Before you say “I DO”

Sometimes, when people plan to buy a car, they often put many things into consideration. For instance, anyone buying his/her first car would probably consider the average maintenance cost, the renewal of regular documents, the availability of relevant replacement parts, the fuel consumption level, the general demand for the brand, etc.. This suggests counting the cost before making a commitment.

Unfortunately, very few people make this type of analysis before saying ” I DO” and tying the knot. We often forget that marriage begins with a proposal; a proposal for a lifetime partnership. This is partly because most cultures hype the emotions and sentiments around this life-changing institution, sometimes, focusing more on the ceremonies, sexual liberty, raising children, etc. This may sound extreme, but sometimes, it appears that suppliers of honeymoon spots, hotels, rental companies, decorators, clothiers, ring sellers, makeup artists, landlords, etc., seem to profit more from people’s weddings than the couples getting married.