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 Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:52 pm
Wantcookie Cabron LaSwan Wantcookie A few days ago someone asked me what the point of "marriage" as a grand ceremony was, and I honestly wasn't able to come up with an answer that I couldn't immediately shoot down as being redundant or nonsensical. I mean, the idea is to vow to live and love with one person until the end with the higher power of your choice as witness, right? So why need a priest if your God happens to be all-seeing? Why is it all so buried in tradition when the concept can be explained in a sentence and in effect takes nothing more than two people and a mutual agreement to monogamy? Maybe I'm being a little ignorant. confused Why do people get presents and parties on their birthday? Because it feels good to be singled out and celebrated. I think marriage is a silly concept too, but if it gives people something to be happy about, it's worth having around. I guess so, but to be honest the object of interest for me is the person, not the celebration. That's how I feel about it too. But I guess some people like to throw huge parties and be complimented and wished well by their friends and family. *shrug* It's not for me, but there's nothing wrong with it. Sometimes it feels good to showboat a little.
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:00 am
Wantcookie Cabron LaSwan Wantcookie A few days ago someone asked me what the point of "marriage" as a grand ceremony was, and I honestly wasn't able to come up with an answer that I couldn't immediately shoot down as being redundant or nonsensical. I mean, the idea is to vow to live and love with one person until the end with the higher power of your choice as witness, right? So why need a priest if your God happens to be all-seeing? Why is it all so buried in tradition when the concept can be explained in a sentence and in effect takes nothing more than two people and a mutual agreement to monogamy? Maybe I'm being a little ignorant. confused Why do people get presents and parties on their birthday? Because it feels good to be singled out and celebrated. I think marriage is a silly concept too, but if it gives people something to be happy about, it's worth having around. I guess so, but to be honest the object of interest for me is the person, not the celebration. There was a time when Wedding Ceremonies were simply meant to be an Outward, Public symbol of Love and Commitment, that was affirmed and blessed by God/the church (hence the priest). Not necessarily just for the sake of the couple, Or for God, but for the sake of the family and community; makin sure everybody's on the same page, as well as witnessing and celebrating the love and union of a new unit. Plus, who doesn't love a party? The act of Marriage itself isn't (or wasn't) so much about the Ceremony as it is (/was) Living out your Vows and living committed lives with each other; having the Wedding to fall back on makes it official; you REALLY DID promise to suffer through the hard times with each other, even when things get tough. It's legally binding, and is supposed to be a supportive structure, not a restrictive set of laws that dictate who gets what when the divorce goes down, which happens all too often these days. Of course the Wedding itself doesn't reflect on the couple's love for one another, and it certainly shouldn't be the 'end' of the relationship. It's supposed to officially mark the beginning of a long life full of Love, Commitment, and general Happiness with one another; aka the Marriage. I think nowadays Wedding Ceremonies are more for the Bride than for the sake of being a Husband and Wife until death.....
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:07 am
Medeus lol I never commented on what happens Afterward, I just think it's a minute facilitative difference between genders. Neither good nor bad either way, until you get to the snap judgments and s**t. xd LPS knows whats up. But yeah, that makes sense... Maybe that's why homosexuality is on the rise. It's probably much easier to handle someone you can mentally relate to.
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:08 am
Medeus Wantcookie Cabron LaSwan Wantcookie A few days ago someone asked me what the point of "marriage" as a grand ceremony was, and I honestly wasn't able to come up with an answer that I couldn't immediately shoot down as being redundant or nonsensical. I mean, the idea is to vow to live and love with one person until the end with the higher power of your choice as witness, right? So why need a priest if your God happens to be all-seeing? Why is it all so buried in tradition when the concept can be explained in a sentence and in effect takes nothing more than two people and a mutual agreement to monogamy? Maybe I'm being a little ignorant. confused Why do people get presents and parties on their birthday? Because it feels good to be singled out and celebrated. I think marriage is a silly concept too, but if it gives people something to be happy about, it's worth having around. I guess so, but to be honest the object of interest for me is the person, not the celebration. There was a time when Wedding Ceremonies were simply meant to be an Outward, Public symbol of Love and Commitment, that was affirmed and blessed by God/the church (hence the priest). Not necessarily just for the sake of the couple, Or for God, but for the sake of the family and community; makin sure everybody's on the same page, as well as witnessing and celebrating the love and union of a new unit. Plus, who doesn't love a party? The act of Marriage itself isn't (or wasn't) so much about the Ceremony as it is (/was) Living out your Vows and living committed lives with each other; having the Wedding to fall back on makes it official; you REALLY DID promise to suffer through the hard times with each other, even when things get tough. It's legally binding, and is supposed to be a supportive structure, not a restrictive set of laws that dictate who gets what when the divorce goes down, which happens all too often these days. I think nowadays Wedding Ceremonies are more for the Bride than for the sake of being a Husband and Wife until death..... I never said I didn't like weddings. xd I just think it's more important to focus on the union itself rather than all the tradition and detail that goes into an actual wedding. Also, you can do the whole civil union thing without actually having a "wedding," per se. It's legally the same thing.
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Sharkbutt The Orgiastic Crew
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:09 am
I'm not even lying. LPS and Med, you two are discussing, or were discussing, something that was in that silly Cosmopolitan magazine.
