Townsman, 1991-02, Page 15Idyllic honeymoon?
Don't believe it! Honeymoons are
sent to test newlyweds' resolve
BY BONNIE GROPP
Honeymoon! The word is synony-
mous with starstruck lovers roman-
tic idylls, moonlit walks and candle-
light. Having been married twice
myself, I have come to the conclu-
sion, however, that the honeymoon
was not intended to bring a couple
closer together. Oh contraire I It's
actually a diabolic plan devised to
test the newlyweds. If you can
survive your honeymoon, you can
easily survive the marriage.
I can even back this up with facts,
using my second honeymoon as an
example. I have eliminated the first
due to lack of interest.
My husband is a perfectionist.
This was no surprise to me, but I
was unprepared for how conscien-
tious he is about seeing no job left
unfinished. How often do you see
the bride and groom left alone in the
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