This is why I never want to marry

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<p>50%: Divorce</p>

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<p><a href=“http://www.horizonwetsuits.com/Wife%20choking%20husband.jpg[/url]”>http://www.horizonwetsuits.com/Wife%20choking%20husband.jpg&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://www.iowatelecom.net/~billrath/tom&ca~2.jpg[/url]”>http://www.iowatelecom.net/~billrath/tom&ca~2.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/46/17/22191746.jpg[/url]”>http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/46/17/22191746.jpg&lt;/a&gt;
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<p>This is why I never want to marry</p>

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<p>I don’t understand…do you want to live alone when you are very old?</p>

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<p>It’s better than living the rest of your live paying child support for a kid you don’t get to see (or better yet, one who might not even be yours! paternity tests mean nothing in some areas). Not to mention the loss of your house, your cars, half (or more) of the cash in your bank account, etc etc.</p>

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<p>the third picture doesn’t look that bad. i don’t understand your point, everybody gets old. it’s good to have somebody with you.</p>

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<p>That’s probably not going to be happening. BTW, my first post was in response to yucca’s, I agree with InquilineKea about not marrying. Although the 50% divorce rate is just one of several reasons why I don’t think its worth the bother anymore.</p>

<p>Anyway, what are those pictures about? Are those supposed to be famous people or something that I don’t know?</p>

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<p>Just because you might get divorced doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try marriage. Because you might get divorced at the right time. Divorce does not equal misery and the collapse of the universe, or even a failed marriage. It just means that you need to move on. Plus, you might not get divorced, you don’t need to base your life on statistics. PLUS, the people in the third link look good for their age. Actually they look good, period.</p>

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<p>based on the pictures it just seems like you dont want to get old</p>

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<p>It’s also a sarcastic criticism of those who marry other people for their “looks”. </p>

<p>“OMGLOL LEZ GROW OLD TOGETHER!!111oneone” How exciting can that be? hm. </p>

<p>though obviously there are rational reasons for marriage - especially when you ARE old and when no one understands you as well as your marraige partner does.</p>

<p>It’s also a sarcastic comment directed at myself (based on my connotative reactions to such images). I have a really immature brain…</p>

<p>more pix:
<a href=“http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/ffximage/2007/08/29/larrycraig_wideweb__470x314,0.jpg[/url]”>http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/ffximage/2007/08/29/larrycraig_wideweb__470x314,0.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>aww i think its sweet that they still like eachother after all those years</p>

<p>id think you’d use them as a reason for you you SHOULD get married, because even though they’re old and unattractive they’re still happy together
i mean when you’re young, you can get people because you look good but when you’re old i think they’re pretty much just with you because they like being with you
…or maybe out of habit</p>

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<p>lawl it still looks so boring. besides, in marriages you like have to inform the partner of EVERYTHING about you. I dunno, I would feel so constrained in a marriage, having to travel with someone everywhere I go</p>

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<p>They got married last month in Vegas.</p>

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<p>thank you for voicing your important opinions on marriage, inquilinekea</p>

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<p>What source did the 50% divorce statistic come from?</p>

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<p>There’s nothing wrong with wanting to grow old with somebody.
And marriage doesn’t necessarily have to be the way that you envision it, Inquiline!</p>

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<p>hint: don’t take anything i say too seriously
I like acting emo online. :D</p>

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<p>I think you’re just pessimistic, 50% divorce also implies that 50% of marriages last, that doesn’t mean there’s no chance! I certainly wouldn’t give up hope yet!</p>

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<p>Just because the divorce rate is a certain number doesn’t mean your chances at making YOUR marriage work is the same. </p>

<p>There are many people who are very good together and care enough about one another to make things work. </p>

<p>Then there are the ones who either can’t or aren’t willing to make things work. </p>

<p>Which group you happen to fall into depends entirely on you and your partner…not everyone else. So stop being such a baby about it.</p>

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<p>In response to what someone said, I just wanted to point out that not marrying does not necessarily mean living alone. Some people live with friends, with a sibling, or with a companion. Because of my religious beliefs, I would not recommend cohabitating, but many people do. You could also live with a companion in a non-sexual relationship. More and more people are opting for nontraditional living choices. It seems marriage in general is becoming less popular.</p>

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<p>I’m married and I’m miserable. Take my advice and never get married. Thanks!
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