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Disclaimer to my future husband

Over the past few weeks I have been appalled and simultaneously amused by the number of girls (and boys) writing letters to their future significant spouses. (Please note, that we live in a polygamous society and it is wrong to assume monogamy where it is not implied or announced).

These letters are filled with hope and promises of heavenly behavior and truths that can only be verified when the marriage ceremony is over. I find this form of writing exceedingly amusing and thus till now I have abstained from being dragged into this marital promises farce.

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