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A Bitter-Sweet Institution

“Does happy every after really exist?” “Of course it doesn’t. One has to work at it you know!” is what I overheard a wannabe shrink counsel a friend at a coffee shop the other day. “Then why do people use that terminology?” queries the harried voice. “To con single people into getting double which is supposedly single leading a compromised double, albeit single-together life.” ROTFL But besides the sarcastic funny, it does stare us in the face the institution that is fast becoming a ‘has-been’ with so many people opting out of it. While we read and debate the statistics available in the market it is sad that better or worse seems to be taking a backseat to a bitter and worse scenario that is so in our face. “I am never getting married,” says a young kid to his friends. “Me too,” echoes the group. Nothing further, just a statement indicative of something that they feel has no significance. Hopefully they will change their minds and experience the thrill of falling in l

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