IVF

After watching the Dateline special on IVF and reading the US Catholic article, I have learned that there are many pros and cons to IVF.  However, I think the pros have the tendency to outweigh the cons.  One of the most obvious pros to IVF it that it results in a baby.  IVF versus adoption appeals to many couples who are unable to conceive by themselves because they have the chance to have a baby who is biologically theirs.  Meanwhile, some of the cons include in the incredibly high cost without a 100% gaurantee of a baby and the emotional roller coaster of trying and possibly failing to get pregnant multiple times.  Another con of IVF pertains mostly Catholics.  The Catholic Church is against the practice of IVF, because it believes that it is immoral for a couple to have a baby outside of sexual intercourse.  Personally, I think that the Catholic Church should be open to IVF.  If an infertile couple is committed to each other and to having a baby, then what is so bad about getting some professional help to have that baby who will be raised as a Catholic?  The financial cost of IVF is definitely something that many couples have to consider and is probably the reason many of them cannot use IVF.  I think there should be some program designed to financially help couples who are struggling to meet the cost, because IVF offers a couple the chance to start a family, and no loving couple should be denied that opportunity.

He's Just Not That Into You

While watching the movie He's Just Not That Into You, I really enjoyed watching the relationship dynamic between Beth and Neil.  They have been deeply in love for seven and they even live together, but they are not married.  But Beth wants to get married; she wants the ring on her finger and her and Neil's signatures on the marriage certificate.  On the other hand, Neil refuses to get married.  He doesn't believe in marriage, because he thinks it is unnecessary and will add unneeded stress to an already committed and loving relationship.  I think that most women would probably identify very easily with Beth, because we want that firm reassurance that our boyfriend or husband is never going to  leave when things get tough.  However, Beth and Neil are a perfect example of a real relationship.  Their love and support for each other when they most need it shows that marriage is more than a fun party, two rings, and a certificate.  They are an example of the bond and commitment that needs to be present before the rings are bought and the certificate is signed.

Another interesting character from this movie was Gigi.  Gigi wants everything that love is supposed to be.  She is in love with the idea of love.  Gigi is trying so hard to find the signals, to leave the right message, and act the right way that she can't enjoy the little moments that might eventually lead to something bigger.  Gigi doesn't fully understand the true meaning of love, because she hasn't experienced it yet.  However, once Alex's honesty truly reaches Gigi, she learns that romance isn't everything.  She becomes a more confidant woman and focuses on just enjoying each day as it comes.  Before Gigi starts dating Alex, we see that it is completely possible to live a happy and content life as a single person.