In Article Two of our Relationships series earlier this month, I discussed Parasitic Relationships and the drain they can be on a person. If you remember, a Parasitic Relationship is one in which one party benefits by harming another. A gang taking "protection" money from a local business is a parasitic relationship, for example. In … Continue reading Volume 24: Commensalism →

According to Wikipedia, a Parasitic Relationship in nature is one where, "one species, the parasite, benefits at the expense of the other, the host." [1] For instance, the relationship between fleas or tapeworms and a household pet would constitute a parasitic relationship. The fleas and tapeworms reap benefits, while doing harm to your cat or dog in the … Continue reading Volume 23: Parasitic Relationships →

As I enjoyed my family's Christmas and New Year's Celebrations a few weeks ago, I couldn't help but reflect on the relationships I have with those around me. There's the constant flow of family, as well as the friends I've picked up along the way. There are plenty of business relationships too that I thought … Continue reading Volume 22: Relationships in Nature and Business →