These threads always crack me up because the happily married miscers still haven't figured out the obvious fact that they could do all the same chit they're currently doing without hosting an expensive party to inform the state in which they reside of their relationship status.

These threads always crack me up because the happily married miscers still haven't figured out the obvious fact that they could do all the same chit they're currently doing without hosting an expensive party to inform the state in which they reside of their relationship status.

Weeloped...with 30 friendsbut they paid their own way

And our kids have our name

Most seem to be living the DINK life though (dual income no kids). Things seem to go south when kids arrive.

We eloped...with 30 friends but they paid their own way

And our kids have our name

"Statistics show that in the U.S., 50% percent of first marriages, 67% of second, and 74% of third marriages end in divorce."

You don't have to be a bad statistic though. Lots of people get married for garbage reasons.

if you're not religious, i don't see the upside versus just dating her forever. what sort of woman requires a legal contract to stay with someone she "loves"?

people conflate anti-marriage with anti-monogamy. not same at all

indeed.

I question anyone that supposedly "luvs" someone that would abandon that person because they didn't want to have a party and a gov't contract.

indeed.

I question anyone that supposedly "luvs" someone that would abandon that person because they didn't want to have a party and a gov't contract.

"If you loved me, you'd understand that it's my dream to get married. It's important to me, and would make me truly happy. Do you not love me enough to give me that?"

LMAO nobody is going to come in here posting about how chitty their marriage is or how badly fukked they got in divorce. But for every miscer in here saying how awesome it is, there's two lurking while dripping tears all over their keyboards or contemplating offing themselves.

I couldn't ask for a better wife but it's far from perfect. We have a lot of financial freedom and freedom to live anywhere and pretty much do whatever we want.

We argue probably more than is healthy and in the heat of the worst arguments I will genuinely think, 'Fukk I don't want to be married.' Not for very long though.

We were together for a long time before we got married. We earn about the same and no kids so no real financial implications I think.

I've definitely grown less attracted to my wife as she has got older and I'm around her all the time so for me, that is more or less inevitable. I've been with plenty of other girls and I always got sexually bored of them.

Sometimes I feel like we don't have as much in common as I would like but I'm not sure if there are other girls I would have a lot in common with.

I don't feel I'm missing out sleeping with other girls cos I got most of that out of my system and I'm no ladykiller so it's not like I would be nailing girls left right and center if I were single.

I do love her a lot though and we have been through very good and bad times together.

I don't regret getting married. I'm glad I didn't get married young.

There are times when we have argued and one of us has threatened divorce and I get kind of a sick feeling until we make it up again, like I can't really relax.

Thanks bro. I would advise brahs not to get married. There's no real upside. There wasn't really one for me but she is traditional Catholic so that was the main reason. But no massive downside for me either, financially at least.

My wife is just a year or two younger than me. I don't find many women in lateish thirties as attractive as really young (not too young) sloots. But I wouldn't be banging those sloots anyway.

Wife is super loyal and has supported me through a lot.

I generally enjoy spending time with her but wish I had more guy friends to hang out with (no homo).

Couldn't find a more decent girl with strong values but I have to admit I am somewhat intrigued by the free spirit, hippyish types. Not sure they're good marriage material though.

I could probably see myself being totally sick of marriage at some point down the line. Still not convinced two human beings were supposed to spend like 40 years together and never have sex with other people.

So I'm pretty happy but it's a stable happiness not a whirlwind passion sort of happiness. Which is ok with me at this stage in my life.

I've been lucky. As I say I see what a lot of friends have to put up with in their marriages and it's absolutely fukking astounding. Blows my mind that the guys haven't either topped themselves or killed their wives. It's gruesome in many cases.

I still don't really believe in marriage or monogamy as principles but am happy enough to go along with it at this point.

I guess I wish we both had our own independent social circles, that would be much better. And maybe some hobbies in common. We used to run together but we're both average for our genders so naturally I'm a lot faster than her. She really likes outdoorsy stuff (hiking, etc - and is genuinely into it, not just the claim all sloots make) and I guess I'm more into film, books, music. We try to strike a balance. She went to Sonar with me recently and in return I'll go on some hiking holiday with her.

Hope I've given an honest answer. As I say during the worst arguments I've had the desire to smack her but am sure she's probably wanted to smack me too.

There's really little upside for me though. Nothing much changed after marriage compared to before. I did it cos as I said she's traditional and it made her happy. We had a very cheap but fun wedding but I did spend a decent amount on the ring. That pissed me off. I wanted her to be one of those girls that think diamond engagement rings are stupid. But she isn't and doesn't.

I sometimes wonder if it will last, I really don't know. I sound indifferent but at the same time I would die for her in an instant.

Sorry for the long posts. Marriage has certainly completely ruined some men. I would never, ever marry a woman less educated than me and earning significantly less money. I spent a fair amount of time in Asia and saw many Western guys in finance pulling in a couple hundred thou easily who basically married peasant girls. Every single such marriage has been a disaster. The women have zero respect for the guys and are driven purely by money. Plus in the country I was in the sloots would get knocked up ASAP then threaten the guy with never seeing their child again unless they agreed to pay exorbitant 'child support' payments.

Generally these guys were marrying younger women though. Younger but not attractive in my eyes.

Most of my white friends who married Asian girls absolutely despise their wives. Just a observation.

You serious there are men who marry for money? Strong betas

Very good summary, I have been with my girl for 6 years and she wants to get married asap. I am struggling right now because i dont feel like its possible to be with 1 girl forever. but then when youre single you get depressed that you lost her. idk what to feel anymore. i dont want to go crazy and look back and feel like i wasted my life and go through a bad divorce. i miss hanging with bros and doing what i want at all times. fuark man

You can't have it all son. You just have to decide if having her around is more important to you than total freedom. Relationships at their very core are about caring enough about someone to put their needs before your own. Don't be scared to follow your heart. Life isn't always about the most logical decision. That would be really boring.

LMAO nobody is going to come in here posting about how chitty their marriage is or how badly fukked they got in divorce. But for every miscer in here saying how awesome it is, there's two lurking while dripping tears all over their keyboards or contemplating offing themselves.

These threads always crack me up because the happily married miscers still haven't figured out the obvious fact that they could do all the same chit they're currently doing without hosting an expensive party to inform the state in which they reside of their relationship status.

Very good summary, I have been with my girl for 6 years and she wants to get married asap.

The only thing I hate is not being able to get up on a sunday and spend the entire day stoned eating doritos and playing xbox like in my early 20s.

Everything else is just peachy.

You serious there are men who marry for money? Strong betas

OP, I will answer for older guys... most of the older people hate their spouses with a passion. However, because of kids, they stay with the relationship. Also, in certain cultures, the women are alphas and would kill the guy if they even consider leaving... most of these guys are nerdy bankers LOL... so they are in prison. The girls here can bang whoever they want and still have a family and an ATM... LOL!

There are truly happy couple though... but usually they marry for love rather than finances and/or family pressures and/or desperation