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Friday, April 6, 2007 12:00 AM

I'm a small-town girl dreaming of the big-city lights

Should I get married and give up my dreams, or break my engagement, leave this two-bit town and try to live the life I want?

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  • Friday, April 6, 2007 05:25 AM

    The great thing about men is they get so much better after marriage

    Sure, don't we all know men (or women!) who after marriage changed their politics, became more ambitious, liked to talk more and suddenly decided to leave behind the beautiful place they've always lived and have put down roots?

    Seriously, I'm not picking on men, it's just so sad to hear yet another woman say "I thought I'd change him after we got married". LW: he is who is and it has nothing in common with who you are. Marriage does not make anyone a better person. If you're lonely now, it's only going to get worse and the time he told you you were beautiful is going to become less and less of a consolation.

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