t (ones own) lustful emotions, . . . Sex is a natural
             need, like food and drink. We blame the gormandizer and the
             dipsomaniac, because in the case of each an interest which has a
             certain legitimate place in life has usurped too large a share of his
             thoughts and emotions. But we do not blame a man for a normal and
             healthy enjoyment of a reasonable quantity of food." (Russell, 1961)
             On the other side of the rationalization which pulled down what
             society considered traditional sexual roles was a rising voice from
             feminists such as June Jordan. Her article "I am seeking an attitude"
             identified many of the pressures under which women had struggled. The core
             of her thought were contained in a single sentence toward the end of the
             article. "But pride does not arise from suffering. Pride develops as we
             resist our misery, as we revolt against, and as we exorcise all misery from
             our days and nights." (Jordan, 1993) As a woman, she was tired of roles
             being defined for her by men. She wanted to be considered an equal, and wal
             willing to rovolt against the social order in order to gain the equality.
             But how can equality in relationship be gained when a person is fighting
             against those with whome she wants to be equal ' Successful, peaceful and
             mutually fulfilling relationships are not found when parties are on
             opposite ends of the battle field any more than when one party is dictating
             Successful relationships can be formed through many different ways but
             require a few common ingredients. Self-disclosure, intimacy, and respect
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