If you’re afraid of loneliness, don’t marry

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Chekov said that.

Chekov was a smart man.

My son is getting married.

The date is set for next summer. What do you tell your child about his upcoming nuptials? Do you tell him the best things about marriage and hope that he will never experience the worst? Do you tell him that he and his new bride should never go to bed angry with each other.

Maybe I should tell him to get out of town as fast as he can!

Dear Son:

First let me tell you about how happy I am that you have found love. And at such a perfect age, not too old and not too young, like I said, just perfect.

Some people can go through their entire lives and never find true love. What a lucky man you are and what a lucky woman she is. I know that, because I have known your love for the past thirty years. You are the most loyal and loving son a mother could ever ask for.

The woman you have chosen is exceptional, God himself must have chosen this angel for you and I know that the both of you will love and honor each other and that is why the both of you are choosing to marry. I am certain that you both will honor marriage. I have no qualms concerning this matter at all.

What I am not certain of is;

WILL MARRIAGE HONOR YOU?

This is not exactly the golden age of marriage.

Marriage itself is in transition, society is having trouble even defining the meaning of marriage.

Let me tell you some of my thoughts on marriage, as you know marriage was not exactly my forte, but anyway…

Marriage is hard. This is not an understatement.

Marriage is long. In your case, God willing, maybe fifty years. Hopefully, the time will fly by for the both of you and leave you wanting more.

If you are to be blessed with children, you will learn the meaning of unconditional love.

Love and marriage require discipline and both are an awesome responsibility.

Why marry in this day and age? I have no answers in that department. These questions are for you to ponder.

But please, my dear son, I beg of you. Do not marry for all the wrong reasons. This is the lesson I have learned the hard way and since this is your own journey, you must learn them for yourself, however, a little motherly advice cannot be such a bad thing, after all…

Number One; Marriage will not complete you. (This sounds a bit Jerry McGuireish, I know.)

There is an enormous difference between lust and love.

Marriage will not take the place of a meaningful career or vocation.

Money is a very important commodity in marriage and never underestimate its power.

Don’t get married because all your friends are doing it.

Now, getting back to wise old Mr. Chekov.

Never get married because you are frightened of loneliness. Marriage can be the loneliest existence you may ever know. And finally, may God be with you every step of the way.

MAZEL TOV !!!


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