A Wedding is always fun!

So here I am in the lovely Massachusetts ready to watch the union of my cousin. As much as I can't wait for the party of the year, I can't help but feel a bit somber. I start thinking of my wedding, of course, and how the whole marriage went terribly wrong. Is this what will happen for the rest of my life? Am I now forced to think of PDA EVERY SINGLE TIME there's a wedding I must attend? It drives me crazy. And I especially LOVE showing up to this gig with no date. Alright, that's a low blow to myself. I preferably would rather not have one for this wedding...it's too much hassle and would have to 'entertain' someone who would not be 100% comfortable here, and I just want to enjoy my family. However, even if I wanted to bring a date, there were no takers anyway.

Then I get to thinking about marriage in general. In my opinion, marriage was a business deal for much of the first few thousand years of civilization. It was a deal between two families who wanted to keep their family 'name' as perfect and admirable as possible. Many spouses were pre-determined WAY before birth. So when and how did love become part of the equation? I don't know about you, but the second Love entered the mix, divorce started rising like a flood taking over a city.

So I ask "Is marraige REALLY the final token of affection for someone?" Is it really F-O-R-E-V-E-R? Because last time I checked...we as humans don't live for ever. And no one really knows what happens after we die...so couldn't wedding vows go something like "Do you? Liz. Take ??? to be your husband. For the next 60-something years? Then the idea of forever doesn't seem so daunting and permanent.

Despite all of my pondering and historical opinion, I do still believe in the concept of modern marriage. I do believe I will find that 'someone' and we will get married one day. The only difference will be I won't be marrying him because it's the 'next step,' but it will be because he will be the person that I can LOVE and cohabitate with as well. A 'marriage'...so to speak...of love and a really awesome business deal!

On a final note...Congratulations to Brian and Laura! You are an amazing couple and I know you will have a lifetime of joy and happiness, as well as a deep connection during the harder times.

XO