Finally, The Real Proposal™ magazine BlogSpot!

We simply cannot thank you enough! The overwhelming response to our Pre-Subscription Mailers and outpouring of support for this magazine project continue to amaze—and humble—us. So many of you have confirmed what was deposited within our spirits from the very inception of this project, that there's unequivocal need for a publication like The Real Proposal™ on the national newsstands! We are continually encouraged by your constructive comments, and the tremendous ideas for articles and features so graciously submitted. Without doubt, you are the kind of lively audience with whom we seek interaction. In fact, some of you will remember that it was because of your clamor for more now that we decided to present our interim web site offerings, A Mere Glimpse and MARRIAGE In The News. So, we hope you're continuing to enjoy the articles we search the web to feature each month.

These offerings chronicle recently published news articles, opinions, and human-interest stories highlighting the critical elements and interpersonal relations that arise and ought to be rightfully considered when contemplating marriage, and within marriage. Some of our postings feature many of the issues surrounding parenting and divorce—issues, which subsequently and, seemingly, inevitably arise once we choose “marriage,” or any of the counterfeit living arrangements that promise a “test drive.” Others reveal the extent to which currently raging socio-political debates on issues like same-sex marriage are affecting our every-day lives, and our choices. Have you looked yet at the alarming statistical trends on the chaotic state of "Marriage" and "Family" in the United States today? Scary, aren’t they? Largely, the statistics reiterate that many of these trends will continue unabated without a rudimentary grasp and purposeful dissemination of TRUTH in the media on the issues. As best as we can prior to our launch, we will continue to present the issues in ways that stimulate thought and point towards TRUTH. We believe it is important to present upfront what drives our agenda—what will distinguish our editorials. Simply, we believe in moral absolutes, and that there is a moral plumb line, which represents the gold standard to which we are called in life, especially within our personal relationships.

We recognize it is no small task to topple erroneous, entrenched concepts, notions, and outright myths about dating, marriage, parenting, divorce, and, yes, even sex that have taken root in our society today. We believe such relationship "bibles" as Cosmopolitan and Glamour magazines (or worse, the "beer and babes" titles for men like Playboy, Maxim, and FHM) have aided and abetted our declining morals. For truth be told, if the loose—and, sometimes, downright lewd—propositions heralded each month across the checkout counters by their latest "how to..." do work, why then have so many of us not experienced the levels of fulfillment in our personal relationships that they claim we ought to achieve with their "quick, simple, easy steps to...”?

The fact is we need to get back to the basics. Quite likely, this will mean examining—and, more likely, challenging—what we have been taught (and taken as gospel) about such matters as how to choose a life partner. Moreover, isn't it just demented how, as a society, we have prepared our children to get married, but have never resolutely taught them how to stay married, or find real happiness in the process? The good news is there is truth on such issues, truth that needs to be examined carefully, and taught diligently to Generation X...and the next.

We hope you'll continue to enjoy our interim web site offerings, and that you'll watch for postings on this, our recently created The Real Proposal™ magazine BlogSpot. Here, you'll be able to post comments and opinions on topical issues, and witness our actual countdown to launch. Finally, please continue to spread the word about The Real Proposal™ magazine. We have placed several "Send Page to a Friend" links and Email Registers throughout our site, which are quick and easy to use. Ultimately, your efforts will benefit all of us as we promise to deliver The REAL Proposal for Marriage... Beyond White Lace & Promises.