A Modest Proposal

A MODEST PROPOSAL

For preventing our future generations from getting hurt from falling in love.

There is nothing more miserable than falling in love.  Many people believe that finding love is one of the most dreadfully complicated and wonderful happenings in the universe.  Even more people have the idea that something so precious can only be gained by courting their potential life partner; spending time with them on a constant basis (maybe while eating dinner or seeing a movie) and continuing to spend time together as the relationship grows.  Unfortunately, it is common that these attempts at love are unsuccessful. To go along with that failure are the feelings of hopelessness, bitterness, depression, low self-esteem, and much more and worse.  Although, there have been no attempts to eliminate such a dreadful custom.  My plan, though, should sufficiently prevent any future misery from dating, bad break-ups, and nasty divorces.

Today most people are prone to waste valuable years of their lives to find, out of billions of possible partners, “The One.”  Dating usually causes a great deal of money and effort spent trying to impress a love interest with attractive appearances and expensive restaurants.  That’s why it’s called “falling in love,” as no one purposefully falls. It just happens. Being in love enchants people. But then one day, they realize that that person is not “The One,” and they end up being some strangers with some memories.

I propose that we get rid of this practice from future generations completely, putting an end to any heartache and confusion that usually follows.  Not only will they be more productive in other parts of their lives, but the overall happiness and satisfaction of the population will increase sharply. 

I am aware of the basics for human reproduction, and I understand that people enjoy close human contact, both physically and emotionally.  The solution is simple, and it begins at birth.  Some time between having their baby...