quintessential simple

Wanted: a “simple”, fair, good looking, educated, girl for marriage. This is pretty much the gist of the matrimonial advertisements in paper, magazines and now even internet. If a girl/guy decides to go the “A” way (read: arranged) they have to scrutinize through these ads. (Technically and overtly enthusiastic parent/relative/family/friend/distant cousin does the needful).

However I want to challenge the authenticity of these ads. For instance define simple for me. According to the dictionary simple simply implies

A. easily understood,

B. plain and uncomplicated

C. Of single element.

Now by virtue of being human point c is automatically eliminated. My question is has anyone in the entire world met a “simple” woman? Or for that matter has understood the psyche of a woman totally? I am guessing the answer is no. What is simple then? Does “simple” imply a girl who doesn’t wear western outfit, or does it mean she doesn’t question authority and pretty much stays to herself in that case these are a quality of a pet. It’s a women prerogative to be complicated. Think for yourself questions like ‘have I gained weight’? ‘Do these shoes look good on me? What do you want to eat for dinner? And many more in the same league may appear to be simple but the answer can actually complicate your life. If you are looking for a women with a simple taste (read: someone who spends less} then I am sorry none exists in that category either show me a woman who says no to shopping. Shopping is in the genetic imprint of a women. Since the inception of mankind a man has earned and a women has spent you cant really be looking for someone who hasn’t complied to the basic rules of mankind?

On a very serious note, women experience plethora of emotions in their entire life. They are emotionally high strung. They endure pain to produce babies. They sacrifice knowingly/unknowingly for their loved ones and with the whole new breed of independent working women coming in things are about to get even more complicated. In times like these it just difficult being sane let alone being simple at that. It is justified for a woman to not be so simple.

So my dear grooms to be re evaluate your expectation. Look at it from a women’s point of view can ‘simple’ really exists? And if it does and you happen to marry her doesn’t your new life start on a lie?

Give it a serious thought while I try being the quintessential ‘simple’ girl.