'Forced' to marry

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Dang.

I'm sitting here with barely an extra nickel to my name on New Years Eve and even I've got something better to drink than freaking KoolAid.........

I'm so very proud of you! Not being sarcastic.

I suggest that you take your own advice here on this thread. You're not on the smart side now.

What advice would that be? Seriously, you're not making any sense.

That you hang out with smarter people, too. These folks aint them. Go, have fun! It's New Years eve!

[garya505 2]

Replace the word "marriage" with the word "commitment" in the above comments, and see how that comes across.

Why would I do that? They don't mean the same thing.

Yes, that seems to a big part of the problem.

Ah, Gary, you don't want to drink from this poison, hon.

I've already tried it. It didn't kill me and I'm hooked.

[peezey 0]

Replace the word "marriage" with the word "commitment" in the above comments, and see how that comes across.

Why would I do that? They don't mean the same thing.

Yes, that seems to a big part of the problem.

Yes, your assertion is a big part of the problem. Those of you who find marriage superior to cohabitation think there's a problem. Those who find cohabitation just fine are not mocking or challenging others who find marriage superior to cohabitation. So yes, that is the problem.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

I've already tried it. It didn't kill me and I'm hooked.

I have the perfect smiley for this hedonist melt down, but I'm afraid CE would not approve.

[bostonparis 0]

Dang.

I'm sitting here with barely an extra nickel to my name on New Years Eve and even I've got something better to drink than freaking KoolAid.........

I'm so very proud of you! Not being sarcastic.

I suggest that you take your own advice here on this thread. You're not on the smart side now.

What advice would that be? Seriously, you're not making any sense.

That you hang out with smarter people, too. These folks aint them. Go, have fun! It's New Years eve!

Wow, I don't think anyone here has sounded dumb, and that's not very nice of you to say, to call them dumb. I don't think anyone here has said something mean like that.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Yes, your assertion is a big part of the problem. Those of you who find marriage superior to cohabitation think there's a problem. Those who find cohabitation just fine are not mocking or challenging others who find marriage superior to cohabitation. So yes, that is the problem.

I can see when I'm mocking someone. I don't understand why others don't see when they're doing the mocking. What are they taking?

We're cool, peezy.

Wow, I don't think anyone here has sounded dumb, and that's not very nice of you to say, to call them dumb. I don't think anyone here has said something mean like that.

See? It's happening again.

Edited January 1, 2007 by szsz

[bostonparis 0]

Yes, your assertion is a big part of the problem. Those of you who find marriage superior to cohabitation think there's a problem. Those who find cohabitation just fine are not mocking or challenging others who find marriage superior to cohabitation. So yes, that is the problem.

I can see when I'm mocking someone. I don't understand why others don't see when they're doing the mocking. What are they taking?

We're cool, peezy.

Wow, I don't think anyone here has sounded dumb, and that's not very nice of you to say, to call them dumb. I don't think anyone here has said something mean like that.

See? It's happening again.

It's okay. Happy New Year!

[garya505 2]

Replace the word "marriage" with the word "commitment" in the above comments, and see how that comes across.

Why would I do that? They don't mean the same thing.

Yes, that seems to a big part of the problem.

Yes, your assertion is a big part of the problem. Those of you who find marriage superior to cohabitation think there's a problem. Those who find cohabitation just fine are not mocking or challenging others who find marriage superior to cohabitation. So yes, that is the problem.

The suggestion that those who chose to cohabitate before marriage are not as committed as those who don't seems to strike a nerve with some people. They seem to be the same people who have a bad attitude towards marriage for whatever reason, or those who mock the institution as updated or irrelevant. Strangely enough they also seem to be the same people arguing in favor of same-sex marriage.

[rebeccajo 14]

Waaaaaaaaaaaah!

Why can't we all just agree to disagree! It's flippin' New Years Eve and this place is SUPPOSED to be about people from all over the world helping each other out to get TO their loved ones - not about arguing over how we are going to live with them once they get here!

Sheesh.

[Ban Hammer 13,346]

Waaaaaaaaaaaah!

Why can't we all just agree to disagree! It's flippin' New Years Eve and this place is SUPPOSED to be about people from all over the world helping each other out to get TO their loved ones - not about arguing over how we are going to live with them once they get here!

Sheesh.

good point...........now open the champagne will ya?

[bostonparis 0]

Waaaaaaaaaaaah!

Why can't we all just agree to disagree! It's flippin' New Years Eve and this place is SUPPOSED to be about people from all over the world helping each other out to get TO their loved ones - not about arguing over how we are going to live with them once they get here!

Sheesh.

I agree. But.... Gary, your assertion is very judgemental. I am ALL for marriage. However, I happen to think that people can be committed without a marriage ceremony. I WANT to get married. I can't WAIT to get married. But if I could NEVER marry my SO, my committment to him would remain the same.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

The suggestion that those who chose to cohabitate before marriage are not as committed as those who don't seems to strike a nerve with some people. They seem to be the same people who have a bad attitude towards marriage for whatever reason, or those who mock the institution as updated or irrelevant. Strangely enough they also seem to be the same people arguing in favor of same-sex marriage.

Dayum! I thought the exact same thing, but didn't say it. I was wondering how many of those I see here arguing against marriage, I would see arguing for it for gays. I'll bet the numbers would be high.

[rebeccajo 14]

Waaaaaaaaaaaah!

Why can't we all just agree to disagree! It's flippin' New Years Eve and this place is SUPPOSED to be about people from all over the world helping each other out to get TO their loved ones - not about arguing over how we are going to live with them once they get here!

Sheesh.

good point...........now open the champagne will ya?

I can't.

You broke the dayum opener.

[Ban Hammer 13,346]

Waaaaaaaaaaaah!

Why can't we all just agree to disagree! It's flippin' New Years Eve and this place is SUPPOSED to be about people from all over the world helping each other out to get TO their loved ones - not about arguing over how we are going to live with them once they get here!

Sheesh.

good point...........now open the champagne will ya?

I can't.

You broke the dayum opener.

sigh........never send a woman to do a man's job...............

*runs off till next year*

[Sofiyya 1,687]

I might work in a law office, but I'm no lawyer!

I should steal that from you. Same for me.