Topic : 12/28 What Would Robin Do?

Of course she should NOT lower her standards.  I just find the thought of committing yourself into a marriage without knowing everything about one another is foolish.  Believe me, I do not take sex lightly.  I do not think, as you said, witholding sex means the person doesn't love you, of course not.  You are right, it should not affect the way someone feels about you.  But let's be REALISTIC, shall we?  Sex is an extremely imporant part of a marriage, and any committed relationship.  It is a personal, but important aspect of things.  Deciding to commit yourseves to one another forever under the eyes of god and in front of family, friends, etc., BEFORE having the most intamte moments?  INSANITY!!!

I could not agree more!  If this is their worst problem, I think they have a very blessed life.  Get a grip!

The point has been missed again. The same as the first time this aired. The point is the man didn't listen to her, broke a promise, and made her look ridiculous on the most important day of her life. It was so mean spirited. Her feelings were hurt. You cannot dismiss how someone feels. I would have divorced him. Not because of the cake, but because he had no qualms about lying, putting his and his families needs above me, and he didn't take my desires seriously.

It isn't about the cake, or the traditions. It used to be traditional for the lord of the manor to deflower the bride in  room full of people. Now tell me how important traditions are... that one went on for centuries in the western world, and still goes on in the rest of the world to this day.

Traditions shouldn't override the desires of the people involved, and if they are outdated or undesirable then they need to go.

The best doesn't involve designer this and thats, or blackberry whatevers. If you are trying to teach your girls to be slaves and followers then you are doing a great job. I'd rather teach my children to have character. They will respect you, and others much more if they understand the work and sacrifice needed for all the status symbols. I feel badly for people that aren't brave enough to leave the pack. Your children won't remember all the things you bought them, but they will remember making cookies and having a food fight, or horseback riding in the snow, or skipping school to go to a movie, or just lazing about in pj's playing games. The only thing that matters in this world is the memories and the love you leave behind. Make your children strong, so they can survive anything with or without a blackberry.