Brides and Barbie Dolls
Hilary Price, a wonderful cartoonist, has a drawing in which a man is kneeling in front of a woman, holding an open jewelry box with an engagement ring. He is saying, “Let’s assume each other’s debt. Trade in our independence for security and societal approval and celebrate with an event that will have cost overruns in the thousands.”
Your wedding is in six weeks. You’ve tried to talk about money with your fiancée for the last few months and he continues to find a way to shut down the conversation. You’re especially panicky because last night you had this conversation:
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