Crap. Bad news on the role model front again. First our boy Tiger ,king of golf, darling of advertisers, loving father and husband bites the dust - HARD. That seemed to be a toughie for the public. Next the odd, but seeemingly sweet marriage of Sandra and her tatooed man became road kill. And now, all "can a marriage last?" bets are off with the announcement of Al and Tipper seeking a divorce. Is there no marital hope left? Al and Tipper, regardless of one's political affiliation appeared to be a perfectly matched and married couple. What the hell happened kids? If the two of you can't keep it together what hope do I have? Twice divorced I need encouragement not validation.
The Gores were married for 40 years, that's a really long time and I'm certain they don't have a pre-nup. Divorce lawyers must be calling day and night. Some nice hourly billing to be had! But seriously Tipper, if you're looking for a new man, take my advice, don't join an internet dating site. The guys are all lying about their height, and if they're wearing a baseball cap in their profile picture they have male patterned baldness. Al, you're so rich I don't think you'll have much trouble finding a young hot chickidee, but she may think "global warming" means a vacay to Aruba.
I read in the Wall Street Journal article "'Til 40 Years Do Us Part" that the break-up of a 30 or 40 year marriage has become common. (Fortunately I can no longer ever be married for that long unless I tie the knot later today and live to be 100. ) "If I don't go now I'll never go" is one reason for a long term marriage to end, along with, "the kids were all we had in common" , career women no longer being financially dependent on their spouse , and Viagra, which apparently gives a man the confidence to find a new partner. Uh oh the Viagra factor again- another set-back for Mother Nature, but boom for divorce attorneys.
Let's face it 30/40 years is a hell of a long time to spend with one person. Sometimes I find an hour way too long. "For better or for worse, in sickness and in health, til death do us part, as long as you both shall live," - hang on there just one sec, perhaps we should re-think those weighty vows before the final "I do." Maybe "I hope so" or "I'll try my best" would be more realistic. "I'll get back to you" would be my answer the next time.
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LMAO...you have a way with words that keeps me begging for more. Great column today, too! -Kit
ONE OF YOUR BEST! I'm going to enjoy responding.
I think marriages will last longer now. The new health care government says kids can stay on their parents health care until they are 26. If the government thinks they're not going to get a job until after 26 it must be so. Aaaand -who can get married without a job?
So now, divorce after the kids are gone at, about 80 = less divorces? Aside from tax issues why marry after the kids go in the first place? Even "better living through chemistry" can't do much about sex after 80. Men won't be so damn confident then! Besides there are so many wrinkles who could figure it all out? Make your contract and skip the "till death do you part" part.
All you confident old men who are interested in the young hotties, be very afraid of the "until death do us part" part.
I think Al overheard Tipper on their party line. She was telling a reporter friend that although she and Al know global warming is bullshit it's working well for them.
I love it - "global warming means a vacay in Aruba.
40 years is nothing. My parents are married 60 and every day one of them is threatening divorce. They hate each other (or so they say). I think the only thing that keeps them together is that they know between the two of them, if something gets lost - which is about every hour) - two 1/2 minds equal 1 whole, one or the other is able to drive to the numerous doctor appts and my Dad knows no one else is going to put up with him (he is a bonafide hypochondriac) and my Mom doesn't think she can get by on half his pension. So much for marital bliss!!!!
Been married for 32 embarrassingly long years. Every time my husband threatens retirement I threaten divorce. The only thing that keeps me sane are the 8 hours a day he goes to work and the wonderful business trips he is forced to take. It works for me.
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