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Old 08-17-2014, 07:54 PM
 
Location: Castlederp
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I can't wait to get married.. been single for 8 months now.. I do miss having a girlfriend definitely, although to an extent I also enjoy the freedom..
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Old 08-17-2014, 09:52 PM
 
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I'm really silly and goofy, I can't help it, it's just part of my personality. I fear that when marriage-minded guys experience this with me, coupled with me being so petite, they won't take me seriously.
Never worry about that stuff. The main thing is finding someone that "gets you " . So my advice is always be yourself and let the chips fall where they may.
IMO nothing shuts down a developing relationship faster than when you find out a person is not who they led you to believe.
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Old 08-17-2014, 10:19 PM
 
Location: Lansing, MI
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If you can do it, I commend your bravery. I long for that same connection. I miss it. But, I don't know if I could ever let myself be in such a vulnerable position again. D@mn the men that devastate and destroy the women they once loved while they plow a path of destruction over what was once a marriage.

What is keeping you from putting yourself out there?
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Old 08-17-2014, 10:20 PM
 
Location: California
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God, I do NOT want to be married again! NO NO NO. I'm not just saying that. MARRIAGE isn't the thing that can be so wonderful, it's the relationship you have with someone...no marriage required.

I'm open to dating and a relationship, but marriage would complicate things on so many levels. I've been there/done that/have nothing to prove.
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Old 08-17-2014, 10:25 PM
 
Location: Middle America
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Because marriage is totally about having something to prove.
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Old 08-17-2014, 10:31 PM
 
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Go for it.

I have always believed that people who said how much they like to be single were saying this as a "default": they didn't have any other choices. But i am changing my mind. I think it's a reflection of my own negativism. I can see now, being single - even for a long time - can also be a positive, enriching choice. On the other hand, at this point in my life, i have what i need in marriage and am very happy.

Good luck.
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Old 08-17-2014, 11:09 PM
 
Location: California
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Because marriage is totally about having something to prove.
Apparently to some posters here, who think single people are just lying about being happy, it is indeed.
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Old 08-18-2014, 02:47 AM
 
Location: Jupiter
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Personally, I won't get married in my lifetime (my choice). Seen too many of male family members destroyed by divorce so I'm not taking that risk. But if you want to do it again, go for it
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Old 08-18-2014, 02:55 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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You can do it!
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Old 08-18-2014, 07:33 AM
 
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Personally, I won't get married in my lifetime (my choice). Seen too many of male family members destroyed by divorce so I'm not taking that risk. But if you want to do it again, go for it
You're allowed to feel this way, but how many young, quality women do you think will be interested in a guy who will never marry them?
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