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Old 05-12-2008, 06:47 PM
 
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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Married, definitely

Then having kids - the best

There is a lot we went through and still going through to get to this point: having to help parents financially and that being a requirement during marriage, having a parent go through Alzheimers, business success and down times, selling a business, happiness of having a child, miscarriage, having another child (happy), getting a dog, going to church together and feeling and living our faith through all the above, parent's illness and cost involved, change in business/career, death of many people in our life who were special to us - all these things have bond us closer to each other; it's hard to explain but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. We do count our blessings and try to be there for each other and our families and those who need us. I am thankful for my husband.

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Old 11-08-2008, 12:01 AM
 
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I will be 42 years old this thanksgiving and I have never been married nor have any kids. My philosophy is "If it flys, floats, or ****s? Rent it". I now have money in the bank, I have rental properties, and lots of free time. I have only one religion, and the name of my god is MONEY.
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Old 11-08-2008, 01:52 AM
 
Location: Austintown, OH
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As my favorite comedian Katt Williams says (I am paraphrasing here)

Single people always have the best time until they walk into their kitchen when they get home and say "Jesus, bring me somebody."

That being said, I am single, kind of . I have an on again off again gf that lives cross country. I love being single. And I am kid free, and will always be
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Old 11-08-2008, 11:20 AM
 
Location: Miami, FL
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I asked because I'm waiting for the "Wow, marriage is so worth it feeling!!" to happen

I love my husband

But being single was easier and much more satisfying
lol I hope your husband does not read this post!
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Old 11-08-2008, 11:22 AM
 
Location: Miami, FL
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I have never been married but don't statistics say that men who are married are more unlikely to commit suicide than married men?
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Old 11-08-2008, 11:50 AM
 
Location: In my view finder.....
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I'm much happier as a single guy and the botton line is this............

Sex and maybe eating out(at a resturant) or needing an escort to the cinema are the only things I want female company for.

I am more than sure there are women that would want to be involved with me in a long term relationship but the reality of it is I don't want to be around anyone that much. As I have told one young lady I know, one reason that the bf/gf situations do not work for me is due to the constant communication. I don't want to talk to her every night.

I really don't want my life tied permanently to someone elses, especially legally or financially. There is no such thing as "the right one". There could be hundreds of "right ones".

I do have girlfriends and female friends but I see no need to marry them nor do I want them living with me and vice versa.

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Old 11-08-2008, 03:42 PM
 
Location: Livingston, Montana
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I'm HAPPILY married and wouldn't want to go back to single life. I didn't care for it.

Though I got a good man so I'm biased
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Old 11-08-2008, 03:48 PM
 
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Married is the best way to be. I really feel sad for people who just haven't found the right person.

Meanwhile, people like Chan end up bitter and lonely and pathetic. I own commercial real estate, have free time, money in the bank, and the love of my wife, my children, my friends, and the other important people in life.
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Old 11-08-2008, 03:56 PM
 
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Married is the best way to be. I really feel sad for people who just haven't found the right person.

Meanwhile, people like Chan end up bitter and lonely and pathetic. I own commercial real estate, have free time, money in the bank, and the love of my wife, my children, my friends, and the other important people in life.
Maybe a clarification is in order -- married TO SOMEONE THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU is the best way to be. Married TO SOMEONE THAT'S WRONG FOR YOU is the worst way to be.

Right, for people who prop themselves up with material things instead, the bitter and lonely part may apply. For people who seek things that enrich their minds, this may not be as applicable.
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Old 11-08-2008, 04:22 PM
 
Location: Livingston, Montana
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Chan... I hope your money and properties keep you warm in your old age. I hope they will shed a tear for you when you pass.

Me and my husband may not be rich but we have a good savings, a home, cars, and things to fill the home w/extra money for fun... and we GOT this TOGETHER. It was so much funner and warmer earning these things TOGETHER.
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