They're just jealous

What do you do when everyone -- except you -- thinks you're in a bad relationship?

This blog post was inspired by "Hitched or Ditched." Yes, I am still thinking about that show. Things take on an added sense of permanence when when you only get five channels.

Anyway, there was one scene in the first episode when a couple came to the harsh realization that no one wanted them to get married. This was literally proven by a show of hands. Or more appropriately, a show of no hands.

Their first instinct was to dismiss the criticism, saying, "They don't know what goes on behind closed doors."

To some extent, that's a fine reaction. Many couples have a different dynamic in public, one that can taint others' opinions of their emotions.

But having a couple critical friends is one things. Finding absolutely no support for your relationship is another.

You can make up all the excuses you want, but in the end all those people can't be wrong.

Can they?