hux309

Just doing a spot of thinking, can anyone honestly see marriage as being a thing of the past in the future what with all the divorces and what not, to me the future seems a little bleak for it.

Opinions?

C17RPA

live in sin...........its cheaper and more fun

hux309

Well ive always said, we all pay for it one way or another.

Ive seen plenty of couples of late not get married and they're fine, but once that ring goes on the finger........

Ive been bitten once so it's made me a bit wary nowadays.

FlightMan

Personal opinion. Best thing I ever did.

Factual. Divorce rates falling year on year, so I heard on the radio.

coolangatta

Women are better at being married than men are, usually, IMO, on average etc.

finchyboy

I got married at 22 pretty young by Today's standard's. 7 year's later me and the Mrs are still happily married. Marriage doesn't always mean doom and gloom !!

C17RPA

oi mate was she standing over you with a frying pan when you typed this!!

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

I remember when me an my Mrs to be first got togather. 27th June 2004. Soon after when we got serious and into a proper relationship the usual wimmins questions about marriage came along. After seeing my mother go through a difficult divorce, I always vowed I would never get married. But I could see saying this was upsetting the Mrs. Her family are quite old fashioned and beleive in settling down all that jazz.

Weird thing was, I ended up proposing in the cheesiest way ever - on Valentines day last year. I did mean it though, and must have had a change of mind somewhere. Being engaged does make me feel closer, but I suppose all marriage is, is a signing of legal documents and a fancy day out?

I will never forget Natalie's face when I asked her... she had no idea, and it took her a bit to realise it wasn't just some ring I bought her Don't regret it one bit though (proposing that is).

RussBoy

I agree - same with me. I think the key is 'when' you marry. My old Grandad told me when I was just a kid to 'wait until I was 30'. I don't know why 30, but it always rung in my ears. Anyway, I did. I had a good 20's...didn't miss out on anything I now regret and at 37 I've been happily married 7 years. My brother took the 'other' route and is 34, no Mrs and is turning into a social recluse....


R

Jamie

Not getting married makes you loads of money

RussBoy

That...I do agree with!!


R

dazdavies

iTrader: (22)

I shan't be doing it again!!

Turbohot

It is credible.

In a setting like the UK, people look at marriage differently. Their experiences of themselves, and, of others contribute to it. Some have negative, and some have positive perception of marriage. I think more people have been getting married in last few years then before TBH. It's possible that growing house prices, general economic climate is making people think to bind legally with the people they love, and care for. Divorces continue too, as the right to free oneself from unfavourable conditions/atmosphere is not so frowned upon in the Western societies.

With credit crunch and all that, future seems to be good for marriages. Two people bringing income home, lawfully bound to contribute, lawfully bring up children, and feel less stressed about the pressure of having a family. A burden shared by two is halved automatically, as they say. I think marriages will grow as a future investment. Perhaps people's perception will gradually change about divorces too, looking at the loss and benefit chart- on both, practical and emotional level. So, possibly less divorces in future. Time will tell

Turbohot

Yeah. It you are stuck in your 'teen' years

Turbohot

Possibly.

There are psychological reasons behind it. Women like to feel "wanted". A man bending on his knees, begging to marry is a great feeling for a woman It keeps them ticking for a long time, until they are bored. For men, they think of all the pros (no pun intended ) and cons (no pun again). Their concerns involve their loss of freedom, and pre-conceived idea of divorce + it's cost etc. Anyway, some end up marrying, some don't. Free country.

Jamie

What are these psychological meanings that you type *farts*

stilover

I can never see myself getting married. Don't want to go through the sh*t of a divorse if it doesn't work out. Want the option to to chuck someone (or be chucked) without having to go to court to fight over who gets what.

I can never see myself having Kids either. I'm too selfish, and too impatient.
They annoy the hell out of me.

Turbohot

See post 16. ^ Umbrella quote; to cover variations of those needs.


Jamie, dating may require you to put a cork up your @rse; save dignity in front of your lasses But after slipping that ring on some girlie's finger, you will resume to your ownself farting around the house

Anyway, you may remain single to save your money, so enjoy your *freedom farting*

Jamie

Thanks for that reply and the cork up my **** but what makes you think i am single?

Turbohot

OK. In case of being "double", enjoy your *dauntless farting*.

Jamie

I never fart in public

Karl Wunout

This has to be the unintentionally funniest post I've read on here!!

Sure beats the cork.

Turbohot

Your partner is not "public". Your partner is your soulmate, who knows all about your light and dark sides. I bet you fart in front of her. If not, you may still be in your budding stage with that relationship, where you have to keep up appearences.

Jamie

Pssst can i have 20 of them pills please

Leslie

That was pretty good advice he gave you and you are reaping the rewards of following it.

Les

Turbohot

Noooooooooooo! Don't take 20 in one go! Just take one for now, and see how it goes. I shall monitor your progress

Turbohot

Some of the wise words re. marriage are > Before marriage, keep your eyes wide open. After marriage, keep your eyes half shut

Best way to have a successful, heavenly marital life

Puff The Magic Wagon!

iTrader: (2)

Fact that the number of marriages is also falling year on year - so stands to reason there will be a proportional drop in the number of divorces as well...

Also because there are less marriages, those that do are possibly more likely to have a stronger relationship?

I am on my way to adding to the statistics though

Jamescsti

Which side of the statistic though, the marriage or divorce? lol
I'm getting married next June in Cyprus, and can't wait personally