The Capitalist Nature of Relationships.
Where do you shop for Love? Are you a Mal-Wart wanderer or a chic boutique shopper? Both have their down and upsides, and we will look at those today.
The retail chains of romance offer much for the one-stop shopper. There are aisles and aisles of almost identical relationships available and they are at a huge discount. Look out for falling standards, though, and beware, many have instructions written by people that don't speak your language very well. In addition, the number of hands that uncaringly assembled your new romance means that it will possibly be broken right out of the package. Batteries are often included these days, so your impulse romance can start off quicky, but it may run out of juice within a couple of hours. Before investing anything, look closely at the package. Does it contain the words: "Product may vary"? That phrase is legalese for: "You are about to get involved in something very unlike what you intended. However, it will be just close enough to what you want that you will not return it. Rather, you will continue putting time and energy into it until it either breaks completely or injures you (or both)."
The independent boutique is an alternative, though not without its dangers. Firstly, the shop is much harder to find in the first place. You will most likely have to leave your comfort zone to get there. Often it will be on a steep hill, in a potentially dangerous neighborhood, making it difficult to park with confidence. In addition, the best relationships are only open at odd hours, so you'll have to take your chances when they present themselves. The good news is that boutique romances are generally hand-made and unpackaged. Therefore, their flaws are visible from the get-go and upon close-examination DO make them much more beautiful. They are sturdier loves, with little or no plastic, and are often organic. Note, though, that natural fibers and woods DO fade and warp, albeit slowly. These changes can increase the value of your Love, making it even more unique. Simply be aware that your independently crafted romance will not stay the same forever.
Regardless of where you shop for your Love, remember this:
Pay with cash. Oftentimes our heart's desires make us think that we can afford a new relationship when we cannot. This is the danger of the credit card. Sure, you will pay less now, but interest has a way of building and if you are not someone who is responsible with their energy spending, you could end up paying for many years to come, long after the relationship has ended. You even risk ruining your credit, becoming emotionally bankrupt, and making it much more likely that you will be denied a quality relationship in the future. Simply ask yourself: Can I afford this with what I have on me? If not, walk out of the store. You will survive. Do NOT pull out the plastic. Again, any plastic in a relationship is something to avoid.
-j
Where do you shop for Love? Are you a Mal-Wart wanderer or a chic boutique shopper? Both have their down and upsides, and we will look at those today.
The retail chains of romance offer much for the one-stop shopper. There are aisles and aisles of almost identical relationships available and they are at a huge discount. Look out for falling standards, though, and beware, many have instructions written by people that don't speak your language very well. In addition, the number of hands that uncaringly assembled your new romance means that it will possibly be broken right out of the package. Batteries are often included these days, so your impulse romance can start off quicky, but it may run out of juice within a couple of hours. Before investing anything, look closely at the package. Does it contain the words: "Product may vary"? That phrase is legalese for: "You are about to get involved in something very unlike what you intended. However, it will be just close enough to what you want that you will not return it. Rather, you will continue putting time and energy into it until it either breaks completely or injures you (or both)."
The independent boutique is an alternative, though not without its dangers. Firstly, the shop is much harder to find in the first place. You will most likely have to leave your comfort zone to get there. Often it will be on a steep hill, in a potentially dangerous neighborhood, making it difficult to park with confidence. In addition, the best relationships are only open at odd hours, so you'll have to take your chances when they present themselves. The good news is that boutique romances are generally hand-made and unpackaged. Therefore, their flaws are visible from the get-go and upon close-examination DO make them much more beautiful. They are sturdier loves, with little or no plastic, and are often organic. Note, though, that natural fibers and woods DO fade and warp, albeit slowly. These changes can increase the value of your Love, making it even more unique. Simply be aware that your independently crafted romance will not stay the same forever.
Regardless of where you shop for your Love, remember this:
Pay with cash. Oftentimes our heart's desires make us think that we can afford a new relationship when we cannot. This is the danger of the credit card. Sure, you will pay less now, but interest has a way of building and if you are not someone who is responsible with their energy spending, you could end up paying for many years to come, long after the relationship has ended. You even risk ruining your credit, becoming emotionally bankrupt, and making it much more likely that you will be denied a quality relationship in the future. Simply ask yourself: Can I afford this with what I have on me? If not, walk out of the store. You will survive. Do NOT pull out the plastic. Again, any plastic in a relationship is something to avoid.
-j
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Noah: Would you just stay with me?
Allie: Stay with you? What for? Look at us, we're already fightin'
Noah: Well that's what we do, we fight... You tell me when I am being an arrogant son of a bitch and I tell you when you are a pain in the ass. Which you are, 99% of the time. I'm not afraid to hurt your feelings. You have like a 2 second rebound rate, then you're back doing the next pain-in-the-ass thing.
Allie: So what?
Noah: So it's not gonna be easy. It's gonna be really hard. We're gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, for ever, you and me, every day. Will you do something for me, please? Just picture your life for me? 30 years from now, 40 years from now? What's it look like? If it's with him, go. Go! I lost you once, I think I can do it again. If I thought that's what you really wanted. But don't you take the easy way out.
i miss loving someone that much