Yet more wonderful words of wisdom from Sex and the City.
So, according to my cynical counterpart, Miranda Hobbes:
"Men are like cabs. When they're ready to get married, they turn their light on. The next woman they pick up, boom! they marry."
Agree or disagree? It's kind of a blanket statement and I definitely know it's not true of all men, but I think there can be a little truth to this with some men. The counter argument, I suppose, would be that women are just looking to get married and will just marry any guy who asks them. Which, I will say, again, is certainly not true of all women, but I can see some truth to it.
Anyhow. I find both sides to this a little depressing. I am a closet hopeless romantic. I almost secretly want a guy who claims he'll never get married (although I'd never date a guy with this attitude) to propose to me, so I'll know it's me and not just that 'the timing is right'. Conversely, I am not all that interested in getting married. I would want a relationship that could potentially lead to marriage, but I don't just date people for the sake of 'having' or much worse 'needing' someone. I am holding out hope for not just someone but 'the one', if you will - which realize might not always be realistic.
Your thoughts?
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I have seen some evidence of this being true, but I don't like huge generalizations either. I hate that people have timelines for their lives. At the very least, you should be prepared for the fact that things can deviate from your carefully laid plans.
Also, I don't like the idea that all women are looking for a man, and that is somehow natural. Even though it may be true, due to societal pressures/conformity/whatever.
I am proud of you for sticking to your ideals!
i agree with miranda. man are taxis.
I thought it was Samantha that said that. ???
I have a marrage filter. I honestly don't see the point in marrage, who needs a peice of paper from the government or church validating the love they already feel. So in order to make sure I have the right woman I have always said that I will only agree to marry someone if they agree to the following two clauses:
1) In Las Vegas (I NEVER want to go to the USA)
2) We're married by an Elvis Impersonator
Basically these should make sure it's me she wants, is happy to put up with my eccentricity and has a sense of humour.
btw I was directed to your blog post because I was told recently that my "light was on" and I had no idea what was meant by that
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