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    Don't know how others feel about this episode. But another episode where I really enjoy the kind of responsibility Janeway demonstrated, was in the episode called "The Gift." This was where she took on the responsibility of making decisions for Seven's life, while Seven was undergoing the transformation from being disconnected from the hive.

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    Ah yes, the Doctor...........He was definitely a memorable, classic Star Trek character, who happened to be from the Voyager series. He and Seven had a very unique relationship. And each character brought a lot into the relationship. It was exciting to have different phases of their relationship be part of the plots in the various episodes. Of course one of the best episode between the Doctor and Seven was "Body and Soul."

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    This is certainly an interesting topic. Since it's been so long since I have seen any TOS episodes and I am more into Voyager and TNG at this stage in my life........I would refer a person who'd never seen an episode of Star Trek to check out The Caretaker I & II. I'd also have them watch Best of Both Worlds parts I & II; Scorpion Parts I & II; Night Terrors; Imperfection and Faces.

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    I fell into this same category with 36 points. It characterizes me quite well. I don't think the description about taking a long time to get over things means that we who are in this group hold grudges. I know for myself when I am deeply affected by hurt and personal tragedies, and I certainly don't don't bounce back over night. It just becomes a teachable moment for me to take better care of myself in whatever ways that I can.

     

    I got 39, and I agree with the characterization that goes with that number. It fits me, except that I don't hold grudges. Interesting.

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    As I respond to your question, I am struggling with what order to put these in........... because they all play such a big part in the qualities I look for in the people I developed close relationships with. I will start with sincerity. Superficiality is everywhere. I look for people who are sincere. Next I will speak to respect and open mindedness. I look closely at how respectful people are in their treatment of others, and how open minded they can be regarding others who are different from themselves. Honesty and dependability are also a must. If I cannot trust a person, and if they are only around when everything is going right, I don't need them in my life

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    You are so correct in what you have said in this post. The media is always interested in reporting the trials and tribulations of the rich and famous. And if the public wasn't so into this kind of gossip it would not be news at all. If you look across the board, long term marriages in the general public are becoming more of the exception to the rule also. I think it's really too bad that the private, personal tragedies of these people has become such a "big deal"...........Frankly I think it's a tragedy that these people can't have the kind of privacy that we do........And wouldn't we be upset if our personal information was head lines for everyone to read about. We aren't really that different from them. Many of us do some of the same kinds of things we accuse them of doing....It's just not front line news.

    But just to add to the list you mentioned, Takara.....Denzel Washington and his wife also have been married for many years. George Burns and Gracie Allen were married for many years, and so was Jessica Tandy and her husband.

     

     

     

    Not all Hollywood marriages end so quickly. We don't hear about the good marriages of the actors/actresses who are not as famous as the Brad Pitts and Jennifer Anistons. But then most marriages aren't hyped as much as the Pitt/Aniston union.

     

    Of course, the first examples I could think of regarding long term relationships are all couples who have been living together but haven't gotten married. lol

     

    Those being


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    • Susan Saradon and Tim Robbins - 16 years
       
    • Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell - 22 years
       

    Here are some long term marriages:


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    • Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward - 46 years
       
    • John Travolta and Kelly Preston - 23 years
       
    • Dan Akroyd and Donna Dixon - 21 years
       
    • Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson - 16 years
       
    • Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw - 13 years
       
    • Warren Beatty and Annette Bening - 12 years
       

    Even some of the hyped marriages that broke up were pretty long term by society's standards today such as:


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    • Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman - 11 years
       
    • Bruce Willis and Demi Moore - 13 years
       

    I didn't bother mentioning one celebrity marriages in Hollywood but there have been some very long ones.

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    I always does my heart good when I run into another Voyager fan. I consider myself the ultimate Voyager fan. For it was my most favorite series of all. I loved the characters and most of the episodes. Voyager is what brought me back to Star Trek after TOS went off the air. While I do enjoy the re-runs of TNG at this point. Initially I did not like the series. I still don't like DS9. Neither am I into the current series. Voyager was my heart. And there are no re-runs. So I am happy for the taped eisodes that I have. I may invest in the DVD's at some point.

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    It is really hard for me to pick one.....But if I must, I guess it would be my collection of autographed pictures. Second would be my action figurines. But I have photographs that I personally got signed at Star Trek conventions that I attended, including the fab four from Voyager, and Bill Shattner. The conventions no longer come to my area, so it's been hard to get autographs. I do love my figurines, and Star Trek Christmas ornaments too, and hope to order a few more.

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    Thank you for this information. It is indeed difficult to keep tract of those we loose each year. These were truly people to remember. They each contributed to our history and our culture in different ways. We have already begun our year with loosing another great.....Shirley Chisholm died on January 1, 2005. She was 80 years of age.

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    Please, don't apologize for your opinion, what I wanted was a good look at the dynamics of that relationship, by Voyager fans. I too initially had lots of questions and concerns about why the writers were getting Tom and B'Elanna involved.........I initially did not like Tom. He seemed so shallow, and stuck on himself. He came across as a "ladies man," not interested in relationships at all. B'Elanna seemed like a challenge to him. Then later, I began to think that they both had more in common than I had realized. Both were fearful of involvement, both had self confidence issues, and both had rejection issues, stemming from their relationships with their fathers. I guess they both helped each other to grow and become more complete inside.......and their relationship became more perfect as the Voyager journey progressed............I too felt cheated that we didn't see the wedding. :)

     

     

    First let me apologize for my opinion because I know many people like the romance and there were some touching moments but overall I voted no.  It never worked for me.  I felt they were very different in energy levels (best word I can think of).  B'Elanna had a strong personality, Tom was a bit of whiner.  I know they tried to make him heroic a couple of times like the arc where he went undercover etc and when he disobeyed an order to save the water planet.

     

    I guess the difference is that B'Elanna had a hard time deciding what was right at times but you knew she would do the "right" thing with all her intensity.  Whereas with Tom you were always kind of wondering if he'd do the "right" thing but there was no doubt he knew what the right thing was. 

     

    I guess when they added B'Elanna's bout with depression that was supposed to make her less "strong".  But I just never felt Tom had the strength she needed in an equal partner.  I really felt the episode where Kes traveled into the future and was married to Tom made a better match.  However, I will add that by the time B'Elanna wanted to try to change her baby's dna he did show strength in doing the right thing to protect his baby.

     

    But since they did get married I felt cheated they didn't show a ceremony.  :laugh:

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    Celebrating the New Year gives me the opportunity to reflect over the year that has past....giving thanks for all of the blessings I've received; giving thanks for all that I have learned and thanks for all of the challenges that I have been able to conquer. I also celebrate that fact that I am still living. And I celebrate the lives of those that I love and still have in my life. In addition I also pray that the year I am about to face will have many blessings for those I love and as well as for myself.

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    No words seem adequate to express the magnitude of this tragedy. But it goes to show again how little control we truly have over the forces of nature; and how quickly and unexpectedly life can be taken away. We should make the best of what time we have on this earth; what time we have with friends, and loved ones..........and be kind to others whose paths we cross.