"I now pronounce you huband and wife".
These are the words all married couples have heard, in one form or another.
To many, it is the end of love story, the climax of the romance, the end of the chase.

We have been fed the idea that married couples are supposed to live happily ever after, yet the ideal of the fairy-tale marriage has been shown for what it is - a myth.
There are rising divorce rates and increasing domestic violence and i really wonder whether love is truly the cornerstone of a successful marriage.

The need to compromise, give and take, and provide mutual respect is of critical importance in any interpersonal relationship, i think.. This is what the big word mutual commitment is all about. It would be easier for a relationship to last if both parties are committed to making it work.

While people always say that the initial dating period is the honeymoon period, where the initial frisson of excitement and love is strong. But, if this love is kept as strong throughout the relationship, can it really last?

hmm.. i think what really makes the relationship last is love of another kind. After the proverbial flame has died, friendship and the need for a soulmate take the centre stage. Thus, it is always common for a platonic relationship to replace and become a more romantic one.

Relationships or even marriage is not merely an expression of love. It is the commitments to stay with the only ONE you've chosen and make love between the both of you blossom. Love can be selfish cos it can never appease all parties, esp in a triangular relationship.. There will always be one that chose to back out, or if not, get hurt. even if this hurt was unintentional. haha. speaking from experience? hmm..

haha..this is just some random things that i've thought when i see some of my friends going through relationship problems. Not exactly because i'm thinking of getting married any sooner but well, i do want to find the soulmate of mine Sooon. hopefully.

Anyway, the fundamental need of humans is to cuddle and draw warmth from each other, isn't it? *hehe* =)