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Married OTers, if could go back to single, look for wife again. What would you value most?

Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:37 pm
Posted by Saunson69
Member since May 2023
6308 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:37 pm
I'm just curious for the people that have been married for decades that if they could go back to 25 or 30 or whatever, and have to start all over on finding a wife, what would you search for most? Personality? Looks? Common Interest? What were red flags you overlooked that didn't seem a big deal, but became a big deal over time? What is the biggest cause of divorce that you notice?

I think this is a good thread for the single guys here.
This post was edited on 2/12/25 at 10:38 pm
Posted by Maillard
BTR
Member since Jul 2021
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:38 pm to
Sex
Posted by Rockbrc
Attic
Member since Nov 2015
8798 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:39 pm to
Peace
Posted by Kafka
I am the moral conscience of TD
Member since Jul 2007
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:40 pm to
quote:

Saunson69
get out of your car

and cut off your saunson
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4737 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:48 pm to
I always feel bad for those guys who marry some clearly very attractive woman but that's all she is. No hobbies outside of shopping/makeup.

Has zero desire to do anything in life except be paid for, can't cook...

It doesn't have to be common interests throughout, just need the want to be with one another and enjoy their company. Many miss this.
Posted by Mr Clean
Power I-Formation
Member since Aug 2006
52284 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:48 pm to
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I think this is a good thread for the single guys here.


I think you're trying too hard
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
18993 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:51 pm to
In an attempt to give a good-faith answer as s follower of Jesus of Nazareth . . .

1) Is she too a follower of Jesus?

2) Maturity or character. Look for little things. Someone who will be unfaithful in that which is least will be unfaithful in that which is great.

3) chemistry - this includes looks and personality and something else that has bamboozled humankind for centuries most often expressed in terms of "falling in love."
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
129910 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:51 pm to
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I always feel bad for those guys who marry some clearly very attractive woman but that's all she is. No hobbies outside of shopping/makeup


Jimmy Soul tried to tell yall

Posted by WhiteMandingo
Member since Jan 2016
6862 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:51 pm to
Easy going , doesn't stress

Posted by TexasTiger08
Member since Oct 2006
27852 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:03 pm to
I’m divorced. I thought I had my woman. Since I am looking…honestly, looks have taken a back seat. I can find different types sexy and physically appealing.

The things I value? Loyalty, great communicator, honest, doesn’t have sex with my friend. I want a woman to treat me like a king, and I will reciprocate.

ETA: so I’m probably going to be single forever
This post was edited on 2/12/25 at 11:04 pm
Posted by Auburn80
Backwater, TN
Member since Nov 2017
8849 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:05 pm to
Sweet and intelligent.
Posted by TRUERockyTop
Appalachia
Member since Sep 2011
16521 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:05 pm to
Four words. Find your best friend.

Anything less than that & 2, 3, 4+ decades becomes an awfully long time. Find the right one and it's gone in the blink of an eye.
Posted by biohzrd
Central City
Member since Jan 2010
5740 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:06 pm to
NOPE!!!!! There’s nothing in marriage anymore for men… All women are entitled little princesses, and the courts are in their corner.

The women know they have to upper hand, and they know that.

They will use the courts to use your kids against you, and make you pay tons of money.
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4737 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:06 pm to
That's a hilarious song. Never really stop to listen to it closely .
Posted by Kingshakabooboo
Member since Nov 2012
1051 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:07 pm to
I would try to repeat why I did without screwing it up because by pure luck my dumb arse got it right the first time. We have been married for over thirty years. Here is what I told my son or anyone else that has asked me.
Don’t marry for looks. Looks fade.
Don’t marry for love. That feeling you have when you are first dating isn’t love. True love is built over time.
Look for the least amount of crazy and drama.
Look for the least materialistic.
Look for someone you can respect and will respect you.
Look for someone you have similar religious and political beliefs with.
Look for someone who you think will be a good mother.
Look for someone you can trust with your money.
Look for someone you can actually have a conversation with.

Before you get married have all the right conversations. Do you want kids? What are you beliefs on proper way to discipline kids. What are your goals. Etc.

Don’t take no shite from your wife. You don’t want to become a doormat. But don’t give no shite to your wife either. Don’t cheat. If you want to frick around then don’t get married. Understand that you need to be present in the home and the marriage and then be so, but also make sure she understands that you need your time to hunt, golf, fish, whatever your thing is but makes sure she know that you will find balance and still be present for her when she needs.

Never hit your woman. If she makes you that crazy just leave. Never scream and holler and call names. You can never take that shite back and they never forget it. A cold shoulder and walking away is more effective. But once things have cooled try to patch up and try to never go to bed angry.

Now there are things she needs to make sure to do as well. Marriage is a partnership. It takes both parties working towards the same goal for it to be happy and successful. People don’t really change much. How she is when you are dating is pretty much how she always will be. Same for you. So if she is immediately trying to change you then you probably aren’t the right person for her.
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4737 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:08 pm to
A red flag would be the desire for some absurdly expensive wedding.

Expensive is okay, just not stupidly over the top.
Posted by Gusoline
Jacksonville, NC
Member since Dec 2013
9930 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:15 pm to
Ive had about 60 bad eggs and maybe 2 good ones. I can only pinpoint the 1 good one i broke up with because i was 19 and thought i wanted to live it up, and i saw a missed spot on her wiping when we were making love one day.

She was always excited to see me, hyped me up, and was genuinely all about being a good gf. FF about 8 years i see her on FB happily married with 3 kids. Stays home and brags about her hubs regularly.

So yea that's what you should go for. Someone who is happy to fill theor gender role, and is happy being someone's someone.

Red flags are girls who bring up or compare you to exes. Nag you about petty stuff ( clothes on the floor by the hamper, cabinet door left.open), who never praise what you do but will let you know about every single thing you dont. Are obsessed with pop culture, insta, and trying to live vicariously though influencers. Would rather ask their chick friends for advice than keep your problems between you and her.

A happy man is one who's appreciated and never has to feel or even think they aren't enough.
Posted by BK Lounge
Member since Nov 2021
4724 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:21 pm to
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i was 19 and thought i wanted to live it up, and i saw a missed spot on her wiping when we were making love one day.




Jesus Christ.. this forum never disappoints .
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
40396 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:24 pm to
Love of blowjobs.
Posted by cwil177
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
29121 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:25 pm to
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i saw a missed spot on her wiping when we were making love one day

quote:

So yea that's what you should go for.
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