Comments on: The coupling culture http://johnlinnell.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/the-coupling-culture/ today I sat at the edge of my bed, and thats where the realism hit me. Though the day is dangerous, I've slayed bigger monsters Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:56:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: zxvasdf http://johnlinnell.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/the-coupling-culture/#comment-90 zxvasdf Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:28:07 +0000 http://johnlinnell.wordpress.com/?p=187#comment-90 I bet, shortly after having posted this blog, you'll find yourself coupled. All flippancy aside, any urge that defies the mainstream is to be seriously considered and digested. You are astute to have spotted this particular "malady", if I may, because we are so immersed in our social paradigms that we don't realize we can step outside the box and consider alternatives to the course of actions we have set for ourselves. I for one love to couple (in its myriad inflections. take your meaning), and agree with you concerning the concept of 'happily ever after.' It's pretty much an outmoded concept that struggles to keep up with our technologically accelerating society. Networking is literally at the tip of our fingers. Marriage, courting rituals, etc, are all based on customs that deal with travel and family honor, while today's world is all about the individual (Which is a sorta oxymoron because it seems the adverts and trends seem to shoot for conformity). I bet, shortly after having posted this blog, you’ll find yourself coupled.

All flippancy aside, any urge that defies the mainstream is to be seriously considered and digested. You are astute to have spotted this particular “malady”, if I may, because we are so immersed in our social paradigms that we don’t realize we can step outside the box and consider alternatives to the course of actions we have set for ourselves.

I for one love to couple (in its myriad inflections. take your meaning), and agree with you concerning the concept of ‘happily ever after.’ It’s pretty much an outmoded concept that struggles to keep up with our technologically accelerating society. Networking is literally at the tip of our fingers. Marriage, courting rituals, etc, are all based on customs that deal with travel and family honor, while today’s world is all about the individual (Which is a sorta oxymoron because it seems the adverts and trends seem to shoot for conformity).

]]> By: Karyn http://johnlinnell.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/the-coupling-culture/#comment-89 Karyn Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:15:46 +0000 http://johnlinnell.wordpress.com/?p=187#comment-89 besides, the women who don't need the man (and not out of anger or pride, but out of being fulfilled and happy) are the ones who wind up having the best marriages when and if the time ever comes for that. besides, the women who don’t need the man (and not out of anger or pride, but out of being fulfilled and happy) are the ones who wind up having the best marriages when and if the time ever comes for that.

]]> By: Karyn http://johnlinnell.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/the-coupling-culture/#comment-88 Karyn Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:14:46 +0000 http://johnlinnell.wordpress.com/?p=187#comment-88 Muy excelente. I doubt many women would feel anything but honored at your desire to see them free and happy and fulfilled. It almost sounds like you are saying, "you are a treasure. i believe in you. don't settle for just giving into right now. go for what is real. you are worth it." You'll be a good dad someday with your ability to see and encourage and give wisdom. You are a good guy. Muy excelente. I doubt many women would feel anything but honored at your desire to see them free and happy and fulfilled. It almost sounds like you are saying, “you are a treasure. i believe in you. don’t settle for just giving into right now. go for what is real. you are worth it.” You’ll be a good dad someday with your ability to see and encourage and give wisdom. You are a good guy.

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