1320 hrs September 1st 2005

His Holiness

the Dalai Lama

said,

A successful marriage

is when

love for each other,

exceeds

need for each other.

My first reaction was

what the fuck

does the Dalai Lama

know about

love and marriage?

But on introspect,

that guy is

really smart.

If I think of love,

as want,

as opposed

to need,

then this entire society,

is all about

our wants

exceeding

our needs.

The core of capitalism

is about our wants

exceeding

our needs.

I want a sportscar

do I need it?

I want a boat

do I need it?

I want a condo

do I need it?

NO.

But capitalism

and our market driven

economy,

is all about

pursuit

of our wants

above our needs,

and proven successful indeed

and thus suitable

catering

to our human nature.

Interestingly,

we got it the wrong way around

in love and marriages.

Needs generally exceed wants.

Women generally marry for money.

Lets drop the politically correct bullshit.

The sweetest guy in the world

but without a job

ain't gonna jump

into your pants

anytime soon.

Like they say,

No money no honey.

You need my money

I need your body.

The Dalai Lama

was right.

Because when need

for each other,

exceeds love

for each other,

you get effectively

mutual exploitation.

Guess the Minangkabau

are the most advanced society

in the world,

in this respect.

Afterall, all guys

are penniless there.