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Modern Family Infographic: Marriage In 2011


One of the most popular New York Times articles over the weekend, “What ‘Modern Family’ Says About Modern Families,” contemplates why the hodgepodge families depicted on one of television’s most popular shows are so well-loved. The author suggests that fans connect to the show’s portrayal of our (sometimes dysfunctional) relationship with technology and media; that the characters’ confessional interviews with the camera reflect our own running monologues, updated regularly on Twitter and Facebook. But in conclusion, the article suggests that many of us love the Pritchett-Thacker family so much because under the surface of their oddball characters, technologically-advanced snafus, and unconventional relationships, they’re acting out the very traditional family values that even we modern viewers crave. … More »

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Modern Family Infographic: Marriage In 2011

You Can Be Married to Your Job, But What About to Your Co-Workers?


A post last week on Lemondrop reported on the emerging trend of “work spouse” relationships among Americans. Essentially, a work spouse is an office best friend, only on a more intimate level. Think of that one person you actually look forward to seeing at work every day – the one with whom you can talk and be yourself. According to a new study by the Captivate Network, more and more people are having these close work relationships in a variety of ways.

While the work spouse relationship can be flirtatious and may even lead to affairs, many people find non-romantic same-sex work partners. … More »

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You Can Be Married to Your Job, But What About to Your Co-Workers?