Seth, I didn't know you were a relationship expert? Don't worry...I'm not (and don't claim to be one). First, a disclaimer....my goal is not to get you to change your values or principles...but to question them. Where did they come from? Are they yours, someone else's or something else's?

I do like to talk about antiquated institutions that are in place and are causing many people to be miserable. I want people to simply understand why things get sideways once you "tie the knot" so that you can be prepared and perhaps have good open conversations before, during or after it happens. We do change when we get married...and oftentimes it's not for the better.