Love and Marriage:
"If falling in love is anything like learning how to spell, I don't want to do it. It takes too long." - Glenn, age 7
My mother says to look for a man who is kind. That's what I'll do. I'll find somebody who's kinda tall and handsome." -- Carolyn, age 8
"I think you're supposed to get shot with an arrow or something, but the rest of it isn't supposed to be so painful." -- Manuel, age 8
"No one is sure why it happens, but I heard it has something to do with how you smell. That's why perfume and deodorant are so popular." -- Mae, age 9
"Most men are brainless, so you might have to try more than once to find a live one." -- Angie, age 10
"Beauty is skin deep. But how rich you are can last a long time." -- Christine, age 9
How People In Love Act:
"Lovers will just be staring at each other and their food will get cold. Other people care more about the food." -- Brad, age 8
"They act mooshy. Like puppy dogs, except puppy dogs don't wag their tails nearly as much." -- Arnold
How To Tell If Two People Are Married:
"Married people usually look happy to talk to other people." -- Eddie, age 6
"You might have to guess based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids." -- Derrick, age 8
Deciding Who To Marry:
"No person really decides before they grow up, who they are going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with. “ Kirsten, age 10
"You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming." -- Allan, age 10
"The person is thinking: 'Yeah, I really do love him. But I hope he showers at least once a day.'" -- Michelle, age 9
What Most People Are Thinking When They Say "I Love You":
"Some lovers might be real nervous, so they are glad that they finally got it out and said it, and now they can go eat." -- Dick, age 7
Why People In Love Often Hold Hands:
"They want to make sure their rings don't fall off, because they paid good money for them." -- Gavin, age 8
What Most People Are Thinking When They Say "I Love You":
"They are just practicing for when they might have to walk down the aisle someday and do the holy matchimony thing." -- John, age 9
"Tell them that you own a bunch of candy stores." --Del, age 6
Strategies For Making People Fall in Love with You:
"Tell them that you own a bunch of candy stores." --Del, age 6
Titles of Love Ballads You Can Sing To Your Loved One:
"'I Love Hamburgers, I Like You!'" -- Eddie, age 6
"'How Do I Love Thee When You're Always Picking Your Nose?'" -- Arnold
"'Hey, Baby, I Don't Like Girls, But I'm Willing To Forget You Are One!'" -- Will, age 7
"Shake your hips and hope for the best" --Cammille, age 9
"Yell out that you love them at the top of your lungs...and don't worry if their parents are right there." -- Manuel, age 8
"Don't do things like have smelly, green sneakers. You might get attention, but attention ain't the same thing as love." -- Alonzo, age 9
