Cameron Diaz: Marriage Is a Dying Institution
Don't expect to see an engagement ring on Cameron Diaz's finger anytime soon.
The 38-year-old Bad Teacher star tells Maxim's June issue that marriage is a dying institution. "I think we have to make our own rules," she explains. "I don't think we should live our lives in relationships based off old traditions that don't suit our world any longer."
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Despite her fear of settling down, Diaz -- who's dated everyone from Justin Timberlake and Jared Leto to current beau Alex Rodriguez -- still believes in love.
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"I love men more than anything. I want all men to be happy and have rad women in their lives," the blonde bombshell says. "But guys need women who challenge them and don't let them get away with their s**t. Women, conversely, need to not be crazy bitches who blow up when their guys tell them something that scares them."
When asked about her relationship with Rodriguez, however, Diaz is notably less candid. "It's really awesome," she says. "I love baseball!"
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29Like what Gordon Roberts (of the 700 Club) had to say about this. He said that in those elitist circles (of which Cameron Diaz is a part), marriage is pretty much a dying breed, but it isn't that way for the rest of us who aren't in that circe. Heck, my mom and dad have been married for 35 years, and many other friends of the family are the same way. Some may have fewer years then mom and dad, while others have more years, so marriage isn't dying. As far as I can see, peoples attitudes towards marriage have changed these days. It seems as if people don't take it seriously now, and with things like "No fault divorce", they really don't need to. Still, there are people getting married because they love each other, so marriage is not dying!
Well said,if you were a ignorant 16 year old! I hope you were just saying that because you knew you were speaking to a young male audience who wanted to hear that, But for a 38 year old who doesn't have too many good years left you better hope you find someone who doesn't think or believe like you.
Jay, she's a ho because she chooses not to marry???? And fail at it like most people (I might add)? I guess I'm a ho too then...a big ho! Glad she lives her life for "her" and not by anyone elses standards. I guarantee she lives a way more fulfilling life than you...so stop hating!
Spoken like the h0 she is..no one wants to marry a h0 and stay married to her. Marriage is still stronger then people staying together out of wedlock. Every couple I work with that wasn't married has since split up, and unfortunately the woman in some of those cases are left with a child to raise alone. Half the men don't want to sign birth certificates either.
Cameron, you are a dying institution. Idiot.
Institution of marriage isn't dying. More like it doesn't last. I am 16 years old and I already know hollywood isn't the best example of marriage. Granted I am way to young to understand marriage but I do know marriage states "Till Death do us part" or "As long as we both shall live" Not many people go by that any more. And people don't even get to know each other before they get married because most of hollywood has been married in the first year of meeting or there on their 5th marriage. The institution of marriage isn't dying, it isn't lasting.
I totally disagree with Cameron.
I think marriage is a dying practice only in Hollywood because most of them cannot stay married for more than 3 months.
I agree with Aimee and Jenny, i often consider the source when something just doesn't sound quite right:)) I didn't get married till i was 34years old, i'll be 40 this year, and if i was still not married i'd be saying the same thing as Cameron..LOL!!!
Can I just say something? Why do you guys have to go crazy on her for voicing her opinion? Everyone has the choice to live their lives the way they want to. As long as she isn't pushing her beliefs on you there shouldn't be a problem. Damn, you guys take everything too seriously.
I personally have no interest in marriage, but still think it's a beautiful thing if you feel you have met the right person and not getting married for the wrong reasons.
I'm the same way and BY CHOICE! Theres nothing wrong with it....at least she's a realist, not like all these flakes who get married over and over and over and over and over and over and think "thats normal"!! Better than multiple divorces because people today have ZERO MORALS or standards. She looks 200% better any day than those types of people. She hasn't failed at marriage like most!! It's her life, let her live it.
If marriage is a dying institution then why are so many people still getting married? Yes, many people choose not to marry, some people get divorced, and some people stay married! Thereâ??s people all across the board in this area. Since when is she in a position to make such an evaluation? This is just her opinion, but I beg to differ, and so would a lot of other happily married couples. Maybe in the world that she lives in, but a lot of people donâ??t live by Hollywoods standards. I'm happy to say that I've been married for almost 10 years!
considering shes pushing 40 i can see why she has this outlook.
The only reason marriage is a dying institution in her eyes is because no man wants to marry her!! Seems like she has never been capable of holding a relationship, and notice how she is always the one being left...not doing the leaving?? Hmmm Cameron!!!
The funny thing is that Cameron works SOOOO hard at being a guy's girl, the cool chick. But anyone who keeps up with celeb gossip knows she herself has been a needy girly chick and BLEW up publicly humiliating herself when JT decided he wanted to date Jess Biel. So she isn't as "cool" as she tries to act.
I agree marriage is NOT a "dying institution" but why bash her for not wanting to be a part of it or have her own opinion of it? I'm just saying, have a little more respect for other peoples opinions. I personally love the idea of marriage and am crazy in love with my husband of 7 years but that doesn't mean it's for everyone.
this is from someone who can't get a man to stay with her for a long time thats why marriage is a dying institution for her. That hurts me alot my parents loved each other they were married for a long time when my dad died my mom never moved on she still loves my dad to this day. Their marriage wasn't a dying institution it was a true love bond thats why i was created, people today need to learn to be team, love one another, not be selfish, care for each other through thick and thin.
this is from someone who can't get a man to stay with her for a long time thats why marriage is a dying institution for her. That hurts me alot my parents loved each other they were married for a long time when my dad died my mom never moved on she still loves my dad to this day. Their marriage wasn't a dying institution it was a true love bond thats why i was created, people today need to learn to be team, love one another, not be selfish, care for each other through thick and thin.
Marriage is a dying institution to celebs like her that don't want to make sacrifices & think it's all about them all the time. Her & her friends are very selfish & self-centered. "We" don't live in your world Cameron.