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2 Do you think their marriage will last?
3 How many of their rules can you remember?
‘I’ll marry you but only on a few conditions...’
When Clifford met Annie, they found one thing in common. They both love
lists. So together they have written the ultimate list, a list of rules for their marriage.
This prenuptial agreement itemizes every detail of their lives together, from shopping
to sex. Timothy Laurence met them in Florida in the apartment that they share.
The living room is neat and tidy, with a dining table already laid for a meal that
has yet to be cooked. All the ingredients for the meal are in the kitchen, prepared,
weighed, waiting in a line. It is his turn to cook. Annie is chatting over a cup of
coffee by the pristine kitchen bar when her fiancé pours himself a cup and joins her.
He touches her arm. She tenses, looks at him anxiously, and asks, ‘Oh, sorry. Did I
say something wrong?’
‘No, no. I was just showing affection,’ Clifford explains ponderously.
‘Oh, I see,’ says Annie.
His hand returns to her arm, and this time she relaxes. It is a significant moment,
because spontaneity is not at the heart of this relationship. Love, for Clifford and
Annie, means following a book of rules.
A signed, legal document
They have become curiously famous since details of their prenuptial contract
were publicized. They wanted a legal contract, signed and witnessed by lawyers.
Their agreement is intended to regulate the chaotic heart, and smooth the path of true
love before the journey of marriage has begun We will have healthy sex 3 to 5 times
per week’ ,it declares, and continues through every aspect of married life, from the
wedding itself, to a trip to the supermarket: ‘We will spend $400 a month’, to who is
boss when it comes to the big decisions. They are getting married in six months’
time. The ceremony will last twenty minutes. The reception will be held in a
restaurant on Miami beach. We will invite a twenty guests each, who will be served
two drinks, one of which may be alcoholic’.
List of rules
So what are some of the other rules that will lead to married bliss?
• Once we are married, we will each receive an allowance of $70 per week to cover
haircuts, eating out, gifts for friends and spending money.
• We won’t raise our voices at each other. If we get angry, we will count to 10 and
take a deep breath.
• We will not use tobacco products.
• We will go to bed and turn out the lights by 11.30 pm.
• Family leadership and decision-making will be Clifford’s responsibility. Annie will
make decisions in emergencies and when Clifford is not available.
• We will buy unleaded fuel, and we won’t let the fuel gauge get lower than half a tank.
If any of these rules are broken, a fine will have to be paid out of personal savings.

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