You know, I have asked many people this week, "what is so special about marriage?" Everybody seems to want to be married, but not everyone can marry. So what is it that makes marriage so special? I see many people around me that just can't make the marriage thing work. I have a few friends who are just miserable and unhappy because they are married. I asked a co-worker why he is married, he shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know?" Not one person can sell me on this marriage thing, not one, okay maybe my parents who have been married for 32 years and they still love each other.
I myself don't think I ever want to get married. I know many people have told me that when I find the "right" person I will want to get married. Maybe, but right now I don't see marriage as part of my future. I think I broke my mother's heart by telling her I never want to get married. I just don't see the point. If it is love and companionship that I seek, I can get a dog. If it is the security I am looking for, I can have a boyfriend. If it unconditional love I am looking for, I have my family. If it is someone to wipe my ass when I am old, that's what nurses are for. I just don't get it. When I am old and grey I hope I still have friends and family to love and support me, I just don't think I need a husband.
With all this said, I am willing to give up my right to a legal and binding marriage to someone who can not legally have it. That's right, a few co-workers and I are willing to sell our right to be married. We have already emailed Ellen and let her know. Next step, we will be placing our right to get married on Ebay.
I just don't get it, why would you want to limit someone else's right to get married? Obviously us straight people can not figure it out. If marriage is so great and the "sanctity of marriage" needs to be preserved, then why do we have a such a high divorce rate? Why are we protecting something that we have obviously screwed up over the years? Why does letting gay people get married change how you view marriage? How does it impact your family if John and Steve are married? It doesn't! Get over it, and let love be love, and let people be people.
My friend Amanda had this posted on her blog and I feel that this sums it up:
3 comments:
Krystal you are funny! I love being married. Just make sure you marry your best friend when you do. My grandparents are celebrating their 60th anniversary on Tuesday.
Don't you just love that video. I agree with you on the whole marriage thing, I'm SOOOOOOOO over it!
While I am very happily married, I must admit that I don't really care either way.
I think I wanted to be married mostly for the sake of my kids, so they have a sense of security and belonging. It's also nice to have the tax and death benefits. I do think, however, everyone should have that option if they want it.
I definitely think marriage is taken for granted and saying "sanctity" and "marriage" in the same sentence is quite the oxymoron. It can be an amazing adventure if you find the right one.
Luv ya!!
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