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Just Days Left

May 20, 2023 12 Comments

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With just days left until the wedding, George’s sister told me that their mother still laid out George’s clothes every morning, including socks and underwear. We laughed until she said, “You think I’m kidding, don’t you?”

Wasn’t she?

Well, what if George was a beta male? Probably so was Beethoven! Not to mention Jesus. Besides, invitations were mailed and airline flights booked, friends and family soon heading our way. And the money! Thousands—non-refundable—spent on gowns, tuxedos, flowers, the hall, the band. Plus the presents! OMG! I’d have to rewrap them and send them back!

Easier to just get married.

By Karen R. Arbogast

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  1. Nicki Nance says

    May 20, 2023 at 7:55 am

    What a fun read for a serious situation . I had never thought of how many marry because it seems like the path of least resistance.

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  2. Cathryn says

    May 20, 2023 at 8:38 am

    Hello Karen,
    Several years later, as a weary wife, George’ s little defect was probably a reasonable cause for considering a divorce.
    Nice work!

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  3. Liz says

    May 20, 2023 at 10:18 am

    He won’t know what’s hit him once she gets tough. Or maybe he’ll be relieved to escape mum. ..
    Good story.

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  4. Robert says

    May 20, 2023 at 3:37 pm

    Cool story, Karen. Enjoyed it.

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  5. Derek says

    May 21, 2023 at 4:04 am

    It makes me wonder how many people go ahead despite qualms. A good story.

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  6. Anne says

    May 24, 2023 at 7:13 am

    So similar to my own story. I asked my bridesmaids “how easy is it to get a divorce?”

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  7. Paulene says

    May 24, 2023 at 7:52 am

    Enjoyed the read. Sadly, happens way too often.

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  8. G says

    May 24, 2023 at 7:54 am

    I can so relate to this story! Cost analysis: less expensive to eat the cost of the plane tickets, tuxes, etc. than get a divorce 5 years down the road! Great story!

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  9. Sandra says

    May 24, 2023 at 7:57 pm

    Sometimes you just carry forward! Right? Wrong? Love it!

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  10. Kelly Louisa Balliu says

    May 25, 2023 at 4:33 am

    Love it ?

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    • Kelly Louisa Balliu says

      May 25, 2023 at 4:34 am

      Sorry – was meant to be: love it 🙂

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  11. Bud says

    May 26, 2023 at 3:57 pm

    Very nice… BTW- beta males can make good husbands (I’m speaking for experience now ?).

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