I know a lot of men who are perfectly happy being single. They have every excuse in the world why they're not ready to get married.
I thought I had heard everything until I read why Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie say they won't be tying the knot anytime soon.
In an interview in the current issue of Esquire magazine, Brad said he and Angelina won't consider getting married until - quote - "everyone else in the country who wants to be married is legally able."
Obviously, Brad is trying to be a social activist and make a point about dropping the restrictions on who is allowed to get married and who isn't in this country. Or at least that's what he wants people to think. Maybe he's just come up with an excellent way to stay a bachelor.
It makes him look really concerned about the plight of other people. Yet at the same time, he doesn't have to get married. This guy is smarter than I thought.
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My common-law wife and me are living in sin, and are happy about it. We love each other, and a little piece of paper isn't going to change that. Marrige is an extra expense for no gain. Some people want the ceremony. O.K, that's fine - they should get married. Others (Like me, and possibly Brad) don't care about the ceremony and can't be bothered with the expense. Even a civil ceremony is $25-$100, money that can be used for other things.
Why should brad get married? How will Brad's and Angelina's partnership change?
Don't tell me let me guess if you have a prenuptual agreement then you get out fast without a mess!
Perfect!
The problem is, Angelina is a free spirit and won't marry him!
This was something that Brad didn't expect, so his ego was shattered. (you know about egos Donald, you have a huge one!).
In order to save face, Brad has come up with this statement. It buys him time while Angelina is "contolling" the show and it keeps his ego intact, for the most part.
It is Brad that is FOR marriage, he has said it a billion times in interviews through the years.
Brad does not want to have children and not be married. He married Jen and there was not any children to consider, this is how much he loves marriage.
So, Brad's ABOUT face is just to SAVE face!!
Without marriage, women want to please you – more sex, less complaining, etc. After marriage, even with a prenup., the incentives change. Why would any sane person agree to this? Why do people feel the need to reduce their options? The women that was so supportive before the marriage is now demanding… and when get divorced you have to pay. Why take this chance? I did it myself and I still can't explain my decision other that than out of sheer exhaustion of hearing why don't we get married acquiesced. In business I would never ever make a decision like this.
a "wild child", BUT she OBVIOUSLY has
grown up & evolved.
I am sure that you already know, as
does everyone else, about her genuine
humanitarian efforts and how much
RESPECT she gets all over the world.
I personally respect her for NEVER
EVER saying anything bad about anyone-
no matter how much some deserve it.
Compared to Angelina, Aniston is
RIDICULOUS. She is homely-looking,
former TV-sitcom actress!
Besides, more importantly, she showed
us her true colors with her "pity
party's" MANIPULATIONS and LYING.NOT
so "sweet" or "honest", is it? NO more
Rachel Green!! NOBODY buys it
anymore.
Aniston said in Vogue, after the
divorce, that her shrink's death was
her BIGGEST LOSS. Not "normal", is
she?
She also said in W-mag, years ago,
that Brad wasn't love of her life!
Nice!
NOW he has the love of his life,
PAPERS OR NOT. AND, he has THREE
adorable little ones-one of them
HIS, biological.
He INDEED is SMARTER than anyone
thought.
However, marriage is a legally thing to do and worth to everyone. It is very hard to against with natural life! Marriage or not is people's choice and free to decide!
What's with all the believing tabloid gossip. Who says Angelina doesn't want to get married? Where did she say this? Also, Brad Pitt never said he didn't want to get married again either. And too, what's with the push to marry these two off? They are both very well off, the have kids now whom I'm sure they want to focus on and their relationship as a couple is still something that will have to develop with time. Into what, I don't know, I don't know them, but for all we know they may have already forged some sort of commitment to each other that has nothing to do with anyone else and doesn't yet involve the courts. I too agree with the notion that why should they get married with the money they make. And Donald Trump, though I love him, should know better, he's been married 3 times. If the committment was so important, why not stick with it the first time.
Either way, I think his whole answer is a load of bull. I don't believe for one second that he and Angelina aren't getting married because they're trying to stand up for gay rights. Give me a break. That relationship most likely won't last anyway so it's probably a good thing that they're not rushing down the aisle.
