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I was recently in a conversation with one of my readers regarding the state of mind of Ex-Wives and Ex-Husbands and the blame game that goes on.  We were also discussing the fact that in most cases men and women just expect different things from relationships.  As individuals we enter into relationships with differing opinions and differing stances on what makes relationships work and what makes relationships worth being in.  As you can imagine this conversation went on and on and in the end there was no winner on either side.  I blame that on her....she should have conceded the moment I told her, "SAN DIMAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RULES!"

In this single dad's opinion (which is so ALWAYS right...just ask my ex-wife), if to this day marriage had never been invented and we would all be living our lives in relationships built on co-habitation and trust.  But, imagine if in this world two lawyers got on TV in some crazy infomercial at 3AM proclaiming to the world that they had contrived this great idea where a man and a woman would enter into a legally binding contract to solidify their commitment to one another in a union called Marriage (all for just 3 easy payments of $19.99 - of course).  As a society how would we react? 

Also suppose the fine print of such a union would state that this 'Marriage' would result in the man and woman hating one another, lusting after co-workers, never speaking and become extremely boring. Further, the contract would imply that this couple would look forward to shopping sprees at Home Depot, fall into fashion senseless clothing habits and eventually contemplate suicide daily.

The fine print would also state that in order to dissolve this contract of Marriage the couple would have to enter into another state of being called Divorce.  And, that more than 60% of all Marriages would result in Divorce.  The fine print would also state that the divorce process would take a judge to preside over and make a ruling on.  Further, each person would be required to hire a lawyer and the Divorce process would be painful, insanely expensive and result in splitting all of their assets in a very unequal manner.  The act of Divorce could also involve alimony/palimony, require child support and possibly many years of therapy for all those involved.

I am pretty sure those lawyers (obviously women) would have been stoned to death and no mention of their "Marriage" concept would ever be referenced again.

But, hey...that is just my opinion and probably why I am still single.

Anyone out there looking for a date?

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Marriage, Schmarriage!
written by Jaded Chick , November 13, 2008

I have to admit I feel your pain. Yeah, you're a guy and a woman done did you wrong (really, I want to be an English teacher) and I am a woman with the vice-versa. I think a wicked sense of humor is about the only way to go! Of course, I have to keep my mouth shut ("difficult") when younger women gush about getting married. What is it they say at funerals? "I'm sorry for your loss..." Of course, I mutter-fumble (kind of a mumble, but different) "oh, congratulations..." but what I'm thinking is "welcome to your world of unfounded expectations". They say that those of us who are most jaded are just softies at heart. Probably so. Is that your gig? I bet! You and your sons have the best gift ever--each other. So a real congratulations on that!
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Yeah well...
written by Amy, September 25, 2008

I come from a matriarchical society where being "married" means you move all your stuff in and you know its over when I set it outside the door. I tried to do things my way, but, the MAN in the relationship insisted on getting married. With a wedding, and the white dress, etc. $10k or so I would rather have had in the bank...

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Dude, you rule
written by Grace, July 23, 2008

This is hilarious! I will agree, no man would ever invent marriage. As a concept Marriage is without a doubt a woman thing. I think we will soon see the death of marriage as more and more couples continue to co-habitate. I loved this post. So funny!

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let's talk
written by Corazon, July 19, 2008

Hmmm...I wonder why it went on and on...But I hope that both sides got some real good points to ponder upon and make it a worthwhile conversation... Then, the next round might end up with, "Yeah, got your point...it's based on respect and communication...both sides have their own struggles and succeses.." I wish I had that conversation with you...hahahahah

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You rule
written by Chris Cap, July 19, 2008

Dude, you rule

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WooHoo
written by Anonymous, July 19, 2008

WoooHooo! I completely agree with you on this one! I've been reading your blog for a couple months now and am completely hooked! Keep 'em coming!

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So very true
written by Darcee, July 19, 2008

Disclaimer: I've never been married but co-habitated with my childrens father for 9 loooong years (some say it was marriage, the state of Iowa says differently). That said, I agree completely with your take on marriage. If people had any idea what marriage is truly like, a HUGE percentage of couples would spend many blissful years living in sin together, no need for a piece of paper and a ceremony that typically makes people "change". I've seen it many times, although I tend to favor the men's side. This is due to the fact that as an adult, I have had many more close male friends than female, and I've noticed that these "wonderful" women do turn into evil monsters once they snag the men. I'm sure this will bring some mutinous remarks from my fellow women, but I could care less. This is what I have seen in my experience. Like you, probably why I'm still single. Next time when you're in a heated discussion with a human of female persuasion, throw out a "Strange things are a foot at the Circle K"........you'll sound less like a spastic jock and more like a pothead. (I have an odd sense of humor, forgive the last part but I had to throw it in).

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Hoorah
written by Shawnda, July 19, 2008

Hoorah! I wish I could argue the whole women invented it thing...but damn...it's probably true. If you fall in love while you have separate housing...hmm, maybe it should stay that way.

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