"There's More to Marriage than a License
Last week, a group of Michigan lawmakers, hoping to stem the alarming divorce rate, proposed a law: couples would have to undergo four hours of pre-marital counseling. If they refused, they would have to wait 27 days for a marriage license, instead of just three. Now, I can hear our married readers screaming, "Go for the 27! Are you crazy?" This only shows the disconnect between those who dream of jumping over the broom, and those who are already sweeping up.
Here's my problem with this law: In the four hours, the counselors inevitably will speak about "love" and "commitment" and "devotion." And as any married person will tell you, what does any of that have to do with the toilet seat?
If I were in charge of handing out marriage licenses, I would begin by asking the following questions:
1. Have you ever seen your partner first thing in the morning?
