In today's society where half of marriages fail, "starter marriages" are par for the course, and more and more couples are opting to live together indefinitely (usually that equals about 3 years) I think the commitment of print vs. the transcience of pixels is an apt metaphor for couples being united and untied, as it were.

Elizabeth | July 19, 2007 7:28 PM

Perhaps this explains why I'm not married. It's hard enough to commit to what I'll have for dinner, let alone what I'll have for the rest of my life.

marydell | July 20, 2007 7:48 AM

But the beauty of marriage is that it is a commitment to one person who contains and infinite variety. You are not the same person you were at 3, 13, 23, etc., I assume. The same can be expected of your spouse: s/he will change and will inspire you to change. Alas, the tragedy is when the change isn't always for the better. (By the way, I've rewritten this post several times now and still have lingering doubts about it being "right." I'd say let's start an AA-type group, but I'd never stick with it!)

Elizabeth | July 20, 2007 3:17 PM

Besides making the commitment, there's also the issue of committing to the commitment. Being in a relationship takes a lot of work, and each of my long-termers (2+ years) ended due to one of us tiring of the effort. I am in awe of those who are able to sustain commitment over a lifetime.

marydell | July 22, 2007 8:50 AM