On Marriage

I think I already wrote about how I think Life-giver does not mean baby-maker. Home-maker, likewise, doesn't mean dish-washer.

People always say that marriage has its benefits, and I know what they're trying to say, but it doesn't apply to me. Marriage should never be sought for the 'benefits,' but for the beloved. The 'benefits' (and I'm not talking merely about sex, but about support, intimacy, companionship, refinement, etc.) are secondary and are only worthwhile or enjoyable because of the beloved with whom or from whom those benefits are had or derived. Companionship is only good if the companion is grealy loved.

But the beloved's the thing.

just a thought or two.