REQUEST FOR STORIES
Aspen Exposure is looking for funny “dating stories form hell”. They should be 150-300 words. No real names should be used. Please include contact information or we will not be able to publish your story.

---

THE UPS AND DOWNS OF MARRIAGE

March 7, 2008

Marriage can be a blessing as it can free a person from the oppression called dating. On the other hand, marriage can be very messy and leave scars for many years if your life partner turns into a life sentence.

Men’s Marriage Ups
Don’t have to lie about going on Match.com anymore.
Having a life partner to share the little things with.
Using Viagra to make the little things bigger without feeling guilty.
No need to read, or pay attention to basically anything going on so you have something to talk about and sound interesting to your date.

Men’s Marriage Downs
No more hot dates with 18 year olds after your money (If you have any)
No need to lie about how much money you have, so hot 18 year olds will find you interesting.
When the guys go to Vegas, the only hooker you get to see is on your iphone.
Have to lie about going on Match.com.

Women’s Marriage Ups
Don’t have to lie about going on Match.com anymore.
Don’t have to go to sleep with makeup on.
Can tell your friends you finally have a live one.
Can attend your next High School reunion.

Women’s Marriage Downs
Shopping at Target is now an event.
When you wake up in the middle of the night and look over at your man – you realize this is it, and all its ever going to be.
Sex comes around less then the Leap year.
When he leaves on a business trip, you feel like you’ve won the lottery.