Marriage vs. Singledom
Shannon023
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Taking kids out of the picture - what is better and why?? 
{this was a radio topic the other day & got kinda heated!} :bigsmile:
{this was a radio topic the other day & got kinda heated!} :bigsmile:
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Taking kids out of the picture - what is better and why??
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I'll take "Being single is better than marriage" for 800 Alex :smokin:
Oh we're talkin about kids.... Don't want 'em0 -
Married people live longer.
You have someone to blame when the kitchen is a mess.
I would be a basket-case, crazy cat lady without my husband. He is the world to me.0 -
I'll take "Being single is better than marriage" for 800 Alex :smokin:
Oh we're talkin about kids.... Don't want 'em
This morning I would agree. :laugh: (about the marriage)0 -
I've been married to my high school sweetheart for almost 16 years, together for 19...I love that man! Of course sometimes I tell HIM to do laps...he doesn't listen, but that gets him back in line. :laugh:
I vote I looooooooooooooooooooooooove being married!0 -
Married people live longer.
You have someone to blame when the kitchen is a mess.
I would be a basket-case, crazy cat lady without my husband. He is the world to me.
Ya, someone has to bring me breakfast in bed and make my coffee!!0 -
I've been married to my husband for a year, together for 11 years. I can't imagine life without him. Or my kids. I have single friends...they don't seem as happy as me! But everyone is different.0
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Well I've known my husband for almost 16 years and love him to death but I think I missed some fine print in that contract... :laugh:
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Marriage is the best part of my life. Here's a Kahlil Gibran quote that I think puts it better than I ever could:
On Marriage
Kahlil Gibran
You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore.
You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days.
Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.
But let there be spaces in your togetherness,
And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.
Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup.
Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf
Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.
Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping.
For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts.
And stand together yet not too near together:
For the pillars of the temple stand apart,
And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.0 -
Why can't we be together but not have to be married?
I enjoy calling him my SO- and I really enjoy shocking the *kitten* outta old fogies when they refer to my "boyfriend" of 3 years as my husband! :laugh:
We're still single, in the term world, but committed on so many different levels.0 -
For me single is best. Married to the right person could be best but that didn't happen for me.0
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Got a hot date tonight with my girlfriend & my wife. It's been the same one and only great gal for 25 years. I wouldn't want it any other way for myself. For me, marriage is definitely worth any of the headaches or heartaches that come passing thru.
One vote for marriage.0 -
Most definitely marriage for me. While perfect in no sense, I couldn't imagine not being married.
I think alot of people are actually happier without being tied to someone but your asking me....someone who has never been without a guy since I can remember.
(Don't say it Shannon.:laugh: )
I never had the opportunity to be on my own and sometimes I wish I could have had that chance...but...nothing will change the past.
People have unique personalities and some people are more suited for marriage while some free spirits are much more happier alone. To each his/her own.0 -
Why can't we be together but not have to be married?
I enjoy calling him my SO- and I really enjoy shocking the *kitten* outta old fogies when they refer to my "boyfriend" of 3 years as my husband! :laugh:
We're still single, in the term world, but committed on so many different levels.
You mean like a "lease a man"??? With an option to upgrade or buy? :laugh: You are a crack up!0 -
Why can't we be together but not have to be married?
I enjoy calling him my SO- and I really enjoy shocking the *kitten* outta old fogies when they refer to my "boyfriend" of 3 years as my husband! :laugh:
We're still single, in the term world, but committed on so many different levels.
You mean like a "lease a man"??? With an option to upgrade or buy? :laugh: You are a crack up!
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Most definitely marriage. While perfect in no sense, I couldn't imagine not being married.
I think alot of people are actually happier without being tied to someone but your asking me....someone who has never been without a guy since I can remember.
(Don't say it Shannon.:laugh: )
I've never been single as far back as I can remember.0 -
single anyday. maybe i'm a selfish *****, but i never understood the draw of havng to share your life with someone. sex, sure, snuggles ok, cleaning up after them, cooking for them, putting up with thei annoying friends and basically being their servant, no thanks. companionship is nice, but not so nice that i would give up my independence.0
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Married although sometimes :explode:
but I'm married 19 years and boy some of those years have been freakin tough -
I had the option to be single again after 15 years of marriage - I had to think long and hard - I chose my marriage - and I'm glad I did :bigsmile:0 -
single anyday. maybe i'm a selfish *****, but i never understood the draw of havng to share your life with someone. sex, sure, snuggles ok, cleaning up after them, cooking for them, putting up with thei annoying friends and basically being their servant, no thanks. companionship is nice, but not so nice that i would give up my independence.
