Of Men and Cars Great article! You have men pegged to a ``t``. When is your article on ``female persona extensions`` due out?

Keep up the excellent work.

The Making of a Successful Marriage Mr. Hassan,

Your article was very astute and accurate. As a seventh generation American there is much in what you write that I cannot relate to. However, there is also much that I can.

All of the factors you mentioned do play a part in the strength of a relationship, particularly a marriage. Additionally, I think such a close relationship requires give and take on both sides in order to remain successful. Your comments about people striking back when they are criticized (even mildly) is certainly a universal response. For cultures that do not allow one or both parties to react in such a way, the feelings of resentment may still exist.

I certainly cannot defend the rising divorce rate among Americans (or anyone else) but I think there are other factors as well. I think many bad relationships in the past were tolerated, but were not good. Today, more and more people feel free enough to get out of those bad relationships. And that is a good thing.

As a man who has been married to the same woman for 30 years, I thank you for sharing your insight.

Biases of the American Press Mr. Mirza,

I think the comments you made in your article are accurate and formidable. In your ``bio`` at the end of your article it stated that you often have letters published in Dawn. Have you written any the the Post or the Times? If so, have they been published? This is, in my opinion, one way to get your views out into the open. Another is to write a book. You write well. Perhaps a fiction story based in fact will reach a wider readership and can create support for your point of view.

That is, of course, unless you want to return to Pakistan for a visit one day.

A Kiss on the Cheek Mr. Latif,

Excellent! Very Good. Thank you. I wonder what your wife`s thoughts were during the same time period.