Matthew 7:1 comes to mind...

I hate to bore you with my personal issues, but I have to get something off my chest. Isn't that what a blog is all about?

When Lori and I moved in together 5 years ago yesterday, there were those who wondered how long we'd last. I understood the sediment, as I've had an extremely checkered past when it's come to relationships.

Yet after 5 years together and 3 years of marriage, while it hasn't been all smooth sailing, our relationship is as strong as ever. But, to my surprise, one of Lori's closest friends has chose judge her relationship with me, telling her that she could have done much better.

I don't doubt that, I'm far from being a prize catch, but this "friend" was very instrumental in hooking us up. Go figure...

I haven't always been great in this light, but I try not to be judgmental when it come to other people's lives. I am a firm believer in live and let live, especially if it doesn't effect me directly. But it seems there are people out there whose live must be so perfect that they feel the need to pass judgement on others. To them I say, take a good hard look at your own life. You'll more than likely find out that you have a few wrinkles of your own to iron out and if you focus on that, you won't have time to worry about the flaws in other people's lives.

Adios...