THE MARRIAGE PACT by Michelle Richmond

“Groucho Marx said,
<<Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution?>>“

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“The Pact is a group of like-minded individuals intent on achieving a similar goal.
Created in 1992 by Orla Scott, The Pact has increased exponentially in size and commitment since that day.
While our rules and bylaws have changed, our membership has grown, and our members have spread far and wide, the mission and spirit of  The Pact remain true to the concept that Orla conceived in the very beginning.

The Pact was created for three reasons:

–first, to establish a clear set of definitions that can be used to understand and discuss the contract of marriage

–second, to establish rules and regulations for the marriage participants to adhere to, designed to strengthen the marriage contract and ensure success

–and third, to establish a community of individuals who share a common goal and desire to help each other achieve their individual goal – a successful marriage – which in turn strengthens the group.”

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“And there are photos.

A picture of Orla, a man who is perhaps her husband, Ali Hewson, and Bono.

Orla with Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa.

A younger Orla with Tony Blair and his wife, Cherry.

Bill and Melinda Gates.

Jackson Pollock and Dolly Parton with their respective spouses.”

Kindle, 2017