Marriage

[Innominate]

I hope many of you come to realize that marriage does not work. It is a waste of time, money, and "happiness."

We should live our lives simply, happily, and healthy.

Innominate Reviewed by Innominate on 10-16-2007. Marriage I hope many of you come to realize that marriage does not work. It is a waste of time, money, and "happiness." We should live our lives simply, happily, and healthy. Rating: 5

[silkyblue]

uh marriage does work
people are the problem

:jointsmile:

[Dave Byrd]

Marriage works just fine, as long as the two people involved work at the marriage. Sometimes they don't want to do that. Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances.

It can work, though. I've been happily married for 24 years. My parents for 53 years. My in-laws for nearly at long. My wife's grandparents were married for 67 years when her granddad died. Research shows that happily married people, especially men, are far healthier than single ones. Marriage isn't a waste of money, either. Divorce is. But married people are usually in better financial and tax shape than single people.

I read someplace that marriage certificates with expiration dates were being discussed somewhere in the United States. Might be a good idea--and a possible alternative to divorce. The expiration date of the marriage certificate comes up and a couple who doesn't want to recommit simply doesn't renew the license and goes their separate ways. Makes sense to me.

[Innominate]

More often than not marriages fail or couples consider themselves stranded and basically roll with the punches while they are already down. I don't see this as a wise lifestyle and believeably it would be more convenient if marriage was not chosen as an option.

I see marriage as a beautiful symbol of honor and dedication for one another. But out of all the factors that contribute to marital issues, they are too overwhelming for people such as myself; too risky.

Marriage is not a fairy tale and I see it all the time. I've seen it in my parents who are still married after about 30 years and both of my grandparents who have both surpassed 50 years of marriage.

I will take my family's advice and all the other advice I've received from the experienced and make my own decisions. I'd rather live with a woman for the rest of my life, with no obligation to marry. It's simple, ordinary, and I can still be happy.

Marriage is pointless.

[slipknotpsycho]

it also leads me to believe you have some serious commitment issues.... and unless you find a girl that feels the exact same, she will notice too.... which can cause a relationship just as 'destructive' as you make marriage out to be.... just something to consider...

if marriage ain't your thing, that's fine.. but you don't have to go and state it's pointless and everything else you said... i'm married and i know it works,so it doesn't bother me... i'm more worried about those who might be swayed from such statements

[Unknown American]

I tend to agree with Innominate on this one. At least for myself.

At least 50% of marriages fail. I suspect there is a good percentage of people who stay married that are miserable. It could be because of kids or their own ideas about "til the day you DIE".

I could have saved my marriage if I would have changed who I was and been her obedient little man. I would have rather been shot than let that happen. Better to die than live with a bitch.

Although the divorce was nasty and cost me a considerable amount of my net wealth, it was worth it.

Not only have I gained more money I have a new freedom. I look forward to each new day.

No more "yap, yap, yap, nag, nag, nag!" No more compromising, I do what I want- when I want. My living expenses are more than 75% less than they were when I was married.

To let you know when I married I was totally in Love and thought I would be with her forever. Our marriage lasted 7 years (5 years to long). I knew her for ten years total.

I also get to hear from others how miserable and unhappy they are in their marriage. I also watched an acquaintance have his wife leave him after over 25 years of marriage after the final kid got shipped off to college. Poor dude did not see it coming.

But I have nothing against "other people" getting married. As long as it is not me.

[Innominate]

I am committed in what I see as valuable for my life, whether it is friends, family, work, or school. If anyone had the chance to ask anyone that has known me for years, they will say that I'm an extremely genuine person.

My last intention would be to slander anyone's mind about marriage. Instead I only wish people will look deeper into what they want out of love and to be comfortable without the obligation to marry. It's time we understand that we have other options in life than conformity.

If your happy, that's all that matters.

[slipknotpsycho]

I am committed in what I see as valuable for my life, whether it is friends, family, work, or school. If anyone had the chance to ask anyone that has known me for years, they will say that I'm an extremely genuine person.

My last intention would be to slander anyone's mind about marriage. Instead I only wish people will look deeper into what they want out of love and to be comfortable without the obligation to marry. It's time we understand that we have other options in life than conformity.

If your happy, that's all that matters.

that's all i was saying... i have no problem with someone who doesn't want to get married hope you didn't take my post as trying to shoot down your opinion or anything.... they were just some really strong statements and getting married is already scarry enough as it is...

[rebgirl420]

Dont let your shitty love life ruin it for everyone else. Im engaged and i can't wait until I get married. Its a grand way to tell the other person you love them.

[Chaotixxx]

Women support marriage for obvious reasons. They have every reason to benefit from it, whether it goes good OR bad. Its more risky for the man, and most divorces are requested by the wife. They get bored with you and wring you dry for all your money. Im not against it, but if you have a penis, I suggest seriously thinking it over.