Marriage, divorce, etc... - Page 2

Jenson71 · 10-17-2005, 08:24 PM

Hi. I've fallen in love in the past few months. And I've been thinking about marriage. I also read beer me's thread about his ex-wife and I got to thinking about that.

So here's a poll.

Katipan · 10-17-2005, 08:47 PM

I suppose that would depend on your environment.

**Mr. Kotter** · 10-17-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gochiefs

I chose "I'm a different option," because I'm not compatible with the human species.

Self-awareness is important.

**Mr. Kotter** · 10-17-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mer

If I was president emperor world dictator, i would never let men get married before 30.

For the really mature bright ones, maybe late 20s.

As a male, I agree with her.

keg in kc · 10-17-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mer

I suppose that would depend on your environment.

It's an individual thing. I don't know if I'll have a clue by 40.

DTLB58 · 10-17-2005, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

Hi. I've fallen in love in the past few months. And I've been thinking about marriage. I also read beer me's thread about his ex-wife and I got to thinking about that.

So here's a poll.

Marriage counselors tell us, if you have not agreed on 4 major areas prior to marriage and how they are to work in every area you are not in agreement on, increases your chance for divorce. Religion, In-Laws, kids (whether to have them and how to raise them) and MONEY!

52% of marriages today end in divorce. The #1 reason for divorce today is money fights and money problems.

I have been married 16 years, here's my thoughts.

We have always agreed on the religion issue, so no problem there.

In-Laws have been an issue from time to time but never something that would ruin our marriage. Just remember, NEVER talk about in-laws in the bedroom.

Two great kids here, but yea there are several areas regarding kids that could create big arguments.

Money, Up until a year ago we were normal americans. Lots of debt and lots of fights about money. There were several times when I thought it could end because of MONEY! Thankfully, with in the last year we have finally turned it around as we are both on the same page now regarding money we have paid off almost all of our debt and things couldn't be better. But I will NEVER forget the stress debt and bills can put on a marriage. Don't underestimate this when considering your partner.

Good Luck!

keg in kc · 10-17-2005, 09:00 PM

I think the most important aspect of any relationship is communication. Any other problem that crops up can usually be traced back to a breakdown there.

Dinny Bossa Nova · 10-17-2005, 09:07 PM

The same thing that makes you laugh.

Is gonna make you cry.

Dinny

**Rain Man** · 10-17-2005, 09:11 PM

Rain Man's unsolicited advice.

1. Don't get married until you're 28, and even then, don't do it just because you want to get married.

2. When marrying, pick a spouse that you think would suck the poison out of a snake bite on you no matter where it's at on your body, and even then, ensure that there are some places that she would rather suck than others.

3. Don't introduce the suggestion of a threesome until you've been married for three years, and even then, don't suggest a specific third person.

4. Don't have kids until you've been married for five years, and even then, make sure that you have them with your spouse.

5. Never get so much life insurance that your spouse could retire if you die, and even then, do random food testing once in a while.

1adam1238 · 10-17-2005, 09:13 PM

I've been married 3 times, so I am not one to give advise on marriage.

**Skip Towne** · 10-17-2005, 09:24 PM

Men shouldn't marry until their 50's. And then only to hot 20 something chicks.

SLAG · 10-17-2005, 09:27 PM

Alright Look Man....

Im 21.... I Got Married when I was 18.... BARELY.. 18... Long story... But In short the Answer to your question is:

HELL NO!

I love my Wife... but Damn...

KCWolfman · 10-17-2005, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Men shouldn't marry until their 50's. And then only to hot 20 something chicks.

Or the grandmothers of NFL quarterbacks.

**Rain Man** · 10-17-2005, 09:35 PM

My mother actually got married at 16. That's really hard to believe. She then had her first child at 17. I still had never had a date at 17.

KCWolfman · 10-17-2005, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

My mother actually got married at 16. That's really hard to believe. She then had her first child at 17. I still had never had a date at 17.

You should have found a girl like dear old mom.

**Skip Towne** · 10-17-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KCWolfman

Or the grandmothers of NFL quarterbacks.

And then only if they're rich.

View Poll Results: Which one?
I've been married once, still to the same person.	55	44.35%
I'm divorced and single.	17	13.71%
I'm divorced and have remarried.	22	17.74%
I have never married.	24	19.35%
I'm a different option (please explain)	6	4.84%
Voters: 124. You may not vote on this poll

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Katipan MER Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $-809649	I suppose that would depend on your environment. __________________ "Loving him is red."
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Dinny Bossa Nova MVP Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $9990442	The same thing that makes you laugh. Is gonna make you cry. Dinny
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Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-522449 VARSITY	Rain Man's unsolicited advice. 1. Don't get married until you're 28, and even then, don't do it just because you want to get married. 2. When marrying, pick a spouse that you think would suck the poison out of a snake bite on you no matter where it's at on your body, and even then, ensure that there are some places that she would rather suck than others. 3. Don't introduce the suggestion of a threesome until you've been married for three years, and even then, don't suggest a specific third person. 4. Don't have kids until you've been married for five years, and even then, make sure that you have them with your spouse. 5. Never get so much life insurance that your spouse could retire if you die, and even then, do random food testing once in a while. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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10-17-2005, 09:13 PM	#24
1adam1238 Knob Noster Alum Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dayton, Nevada Casino cash: $8928155	I've been married 3 times, so I am not one to give advise on marriage.
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Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	Men shouldn't marry until their 50's. And then only to hot 20 something chicks.
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10-17-2005, 09:27 PM	#26
SLAG Superbowl MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: OOOOOOOOOOOOOLATHE Casino cash: $9910252	Alright Look Man.... Im 21.... I Got Married when I was 18.... BARELY.. 18... Long story... But In short the Answer to your question is: HELL NO! I love my Wife... but Damn... __________________ Ad astra per aspera
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10-17-2005, 09:35 PM	#28
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-522449 VARSITY	My mother actually got married at 16. That's really hard to believe. She then had her first child at 17. I still had never had a date at 17. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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