I know for a variety of reasons, and I'm going with that it was on the cover, and I saw that cover. 3nodding
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:10 am
Medeus Wantcookie Cabron LaSwan Wantcookie A few days ago someone asked me what the point of "marriage" as a grand ceremony was, and I honestly wasn't able to come up with an answer that I couldn't immediately shoot down as being redundant or nonsensical. I mean, the idea is to vow to live and love with one person until the end with the higher power of your choice as witness, right? So why need a priest if your God happens to be all-seeing? Why is it all so buried in tradition when the concept can be explained in a sentence and in effect takes nothing more than two people and a mutual agreement to monogamy? Maybe I'm being a little ignorant. confused Why do people get presents and parties on their birthday? Because it feels good to be singled out and celebrated. I think marriage is a silly concept too, but if it gives people something to be happy about, it's worth having around. I guess so, but to be honest the object of interest for me is the person, not the celebration. There was a time when Wedding Ceremonies were simply meant to be an Outward, Public symbol of Love and Commitment, that was affirmed and blessed by God/the church (hence the priest). Not necessarily just for the sake of the couple, Or for God, but for the sake of the family and community; makin sure everybody's on the same page, as well as witnessing and celebrating the love and union of a new unit. Plus, who doesn't love a party? The act of Marriage itself isn't (or wasn't) so much about the Ceremony as it is (/was) Living out your Vows and living committed lives with each other; having the Wedding to fall back on makes it official; you REALLY DID promise to suffer through the hard times with each other, even when things get tough. It's legally binding, and is supposed to be a supportive structure, not a restrictive set of laws that dictate who gets what when the divorce goes down, which happens all too often these days. Of course the Wedding itself doesn't reflect on the couple's love for one another, and it certainly shouldn't be the 'end' of the relationship. It's supposed to officially mark the beginning of a long life full of Love, Commitment, and general Happiness with one another; aka the Marriage. I think nowadays Wedding Ceremonies are more for the Bride than for the sake of being a Husband and Wife until death.....
pic related
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:13 am
Shiny Gligar I'm not even lying. LPS and Med, you two are discussing, or were discussing, something that was in that silly Cosmopolitan magazine.
I know for a variety of reasons, and I'm going with that it was on the cover, and I saw that cover. 3nodding We've all read a Cosmo or two for the lulz.
Though I find it interesting that they would have pointed out that women jump to conclusions when they bank on the conclusions women jump to.
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:24 am
Wantcookie I never said I didn't like weddings. xd I just think it's more important to focus on the union itself rather than all the tradition and detail that goes into an actual wedding. Also, you can do the whole civil union thing without actually having a "wedding," per se. It's legally the same thing. Lol yeah you're right, people these days are ******** crazy.....Who's idea was it to have "wedding planners"? xD But I just brought all that up so that the next time someone asks you, "What are Weddings for?", you can tell them what you heard from someone who knows. ;P @LPS- pic related whut? Whut pic? o-O'
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:26 am
Cabron LaSwan Shiny Gligar I'm not even lying. LPS and Med, you two are discussing, or were discussing, something that was in that silly Cosmopolitan magazine.
I know for a variety of reasons, and I'm going with that it was on the cover, and I saw that cover. 3nodding We've all read a Cosmo or two for the lulz.
Though I find it interesting that they would have pointed out that women jump to conclusions when they bank on the conclusions women jump to. I didn't mean to make a big deal about it....Like I said, I just have those discussions with Hillary (my bf) all the time, and I guess I automatically assumed that it would be appropriate to have that discussion here. Reading Cosmo Outloud: Best. Parties. Ever. xd
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:30 am
Cabron LaSwan Shiny Gligar I'm not even lying. LPS and Med, you two are discussing, or were discussing, something that was in that silly Cosmopolitan magazine.
I know for a variety of reasons, and I'm going with that it was on the cover, and I saw that cover. 3nodding We've all read a Cosmo or two for the lulz.
Though I find it interesting that they would have pointed out that women jump to conclusions when they bank on the conclusions women jump to.
To be honest, I've read a few for the embarrassing confessions, because it's nice to know that not everyone is having a better sex life. :3
But they're at least having one. sweatdrop
I wouldn't believe anything they write. Why would it sell if it wasn't going off of women's insecurities? 'Why your man acts the way he does' would sell more to an insecure woman than 'why your man acts the way he does and why you're part of the problem.'
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:30 am
Medeus I just have those discussions with Hillary (my bf) all the time Medeus I just have those discussions with Hillary (my bf)
(also it was a picture of Bridezilla)
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:32 am
rofl Best friend, not boyfriend....
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:36 am
Shiny Gligar Cabron LaSwan Shiny Gligar I'm not even lying. LPS and Med, you two are discussing, or were discussing, something that was in that silly Cosmopolitan magazine.
I know for a variety of reasons, and I'm going with that it was on the cover, and I saw that cover. 3nodding We've all read a Cosmo or two for the lulz.
Though I find it interesting that they would have pointed out that women jump to conclusions when they bank on the conclusions women jump to.
To be honest, I've read a few for the embarrassing confessions, because it's nice to know that not everyone is having a better sex life. :3
But they're at least having one. sweatdrop
I wouldn't believe anything they write. Why would it sell if it wasn't going off of women's insecurities? 'Why your man acts the way he does' would sell more to an insecure woman than 'why your man acts the way he does and why you're part of the problem.'I like the unintentionally masochistic sex tips from made-up guys. lol
also 95% of Cosmo readers don't take it seriously.
...I hope. 
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:37 am
Medeus rofl Best friend, not boyfriend.... Yeah, I figured that out when I read back. I was just loling at the idea of a boy named Hillary. xd
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:38 am
Cabron LaSwan Medeus rofl Best friend, not boyfriend.... Yeah, I figured that out when I read back. I was just loling at the idea of a boy named Hillary. xd For some reason that reminded me of "Samantha" [aka Mandark] on Dexter's Laboratory. rofl
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