Tuesday, May 18, 2010

How did Plato get married the dot.com way

How did Plato get (re)married the dot.com way? - A modern version
adapted from Plato’s original question on love and marriage…
One day, Plato asked his teacher, "How can I find love the second time around? I want a traditional, intelligent, beautiful girl”!”

His teacher answered, “Phew...Is this concern at all? Dear son, today’s alpha male has hell a lot of options...girls galore on dotcom sites...Explore …women are such an easy catch… There is a vast field in front of you– trophy wives, traditional women, size zeroes, intelligent gals. You can walk forward and backward and pick your choice - the most beautiful, intelligent and traditional of all women in no time – Remember you are a MAN!!!”

Three months passed… Plato walked forward and backwards on gchats, sms’s, phone calls and emails...he floated his profile, posted attractive pictures, met women, spoke to them and not before long, he realized that he had picked none!.

His teacher asked, "Why did you not pick any single woman?"
Plato answered, "Because I got so confused going forwards and backwards and I could not pick only one. I did find a beautiful, intelligent, traditonal girl, but did not know if there were some more beautiful, intelligent, traditional women ahead … so I did not pick her. As I walked further, I realized that the women there were not as good as the earlier one, but in the meanwhile, that girl got hitched with someone else… so I did not pick any in the end.”

His teacher then said, "Continue you search child… There is a thriving forest in front.. There are many desperate women… But do remember, age is not on your side....Also, finding a perfect match is an ideal...Ideals are meant to be held, not to be achieved! So, cut down your expectations a little and continue with your search!!”

This time Plato decided to take a slightly different approach…He walked forward, and before long, he returned with a damsel. The girl was neither stunningly beautiful nor intelligent. She was a very ordinary girl.
His teacher was puzzled and asked, "Why did you settle for such a mediocre woman?"

Plato answered, "Because of all my experiences…

I met a very beautiful girl, but she was too dumb to discuss even my country’s politics with me...
I met a traditional girl who could be good mother to my children, a good wife to me and a good daughter-in-law to my parents... But she did not convince me as someone whom I could present to my social circle as my equal partner!…. .

I came across a really intelligent girl who could talk on anything under the earth … but it dint look to me that she would respect my parents and relatives. She seemed to be ok for a Coffee Day chat, but not for a 24x7 living! Also, she is not all that young!"

I was too drained and suddenly I stumbled upon this girl …..First thing, she did not resemble my ex in any way …Second, I felt that she was halfway through the mark and matched half the parameters I had set for my partner... I did not want to miss the opportunity master, for I don’t want to die alone!"

His teacher then muttered to himself, “And this is how I got married the non-dot.com way years back, my dear child! Medium doesn’t matter…it is mind that matters”!
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