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re: Are Single People Happier Than Married People?
Posted on 4/10/18 at 3:57 pm to Pecker
Posted on 4/10/18 at 3:57 pm to Pecker
I'll have to read this thread later. I've never been married so I do not have any experience there. I do find a major problem with women is they look for resources rather than love. Men are guilty of marrying something for arm candy and sex though as well. I'd rather be single then to rush into something because it is expected of me
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Posted on 4/10/18 at 3:58 pm to TH03
That chart only shows half the equation, although "divorce rate" is vague.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:12 pm to Pecker
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eciding to retire from the game (after many successful years, might I add).
You’re such a fricking douche.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:17 pm to Pecker
It pains me to write these words, but ...
... Pecker is correct.
For most people, marriage is in the long run not particularly happy. Only something like 10% or so are still happy in their marriage when they hit their 60's, and over half are unhappy well before that.
... Pecker is correct.
For most people, marriage is in the long run not particularly happy. Only something like 10% or so are still happy in their marriage when they hit their 60's, and over half are unhappy well before that.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:17 pm to Pecker
Oh come on, we all know the right answer here:
We all live in a free country rife with opportunity, we are responsible for our own happiness. There is no right or wrong situation. I think overall that most people just live within their comfort zone.
What I see as someone in their 50's and been happy single and in relationships, at my age most people I know fall into one of three camps:
1. Long-term married folks who are settled and complacent. About half of them seem to be biding their time and would never consider changing their situation because they fear the unknown.
2. Single ladies - all seem to be looking for relationships. Is it because they are unhappy being single? Mostly content but they won't settle for anyone, therefore alot of them are perpetually single.
3. Single guys - they look at relationships as a PITA and just play the field. Of course, alot of them are looking mighty old lately and their field has shrunken to near nothing.
As for myself, I've always known I wanted to wake up next to someone i felt something for and can make plans with. At this point I'm the luckiest person I know. My wife would agree.
We all live in a free country rife with opportunity, we are responsible for our own happiness. There is no right or wrong situation. I think overall that most people just live within their comfort zone.
What I see as someone in their 50's and been happy single and in relationships, at my age most people I know fall into one of three camps:
1. Long-term married folks who are settled and complacent. About half of them seem to be biding their time and would never consider changing their situation because they fear the unknown.
2. Single ladies - all seem to be looking for relationships. Is it because they are unhappy being single? Mostly content but they won't settle for anyone, therefore alot of them are perpetually single.
3. Single guys - they look at relationships as a PITA and just play the field. Of course, alot of them are looking mighty old lately and their field has shrunken to near nothing.
As for myself, I've always known I wanted to wake up next to someone i felt something for and can make plans with. At this point I'm the luckiest person I know. My wife would agree.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:21 pm to slackster
To add to the divorce rate discussion
New marriages are getting divorced at rates closer to the 1960s marriages than they are to the 1970s or 1980s.
Even still, the divorce rate was never 50%.
New marriages are getting divorced at rates closer to the 1960s marriages than they are to the 1970s or 1980s.
Even still, the divorce rate was never 50%.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:22 pm to LNCHBOX
Damn! You must be married.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:25 pm to Pecker
There’s a lot of salty old married guys ITT 
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:27 pm to foshizzle
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For most people, marriage is in the long run not particularly happy. Only something like 10% or so are still happy in their marriage when they hit their 60's, and over half are unhappy well before that.
This means nothing without the proper context. What is the happiness level of people who stay single their entire life?
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:27 pm to chrome_daddy
I enjoyed being single for a short time but it just doesn't fit me very well long term. I like good companionship of a woman
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:35 pm to tigahbruh
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Single men over 40 are generally sloppy drunk jackasses who aren't funny like they were in their 20/30s.
