as a result, the so-called rules for women focused primarily on how to please a man and how to avoid confrontation at all costs. “never underestimate the importance of your girdle,” noted a passage in 1967’s the seventeen book of fashion and beauty. what is bad, however, is art unger’s reason for suggesting it in the cool book: a teen-agers guide to survival in a square society. “it is embarrassing to your escort if you refuse his services or beat …

when someone asks you out, you’re supposed to give an immediate answer to be polite. here’s more marriage advice from the 1950s that still applies today. not interested in meeting up with someone? women should never be late to a date. also, here are the top 30 dating deal breakers for men today. in the ’50s, though, it was customary for girls to introduce all dates to their parents first. before you left for a date is when you should …

from the day we were born we turned to our parents (or guardians) for love, comfort and security, especially in times of distress. for others, parents respond to a child’s distress by being inconsistent in the support they provide, or not providing the right kind of support. they report the highest relationship satisfaction, tend to deal with conflicts by engaging in constructive behaviours, listen to their partner’s point of view, and do a good job of managing their emotions.

those …