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Why can't we be together but not have to be married?
I enjoy calling him my SO- and I really enjoy shocking the *kitten* outta old fogies when they refer to my "boyfriend" of 3 years as my husband! :laugh:
We're still single, in the term world, but committed on so many different levels.
You mean like a "lease a man"??? With an option to upgrade or buy? :laugh: You are a crack up!
Actually, I think I've found the "perfect man" for me! Yep, sure have! We get comments all the time about how happy we are together, and we are.
But, I've been engaged before. Soooooo glad I didn't go through with it! Think of all the mess that would've created. We were just two weeks away from signing contract to buy a house. Then the light came on. :noway: We were together for 6 years, but only engaged the last 6 months. Everything on the outside was going good, but we were not meant to be.........found my upgrade! :bigsmile:0 -
I love being married. . . .I'm on my third husband. :blushing:0
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I love being married. . . .I'm on my third husband. :blushing:
:laugh: 3rd time's a charm, eh? :drinker:0 -
Why can't we be together but not have to be married?
I enjoy calling him my SO- and I really enjoy shocking the *kitten* outta old fogies when they refer to my "boyfriend" of 3 years as my husband! :laugh:
We're still single, in the term world, but committed on so many different levels.
I like doing that too, lol. My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 2 years now and it still amuses me to see the looks on people's faces when I tell them he's not my husband. Getting married is expensive anyway and we're broke but at least we're happy! :flowerforyou:0 -
single anyday. maybe i'm a selfish *****, but i never understood the draw of havng to share your life with someone. sex, sure, snuggles ok, cleaning up after them, cooking for them, putting up with thei annoying friends and basically being their servant, no thanks. companionship is nice, but not so nice that i would give up my independence.
Awwe. But when you do find that "right person", you SHARE all these things. I understand having your own space too. Never lose track of who you are, and the things in life that make you happy!
I can attest though: Couples who play together stay together! 0 -
well I'm just gonna be honest about it.... I miss sleepin around :smokin: lol0
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My husband was my "boyfriend" for 10 years before we got married. I never wanted to get married but then something in me changed it's mind (turning 30 helped). We'd been living together for 10 years - seriously, I moved in with him the day we met (long story) - our finances were "one". If we would have broken up....it would have been just as messy as a divorce. But I wanted to be married. I wanted to be a "real" family. He was all for it so off to Vegas we went. I still have my independence, I am still my own person (I didn't even take his name). I certainly don't take care of him like a pet...he feeds himself and cleans up after himself. I've never felt like his servant.Why can't we be together but not have to be married?
I enjoy calling him my SO- and I really enjoy shocking the *kitten* outta old fogies when they refer to my "boyfriend" of 3 years as my husband! :laugh:
We're still single, in the term world, but committed on so many different levels.
My mom has had her "boyfrined" for 20 years and they have no desire or plan to ever marry.
To each his own.0 -
single anyday. maybe i'm a selfish *****, but i never understood the draw of havng to share your life with someone. sex, sure, snuggles ok, cleaning up after them, cooking for them, putting up with thei annoying friends and basically being their servant, no thanks. companionship is nice, but not so nice that i would give up my independence.
Ya, I wouldn't have married that man either!!! EEEK!!!!
Not all men are obnoxious! My husband is great at the snuggles, he isn't a pig, he cooks great (worked in a meat department when we were in school), we have the same friends, and serve??? We serve each other evenly...Hokay, he spoils me! He listens to my crazy talk, he is a great Dad, a fantabulous military guy. He's a goof sometimes, but perfect for me!
My husband was diagnosed with cancer the day my daughter was born. I almost lost him 6 years ago. What a wake up call. We have had tough years, but we have worked through the sick days and here we are! He makes coffee for me in the AM and even rubs my feet to wake me up! Anyway...
Not all men are a mess. 0 -
well I'm just gonna be honest about it.... I miss sleepin around :smokin: lol
:laugh: :laugh: You said it! You said it! *high fives* :bigsmile:0 -
I love being married. . . .I'm on my third husband. :blushing:
:laugh: 3rd time's a charm, eh? :drinker:
Wasn't charm for me... but I have been thinking of getting out there to start taking applications for ex husband number 4 :laugh:0 -
well I'm just gonna be honest about it.... I miss sleepin around :smokin: lol
I hear you don't miss it much. {{{giggle}}}
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