Mountain Clams

Mawwiage is what bwings us togewther today

The current institution of marriage "until death" is archaic. Our lifespans are so long now that who could stand to be with just one other person for that whole time? I think marriage until death should be abolished in favor of a simple ten-year contract, kindof like an enlistment. You get together, you decide you want to make a go of a life together, sign here and go through whatever marriage ceremony you find appealing/affordable. At the end of 10 years, you evaluate where you are and either 1) extend the contract by another 10 years or 2) go your separate ways.

This has some distinct benefits: First, the divorce rate will plummet while people just wait until the end of their sentenc^H^H^H^H^H^H^H contract term. If this is your first go-around, maybe you've got kids now, and they're at that age where another 10 years would do everyone some good. Sure, you may be trying to make it work for the sake of the children, but now there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Moods are bound to get happier!

Second, after about 9 years, the idea of courtship re-enters the relationship as you try to sell each other the contract extension. Romance is back and - what the heck - how about another marriage ceremony to celebrate? It's been 10 years. You could use a new toaster.

Does the side of my face look fat with my tongue in my cheek?

Labels: philosophy

posted by Brett @ 7:03 AM