"why is it necessary for there to be a piece of paper that symbolizes commitment?" "which is better, to go before a legal system or for someone to have my word that i am committed to them?" says he.

"i cannot trust your word because i do not trust mine. words spoken from human intention are likened to a piece of glass. even if it is not intentionally broken, over time the elements of life etch and scratch at the surface until it cracks and shatters into a million pieces."
says she.

"if not my word, then you will trust our laws?" says he.

"it is there for my protection and for yours. the human heart is prone to wander like lost sheep. i will want to wander and so will you. we need the law to remind us of our commitment and help us stay the course." says she.

thoughts on marriage...

"hmm." says he.