Jeanne Phillips Quotes

People who write to 'Dear Abby' don't always have the most earthshaking problems in the world.

I don't think I'm a flaming radical.

People who take more than their share usually feel an inflated sense of entitlement.

You have only one life to live, so live it without worrying about what others may think.

I believe if two people want to commit to each other, God bless 'em.

If gay Americans are not allowed to get married and have all the benefits that American citizens are entitled to by the Bill of Rights, they should get one hell of a tax break. That is my opinion.

Much as we might wish it, looks don't always last forever. That's why, if you're looking for a long-term relationship, it's extremely important to take into consideration qualities that will last.

Like a stone thrown into a pond, a good deed can create ripples that extend far beyond the initial splash.

I think the gay - the gay/straight alliances in the school are very useful as far as creating understanding among kids and so kids aren't necessarily so stigmatized or demonized for being who they really are.

I'm not a caregiver.

A man who doesn't make you feel special, wanted or important would make a very poor husband.

Because there can be consequences for saying the first thing that pops into our heads, it is prudent to exercise tact.

You can be as devoted and loving a spouse or a caregiver or child, but you also have to remember that you have to program time for yourself in there, because it will renew you.

What other people think is their problem.

Just because a jackass brays does not mean you have to pay attention.

Much as you would like, you are not going to change people who feel it's part of their religious commitment to 'save' you.

Communication is the key to successful relationships.

I love my mother. I reach out to my mother.

The best exercise in the world is to bend down and help someone up.

Staying in a marriage without love is like serving a life sentence with an incompatible cell mate.

I think everybody knows they have to be vigilant with their children. I don't have anything profound to say on that subject. We all know that we have to watch the children. The question is when does it become absolute paranoia?

The surest way to get what you need is to communicate.

You know you don't have to be the most popular kid in the school to have people acknowledge your presence.

Sometimes funerals and weddings bring out the worst rather than the best in people.

[to a teenage girl] Resolve to be economically independent before you marry anyone.

Men like women who are fun to be around, who are kind, intelligent, honest and who don't play games.

I know my mother has always looked at strangers as friends.

Being "in love" shouldn't cause stress; it should relieve it.

"Great guys" can make great husbands.