Getting Married....Again

In our society, most people view marriage as a sacred union “til’ death do us part;” at least that’s what we are rehearsed to say in our wedding vows. However, in our society, half of all married couples end up divorcing; some eventually remarry, while others opt to never take that path again.

When thinking about my blog topic for this week, I stumbled across something that I found intriguing – a headline entitled “Elizabeth Taylor, 78, to Wed for 9th Time – to 49-Year-Old!” Intriguing, nonetheless, but also ridiculous. Said woman who was once-upon-a-time known for her stunning beauty and inspiring acting abilities, is now known for her ability to set national records for number of times walking down the aisle. Although slightly humorous, this very situation is also very sad. I can’t help but wonder why someone who has been married eight times before – all of which ended in divorce – would want to get married again! Marriage is supposed to be a special occasion that you share with the one you love and the one you want to spend the rest of your life with. It is not a hobby and grooms are not collector’s items – they are not toys that you can have a good time with for a little while and then throw away when you are bored with them. Getting married should not be an occasion where the phrase, “Here we go again…” is used. I mean, why even get married nine times? What’s the point? Isn’t it emotionally, financially, and legally exhausting to go through all of the hoopla involved with getting married and then proceeding said marriage with a divorce? I just don’t understand.

FAT?

During my usual Monday night renegade of online tabloids, I stumbled across one of Us magazine’s headlining stories. Said headline read “Mischa Barton Slammed for Showing ‘Flabby Belly’ in Too-Tight Pants.” Out of curiosity I clicked the bold caption and couldn’t help but laugh in disgust. I was not disgusted at the way in which Mischa Barton appeared in her picture, but rather at how utterly ridiculous it is that people are making a big deal of her supposed “flabby belly” which isn’t really flabby at all. No, her stomach is not rock hard, no, she doesn’t have a six-pack, no, her ribs are not visible, and, yes, she probably has about 10% body fat. How are such characteristics defining factors of flab?

It truly amazes me as to how critical some people are towards others. I find it hilarious that the media constantly focuses their attention towards a side role on Jessica Simpson or the slightest bit of extra skin on Mischa Barton’s stomach. I mean, we live in a society whose number one killer is obesity and can focus our attention on people who truly are overweight, and yet the media choose to harshly criticize individuals who are technically considered healthy? I don’t understand it. What is this teaching the young children of America? Is it illustrating to them that even if you are at a healthy weight, you are still too fat and need to lose some major pounds immediately?! No wonder why so many college women have eating disorders!