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Two people entering marriage are seldom equals in what they bring or contribute later, yet the law treats them as equal partners when exiting. Mainly, this is to simplify things for the courts, but it leads to unfair outcomes at least some of the time. No fault divorce simplifies divorce for everyone, but is hardly fair when there is fault - there is the perception (and sometimes the reality) that cheaters and others prosper.
Marriage is a risky business, and should be entered into accordingly. Overall, I'm in favor of marriage, and I'm in favor of prenups to go along with that.
Last edited by TaoistDude; 07-29-2013 at 12:20 PM..
Marriage is a risky business, and should be entered into accordingly. Overally, I'm in favor of marriage, and I'm in favor of prenups to go along with that.
Totally agree. But I think many of the guys who take lists like in the OP to heart have a problem realizing that a bad marriage and a nasty divorce aren't something that just happens. You make choices all down the line.
the article itself is "blah", just detailing a distorted view of the "pros" of single life, without any of the cons. The items seem reasonable, until you start reading his explanations why, and you realize he has no business offering advice to anyone.
I think the first reason is excellent. I think most of the other reasons are out of sync with number one - because the point of number one is that you should take your time to find the right person. And then most of the other reasons are really only applicable to having a relationship with the wrong person. At least, that's my take on it. Personally, I think everyone should wait to settle down until they find the right person - if that's what they are looking for.
I agree that No. 1 is a good reason. The others either contradict each other or are just nonsense.
For the people who say this won't matter if you find a good woman, I guarantee you that you don't have a high success rate at guessing which women are good women and more importantly which ones will stay as good women 10, 15, 20 years down the line. No one can predict the future.
Cool down you traditionalists. The 8 reasons for staying single are, in my experience, often a default for who have failed at not being single. Reason #4 is purely wishful thinking. Your daughters (and sons) are safe; your values are safe.
They are just pros of being single, how big of a pro depends on each individual.
No, they're not pros of being single. For example, (no. 5 and no. 7) couples generate more wealth than do single people and have more assets. So, I don't see how that's a pro of being single. Married people also have greater professional/career success than do single people. Also, if you are going to focus on your career I'm not sure how partying is going to coincide with that. So, no. 2 & 3 contradict each other. The sexual smorgasbord is just funny (try reading this forum). I think 1 and 8 are realistic.
Cool down you traditionalists. The 8 reasons for staying single are, in my experience, often a default for who have failed at not being single. Reason #4 is purely wishful thinking. Your daughters (and sons) are safe; your values are safe.
Get real. Don't get me wrong, I spent my 20s having a good time, but there's a time limit on it. As people age they are simply not going to have the same options, so staying single for that reason is nonsensical.
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