Reasons Why Malcolm and Ruixian Should get Attached

Malcolm's name comes first throughout only because it starts with M and M comes before R.

1. Malcolm's and Ruixian's friends are supportive of them being a couple.

This is evident from all the posts and tags on this blog. The approval of friends is extremely important. Relationships rarely survive without it. Sure, Shania Twain's 'You're Still the One' points out that what your friends say may not really matter, but if they object to such a union, there usually is a good reason. And having their approval DOES make life hell a lot easier for the couple. At least they won't frown when you bring your other half out for a group outing, and keep talking bad about him/her when you are alone with them.

2. Malcolm and Ruixian are both intelligent.

Malcolm went to elite schools all the way (due to scholarly merit, of course), and Ruixian was on 'Singapore's Brainest Kid', and is currently in an elite school. Having about the same level of intellectuality, they should be able to have conversations on the same level as each other (i.e. no communication problems).

The Singapore Government also approves of such unions, because they believe that the elite will spawn an elite next generation. Yes, we should not let the government run our lives, and seriously, why should we do what the government suggests? As with no. 1, it never hurt to have the approval of the government.

And really, we all do want smart kids, don't we? =P

3. Malcolm and Ruixian live near each other.

Yes, Myron has already mentioned that in his post, but I'm going to expand on it.

While dating, living near each other is a bonus. The guy can always send the girl home, and even pick the girl up for dates. This is rather important in Singapore, where it is rather expensive to own a car. Travelling together on public transport gives more opportunities for conversation, and the couple can get to know each other better. Less time is wasted apart too. Spontaneous suppers, come-meet-me-I'm-at-home-on-MC-and-you're-home-too's and the like are also facilitated by the proximity.

Sure, absence makes the heart grow fonder, but I'm sure they will miss each other enough if when they return home for the night.

And upon marriage, the couple can easily choose a location for a home near (or far haha) from both sets of parents.

4. Both of them have the same surname.

There will be no quarrels about retention of surname, or whose surname the children should adopt. Ruixian (or Malcolm =P) will not have to assume another surname.

Having the same surname of course implies that they are from the same race. Although race should not matter, we being in this multi-racial country called Singapore ('regardless of race, language or religion'), it still affects many, and having an other half from the same race is generally more acceptable by the older generation (read:parents).

And yes, as with no.s 2 & 3, why bother with what your parents think? Life's already hard enough as it is; there is no need to create more problems.

5. Malcolm and Ruixian are around the same height.

This is for practical (and aesthetic) purposes, obviously. Ruixian is shorter than Malcolm, and Malcolm isn't too tall such that Ruixian would have problems holding his hand, or would have to strain her neck every time she looks up to talk to him.

6. Malcolm's and Ruixian's first (and last) time can be with each other.

This has already been touched on in Myron's post, but once again I'm going to expand on it.

It is very rare these days for couples to save themselves till marriage, so having your first and last time with the same person, and keeping yourself only to that person throughout is makes you (practically) unique.

Ok. Enough of that preaching crap. No prior sexual experiences = no STDs. 'Nuff said.

7. Malcolm and Ruixian are both not brand conscious.

No expectations of designer goods on birthdays/anniversaries/Valentine's Day etc. No disappointment at the other half for turning up in cheap clothing on a date. No shame in introducing the other half to their friends simply because he/she didn't wear at least $1000 worth of clothing and the bag he/she is carrying was the free one given with some promotion.

Money saved = money earned. More for the future =).

8. Malcolm and Ruixian can both learn to play contract bridge together.

Learning with another beginner is much more fun.

Ok fine. This point was included because I have failed to get both of them to play bridge. OEI WHAT'S WRONG WITH LEARNING HOW TO PLAY BRIDGE!

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Now that my hair is dried, I will go to bed. And no, Malcolm, I will not stop gossiping about you on your blog. Because YOU refuse to blog on your own blog, and I have noone else to gossip about. You know there are many ways to remedy this situation ya? The 2 most prominent ones being 1) get attached to Ruixian so I will not be able to gossip about the both of you, and 2) BLOG LA DUH!