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Old 10-13-2013, 04:13 PM
 
Location: Planet Earth
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In some cases a husband can demand sex against his wife's wishes. In fact marital rape was not punishable in this country. In other countries it's not viewed as an offense.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marital_rape



In a way, I can see marriage as a form of prostitution. The husband is the john and he pays her--in fact women have been encouraged to have sex with their husbands even if the wife did not want to! and when the wife is no longer with him, she experiences downward mobility.

I maybe wrong, but it's interesting to see how some ladies feel their marriage is a form of status and a way to NOT work. In fact, I know a wife who, often, boasts I don't have to work, my husband works.

In other societies marriage is, almost, essential.

Your thoughts.

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Old 10-13-2013, 04:29 PM
 
Location: The Greater Houston Metro Area
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I guess in some marriages.

Most people that I have as clients, especially those under 35, I see more of a equal standing on power - but most of these women are educated and have professional jobs. I would say education is the key to not being in an unequal marriage.
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Old 10-13-2013, 05:19 PM
 
Location: Billings, MT
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Sometimes...
I know a guy who has been a "kept man" (or "househusband") for years.
I guess it works for them...
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Old 10-13-2013, 05:25 PM
 
Location: Montreal, Quebec
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I maybe wrong, but it's interesting to see how some ladies feel their marriage
is a form of status and a way to NOT work. In fact, I know a wife who, often,
boasts I don't have to work, my husband works.
Well, that certainly isn't something to be proud of. No independence, no money of your own, no say and no control.
If that's her choice, well, go for it, but it's not something I would want.
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Old 10-13-2013, 05:30 PM
 
Location: Maryland
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Just keep cutting your hair like Rachel Maddow and you won't have to worry about being married.

Well, to a man, anyway.
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Old 10-13-2013, 06:03 PM
 
Location: New Hampshire
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Well, that certainly isn't something to be proud of. No independence, no money of your own, no say and no control.
If that's her choice, well, go for it, but it's not something I would want.
Those same women always say "but my husband and I are in committed marriage and we took our vows seriously. He will NEVER leave me.."

LOL

I could never put myself in such a vulnerable position.
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Old 10-13-2013, 06:17 PM
 
Location: USA
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Interesting topic.


I've seen wives take advantage of husbands. I've seen husbands take advantage of wives.



Is it time to re-think our divorce laws? Gender roles?
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Old 10-13-2013, 06:20 PM
 
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I wasn't going to reply to this BS thread. My wife is my best friend. She goes where i go too. So far she likes it that way. But she isn't like any other American woman. She avoids make up, and likes the mts and the woods even in dead winter.
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Old 10-13-2013, 06:35 PM
 
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My wife likes to drink beer, watch football (49er's won, I'm getting lucky tonight), shoot guns and go hunting. Plus I think she likes sex more than I do. 22years and counting.
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Old 10-13-2013, 06:38 PM
 
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I wasn't going to reply to this BS thread. My wife is my best friend. She goes where i go too. So far she likes it that way. But she isn't like any other American woman. She avoids make up, and likes the mts and the woods even in dead winter.



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