Lou Decruss wrote:
> On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:05:02 -0400, Goomba >

>> That is sad. And I like to imagine that EVERYONE goes into a marriage
>> *hoping* it will last.... and give it the respect and intention that
>> such a decision warrants.
>
> I think they'll be ok. At least for now. The dynamics of their
> relationship put them at a worse risk than the 50%.
>
I hope they surprise you <shrug> You never know, eh?

>
> Spending 28 grand on a party that so many need to take loans out for
> is both silly and frivolous. And a young person who "expects" parents
> to pay for it is a greedy idiot.

Right. If the parents can't afford it, they pay for it themselves, AND
do it in a manner they can afford. But 28K *is* what some can afford and
in that case I say more power to 'em!

> Remember the old saying, Give a person a fish and they will eat or a
> day, teach them to fish and they will eat for a lifetime?
>
> If they want that kind of event they can pay for it themselves.
>

Yup, they can. And then again many families consider weddings to be good
family reunions, a reason to get together with old friends, business
partners, the kids college friends and a way to share the celebration
and joy in the event with many and generously. I don't begrudge them that.