretch marks on a woman because they are a completely natural result of normal changes in the body. Anyone who says different should educate themselves properly on the subject.
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The Notebook and Billie Holiday's Classic
@ 2008-06-06 – 23:20:21
I recently saw this film, The Notebook, and thought it was exceptionally well-made for an American film and is set in one of my favourite time periods, the 1940s. I adore this song by Billie Holiday, and it's perfect for the film but it's also perfect for my relationship. We work so well together because we share the same core values, the same interests. He is the epitome of a gentleman and I admire and respect him greatly. So, here's to my wonderful, sweet, very much loved boyfriend Gavin...I'll be seeing you, darling. x