[nmh]

It's understandable but I suspect it will become a self fulfilling prophecy. It's not the proper attitude to have when embarking on a marriage. It's too bad that energy isn't directed into making sure this is the right female and making it work.

[GBA]

Of course you all give good advice, but I don't blame people for hoping for the best, yet at the same time trying to be prepared for the worst. I'm taking a trip. I don't believe there will be any problems, but I've got some ideas about what to do if things don't go according to my plans. That's true for all aspects of life.

We have health insurance, car insurance, home insurance...all just in case things don't go as planned. The more you have to lose, the more insurance you should have. Romantic? Nope. But how much of your day to day existence is all about romance? Stuff happens.

No matter how well you know someone, there are always a few doubts. People experience life grow and change...sometimes in different directions. It's not romantic to think about such things, but then, there's not much about a divorce lawyer that's romantic either.

Pre-nups are not the stuff of romance, that's for sure. But being able to talk about everything in a relationship...even what to do if the relationship ends, seems more healthy.