Ida,

No, I understand you and what you are saying.  I probably didn't write 
clearly.  I've been musing over the last 24 hours about the plusses and 
minuses of singular (new word) and mixed groups.

I think it is VERY  important to know that I share characteristics with 
other women, otherwise I would really feel out in left field in mixed 
groups.  That is why my class reunion is so important, I can explore 
areas of commonality with my female  classmates.

Knowing that I am biologically different from men n tear duct size, 
hearing acuity and color discrimination is very helpful.

Thanks for introducing the topic.

On Mar 25, 2006, at 8:35 PM, Ida wrote:


> Hi Andrea:

> I think you did misunderstand me.  To be clear, I think that it is

> empowering for women to be able to bond and be with other women.  It

> takes years of self reflection, and fortitude, to be oneself in the

> presence of men.  Therefore, I think women should first bond, dissect

> relationships and interact with women, and then bring it to the other

> sex.

> Individually, in response to your therapist, is different.

> ida

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