Something happened that got me thinking... Many have said that a couple needs time to understand each other before getting married... But exactly what timeframe is considered "good enough" for a couple to decide to take the next step? I know a few months is definitely not enough as I experienced it first-hand. But I know a couple that had dated for a long 9 years before marriage and now into the 6th year of their marriage - that's 15 years together mind you - they are about to get a divorce.
Sure, I understand that some things happened that forced their hand but it sure got me thinking... People change over time; John in 2008 might, and most likely, be different from the John in 2000. Mary, who decided to marry John (v. 2000) because of who he was then, might detest John (v. 2008). So what does she do then? Divorce? What makes a marriage click then?
Marriage is such a complicated matter. It's certainly more than "I-love-you-and-you-love-me". Yet more and more people are getting married at such a young age (including me) and consequently, more and more people are also divorcing at an early age. Is it true that older generation value relationship more? Perhaps but they might also have a trait, which could be lost in younger generation, that makes marriages work - Tolerance.
On a happier note, the chronicles of my jobless journey is finally over! Going to start a new career at this seemingly wonderful and creative company this Friday. It's a small company but its boss and my supervisor-to-be seems very nice! Can't wait to start work again! But first, I have to adjust my body clock, which has gone haywired with my jobless journey. Oosh! 加油！
Quote of the day - "The trouble with gloom is that when you're surrounded by it, that's all you can see."
