2015年ESL之就医和人际交往 06 Unconventional Marriages

Unconventional Marriages 

Karam: You and Daniel have been dating for over a year. Are you guys thinking of tying the knot? 

Raphaela: I’m not sure. Neither Daniel nor I believe in following conventions. We’re both open to an unconventional relationship. 

Karam: What kind of unconventional relationship? 

Raphaela: Many different kinds. We’re very open- minded. 

Karam: Okay, for instance, would you guys be open to polygamy? Somehow I can’t picture either of you sharing your spouse¹ with someone else. 

Raphaela: Well, no, I don’t think that would be right for us. The more people involved in a relationship, the more difficult it becomes, I think. 

Karam: Then you wouldn’t be open to an open marriage. 

Raphaela: That’s probably not something I’d want. 

Karam: The only other unconventional marriages I can think of are arranged marriages and May- December romances. Neither of those applies to you and Daniel. Am I missing something? 

Raphaela: Well, we’d be open to living apart. We’re both very independent and would want to retain that independence. 

Karam: Ah, then there’s my answer. I know what kind of unconventional marriage you’d have. 

Raphaela: What? 

Karam: A relationship without cohabitating? Dating. 

 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 

1 spouse   

n.配偶(指夫或妻)

参考例句：

• Her spouse will come to see her on Sunday.她的丈夫星期天要来看她。
• What is the best way to keep your spouse happy in the marriage?在婚姻中保持配偶幸福的最好方法是什么？