Christine Whelan

Christine B. Whelan is the author of Why Smart Men Marry Smart Women (2006), Marry Smart (2009) and is currently under contract with Templeton Press for a book on the core virtues of self-help. She received her doctorate from the University of Oxford in social history, and can be reached via her website http://www.christinewhelan.com.

Articles by Christine Whelan

• Excuses and Impression Management

  Posted on 06/30/10

  What would you teach in a college Life 101 course?

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• The Ultimate Sacrifice

  Posted on 06/29/10

  Fighting for our Independence, at Home and Away

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• Divorce Ceremonies

  Posted on 06/28/10

  When commitment is out the window, a new industry is born.

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• Community and Technology

  Posted on 06/25/10

  Trust, community, consumer psychology and the experience economy: Four hours in line for an iPhone.

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• Coveting a Thing (Part I)

  Posted on 06/24/10

  iPhone 4 launch day: Testing my patience and self-control

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• Living Virtues Big and Small

  Posted on 06/23/10

  Two inspiring websites and one bit of cocktail party conversation

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• The Virtue of Fun

  Posted on 06/22/10

  Take this workaholic survey: If you fail, here's your prescription for summer fun.

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• The Opinions of Others

  Posted on 06/21/10

  Choose your friends wisely, research tells us (again)

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• Happy 100th Anniversary, Father's Day

  Posted on 06/18/10

  Let's celebrate the guys for a change.

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• The Virtues of a BFF

  Posted on 06/17/10

  Should we encourage children to have lots of friends -- or one inseparable best friend?

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