Marriage is not about love.  Or, is it?

After reading this recent Reuters article by James Hibberd, I must say I’m a bit confused, thanks to the upcoming TV shenanigans of CBS.

Hibberd says CBS’ latest upcoming project, is a reality show/documentary tentatively titled “Arranged Marriage”.

The show follows four adults, ages 25-45, whose spouses are selected for them by friends and family. The couples legally marry and cameras are right there, as they begin to live their new lives, for our viewing pleasure.

Though arranged marriages are common in many Eastern cultures, I don’t know how this is going to fly in America, land-of-the-inalienable-rights-have-it-your-way-Whopper.

For me the series raises the question, what is marriage really about? Read more »

Sure he

Will the guy you’re dating today make you happy tomorrow? Here are three signs you should keep him around:

1. He likes women. He speaks highly of his mother and sisters (unless, of course, they’re just horrible people). He generally likes his friends’ wives and girlfriends. He speaks well and respectfully of most of the women in his office. Working for a woman suits him just fine, as long as she’s fair and pays him well.

2. He’s a door-holder. He holds elevators for other people. He’s pleasant to waitresses, clerks, and postal workers. He makes eye contact and says “please” and “thank you.”

3. He’s generous without being extravagant. He’s happy to buy things he can afford (for example, he might pick up the dinner check for you and another couple if he has the money for it.
He doesn’t use credit cards to buy things he cannot afford).

Three signs you should throw him back:

1. He starts sentences with, “You know how women are…” He thinks he should be the boss. He refers to women by insulting names (you can fill in the blanks).

2. Without considering your feelings, he makes proclamations about your future together; for instance, “When we get married, we’re going to have at least five children.”

3. He complains about aspects of his life that he could change, especially his job. Warning: A guy who hates his job will become the husband who hates his job–and who ends up resenting his responsibilities to you and your future children for preventing him from quitting. This is a recipe for a hellish marriage.

When it comes to men, choose wisely. This is your life we’re talking about.

Something borrowed, something stupid: “Don’t Get Married” says this bride to be.  What?!!
By Keysha Whitaker

A woman at my job came up to me today and said, “Don’t get married.”

I looked down at her left hand adorned with sparkly shiny that wouldn’t meet its banded compliment until nearly 18 months.

“You’re not even married yet,” I said incredulously.

She agreed then proceeded to lament her disdain for her fiance’s sister and family. 
She didn’t want her future sister-in-law in the wedding.  The woman was evading bridal fittings.  The sister was hounding the betrotheds for not cleaning up the table, washing and putting away dishes when they visited for dinner. Read more »