Come on ...

Did anyone else catch all the feminist broo ha ha over on the Huffington Post? Essentially, several people (including the author herself), are up in arms over Lori Gottlieb's article in the new issue of Atlantic . In her piece, Gottlieb suggests that women in their 30s might want to accept that there are fewer options (fewer still as you age) and that some people might want to look into the possibility of creating a marriage based on partnership and cooperation - because love and passion fade over time. Peaceful unions in which to raise your children may be the easiest alternative. Respondents remarked that Gottlieb's stance was out dated and insulting. I'm not siding with either.

Here's a different thought - why not accept that everyone is writing from their own perspective. And here's a third. Some people marry for love and enjoy happy, passionate childless unions. We're not bad or selfish people. Like you, we've chosen our own lifestyle.

In the same vein, Rabbi Shmuley penned a lovely piece on female clothing, chastity and modesty. Dear Rabbi, let's agree to agree and disagree. I agree that clothing for girls under the age of 14 should be modest, cute and comfortable. I also think that teenage girls should have more freedom to dress as they please; and finally, young women (females over the age of 18) should be able to dress however they like. Oh, and however you like, means just that. And Rabbi, I don't think it's appropriate for a male to tell women outside of those who seek his counsel, how to dress.