Can such an arrangement work ?

Someone I know commented some time back that perhaps marriages shouldnt be forever but rather be made on a term basis, renewable once the term is up. For eg. Marriage based on 5 years plan, then both parties will live together as husband and wife for these 5 years. When time is up, then renew on how both parties feel at that point in time. The premise for such an 'arrangement' is that humans arent suitable for marriage now, particularly to face the same person day in day out for the rest of the person's life. Also, it will make 'both parties' work 'harder' and not take each other for granted, so as a result, the marraige will last longer. What do you think?

I think this arrangement wont work. This is like a halfway measure to a full commitment which is what marriage requires. How would the foundation for such a union be if its built with the premise that there could be no brightness of future? Many a marriage had failed because one or both the parties felt they were taken for granted and not given due respect. In such a case, I think even in such temporary arrangements, the union wont last since due consideration is already lacking in the first place.

I think all boils down to individual's mindset. The person who commented on that probably never had a wish to commit full time, hence such solution would work well. But for the rest of the population, marriage the good old style probably works better.

No matter what 'style' , ultimately its not the 'format' of it that determines whether relationships last. If the basic ingredients like respect, love, care, concern, consideration, communication (the list seems to go on forever huh?!) are not present, probably the union is a short lived one.

One conclusion : Humans are complex and tricky. Hence, tis not easy road ahead!

Ever saw someone you rather not see?

Met someone I rather not meet at an art opening today. Glad the person didnt see me. There were some occasions in the past when I experience this. A couple of times, I had no choice but to say hi, as the person (different people) had acknowledged me and I had to make small talk. You ever encounter that?

I rather avoid such situation rather than confront. Thats a problem , I know. Havent get over this habit..