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I read the following excerpt recently in the "Dear Jane" advice section of Jane Magazine:
Q: How can I shut up relatives who keep asking why I’m not married?
A: Just because someone asks you a question doesn’t mean you have to answer it. But you’ll feel better if you have a few darts to inflict a little pain. If you want to be obnoxious, which you have every right to be (do they really think you haven’t noticed?), you could say, “For the same reason you haven’t lost weight.” Or how about, “I thought I’d skip the first one.” Or just tell the truth: “I haven’t found a relationship worth giving up my freedom for.” And don’t ever settle for less than really good, because being single is full of possibilities, and being in a mediocre marriage is trading the possibilities for false security and loneliness.
Couldn’t have said it any better myself. Snap.
coffeypot commented March 20, 2007 10:47 AM
Marriage is not the answer to anything and the cause of many problems. Stay your course, young lady. Do it your way and don't worry about what others think. Except me. Always listen to me.
Samantha commented March 20, 2007 12:48 PM
Perfect......
enoch commented March 21, 2007 07:37 PM
Hey Lori, yeah the marriage thing is kinda weird. On one hand I'd say, screw 'em. Who cares what people think? Who said WE HAVE to get married at all?
But then again, I've been asking Jessica to marry me for a year now, err perhaps more. And although we've been happy together for 15years(ack!), she's not interested...(I'm handsome and awesome, and we get along great btw)
Just goes to show you some people just don't really feel the need. Even if they are with the person they love...
I guess...
fuzzy_turtle commented March 24, 2007 07:37 PM
I used to get this ALL THE TIME, especially during the holidays.
Picture this: christmas time, I go visit my folks and my relatives.
Them : "Gee, so are you seeing anyone special?" translation : why cant you get a man ? Where are my grandchildren?
Me : "Well, the job is going great, I'm hitting the gym alot and I'm going to Kenya in June and OMG I FORGOT TO GET MARRIED!! "
~or~
Me : "No.. thanks for reminding me. I'm so alone.. now I'm depressed. Where's the booze?"
I got married for the first time at the age of 38, after a brief romance. So far so good. I really didn't expect to live with anyone at that point in my life, forget get married.. it was six years ago in April.
johnny commented April 1, 2007 12:30 AM
poor Enoch,
too bad your girl doesn't want to marry you... even though you are handsome and awesome...
why is that, do you think?