I saw Donny interviewing Marc Cubain (did I spell it right)? Interesting how he was not too fondle about you but Donny covered you. Must be a good friend. Then today I see Seth Godin mention your name in his blog, but he refused to link to you and even acknowledge it saying (No link for Trump).
I guess when you're below every one else they love you, but when you're above them, they try to pull you down in order to raise them selves a little higher.
P.S. Waiting for the Apprentice to start soon. Don't understand why this would be the last season. Many people will miss it.
He barely resembles the man he once was as it appears he has no "balls", while Angelina clearly wears the pants in the family. Not that there's anything wrong with that, and I commend Angelina in all her endeavors, but come one Brad, who are you kidding? Angelina's just going to chew you up and spit you out! Good on you Brad for taking up a bunch of causes, and sure, sometimes it takes another person to bring out new sides of oneself, but you've managed to make yourself look really foolish in the process. Foolish and old. And not that hot. Next!
Personally I think we need a woman for President, that is maybe after Mr. Trump runs and wins.
More importantly, I also would like to see nude pictures of Angelina while she is still hot! Notice, the women like Jen and the staight men like Angie.
Amazing what get's our attention.
I certainly disagree with someone's opinion that Brad's "stock has been plummeting".How?! He was only a typical HW star who's now an aware person willing to help others. And, in his private life, he finally became a father for the 1. time at the age of 41.. THOSE ARE FANTASTIC THINGS, and FACTS too. Not to mention that he also has a smart, compassionate, strong and beautiful young woman
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I'm curious, what do you think of all of the celebrities who have started adopting foreign children?
Thanks.
Mr. Trump, I think this kind of articles are kind of far away from doing business and creating wealth.
How do you expect to be taken seriously, commenting on drivel like this? Your time is at a Premium, right?? You sound part Businessman /Gossip Columnist these days. Some of your recent postings suggest that you really, REALLY, want to be hip...
Hip, Mr. Trump, would be to never have this sort of crap even hit your radar screen. You're into Real Estate, right?
Brad and Jenn made a great couple. Pretty and dull (yawn.) Angelina's the bright one in the relationship. And the one who has less tendency to trust... add ot that the fact that this announcement came a few weeks after rumors that she didn't want to marry him anymore because she was bored and because he had trouble accepting her female lovers... sounds like she came up with a way to call the marriage off and allow her boy to save face.
I think Angelina's the one who figured out how to have the best of all worlds.
I carried much of what you said into various aspects of social interaction, and always looked forward to the next issue.
This writing of late is sometimes humorous, but I miss the poignant, well-delveloped, business-relevant advice and opinions.
Have you been too busy to do such lately?
Please maintain the integrity of Trump University and utilize a different avenue for your fun persona and social interests as I am sure people want to know what you think about celebrities and their stances on social isses as well!
Cheers! PK
please do what you do and know best.
My Huong Ta DDS
i want to be on the Apprentice -bring that
show back Mr. Trump - I never missed an epsidode! Also - stars should not make the kind of money they make. Police, Fire, EMT and employees of Trump should make the big bucks
Bring back the Apprentice
Oh and a WOMAN PRESIDENT would be great we'll have a better world I'm thinking Hilary Clinton all the way......
Best, Leo Mumford.
BTW, Mr. Trump, regarding the Put-down Artists who always come out of the wormwood for an opportunity to put others down, I'd like to say, Let them eat a BIG piece of SHUTUP. (PG-17 version.)
Carl Jung would say it's good psychology.
The piece of paper doesn't prove anything.
There is so many unmarried couples around the world, so they are one of them. Nothing new....
You are way too transparent: PLEASE don't bring Aniston's shameful CIRCUS to Mr. Trump's blog. CAN'T YOU READ? This is obviously NOT about the former TV-actress who does nothing (except piti parties), AND HELPS NO ONE.
