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Married and Watching the "How to Be Single Life"

I don't know what I was thinking. Really! It was a moment of insanity or wanting a girls night or maybe wanting a good laugh. I can't tell you exactly what it was but I did it. I went to see "How to Be Single." I usually research any movie we watch as a family or that my kids want to watch. But I actually thought this movie would be a cross between "My Greek Fat Greek Wedding" and "The Notebook." I thought it would be clever and funny and silly. But what I got was raunchy, nasty, way too sexual and just plain not funny. There was no depth to any of the characters, they were either high, drunk, having a crisis or sleeping and kissing with someone. I sure pray that this generation isn't doing life like this. I didn't hear shock or disbelief in the crowd that I was in. I heard tons of laughter. I had every intention of walking out after the first scene which I was mortified at because I had invited. two. ladies. from. MY. CHURCH!!!! I thought I was going to DIE! I was horrified, sick, overwhelmed, confused...and asking myself, "What the heck am I doing here?!" The actress I went to see Rebel Wilson was hilarious in "Night of the Museum" so I thought this would carry over to this film but I was so disappointed. She cursed all the time, she was drunk or high the entire time and she was sleeping with every man she met. I think I had my eyes covered a lot of the time for fear of what I might see.
So what is my advice? Please review your movies. Please review your movies. Please review your movies. As I sat there I felt out of place. I felt that I did not belong there. I didn't feel superior or better than anyone else I just felt as if God was saying, "What do light and darkness have in common? Nada!" I felt sad that this is acceptable behavior and I pray for our young people. I pray for a change of heart and that their hearts will be turned back to the Lord their true Love. I was also so thankful for my husband, that I am married and not single in this crazy jungle of a world. I took in a deep breath as I walked out of the theater and was thankful to be going home to my awesome, wonderful, sexy husband and my two wonderful boys.
I must say that my boys were "shocked" that I had gone to see a rated "R" movie (and by the way I didn't even check the rating...I am so bad). Am I naive to what is out there? Really? I never thought it was like that. We must invest in our young people and young adults. Speak into their lives and let them know that they don't need to look for love "in all the wrong places." That they can wait until they are married for their love and enjoy intimacy the way God meant it to be.
I apologize to my two homies. I love you both. Next time (I promise there won't be a next time) please pull me from the edge and give me some coffee and chocolate, that should do the job.
And to you all, I promise to review any movies I want to see soon. I did mention that already though, right? Oh and by the way, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" is coming out, who wants to join me?

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