by Rynski on Nov.03, 2009, under breakup, danger, date, disgusting, life
Is it love – or love of money? Marriage contracts can be a joke
Since many of us are multimillionaires, we know we need to protect our assets against gold diggers and dates just looking to manipulate us out of our mansions and Jaguars.
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.../Photo Ryn Gargulinski
It doesn’t usually apply to the first date, but once we start getting serious with someone, it’s time to sign a contract or two.
Prenuptial agreements are nothing new, but some of the newfangled marriage contracts, like one up for renewal between Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, are pretty heavy duty.
We all know Katie and Tom – it’s the couple with a kid named Suri who traipses around town in high heels at age 3.
Tom is also known as the dude who stands on things so he can be at least as tall as his wives while Katie is also known as the no-name actress who is now upset because she is obscured by Tom’s celebrity, albeit short, shadow.
Their contract is a doozey, according to Star magazine, the highly reputable tabloid that is more fun than The Enquirer but not as amusing as those that report on Bat Boy and alien babies (some in high heels).
The Star said some of the highlights of their 100-page contract include:
The Scientology bonus – Katie allegedly gets $250,000 per year for supporting the religion and reportedly wants an additional $500,000 bonus as a special thank you.
The clothing allowance – Katie reportedly wants an increase from her annual $750,000 to an annual $2 million.
The baby bonus – Katie allegedly received a $3 million “gift” when she had Suri in 2006 and has been offered an “additional offspring” incentive ever since. Tom is reportedly willing to increase the gift to $5 million with an additional $2 million if she conceives by 2011.
The tabloid also mentioned the bickering about the contract may be enough to put an end to their three-year union.
The way it sounds, Tom is essentially paying Katie to stay with him and breed.
And we are left with but one question: What’s love got to do with it?
What do you think?
Have you ever dated someone who was only after your money?
Have you dated someone just to get to their money?
Are contracts that include a baby bonus and money for supporting your spouse’s beliefs ridiculous or an ideal thing?
Would an annual $250,000 be enough for you to support Scientology?
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November 3rd, 2009 on 11:23 am
Hello Ryn!
What an interesting topic . . . marriage contracts. I think it may be the wave of the future, personally. Divorce rates being what they are, it may be that the current design of marriage is no longer useful. Done simply, marriage contracts could include: year by year renewals, performance bonuses, anniversary bonuses, penalties for infidelity, etc.
The whole thing about forever and ever doesn’t seem to be working for the most part anymore. Any other suggestions?
November 3rd, 2009 on 11:31 am
Performance bonuses?!?!
Sounds very interesting Andrew! LOL
November 3rd, 2009 on 11:58 am
azmouse! (waggling my eyebrows) heh heh heh heh!
I see you have an active imagination! If performance bonuses were part of the deal, many currently unsatisfied people (romance, sex, etc.) might find things getting better. Who knows . . . marriage as it stands now is a failing institution.
November 3rd, 2009 on 12:54 pm
Yes….the performance bonus clause sounds cool.
November 3rd, 2009 on 11:40 am
hey andrew! – i think you are on to something – you’re absolutely right that the current design of marriages seems to no longer work. what’s this “vow” and “sickness and health” crap? folks may say.
you got it – hit them where it matters: the wallet. can you imagine how many spouses MAY think twice about cheating if they had to pay out a cash penalty for infidelity?
this is a GREAT idea!!!
November 3rd, 2009 on 12:01 pm
Ryn, there are all kinds of things that could find their way into a marriage contract. If two people can agree on it, then it can probably be contracted.
November 3rd, 2009 on 12:44 pm
mine would definitely include a clean the rat cage and take out the garbage clause – hahah!
November 3rd, 2009 on 11:30 am
Interesting….I have wondered how Kate Holmes stands hanging with Tom Cruise. He’s gotten so weird over the years. Not that I follow movie stars, but I find what you’ve said about them very interesting.They live in a world all their own, those famous peeps.
Luckily, I don’t have to worry about anybody being with me for my money, although I guess there are a few men out there that to them I have allot.
I have dated ‘rich guys’ before. It doesn’t matter to me. I have a great time at a fancy, extravagant resort with a five star restaurant as well as a few days in a tent and sleeping bag, cooking outside with no shower in sight.
November 3rd, 2009 on 11:43 am
i don’t understand the holmes/cruise thing, either – esp. since they dress their toddler in high heels (hahah). is 3 years old still a toddler?
why do shoe companies even MAKE high heels that fit bumbling and stumbling children? they are begging for a twisted ankle or worse…but anyway….
money can be a master manipulator, so maybe that’s part of the reason she sticks around. that and the fame crumbs that come her way.
in addition to getting (as you mentioned) weird, tom got kind of fat, too.
November 3rd, 2009 on 12:21 pm
I have never dated rich guys mouse but I’m with you. Fancy is nice but fun and casual is just as nice; the key factor is the company.
November 3rd, 2009 on 12:45 pm
I’ll agree with the bod’ of youse. fancy schmancy is OK – except most fancy clothes make me itch – casual, cool and fun is just as dandy.
and yes, even mundane tasks like grocery shopping can be fun in the right company.
November 3rd, 2009 on 12:48 pm
I always find reading about the problems of straight people to be amusing – sort of like poor people who tell stories about the problems of being rich.
November 3rd, 2009 on 1:27 pm
How funny – A gay elitist!
November 3rd, 2009 on 2:57 pm
I for one cry myself to sleep most nights over the tribulations and suffering of the upper class.
November 3rd, 2009 on 3:24 pm
i’m being kept awake wondering how ANY amount of money could make someone support scientology…
November 3rd, 2009 on 5:21 pm
Any religion that supports complete silence while giving birth has got to be whacked.
I’m all for natural childbirth (did it myself three times without so much as a Tylenol) but cussing and yelling is a very necessary part of the birthing ritual…don’t they know that?!?
November 3rd, 2009 on 5:55 pm
No epidural az? You are a remarkable woman.
Yelling and obscenities should be mandatory…
November 3rd, 2009 on 6:12 pm
Hi Maxxie,
Nope, no epidural, just kept telling myself the pain was temporary. Honestly, it really didn’t bother me that much. I haven’t checked lately, but when I had Wesley at St. Joseph’s 21 years ago, I was told by the nurse I held the hospital delivery record of just under 4 minutes. The record I broke was my Grandma’s when she had my Aunt Lisa (she had 8 kids) Grandma got a kick out of that. LOL
November 3rd, 2009 on 3:02 pm
You know, the happiest (up to my current love) I’d ever been in my life was out of work dirt poor newlyweds. We were both very young and in love, that’s all that mattered at the time. Later on, when we both had good jobs and saw less and less of each other, things began to go badly. So, while money may seem to make things easier, I believe it has very little to do with happiness or true love.
November 3rd, 2009 on 3:25 pm
good point. i’d have to agree that money can foul up the world. not only with boyfriend/girlfriend relationships, but also friendships and family relations. how many friendships were wrecked over loans and such, i wonder.