The sanctity of marriage

It was announced today that Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from her husband of less than three months, Kris Humphries. For those of you that don't know, Kim Kardashian's wedding was a spectacle to say the least. The wedding was televised on the E! network and was viewed by approximately four million people. The cost of the wedding exceeded ten million dollars. Hundreds of guests, including a slew of celebrities, were in attendance to witness Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries commit to one another as man and wife for the rest of their lives. Kim Kardashian's 90-something year old Grandfather even made it out in his wheelchair to witness the momentous event. 

In the E! wedding special which documented all of the events that led up to the nuptials, it was obvious that Kim and Kris were not meant to be. He was young, immature, and to be frank, a bit of an asshole. He was rude to Kim's sister, Khloe by means of verbal assaults. He was disrespectful to Kim's Mother by locking her out of her own home. He was even rude to Kim by insulting her career ambitions. Every statement that Kris Humphries uttered was an annoyance to her family and to viewers. 

Kim however seemed oblivious and blind to his lack of charm and manners. All the girl knew was that she was getting married. 

Well Kim, have some respect for the sanctity of marriage. 

I am entirely disgusted and disappointed by this divorce. Because the wedding was so expensive? No. Because so many people were happy for you and now you've made them sad by divorcing each other? No. Because your family has to be sad and disappointed for you? No. It's because you didn't commit to something as serious as marriage whole heartily. 

Look, don't get me wrong. I understand that divorce happens. Relationships are hard. However, the divorce rate in the United States is around 50% and that is because of people like Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries who don't understand morals and values much less possess them. If they did, they would understand the sanctity of marriage and try really hard to make it work or never have bothered getting married in the first place. 

I don't know Kim and Kris but I'm going to go out on a limb and guess some of the biggest issues they faced in their relationship which ultimately led to their demise. 

1) Kris wanted to settle in Minnesota, his hometown, raise a family and live a quite life. 

2) Kris wanted to start having babies yesterday.

3) Kris didn't get along with Kim's family. 

4) Kris didn't take Kim and her career as seriously as she did. 

The above issues are serious. They are issues that many couples deal with. They are issues that should be discussed before making a commitment as serious as marriage. I feel like I'm starting to repeat myself so I will end by saying that divorce is inevitable for some but with that said, I don't believe that marriage is something that you should walk into knowing in the back of your head that you can end it anytime you darn well feel like it. I suggest entering marriage believing in the vows that you take on your wedding day. Make it work the best that you can for as long as you can. Point being, I don't think you deserve to get married if you can't make it work for more than three months. Have some endurance for crying out loud!

Kris, this is your song.