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re: Tried to talk my son out of getting married. It didn't go well.

Posted on 12/19/17 at 6:55 am to
Posted by auzach91
Marietta, GA
Member since Jan 2009
40951 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 6:55 am to
your only option is to cut her brake lines
Posted by VooDude
Member since Aug 2017
1474 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 6:57 am to
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He's getting married in February. We all think he is too young and she is wrong for him. I mean I seriously think he is ruining his life. And I don't say that lightly.

He's pissed. I'm now in the Makers 46. I hate my fricking life.
What does she do career wise? What does he do? Who has the most assets to lose in the inevitable case of divorce?
Posted by VooDude
Member since Aug 2017
1474 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 7:00 am to
STD rates, trafficking are not the only things that have gone down in Germany after legalizing prostitution, marriage rates too. No longer do men have to marry a woman to guarantee a regular supply of sex, less expensive too.

This also knocks women off their high horse, because once your increase the supply of women and decease the demand for sex, regular women stop acting like they are god's gift to the world and men think sensibly.
This post was edited on 12/19/17 at 7:10 am
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
22497 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 7:02 am to
My wife has a good friend that got an annulment. I honestly don't know how, they were both pretty active church members and both engineers. I've been told if you make about a $1,000 'donation' it helps a lot, I'm Catholic though not very active so not trying to smack talk the Church.

We thought he was gay, he drank strawberry daiquirri's at football parties (routinely, no joke) and he did theater acting as a hobby. She banged her boss (probably multiple). He is apparently with another girl now and engaged or married, still blows my mind honestly. They divorced due to lack of passion (go figure).

But, they got an annulment after 3 years of marriage. Pretty typical divorce.
This post was edited on 12/19/17 at 7:04 am
Posted by Funky Tide 8
Bayou Chico
Member since Feb 2009
54952 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 8:00 am to
So what are some examples of why she sucks besides her not having a job, her "kooky" family and her "mental issues?"


I mean, sure, it sounds like he is making a mistake, but you aren't going to convince him if he thinks he is in love.

also, who is paying for the wedding if her parents are not, and they are both bums? Surely not you?
This post was edited on 12/19/17 at 8:02 am
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
44470 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 8:06 am to
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She is from California
meh
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Her parents are kooky and are not paying for the wedding
meh
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She has some mental issues
meh
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Both of them are just too damn immature
meh
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the wedding is in Tuscaloosa?
Deal breaker, frick her
Posted by madmaxvol
Infinity + 1 Posts
Member since Oct 2011
20944 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 8:28 am to
I'll never forget my father's words of advice the day before my wedding.

"Son, you've got a nice, reliable car and a tank full of gas. You can be half-way to Canada before she even knows you're gone."

Sage advice...
Posted by StupidBinder
Jawja
Member since Oct 2017
6392 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 8:48 am to
Slippy, I’m going to give you some advice that I wish someone had given my dad 17 years ago.

I got married when I was 21 (wife was 20). As you can imagine, my parents weren’t thrilled about it. But beyond that, they said some very hurtful and unsupportive things.

17 years later, my wife and I are still happily married and my relationship with my parents (particularly my dad) has never been the same.

Tell him how you feel. Tell him you think they should wait. It’s ok to be honest with him. But support him. Let him know that you’re on his side and you’re not just trying to “be right” or win an argument. Tell him that you’ll help him be the best husband and father that he can be.

If you do that, then he’ll be fine regardless of what happens later. And you’ll still have influence in his life, which he needs whether he believes it or not.

Good luck man.
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
104735 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 8:54 am to
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He is 23. 24 in May
Not that big of an issue.


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Does not have what I would consider a "permanent" job at the moment, despite his college degree. At last check, she has no job.
Big issue


Age isnt as important as being settled in life.

There are 24 year olds that have been working full time for 2-3 years in a career job (CPA, Engineer, nurse etc) that are on the safe side of getting married, and there are 30 year olds still finding themselves that have no clue
This post was edited on 12/19/17 at 9:00 am
Posted by ccomeaux
LA
Member since Jan 2010
8184 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 9:32 am to
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Get a PI on her and save this kid.


This guy gets it.
Posted by ZappBrannigan
Member since Jun 2015
7692 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 9:49 am to


The grand tradition continues.
Posted by madddoggydawg
Metairie
Member since Jun 2013
6631 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 10:59 am to
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love is a building, and marriage is a construction project




also a battlefield.
Posted by RedPop4
Santiago de Compostela
Member since Jan 2005
14778 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 10:59 am to
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Fairy tale nonsense. True love comes from time and hard work. All this pixie dust love crap is just a bunch of feelings, and just as you shouldn’t base your faith on feelings, you shouldn’t base your marriage on it either. Love is a decision. Attraction is a feeling.

Excellent.
And likely the most Catholic thing said in this thread, so far.
Posted by Goldrush25
San Diego, CA
Member since Oct 2012
33833 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 11:04 am to
What did you think would happen?

"Son you shouldn't marry this woman, she's wrong for you."

"Gee dad, you're right. I won't marry her."

I don't know that any parent ever has talked their child out of doing something they wanted to do.

All you can do is relay your concerns and say that you love and support them no matter what. Plant the seeds in his mind such that he hopefully comes to the most rational decision on his own, and not because it's the decision you told him to make.

He's an adult, if it's a mistake he has to learn that on his own. Maybe this woman is right for him, you never know.
This post was edited on 12/19/17 at 11:14 am
Posted by TigerCoon
Member since Nov 2005
22028 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 11:16 am to
I assume you shared your opinion with him. I am guessing you presented all of your arguments and Dad wisdom.

Now shut up and wait and see what happens. If he needs more advice, he'll ask.
Posted by YoungManOldMan
Member since Dec 2017
1882 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 11:20 am to
Here what my grandfather told me, "Boy, don't ever cum in a chinese finger trap."
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
28776 posts
Posted on 12/19/17 at 12:39 pm to
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Aren’t you fat



....and I outkicked your coverage while being fat, unemployed, driving an old beater, and had a drinking problem.

What's your excuse?

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