Can we talk a bit? Traz? :)about bussiness books, life, mother Earth,love,generally.. look,
Impress me veery much that jewellry ¨Letter of Chief Seattle Suwamish tribe from 1855¨.., it was about the land property¨s rights, a difficult negotiation between 2 different cultures(as in love, right?:))but somehow, a wise life class about WIN /WIN negociation roots for both parts, they value what they have not as property !! that is not theyr¨s!!!is a gift from theyr God in his natural manifestation..but carefully they give also advices to whom want to posses it, about maintain it further with love and care for the next generations wellness in life too.. so simple as they understand it and share it that way!! nice, he?
In bussiness as in life is all about maintaining the right balance between: take and give back.
We really understand the core values of a relationship no matther is a friendschip
well tested on the long run is love or bussiness.
How we appreciate what we have before move forward?
IF the time is to GO ON what we left back? We treat what owned with respect and care, we reconsider it to ensure a solid basement for what no matter wich kind of life, love, bussiness ventures life will serve us without ¨pre-advice-ing¨¨?!!
Are we ready to fight and enjoy life?
any unbalance can affect some how other important aspects, everything is connected, so if somebody will marry after winn the lottery or others if we all are at ¨¨home on the planet¨¨...the world start with anyone of us and our wellbeing
influence our surroundings.
Can we judge something? everything is soo damn relatief and the basements in life soo different for anyone, what we don¨t understand in others no matter ¨couse we can be just happy if they are fine as they are.
We all go forward with good and bads but I love that rootsclass to negociate like:
we negociate now, but keep the final image on mind, is that a happy end for good sake of all involved?!
yeeaah, I know, overdosis idealism, but can imagine for a second the world ruled that way? :)))in ALL the aspects!!are differences worth to fight for?
no, better negociate.How? WIN /WIN, LOOSE /LOOSE or WIN /LOOSE?!
how we deal in politik, in bussines in love life? look arround, that we have. Change the attitude or the manner to deal with, perhaps will make the difference somehow.
In my case I¨ve learned hard that class life teach us every day.
But still need to refine it ¨couse my balance is still unbalanced in few aspects..:) ok, we touch the ideas not the persons, right? so don¨t hate the style, please.
Best Wisches to all.
Dana
Who cares anyway...
I wish and pray someday soon to thank them for helping me change my life due to their actions ,help the world.Now this is greatness.An thank you donald trump i do beleive in your visions.Tm
As for Brad pitt and Angela (although i dont agree to gay marriage) well as any normal person they r free to decide to marry or not.. they are celebrities right! famous rich and no limitations to wht they decide to do but it all ends up with hw they respect and understand the knot of marriage. Marriage is a bond of purity respect and love not of burden.
Those who would really love would understand wht i mean. but sorry again ppls attitude, greed and the meanness of the societies have destroyed the true essence of it. So, it would be fair enough to leave B.P and Angela alone as anyone would like to be left for themselves caz we marry for ourselves not for the sake of any oneelse. In the end I would say its the attitude how we view matters and things around us !
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No marriage,no alimony maybe. I'm sure he searched high and low for that excuse. PLEASE, is she Stupid for falling for his sudden interest in the WORLD. Doesn't she know the Activist was a ploy to win her over? He has never done anything publicly to help the world (snd I'll bet privately either)prior to this crazy relationship.
What is he telling his daughter? Would HE approve of someone like himself knocking up his daughter and playing the activist role. I think NOT he'd probably what to kick his butt. Someone should kick his! Maybe Angie's Dad!
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I can't stand to watch Brad in interviews anymore..he is so chock full of himself and so "enlightened"..it makes me want to gag. What a ****.
Love ya Donald. And it seem like you have some great grounded kids.
While he's stil a handsome man, he has lost something that made him who he was when he was pre-Angelina...and I'm not saying she's draining his energy, but the poor man looks so exhausted. I think he was a lot happier and probably healthier without all those kids (like most folks are)...still, he has lost more than just his youthful looks, he doesn't have the cest for life that he had before and that energetic sparkle is gone....and he's not that old, a lot of people have that certain something way into their old age (way older than he is)...I can't help but feeling a bit sad for him...what happened to his dimples? He doesn't smile anymore - in one photo I saw him trying to smile and all he did is look like a dirty old man instead of a stud! Oh, well...alll things change ... which is why I try not to look in a mirror either ;-)