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Are wedding parties worth the trouble, cost, time, effort, etc? I realize that it is a unique, memorable lifetime event (if you are lucky). But in the U.S. you can easily spend a few tens of thousands of dollars for a relatively average wedding. For what? Just to offer a whole bunch of people one meal and maybe some dancing. They'll spend a few hours at your party and then go home gossiping and complaining how it could have been better etc. What's the point when that money can be used as a down payment for a home etc.?

I was thinking another good flamboyant way to enter the wedding party is for the bride and the groom to parachute in. For this the wedding would have to be held outside in a garden setting, or at least have the guests wait outside for a little bit before going in the hall themselves. Another good flamboyant way (and less dangerous) is for the bride and the groom to arrive in the middle of the party through helicopter. Or even more uniquely, in a hot air ballon. Are there any other flamboyant ways of entering a wedding that you can think of?

I like positive reinforcement much more than negative reinforcement. Positive reinforcement does not make me get more lenient, on the contrary it encourages me to do more.

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I really can't speak from experience because I've never been to Western Europe. But I'm guessing that even though it is very developed, it is still not quite as strong economically as the US. Like is it possible for most there to afford and live in their own apartment from a very young age? Does every single person own a car (I realize you don't need to as much because distances are shorter but still)? I also think living space there is not nearly as big, because most architecture is much older. I imagine streets are more narrow and everything is more cramped. I imagine things are somewhat more expensive relative to income. And from a purely economical point of view I don't know if opportunities are quite as extensive, as well as GDP per capita etc. As far as food is concerned in places like France it is much more expensive because everything is considered more gourmet I think. Now that I think about it Western Europe might not be a bad combination of stress and opportunity because you would be living in a very developed country while at the same time having more limited stress and workaholic syndrome.

Me? Captain Morgan? I wish.

I wonder if an elephant would be more safe. I'm thinking an elephant can't run as fast or move around as easily, and can't lift his legs as much. But then again an elephant is much stronger and I guess can wrap you with his trunk and toss you. What do you guys think?

SALTnPEPA92, Thanks so much for your response. I just have one more question, if you don't mind. Were there two horses or just one? Thanks.

I guess we can go to a bar.

I feel the need to get drunk.

I think what the article says is true.

I heard there were two horses, one for the bride and one for the groom.

Wow, I guess it's true, history does repeat itself.

Can you give us more details? Like was the bride the only one who died, etc.?

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It is generally accepted that the lower the standard of living in a country the less the job related stress. This is the result of a weaker economy which gives you very limited opportunities anyway. Even if you are poor everyone else around you is also, so most are in the same situation. This leads to a very communal environment, where you feel less lonely. You are more likely to find happiness in simple things and grow closer to those around you. In a country with a higher standard of living the economy is stronger, job related stress is much higher, opportunities are greater, you can develop more as an individual, but people are more isolated as a result of the privacy and independence you can afford. The luxury (or comfort) of living is greater also. The diversity is greater. It is harder to find people you have a lot in common with, etc. There are advantages and disanvantages to both situations, but most (including myself) would ultimately prefer the second scenario because I have the opportunities to fully develop as an individual and reach my optimum level of productivity. You do the best with what you have, and since I find myself in the second scenario I might as well make the most out of its advantages as opposed to complaining about its disadvantages. If I was in the first scenario I would take advantage of the ability to take it easier and enjoy the lack of stress, as opposed to worrying about what I'm missing out on (as far as opportunities etc.) But the grass is always greener on the other side. What do ya'll think?

It's also the result of "everybody can do whatever they want" taken to an extreme.

That's why Nader says he is running.

Yeah Angel you are right I probably should take the test. In LA I remember down town being packed with merchants (mostly Asian) selling all types of cheap stuff. Sometimes it was imitation, sometimes it was second hand, etc. You could always haggle too. It was pretty cool.

Armat I don't know that's why I was just asking. But I still can't help feel funny/skeptical about marriage implying 3, 4, 5, 10 people.

Probably bazaars and street vendors. I've never bought one. Ask anyone who has one (or maybe not they might feel offended)

All those bags that you see are cheap imitations you can get for a very low price.

Stormig, Great question. I've been thinking about this too. And when those supporting gay marriage are asked about this they are completely BLANK. In my view if you alter the definition of marriage for one group you have to alter it for all groups. And I can easily see threesomes and foursomes wanting to get married right after gays are allowed. Which brings up a much larger issue. How can society respond to the complete breakdown of "marriage" as we know it? How detrimental can this be (or not)?

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Actually interesting observation, cause girls use sex/sexuality as a tool to use guys for other stuff. Guys don't feel used for sex only as much, because when that's the case they consciously go along with it and like it. BUT it is possible for a guy to eventually attach himself emotionally, and if the girl breaks up with him, he gets really hurt. So my conclusions is it happens but not as much. Guys take longer to attach themselves emotionally.