Is Marriage Outdated? Love, Lies, and Luxury💍

So, I stumbled upon this wild rant the other day. It was like someone decided to spill their entire life's worth of frustrations about love, marriage, and the whole shebang in one big, messy pile💩. Talking about misogynistic rant, eh?🙄 Honestly, it was a swing of emotions - from anger and disbelief to a weird kind of understanding.

The Rules of the Game (According to Some People)

Let's mengumpat, shall we? This person basically thinks:

1. Marriage is a sham, some kind of facade. Like, who actually gets married for love these days? It's all about looking good, right? Big house🏡, fancy car, the whole nine yards. Omputih kata, living in an American Dream with white picket fence bagai; you've got the idea. And of course, and to project an image of a "family man,"👩🏻‍👨🏻‍👧🏻‍👦🏻 rather than for genuine love or companionship. 
2. Women are gold diggers.💵 Manipulative. Yeah, you heard it here first. Women seek relationships and marriage for financial security and status, and they often cheat to satisfy their desire for excitement and validation. Because you'll see, most of it, man or woman cheat for a different reason. According to this person, women only want one thing; a guy with money. 
3. Men are just as bad🩶. They're chasing women like Pokémon. The pursuit of wealth and power by men is fueled by the desire to attract and control women (single, or even 😒married woman), creating a cyclical and exploitative dynamic.

"Before you call a woman a gold digger, ask yourself do you ever have gold? Your poor uncultured muppet," - Anonymous, Instagram

Materialism often drives society. Yup, yup, yup. The common perception of wealth includes fancy cars🚗, watches, shoes, houses etc. However, true wealth is usually understated👸🏻. Those who are genuinely wealthy (well, most of them. Can I say majority? Yes, I can), tend not to display their wealth or brands. They possess a distinct mindset🧠, engage in philanthropy💰, and cherish their privacy. Yet, the majority of society may not recognize this, perpetuating the cycle of superficiality without pause.

Is This Really How We Roll? Let's Talk Real Life 🤔

Nope, I'm not saying this person is completely off base. There's definitely some truth to what they're saying. We do live in a world🌏 obsessed with appearances and material possessions💎. It's easy to get caught up in that stuff. And yeah, sometimes it feels like everyone's playing a game. But is that really the whole story?

I mean, come on, people. We're capable of more than just chasing shiny objects and hot bodies. We have feelings, you know? We crave connection, love,💕 and companionship. So, while it's easy to get caught up in the superficial stuff, let's not forget what truly matters.

You've probably met some amazing couples who seem genuinely happy together👨🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏻. They're not all about the flashy stuff. They're just enjoying each other's company. And then there are people who are happily single. They're not desperate for a partner; they're focused on building their own amazing lives. It’s all about finding what works for you, right?

✅ To Love or Not to Love: Love is a Choice

Maybe the problem isn't love itself. Maybe it's how we approach it. We put so much pressure and expectation on relationships to find - "The One" It's like we're constantly searching for a perfect Disney fairytale ending👰🏻‍♀️. But real life isn't a fairy tale. Relationships take work, compromise, and effort. Kan?

And let's be honest, sometimes we're just not compatible with someone. It's okay to move on. It doesn't mean there's something wrong with you or them.

Maybe, just maybe the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Maybe we're all just trying to figure out what the heck we're doing with our lives. Maybe love, marriage, and relationships are more complicated than this person makes them out to be.

So, What's the Answer? Love is Dead? Or Just Taking a Nap? 😴

I don't have all the answers, trust me. I quote my ex-manager;

"Sometimes for people like us, we are at an age where marriage may be secondary. I think it's better to have a companion. Companionship: it's having someone next to you that can keep you company through this lifetime" - Mr. ⛳🏌🏼‍♂️

I've been through a divorce once❤️‍🩹, and to be honest, I'm not sure what to think about all this. But I think it's important to be real with yourself about what you want in a relationship. Don't settle for something just because it's "supposed" to be the next step. 

And remember eh, saya tekankan di sini, being single doesn't mean you're broken. But of course, it would be wonderful to have someone by your side; you and me against the world Sayang😉.

Ultimately, love is a choice, again. You can choose to focus on the negative stuff, or you can choose to look for the good. It's up to you.

What do you think? 🤔

Is love dead?☠️ Or is it just hibernating?💤 I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Are you team "marriage is a scam" or team "love conquers all"? Or maybe you're somewhere in between? 

Let's keep the conversation going! 💭