Quotes from Alison A. Armstrong

Objectification is the female equivalent of emasculation.

A person's will is enabled, strengthened, by love. The greater their ability to dwell in love, the more potent their will.

Unlike the fairy tale princes, real men do not like having to save someone.

Women are instinctively motivated by perfection, and the need to be perceived as perfect enough to be pleasing — and therefore, protected and provided for. But not too perfect so as to cause jealousy in other women. This is the source of our drive to improve ourselves, and our fear of standing out at the same time.

Being able to let go of a righteous position is a key to creating partnership.

A smart man will always choose an ounce of prevention over a pound of cure," he

She'd assumed the prince was for show, and the frog was their true nature being revealed. What if they actually were Princes? And something I did changed them?

she fell asleep wondering if turning frogs into princes could be learned. Or do you have to be born royalty?

If you're always trying to impress me, how come you don't take out the trash?" The look on his face was priceless. He blurted out in undisguised bewilderment, "That would impress you?

Men do not get credit for their wisdom about partnership. In fact, while they instinctively compete and conceal, men are more compelled to partner than women.

A compulsion to get married is not the same as a desire to partner.

The bigger your commitments, the more help you are going to need.

some women turn frogs into princes. But that takes a queen, not a princess — or a shrew. Like most women, you, my dear, turn princes into frogs!

You have a good argument, Karen. And, would you be willing to consider this from another point of view?

compassionate humor is an expression of Human Spirit. As you battle your own most primitive, defensive reactions, there is no better weapon.

gifts of words and time and touch.

Women are instinctively motivated by perfection, and the need to be perceived as perfect enough to be pleasing — and therefore, protected and provided for. But not too perfect so as to cause jealousy in other women. This is the source of our drive to improve ourselves, and our fear of standing out at the same time." Karen

do with each other?" Claudia smiled a knowing smile.