Comments on: Book Recommendation, Part I: Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert

By: Antoinette

Antoinette — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:55:12 +0000

My entire life until I was 40 was devoted to the “infatuation cycle.” So now, just about a decade later, I’ve decided to remain single because I already have a full time job and I think marriage would be another. And yet, I’m still initially drawn into that infatuation cycle, I just realize what it is and I walk away.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:34:10 +0000

Oh, my….

By: Tracey

Tracey — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:18:15 +0000

And, to think that you could loose the love of your life by not having the necessary dowry to offer her family: http://www.weddingcows.org/. You can help love survive, if you so choose, by helping this one man raise his dowry (of cows).

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:32:19 +0000

Thanks for mentioning the book you are reading. I am always seeking new books over here! (and, yeah!, for love.)

By: Tracey

Tracey — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:18:42 +0000

It’s so interesting how our reading materials mesh and merge! I am currently reading “The Pattern of Courtship,” which was one woman’s PhD thesis. She walks you through the changes various societies have experienced in viewing courtship and marriage, and delves deeply into the biblical views on the subject. My how times have changed, and not always for the better, though I am a fan of marrying for love not for family jewels!