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Badass69 Senior Enthusiast

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Meh............ my advice...... Escorts are cheaper than any relationship lol. Ups and downs are the norm.... you either work it out or walk away. I notice most of the world has this rush attitude and then settle for whatever.... well..... good luck with that!

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j-ten-ner Senior Enthusiast

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Ever thought about giving up, or maybe rebuilt a relationship after it seemed broken?

Yup. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't. Circle of life :)

 

Oh this seems a bit deep for this site.

lol.... He isn't too far off.

Chevy runs deep too.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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Here's a deep one for you, what ever happen to working out for the kids. Generations back most marriages were shotgun marriages they seemed to work at least till the kids were grown. Now days there no reason to bring kids in till you want them, no accidents. Iv seen houses full of kids with 3 different last names. You think the guys would figure it out before half their pay ends up spread between 3 houses with thier kids they never see. I couldn't imagine not seeing my kids daily, let alone make more in a different house different wife. Seems to me working it out is better.

Badass69 Senior Enthusiast

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Yeah because some broken ass home with parents who hate one another is so much better. If you wonder why things have hit where they are look no further than your "keep it together for the kids" crap.... Those "kids" now the product of two miserable parents are the ones puddle jumping constantly because they don't want to end up like their mom and dad. How about instead of obsessing about being alone and taking whatever looks your way you find someone worth the effort... crazy idea... I know.

 

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KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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That was my point, wait a few years see if you can stand each other then have kids. Then once you have them be civil till they are grown. Then maybe a new pattern will emerge. It's amazing what can be accomplished by working together, like great kids who respect the opposite sex.

 

Yeah because some broken ass home with parents who hate one another is so much better. If you wonder why things have hit where they are look no further than your "keep it together for the kids" crap.... Those "kids" now the product of two miserable parents are the ones puddle jumping constantly because they don't want to end up like their mom and dad. How about instead of obsessing about being alone and taking whatever looks your way you find someone worth the effort... crazy idea... I know.

 

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Badass69 Senior Enthusiast

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That's all fine but many are so blind anyway....... and once that ring is on the finger and a bun in the oven..... the world changes completely yet again. I have friends in that situation right now...... don't know what to tell them. One pair worked it all out and have a daughter together plus seem happy..... this other..... I don't know. Is what it is... roll of the dice.

06pirate Enthusiast

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Well, I don't have a spouse yet, but we're working on it...

 

I met her in November 1989, we dated....

In February 1993 she said, "Marry me or get out."

I said, "See ya."

 

In April 1996 she called me up and we talked and started hanging out, hiking and mountain biking and skiing, but "just friends", no "benefits".

In September 1998, she said, "I want to talk about marriage."

I said, "See ya."

 

I thought about her every day for thirteen years.

 

In December 2011, I sent her a Christmas card. Turns out nobody else wanted her either.

 

At age 61, we are engaged, and living together and plan on tying the knot soon.

 

You never know where life will take you.

 

Only you can decide what's right.

white1500 Senior Enthusiast

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Difficult times with their significant others? News at 11! :)

 

And I suppose that this topic can spill onto trucks... Not everyone ditches them when they have issues but then others trade them in after a year or two. I don't see a wrong or right, mentalities change and I don't foresee a future where things like car ownership is a long term engagement. And quite possibly the same will apply to marriage, which as we see it in the Americas is a very western, christian, and relatively new concept.

 

People change and grow apart, there are healthy and beneficial ways of handling every situation even when children are involved. Marriage doesn't need to be a permanent deal just because antiquated establishments said so.

 

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06pirate Enthusiast

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There's an old saying that has proven true for many, regarding airplanes, boats, and "partners":

 

"If it flies, floats, or fornicates, you're better off renting." :pimp:

O_J_Simpson Senior Enthusiast

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Dump her. You can live the fast life of escorts, cheap chicks and booze and still come out ahead than marrying and having to live with bitchy lady who's only goal is to get fat and win the child support lotto.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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Dump her. You can live the fast life of escorts, cheap chicks and booze and still come out ahead than marrying and having to live with bitchy lady who's only goal is to get fat and win the child support lotto.

Hookers and blow
RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Hookers and blow

 

sounds like a party lol

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