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I cannot believe what I just read. I know firsthand that France is a very liberal country, but I guess I'm just so out of touch. An article in French Yahoo! explains which types of couples (based on socioeconomics) should get married because it is financially beneficial, and which types of couples should just live together (they actually unashamedly call it "concubinage"--can you believe it?!). The article begins by saying that if any couples want to get married, they should think it over for tax reasons.

Huh?? When did marriage become a financial business deal? I'm just so agitated right now.

Perspective please, people. Am I just making a big deal out of nothing?

And another quick question. I've been using my sister-in-law's computer the past couple of days, and I notice that the photos are coming out darker on her computer. The funky photo of Ashley in the previous post, is the background white on yours? It's white on my computer, but blue on her computer. So I was just wondering how it shows up on your computer. I'd appreciate the feedback. Thanks :)

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DonnaG said…
Hey. France is weird in that way. That is why I would never live there but I prefer to dream of my own little romantic notions in my mind.

As far as the picture....the before pic is blue, the after pic is white. Does that help?
August 16, 2007 at 1:48 PM
Carmela said…
Yes, that helps. Thanks!
August 16, 2007 at 1:55 PM
Anonymous said…
You aren't the only one. I think that's absurd! BTW, Larry helped me with my myspace the other night. If you haven't checked it out, please do and let me know what you think.
August 16, 2007 at 2:22 PM
tjep said…
It's amazing! Although if I'm not mistaken France's new prime minister is supposed to be more conservative.
So maybe that's a good thing.
August 16, 2007 at 7:05 PM
Anonymous said…
I am not clued in on the france situation.. I personally would be $500+ a fortnight better off if I left my husband..and did what I did now. He could still live in the same house as me.. i just have to officially leave him. Mmmmmmm
ridiculous!? yes. Same sex couples living together get a better tax deal here than traditional married couples. They also get better welfare deals and better pensions.
Is it fair no? but if you decide to marry or not marry based on tax. Maybe they arent the right person?
August 16, 2007 at 11:42 PM
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