Thoughts on Marriage.

[BHPSteel]

Am I the only one that finds it strange to see so many older conservative type "men" so critical of marriage?

I never wanted to get married, and didn't as a young man. But once you reach as certain age (or maybe wisdom just came to me later than most) It becomes blatantly obvious marriage of man and women is the natural order of things.

I wouldn't want to go back to my life of "freedom", while it was fun, it served no purpose and had no meaning.

"Conservative type" is a pretty big umbrella.

 

[basstracker89]

I read some where it said , the secret to a long marriage is that you both didn't decide to quit on the same day.
been married 38 yrs. I got the best end of that deal!!!

Could be well said. LOL on the last part

 

[Ken Ford]

I did good getting married, but I'm not sure I'd marry again if somethin happened to my Wife. I don't see anyone having that much patience.....🤣Nor myself for that matter.......

Thought the same thing after my wife passed.

Had a lovely young lady sneak up on me and now I’m engaged.
Wonderful woman, that is apparently blind. Lol

 

[basstracker89]

Thought the same thing after my wife passed.

Had a lovely young lady sneak up on me and now I’m engaged.
Wonderful woman, that is apparently blind. Lol

That was fast!! Hope it works out for you

 

[OttoMan]

Am I the only one that finds it strange to see so many older conservative type "men" so critical of marriage?

I never wanted to get married, and didn't as a young man. But once you reach as certain age (or maybe wisdom just came to me later than most) It becomes blatantly obvious marriage of man and women is the natural order of things.

I wouldn't want to go back to my life of "freedom", while it was fun, it served no purpose and had no meaning.

I am very happy with my wife... And we both balance each other. I have no complain and I am not critical.
And a life without her would be very boring, lonely and not happy. My house without that precious lady in there, is definitely horrible.

 

[OttoMan]

Thought the same thing after my wife passed.

Had a lovely young lady sneak up on me and now I’m engaged.
Wonderful woman, that is apparently blind. Lol

Holy moly... WOW!
My dear friend, CONGRATULATIONS!

Don't forget to invite us for the party! lol

 

[streetroc]

Never been married and never will get married. At least not legally. My last serious relationship ended with her cheating on me and that experience left some pretty deep scars. I've spent the last 10 years bitter and jaded while plowing my way through the dating apps one casual fling after another. But I found a good one back in January and somehow she melted all the ice around my heart. When I woke up this morning with her cuddled up to me sleeping with her head on my chest I gave a very heartfelt prayer of thanks to God for leading me to her.

Having a good woman by your side changes everything, even for the hardest of assholes like me. We're talking about having kids now. I'm actually excited for my future with her. Never thought I would say those words but here we are.

 

[Ken Ford]

That was fast!! Hope it works out for you

Been 9 months. 4.5 of them seemed like two or more years, the nights were crushing.
But Kim wanted me to move on, even telling me to meet someone before she passed… (no I don’t fall for that one. LOL

But I never thought I’d find one that would put with me.

 

[aFarewellToKings]

Never been married and never will get married. At least not legally.

As long as it's not illegally.

Anyway, congrats.

 

[GeauxLSU]

Never been married and never will get married. At least not legally. My last serious relationship ended with her cheating on me and that experience left some pretty deep scars.

Don't let her win. (Think about it.)
Marry the woman you're in love with. Especially if kids are in the conversation.