I would like to say a few things about weddings. If you love weddings, this may not be the blog to read.<br>
I was at my friend's wedding recently. Now, most women love weddings. After all, they are so romantic, right? Well, not this girl. I find them very unpleasant and uncomfortable. They are the worst sort of event to go to while single. And I felt very single at this wedding. It didn't help that the vows included phrases like, "two is better than one, when two lay down together they keep warm. For how does one keep warm by them selves?" Yes, not only are they flaunting their togetherness, making you feel very alone, but you buy a new dress and bring them gifts for the whole humiliating event. <br>
And let’s not forget all the married guest asking you when you're going to 'finally' find a man. I am a single, independent woman working on a degree and working full time. Do I need to bring a beard of sorts to a wedding just to survive the event? Do I need a man on my arm so I don’t have to answer the questions and get all the pity from the couples? So maybe I sleep alone right now, or maybe my cat keeps me warm. Why does it have to be all about finding that man? Can't I be single and happy about it? What about celebrating the fact that I'm going it alone! <br>
Then you are supposed to fight single girls for the bouquet? Please! What a barbaric ritual. I seriously am supposed to claw and jump at flowers in the hope that I will be the next Mrs? Are modern women still reduced to such a humiliating game? I say let that bouquet drop and let out a triumphant yell, “I’m single and happy!”<br> My married and engaged friends don't get me wrong, I'm happy for my friends who get married. I'm even glad to congratulate you and give you your photo book/blender/king sheet set or whatever you registered for at Bed Bath & Beyond/Target/Pier One. I really am. But let me ask you, why do you expect me to have to sit in the cold or heat through hours of talking about marriage, verses, and vows? Especially verses that are mean and hurtful to singles! During the whole event I talk to you for all of about five minutes. You could have called me when you got back from your honeymoon and emailed me the pictures. Frankly, it would feel more personal than to have to wait in a line to say, “hi, congratulations” to a friend. Honestly. What ever happened to getting married in Vegas by Elvis?
You can be single and happy!