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Pressure from the Mafia

Two Brats Playing House: Playdate's Over

Seventy-two days. Eighteen million dollars. A divorce. Really?

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are already calling it quits. There is a lot of speculation as to why. I don't knew the truth behind this elaborate wedding followed by quick divorce, but I do know that it's a slap in the face of the institution of marriage. Don't get me wrong. I am not one who thinks that you can't have a long-lasting committed relationship without marriage. Sure, I'm married, but I know lots of folks who aren't and have great relationships. So, this is not about me and my strong belief in the sanctity of marriage.

But, if you are going to tie the knot, you should respect the institution you signed up for.

Some say that this was a publicity stunt or a money-making arrangement. The wedding cost about as much as the couple raked in due to their nuptials (check out this post) and I guess there's more to come what with the pending divorce.

Some say that with Kim's traveling schedule and Kris being laid off due to the NBA shut down this season, that the stress was too much for the young couple.

If the former were true, shame on these two making a mockery of love for financial gain. If the latter is true, these two are weak and immature. Real grown-ups test the waters a bit before getting hitched, and when things get tough (which they ALWAYS do), they don't just bail and move on. They work things out.

Regardless the reason, this just proves that Kris and Kim may be rich and famous, but they are still spoiled brats who either use everyone else to get what they want, or throw a tantrum when things don't go their way. Wish they hadn't wasted all of our time… Sorry Barry.

Drive a Bulldozer

Yes, you read write…"How to Drive a Bulldozer." This may sound silly, but I'm hearing that this new Vegas experience is incredible. It's called Dig This and couples are, well, digging it. The website claims, "Huge Caterpillar Bulldozers and Excavators await you in one of the most fun and memorable experiences you will ever have." After ten minutes of instruction, you get to operate one of these machines and move mountains, dig holes and stack giant rocks.

You might think that's this would be only for the boys. The folks that run Dig This say that couples are really having a blast doing this together. One of their testimonials is from a woman from San Jose, CA, Alison P., who says, "My husband and I went here on our most recent trip to Vegas. I was a bit apprehensive as I am not exactly a heavy machinery girl. But this place was great! We had such a fun time, and if we go to Vegas again we're going back!"

It's always great to try something new and add a new "product" to your relationship investment portfolio. If you find yourself in Vegas and have done well at the tables (the lowest experience will set you back $210), consider checking these guys out. Experiences start at 90 minutes and go up from there. If you go, tell let me know how it is.

101 Wedding Dress Uses

So, I'm listening to the radio this week and hear about this guy whose wife left him and wouldn't take hwe wedding dress with her. So, he decided to use it for as many things as he could, including as a:

• Hammock

• Scarecrow

• Grill Cover

• Slip 'n Slide

• Umbrella

• and about 95 other uses.

So, the guy was hurt that his wife left him and the dress represented a promise that was not kept. Therefore, lashing out against the dress was a way to take his frustrations out indirectly on his wife. But, here's the good part, he posted all of this on a blog that allowed others to comment on his actions.

Marriage is a risk we take. We promise to be with another for the rest of our lives, but 42% of the time, it doesn't work out, leaving at least one partner feeling alone and hurt. There are many ways to heal, get passed the hurt, and move forward, and this guy found his way.

I like that he started to realize that he could find entertainment and humor in something so powerfully painful. Dude wrote a book that was released this week. He and his wife are on speaking terms and he's actually moving forward with his life as a result of the incident hat seemed to stop him in his tracks.

Love is a tough experience. I certainly hope everyone can survive it. But, when it just doesn't work, use it as a catapult to get yo out of your funk and on with your life.

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