Maybe generally, but I’m 42, single, I don’t drink anymore, and I’m told I’m funny as shite. I’m not well off financially so that probably hurts my ability to get top tier talent but other than that, I do well enough. I’m at the age where most single woman my age are divorced with older kids (10+). They don’t want to go out all the time but value time together and eating at nice restaurants. I’m a genuinly nice guy and I’m told that’s not easy to find because most guys are arrogant and dishonest. That’s what I’m told, I have no freaking idea. I’m mostly happy, and I honestly believe that I’ll find the kind of girl that I truly relate to and enjoy being around. I’ve accepted that I probably won’t have kids of my own and I’m ok with that. I really don’t need to reproduce anyway.
I’m very glad that I don’t have to pay ungodly amounts of child support for a child that I only see every other weekend. That’s the position most of my single friends are in. Screw that, that would make me unhappy because of the financial struggle and not being able to be a steady influence in my child’s life.
This post was edited on 4/10/18 at 4:38 pm
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:39 pm to TDsngumbo
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I think single people think they're happier but the truth is having someone to spend the rest of your life with and build a family with is the definition of happiness in today's world. To come home to my wife, while she's in the kitchen cooking dinner and washing dishes, and a little one running to me with a huge smile on his face screaming "DADDY!!!!!!!" is unbeatable.
That’s unbeatable for YOU.
Why is it assumed to be unbeatable for everyone?
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:39 pm to foshizzle
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For most people, marriage is in the long run not particularly happy.
I call bullshite
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:42 pm to Displaced
quote:I don't know, bro. I mean I love my wife and daughter, but where I am today career wise and financially, I wouldn't turn my nose up at the thought of living in a metro area slaying tons of cougar and hot 20s poon
I'm fairly certain that research has shown for a long time that married, religious couples with children are the statistically the happiest demographic
Posted on 4/10/18 at 4:46 pm to supadave3
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Single men over 40 are generally sloppy drunk jackasses who aren't funny like they were in their 20/30s.
Maybe generally, but I’m 42, single, I don’t drink anymore, and I’m told I’m funny as shite. I’m not well off financially so that probably hurts my ability to get top tier talent but other than that, I do well enough. I’m at the age where most single woman my age are divorced with older kids (10+). They don’t want to go out all the time but value time together and eating at nice restaurants. I’m a genuinly nice guy and I’m told that’s not easy to find because most guys are arrogant and dishonest. That’s what I’m told, I have no freaking idea. I’m mostly happy, and I honestly believe that I’ll find the kind of girl that I truly relate to and enjoy being around. I’ve accepted that I probably won’t have kids of my own and I’m ok with that. I really don’t need to reproduce anyway.
I’m very glad that I don’t have to pay ungodly amounts of child support for a child that I only see every other weekend. That’s the position most of my single friends are in. Screw that, that would make me unhappy because of the financial struggle and not being able to be a steady influence in my child’s life.
I hear you. I was speaking generally. And it is also anecdotal. That is largely what this thread is: Generalizations and based on any given individual's experiences of people in those categories as well as their own experiences based on their personal choices.
Keep on Truckin'
Posted on 4/10/18 at 5:25 pm to tigahbruh
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I hear you. I was speaking generally
No doubt! You clearly stated ‘generally’ in your post. I wasn’t necessarily disagreeing with you, I guess I was just giving myself as a notable exception.
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Keep on Truckin'
Thanks man! All that above being said, I’ve recently reconnected with an old fling from 20 years ago. We’ve picked up right where we left off and I definitely see that we have something special here. Although I’ve considered myself happy while single, I would love to find that special someone that I just love being around and never get sick of. I’m not getting any younger, that’s for sure.
This post was edited on 4/10/18 at 5:26 pm
Posted on 4/10/18 at 5:33 pm to Pecker
I know I'm happier than my married friends
Posted on 4/10/18 at 5:35 pm to Pecker
There is no denying that people who truly have God in their life are really happy people who tend to handle all life's problems really well. I'm not saying there are no non believers like this, it's just my experience with people that have a really strong faith.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 5:53 pm to Pecker
I am married and perfectly content in admitting that marriage is not worth it maybe until you’re 40+
Posted on 4/10/18 at 5:58 pm to Bama and Beer
Wait what?! When did that happen
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