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Post by swo on Jul 29, 2007 19:04:08 GMT -5
Me and a group of buddies were having a discussion the other night , that if we could go back in time would we get married?
Truth is we're all happily married.......but alarming to find out none of us would do it ,if we had our time over.
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Post by Trent Lawless on Jul 29, 2007 19:16:24 GMT -5
Yes, absolutely, I'd get married again. After a while, being single is just too much work!
Besides, if I hadn't gotten married when I did to whom I did, I wouldn't have the wonderful family I have now. They've been out of town for almost two weeks visiting my in-laws, and I can't wait to get them back Tuesday. In a way, I've been living as if I'd never gotten married for about 10 days now, and while there are advantages, they don't outweigh the disadvantages to me.
I wouldn't want to be single anymore. No freakin' way. I'm perfectly happy with this ring on.
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Post by BDS on Jul 29, 2007 19:54:03 GMT -5
Yes, I would absolutely get married again. My family is my reason for being, and I can't imagine being without my wife and kids. There are obviously sacrifices that come with being a husband and father, but what I've gained for it more than makes up for what I've lost.
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Post by Aquinas on Jul 29, 2007 19:58:35 GMT -5
I wouldn't trade being married for the world.
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Post by dukedave on Jul 29, 2007 20:26:41 GMT -5
I always love when the options for an "or" question are yes or no. It always reminds me of the time I sent my boss an email asking him if I should do this or should I do that? His response since he was on his blackberry was "Yes".
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Post by stephenvegas on Jul 29, 2007 21:02:36 GMT -5
I think it is great that you guys are happily married. But I still think that if you don't find the right person than it is better to stay single.
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Post by Trent Lawless on Jul 29, 2007 21:10:10 GMT -5
Yeah, absolutely, Vegas. What I always tell people who aren't married is that if you're not ready to get married for whatever reason (haven't found the right woman/man; still want to party), then by all means don't do it. It's a big step; you need to be sure about it. I'm not one of those people who says, "Oh, you need to find someone and settle down." Not everyone is like that.
Likewise if you are married but on the fence about having kids, for God's sake don't have a child before both of you are totally committed to it.
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Post by offspring515 on Jul 29, 2007 21:25:13 GMT -5
I've been married just over 3 years, and it's been the best decision I've ever made. I can honestly say that I have no doubts or regrets about marrying "early" (I was 22, she was 21).
When I got engaged I had so many of the middle aged guys I work with who took me aside and very earnestly tried to talk me out of it. While I appreciated them looking out for me, I found it all a bit offensive. I very much wanted to say "I'm sorry, just because YOU knocked up some hag on the first date and were forced into a loveless marriage doesn't mean that everyone who gets married is making a mistake, but thanks for your concern!"
I mean, a life of one night stands and drinking with your friends is fine for some people. Like Mark I don't think marriage or "settling down" is for everyone. Some people just aren't wired that way, and it's fine. But that life never appealed to me. A partner to go through life with, to build a life with, was something I'd always wanted and something I was very happy to find.
Sorry for ranting.
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Post by stephenvegas on Jul 30, 2007 6:53:47 GMT -5
Someday I think I really want to have a permanent girlfriend and a family of my own. My criteria for a future wife: 1) She is intelligent and able to have a meaningful conversation (I don't want her to be a putz). 2) She has good values (some of the recent girls I have dated have been fellow teachers and one was even a police officer). Sometimes it is really hard to meet quality people here in Las Vegas- there are lots of hideous skanks and phonies in this town. 3) She is decent looking. She really doesn't have to look like Maryse or Melina (but I sure as hell won't reject her if she does  ), but looks do count to some extent. 4. She has similar interests. It would be awesome if she also liked to watch baseball for example. 5. She doesn't care that I play LOW and COTG- otherwise the whole thing is off. That's what I am looking for in a women. Hopefully someday I will find her. |
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Post by dukedave on Jul 30, 2007 7:19:13 GMT -5
2) She has good values (some of the recent girls I have dated have been fellow teachers and one was even a police officer). Sometimes it is really hard to meet quality people people here in Las Vegas- there are lots of hideous skanks and phonies in this town. No! Not in Las Vegas. Surely, you jest! |
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Post by stephenvegas on Jul 30, 2007 7:59:19 GMT -5
2) She has good values (some of the recent girls I have dated have been fellow teachers and one was even a police officer). Sometimes it is really hard to meet quality people people here in Las Vegas- there are lots of hideous skanks and phonies in this town. No! Not in Las Vegas. Surely, you jest! No, it is true. In Las Vegas it isn't hard to meet people but it can be difficult to meet quality people. |
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Post by scarface on Jul 30, 2007 8:59:15 GMT -5
Despite all the problems I had with my marriage we had a great daughter together so I would do it again just for that reason. This time I'd make sure I got all my stuff out of the house before we split up instead of after.
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Post by Tournament Master on Jul 30, 2007 11:20:20 GMT -5
Boo Bachelorhood. Hooray Marriage!!!!  |
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Post by Chris Ingersoll on Jul 30, 2007 12:01:50 GMT -5
I always love when the options for an "or" question are yes or no. It always reminds me of the time I sent my boss an email asking him if I should do this or should I do that? His response since he was on his blackberry was "Yes". I was beginning to wonder if I was the only one who noticed that. |
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Post by Trent Lawless on Jul 30, 2007 12:18:46 GMT -5
I noticed it because I was confused after I read the question if yes meant "yes I'd get married again" or "yes I'd do it all over." But I think I got my point across in my answer.
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Post by JED-SE on Jul 30, 2007 12:36:40 GMT -5
Interesting that there are 3 votes for 'no' and it doesn't seem that any of them have facilitated in this discussion.  |
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Post by Aquinas on Jul 30, 2007 12:42:44 GMT -5
Interesting that there are 3 votes for 'no' and it doesn't seem that any of them have facilitated in this discussion. Maybe josharpie is one of them |
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Post by sharkbowl on Jul 30, 2007 12:44:41 GMT -5
Interesting that there are 3 votes for 'no' and it doesn't seem that any of them have facilitated in this discussion. Doom did. But he also once posted a poll about degrading names to call "fat" girls, so that could have been his problem right there. I imagine having that kind of mind set about women would be a sure fire way of getting kicked to the curb. I don't know. |
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Post by Aquinas on Jul 30, 2007 12:45:42 GMT -5
Interesting that there are 3 votes for 'no' and it doesn't seem that any of them have facilitated in this discussion. Doom did. But he also once posted a poll about degrading names to call "fat" girls, so that could have been his problem right there. I imagine having that kind of mind set about women would be a sure fire way of getting kicked to the curb. I don't know. STRONG TM |
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Post by deadlikeme on Jul 30, 2007 13:00:35 GMT -5
Interesting that there are 3 votes for 'no' and it doesn't seem that any of them have facilitated in this discussion. Doom did. But he also once posted a poll about degrading names to call "fat" girls, so that could have been his problem right there. I imagine having that kind of mind set about women would be a sure fire way of getting kicked to the curb. I don't know. That's really weird as Doom said he would get married again, but I guess it gave you a chance to take a shot at him. |
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), but looks do count to some extent.
