Separate realities is the way things really are.
(I first wrote this blog entry in July 2020. But I didn't get around to publishing it. It sat on my blog, hidden from viewers while I thought about it.) This week I have been helping a high school student with preparations for the notorious Korean High School exam. The questions for the English portion of the test are very difficult to deal with, and can present a lot of trouble for students. However, the book that I'm using has some great mini articles in it. This one in particular caught my eye; Many people believe that it is critical to share similar, if not identical beliefs and values with someone with whom they have a relationship. While this may seem preferable, it is far from mandatory. Individuals from extremely diverse backgrounds have learned to overlook their differences and live harmonious, loving lives together. I've seen people from opposite ends of the spectrum economically and politically that ended up in happy, lasting marriages. I've ...