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By: isabella mori

isabella mori — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:44:07 +0000

yes, it’s weird when you think how much useless stuff we learn at school and university – and so little about the MOST important things in life. and there are so many examples of that. for example, people work for 4 years on their bachelors degree in art – and never learn about how to sell their art. what’s up with that?

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By: Marcia

Marcia — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:50:40 +0000

Katelyn, Shelly: I agree it is impossible to completely prepare for anything like living with another human being completely and media certainly doesn’t tend to help it.

And, yes, most did think themselves immortal younger — but, just a thought — did we still think ourselves immortal in our 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s?

Damien, Bohemian works for me, great analogy!

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Youth and Summer — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:20:40 +0000

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By: Damien Riley

Damien Riley — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:22:10 +0000

A human being is like a universe and when they collide the gravity and stuff, well it collides. Anyhow, when you both find the same rhytmn it works but both suns are always wanting power so the work is ongoing.

Ok that was bohemian but it made sense to me.

By: This Eclectic Life

This Eclectic Life — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:29:08 +0000

Marcia, we don't prepare for old age, because when we are young we think we are immortal. As for marriage? Hmmm. Maybe we should all have to take a college course in it before we can get married. Still, I don't think ANYTHING prepares you for the reality of living with another human being and learning to cooperate and communicate. Great post. This Eclectic Lifes last blog post..Aww, Delbert, Say It Ain’t So

By: Damien Riley

Damien Riley — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:28:54 +0000

katelyn wrote: “It’s impossible to prepare fully for anything though, until you’ve actually experienced it.”

I had until age 32 to prepare for marriage and my wife and I still encounter new challenges every day, so you are correct in saying that. It definitely helps me in my marriage though having those years to wonder and prepare for it.

By: Katelyn

Katelyn — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:14:17 +0000

For marriage prep, I think that most young people or unmarried people have an unrealistic view on the commitment because of the media. It’s hard to fully prepare for marriage when you have the movie world bombarding you with unrealistic images of what you should expect, how you should respond etc.

It’s impossible to prepare fully for anything though, until you’ve actually experienced it.

Great post!!

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By: Damien Riley

Damien Riley — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:10:24 +0000

I wish someone would have told me to relax and enjoy the ride more! Even now at my age I struggle with that! That helps marriage and old age I think. Thanks again for an awesome guestblog.