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In my defense, on my blog and in the podcast, I did precede the story saying that it was apocryphal.

And I used it for exactly that point, the cruelty and the clinging to the cruelty.

And thanks for the kind comment. I know that I am glad that you like what we are doing.

First quote box: What percentage of the population clings to their abuse?
As stated in mirrororchid's intro, my blog is written from, and primarily for, a Christian audience. And since in that subculture (counter-culture?), there is a strongly-held teaching that divorce is for one reason only: adultery. Anything else puts you in immortal danger. I am an odd duck (fortunately, apparently part of a growing flock of odd ducks) who thinks that that is a crock. But the answer to your question would be, in my circles, a large percentage in comparison to non-christians willing to chuck it all over.

And the thing about Trump? Again, I am an odd duck in my chosen group, as I despise the man. Didn't vote for him in '16, and vociferously won't vote for him this year. But I can address the why of his followers. They see that the media (news and otherwise) despise them and see them as the enemy. They see and hear politicians talking of taking punitive measures against them for their politics. They see themselves called un-American because they believe differently, and Trump is the one who speaks to their fears, offering them support.

In 1980, Reagan famously told a religious meeting, "I know that you cannot endorse me, but I want you to know that I endorse you." Forty years later, Trump's followers see themselves besieged by media, lawmakers and rioters, and only Trump is addressing their fears.

I don't endorse it, but I understand it.

Please don't bring politics here. Sometimes psychology within historical perspectives can give us some insight as to what we are going through. Heck, how often do we find out of some domestic abuse victim that has shielded her or his abuser from the scorn of public criticism? Psychological abuse such as the denial of intimacy sadly yields similar responses from the refused. The Stalin story had some merit, showing the lack of concern our abusers have, and how easily we can fall prey hoping things will change.

If anyone cares to discuss politics, it is something I enjoy, but I do not want to pollute the discussion. Your political beliefs don't matter to me here. Left, right, top, bottom, or center, we victims of sexual denial come here looking for help with our common predicament.

I agree. Clearly both liberals and conservatives seem to have a low opinion of each other. I personally, as a conservative, and as an American am disheartened and sickened by the words and actions of those professing a liberal/progressive view, toward others who don't share their views. 

It's highly unlikely anyone here will change the political views of any other member of the forum. And postings which denigrate and belittle really have no place here.

Thank you, thank you! Look forward to more😃 I really enjoyed all of the podcasts! Very fine job!

Bless you for the work and caring you are doing.

No, Lovey. I have Google Home System and it scans the internet for podcasts. I am guessing you would need tags? I asked my bedroom speaker for "sexless marriage podcasts" He came up with "Back at it again Sexless Marriage Podcast" that is what they will play first and then I don't know what they will be playing next. I listen to all kinds of podcasts at night or books and even Pandora meditation music. I love it. I will ask Mirror orchid. The back at it again sexless marriage podcast is really not that great so far, they are just talking back and forth about Covid-19. You guys are much more polished!  Good night and sweet dreams💙