Life out of balance vs Life without reference.
Palatable Stress vs Elusive frustration
Acknowledgement vs Cryptic death
Honest vs Pretentious
A: What do you think of marriage?
B: Oh, it is outdated, I don't need an offical stamp from the
government proving my love for someone.
A: Do you want nobody to know you love someone? Marriage to
me is not only wanting to make an extensive documentary of your significant other, but wanting to star in it as
well.
B: I congratulate you on being able to remain ideal and hopeful,
but you can achieve that "documentary state" without a license. And yes, the ways of love between two people should
be incredibly private. Love stays fresh when both of the parties are giving each other something they can not find or
experience anywhere else.
A: I don't know, the "official-ness" of marriage seems
to make things more serious, focused, and dedicated.
B: I would say a more desirable goal would be to reach a point
where a non-verbal commitment is felt, instead of relying on a piece of paper as a sign of trust.
A: Who's the idealistic one now? This type of spiritual connection
is unfortunately rare, and can take decades to develop. And I don't think love should be kept private, unless you are embarrassed
by it. You should be spreading the word of its wonders, giving people hope who have already been jaded
by relationships.
B: I would agree there has to be some outreach, but putting
love on public display jeopardizes many of its basic notions, i.e. there is a type of selfishness that exists in
a couple; They chose each other, they favor each other over...
A: ...anybody else in the world? What a world this would be
if we were all jealous lovers.
B: Perhaps The Rapture had the answer to our questions all
along!
