So you think weddings are expensive? Try being single.

Which Costs More? Single v. Married

An interesting article. I often ponder why it is in our country that we continue to reward and celebrate when people get married and have babies. We are expected to give and give to them. Single people are not celebrated in this same way and yet, these are the people paying more money in taxes, housing, food, social costs, etc.

I think there needs to be a big sea change in society. Not that I expect this will happen in my lifetime. Trust me, I love love and babies. But I also think we need to learn to celebrate and appreciate those Americans out there who are working hard and making it on there own. The ones who aren't getting the Honeymoon, the KitchenAid, the new sheets and towels, or the matching dishes. Here's to them.