you answered (repeatedly) by saying the piece of paper was not the point, the commitment is symbolised was
what you did not do, was explain, why the paper (or any of the rituals and legal formalities) were necessary, in addition to the commitment they symbolise.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Wed 12 May 2010, 17:23, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

It's the publicity.
All about the ME ME ME factor is marriage.
(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Wed 12 May 2010, 17:24, Reply)

well, this would explain
why women are so fond of the idea
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Wed 12 May 2010, 17:27, Reply)

Loads of men like it too
My uncle Terry for one was over the moon with all that wedding stuff.
My auntie could have taken it or left it.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 12 May 2010, 17:29, Reply)

your uncle Terry
is clearly a girly in disguise
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Wed 12 May 2010, 17:31, Reply)

That has been discussed

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 12 May 2010, 17:33, Reply)

one of my male friends wants to get married
but his girlfriend doesn't.

In my opinion she should take what she can get.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Wed 12 May 2010, 17:39, Reply)