[My relationship]

Whoa whoa whoa! Slow down there, cowboy. "Relationship broken, add more committment" is a time-tested formula...it's tested to fail every time. You need to work out whatever's going on BEFORE you throw yourself into anything. I reiterate my previous point that she must demonstrate a willingness to work at this relationship too or nothing you do will succeed. And I'm a woman too, so I don't think the above necessarily holds from a "girl's perspective".

The thing is, she has the option to say no to his proposal. That is her choice--and that answer, yes or no, is what will tell all about whether she is committed to the relationship.

They have been together 8 years. Slowing down doesn't strike me as the issue here.

[My relationship]

I think you might need a girl's advice for this one...

1. Buy an engagement ring

2. Give it to her and ask her to marry you!

(ask me how I know)

["The Objectivist Forum" on Amazon]

Hello--

I have listed a copy of "The Objectivist Forum" (publication put out by Harry Binswanger from 1980-87) on Amazon, as well as a hardcover, first edition copy of "The Voice of Reason".

http://www.amazon.com/gp/shops/index.html?...=A14Q3H2PBBF2F2

I also have some cassette tape lectures by Dr. Peikoff and others that I would be happy to donate to anyone interested. If you run a campus club, or are just a person who will get good use out of them, let me know and I will send them to you. Email me and I'll send you the list of tapes I have.