The Impact This Will Have On Relationships?

[TTSX]

Higher divorce rate and higher birth rate. Possibly higher child support rate

 

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[Kruel J]

First time it wasnt 3 months before I knew it was a major mistake. 2nd time took a few years. 3rd times a CHARM. 22 years going strong.

I've got two under my belt as well. First one was a disaster. Second one just didn't work out. Third? Hmmmm, am I really that stupid?




Maybe.

 

[DB is Here]

After 30 years I still chase her around the house, so this stay at home order is working out for me...

 

[MannyGlocks]

I've 2 friends who don't know each other.

I can't keep up with all their marrying...I think it's his 6/7th time and hers 7 or 8. Could be more now, as I haven't seen either in 5/6 years. Serial monogamy...dumb.

Neither can stand being alone.

I love having alone time and have since childhood.

If my wife 'kicks the bucket' before me, she won't be replaced...

My 2 cats and my rod, they comfort me....hhhmmm, just realized the 2 cats are proof I can't stand being alone either...oh well, never mind.

 

[The Heretic]

I've 2 friends who don't know each other.

I can't keep up with all their marrying...I think it's his 6/7th time and hers 7 or 8. Could be more now, as I haven't seen either in 5/6 years. Serial monogamy...dumb.

Neither can stand being alone.

I love having alone time and have since childhood.

If my wife 'kicks the bucket' before me, she won't be replaced...

My 2 cats and my rod, they comfort me....hhhmmm, just realized the 2 cats are proof I can't stand being alone either...oh well, never mind.

One of the reasons I have not been in a relationship for a LONG time, is because I don't want to give up the level of autonomy and 'alone time' that I have now.

 

[MannyGlocks]

TH,

I completely understand.

Alone time is food for the soul...

 

[The Heretic]

TH,

I completely understand.

Alone time is food for the soul...

One of my favorite songs:

Self-contained and self-content
No promises to keep
I've got things so together
That I just can't fall asleep
Walked the night and drank the moon
Got home at half-past four,
And I knew that no-one marked my time
As I unlocked my door.
It's really lovely to discover
That you like to be alone
Not to owe your man an answer
When he gets you on the phone
Not to share a pair of porkchops
When you crave champagne and cheese
And your aim becomes to please yourself
And not to aim to please
Oh they sold me when they told me
Two can live as cheap as one
But I'm learning twice you're earning
Doesn't mean it's twice the fun
If you spend your each dime and all your time
On someone else's schemes
I'm not needy but I'm greedy
And I live my deepest dreams
Take an hour in the shower
Use the water while it's hot
In the tub a hand to scrub my back
Is all I haven't got.
Self-aware with self-esteem
Is selfishness a crime?
I take the day for quite a ride
And I take my own sweet time
Time to spare and time to share
And grateful I would be
If just one damn man would share the need
To be alone with me.

 

[Xaevian]

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Reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw once: I still miss my ex, but my aim is getting better!

 

[Dungannon]

Coming up on 47 years. We're both introverts, have our hobbies, and long ago sorted out what to do together and what to do apart.

She's slightly restless, but we go for a 30-45 minute walk each day and keep the yard looking good. My to-do list is three pages long, so I'll have something to keep me busy for another 100 years.

 

[CLT65]

We're definitely spending a lot more time together lately, but I really can't think of anyone I'd rather spend it with.

I've come to realize that I live a different kind of life than many/most here, especially after reading through a couple recent threads. I knew what I wanted from the time I was old enough to notice girls, and it was never chasing "hot chicks" for a good time. I always wanted just what I have now: a good wife to raise a family with and grow old together. I was pushing 30 when I finally found her (and growing frustrated), but it's been awesome ever since, and I haven't regretted it for a minute! Coming up on a couple decades now, and it only gets better...

 

[eldbillbo]

Couples when cooped up either at each other's throats or getting kinky so expect a baby boom.

 

[Timbertodd]

33 years for us. The wife fell and broke her wrist requiring surgery 3 weeks ago. She is a director in the health care industry and has been working from home going full bore since the day after her surgery. With everything that's happened/going on I think we're actually closer and appreciating each other more.

 

[Unicykle]

Reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw once: I still miss my ex, but my aim is getting better!

Or
If I Had killed my wife the first time i wanted to id be out of jail by now.