I must confess,I found myself sniffing and sobbing whilst watching 'Maid In Manhattan',*sigh*#ScriptMyLife
Anyway,today,my script is paradoxical to my current status,*drum roll*,'Why Did I Get Married?'.Somewhere along the line,this movie is more of a self-assertion test e.g 'why I would get married?';what-to and what-not to do when I do get married.But this script is hectic.(But hilarious too).
Starring Tyler Perry,Janet Jackson,Jill Scott,amongst other actors,this movie is about 8 African-American college friends who have a couples retreat every year,so as to deal with their marriages.They decide to head out to snowy Colorado,for this particular retreat.There is Patricia,the psychologist and author of the relationship novel,'Why did I get married?';her husband Gavin,an architect;pediatrician Terry who is married to lawyer Dianne;Marcus,an ex-football player,and his wife hair salon entrepreneur,Angela;and Sheila,a housewife and her entrepreneur husband,Mike.
Now,after watching this movie,(over and over,and over....again),I am sometimes not too sure if I still want to get married.It does not help that I have met divorced men,and female counterparts in dysfunctional relationships.(Mios dios!).I remember telling a 'friend' that I viewed marriage as 'self crucifixion'.(Especially if one marries for the wrong reasons,and worse still,the wrong person).
Let us see,in this movie there is a lot of cheating,lies,secrets,low self-esteem,crazy wives,baby mama drama,negligent wives,superficiality,I could go on and on.These characters have real issues to deal with,and these are actually a depiction of real life.Sad.
Even though not married myself,(single lady *wave*),I relate to the issues somehow. Moreso to the characters.I see myself in Patricia (perfectionist),Dianne (ambitious) and Sheila (good girl),although Patricia is a little bit more of me.I'm so far from Angela,(like,the Atlantic ocean far).She is crazy.(If I were her,I would not marry me).
People do not know,and understand the institution of marriage these days.Most people are selfish,it is all about 'I','me',my 'happiness',what my partner should do for me.Seriously!People really do not read the fine print,when they exchange vows,'For better,for worse....',and worse still,are deaf to the words,(I repeat),'...and the two shall become one flesh.'
Marriage is dying to yourself,for your spouse.You are serving your partner,and eventually,your children.It is not a contract,or an object that you hire,or take on credit,that if you do not like it,or no longer want it anymore,you can return it.(Although,people have actually corrupted that notion).And it is definitely,not for weaklings or lazy people.Once one says 'I do',they better do.Be strong,always prepared for battle,(not with your partner though,but for your relationship),and all y'all workaholics,this is definitely somewhere you can put all your energy into.
Why did I get married?A very good question for those who are married.If you are not yet married,but wish to,or you are about to,it would be wise to assess yourself,your partner and relationship,with,'why do I want to get married?(And be really honest).
And the most important answer should be,LOVE.(The 1 Corinthians 13 love).And love comes from the One who is love,God.This kind of love can conquer all.(That is probably why some men who have 'Angelas',or 'Diannes',stay with them).
Some Eldom: Marriage is not a fairy tale.
There are good,bad and very ugly times,but that does not mean you do not need to be happy,or stay in the boat. Do not let ambition or your ego to override the relationship. The 80/20 rule does apply,the grass is never greener on the other side. (It is just a mirage). Do not get into it with incorrect assumptions, and never have great expectations; at that moment,your partner is the best they will ever be,ever! And your relationship/marriage is your business; if you are going to 'consult' or 'involve' a 'third party', let it be God Almighty, (the 'custodian' of this institution). Love the one that you are with;and always write your own love story.
....to be continued....
P.S: Always write your own love story.
Ciao!
Lady E
Copyright[c] MPV by Lady E All Rights Reserved 2013
Anyway,today,my script is paradoxical to my current status,*drum roll*,'Why Did I Get Married?'.Somewhere along the line,this movie is more of a self-assertion test e.g 'why I would get married?';what-to and what-not to do when I do get married.But this script is hectic.(But hilarious too).
Starring Tyler Perry,Janet Jackson,Jill Scott,amongst other actors,this movie is about 8 African-American college friends who have a couples retreat every year,so as to deal with their marriages.They decide to head out to snowy Colorado,for this particular retreat.There is Patricia,the psychologist and author of the relationship novel,'Why did I get married?';her husband Gavin,an architect;pediatrician Terry who is married to lawyer Dianne;Marcus,an ex-football player,and his wife hair salon entrepreneur,Angela;and Sheila,a housewife and her entrepreneur husband,Mike.
Now,after watching this movie,(over and over,and over....again),I am sometimes not too sure if I still want to get married.It does not help that I have met divorced men,and female counterparts in dysfunctional relationships.(Mios dios!).I remember telling a 'friend' that I viewed marriage as 'self crucifixion'.(Especially if one marries for the wrong reasons,and worse still,the wrong person).
Let us see,in this movie there is a lot of cheating,lies,secrets,low self-esteem,crazy wives,baby mama drama,negligent wives,superficiality,I could go on and on.These characters have real issues to deal with,and these are actually a depiction of real life.Sad.
Even though not married myself,(single lady *wave*),I relate to the issues somehow. Moreso to the characters.I see myself in Patricia (perfectionist),Dianne (ambitious) and Sheila (good girl),although Patricia is a little bit more of me.I'm so far from Angela,(like,the Atlantic ocean far).She is crazy.(If I were her,I would not marry me).
People do not know,and understand the institution of marriage these days.Most people are selfish,it is all about 'I','me',my 'happiness',what my partner should do for me.Seriously!People really do not read the fine print,when they exchange vows,'For better,for worse....',and worse still,are deaf to the words,(I repeat),'...and the two shall become one flesh.'
Marriage is dying to yourself,for your spouse.You are serving your partner,and eventually,your children.It is not a contract,or an object that you hire,or take on credit,that if you do not like it,or no longer want it anymore,you can return it.(Although,people have actually corrupted that notion).And it is definitely,not for weaklings or lazy people.Once one says 'I do',they better do.Be strong,always prepared for battle,(not with your partner though,but for your relationship),and all y'all workaholics,this is definitely somewhere you can put all your energy into.
Why did I get married?A very good question for those who are married.If you are not yet married,but wish to,or you are about to,it would be wise to assess yourself,your partner and relationship,with,'why do I want to get married?(And be really honest).
And the most important answer should be,LOVE.(The 1 Corinthians 13 love).And love comes from the One who is love,God.This kind of love can conquer all.(That is probably why some men who have 'Angelas',or 'Diannes',stay with them).
Some Eldom: Marriage is not a fairy tale.
There are good,bad and very ugly times,but that does not mean you do not need to be happy,or stay in the boat. Do not let ambition or your ego to override the relationship. The 80/20 rule does apply,the grass is never greener on the other side. (It is just a mirage). Do not get into it with incorrect assumptions, and never have great expectations; at that moment,your partner is the best they will ever be,ever! And your relationship/marriage is your business; if you are going to 'consult' or 'involve' a 'third party', let it be God Almighty, (the 'custodian' of this institution). Love the one that you are with;and always write your own love story.
....to be continued....
P.S: Always write your own love story.
Ciao!
Lady E
Copyright[c] MPV by Lady E All Rights Reserved 2013
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