I don't know if it's amusing or embarrassing that you think the divorce rate can decrease simply if the marriage rate decreases.
What is the REAL divorce and infedelity rate in the United States today?
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I don't know if it's amusing or embarrassing that you think the divorce rate can decrease simply if the marriage rate decreases.
Traditionally they judged the divorce rate and the marriage rate and that's how they got the estimated percentage.
For example, if 7.2 people per 1,000 were getting married in a year and 3.6 per 1,000 were getting divorced, that would be a 50% divorce rate according to their calculations.
If you know the real divorce rate and have a way of proving it, you'd be contributing to this thread. The floor is yours, Professor.
LOL. It is very hard to get spousal maintenance--absent an unusual condition like the wife is physically or mentally impaired-- in Texas.
Young one, you said the marriage rate was lower, ergo the divorce rate must be as well ... if you can't see me error in the words used and the conclusion made, you probably should seek out a professor.
No spousal support (as it's termed in Texas) here brofessor. No kids involved in either instance. Did both pro se, quick and easy.
Speaking of. It's actually disturbingly easy to get divorced in these parts if there are no kids involved and it isn't contentious. Pay a fee ($290), wait 60 days, prove up to the Judge, get the decree recorded, then you're done.
There's a new website you can use to help find that information; it's called Google.
This. The ability to "profit" from failed marriage certainly does nothing to discourage divorce. When a "soft landing" is assured, some people select that option instead of trying to work through the problems. The proliferation of sleazy lawyers -- who now outnumber roaches -- does not help. Divorce lawyers push divorces, just like surgeons push surgery and mechanics push car repairs.....rarely does a divorce lawyer say to a client "I don't think this is a good idea for you." Sad but true.
Warchant is one of the best things you can do to perpetuate your marriage. The more time you spend here, the less time you can fight with your spouse. And if your spouse is doing something you would disapprove of, you won't even know about it. Ignorance is bliss. Spend more time here and live happily ever-after.
0/1 and I'm in no fricking hurry to get with someone else. I'm right on board with everyone that has talked about women's fickle needs for emotional support. Fricking ridiculous and changes on a daily basis. Meanwhile, the husband is supposed to read her mind and know exactly what she needs when she needs it. And wive's girlfriends are the worst. New rule if I ever have a girlfriend again is you don't talk about our relationship with your girlfriends. The first thing the girlfriends always say "You deserve the best you can do better". Which is total and complete BS. My ex was supported through every turn in her life which included her making crappy decisions for our family at every turn. From what I have picked up she is with some fat, old, bald and M-Fer. Have fun with that sweety. Hope the grass is greener. Sorry..... rant over. Women piss me off.
Logic and Pragmatism seem to evade some more than others! It is so interesting to hear men from all different walks of life effectively say the same ish.
You guys hang out w the wrong women. Once I jettisoned wife number 1. I proceeded in the following manner.
- no complaining or yelling at me at any point for any reason in dating process. Dating is fun. It's hanging out. If you have guy friends, do any of them whine or bitch or criticize you? No. You wouldn't hang out w them if they did. There shouldn't be a thing serious enough to merit said bitching in a dating phase.
- no jealousy. I have women friends. Don't complain about it.
- like my friends
- like my family.
- nice to her parents.
- nice to wait staff and others
- not religious.
- in a good mood most of the time.
- flexible and open to new experiences.
- exercises, eats well, values fitness, in good physical shape.
- works hard
- interested in world.
Obviously, in a marriage you are going to have more serious things to deal with. So you want someone even keeled and able to argue rationally. I.e. No name calling. Handles specific issue, problem focused. Doesn't bring up old irrelevant crap. Doesn't focus on blame. Able to move on.
In my opinion whthout theses qualifies you aren't going to have a good time once real stress happens.
I gave up on some very pretty women with these criteria. But I think it worked out well
- no complaining or yelling at me at any point for any reason in dating process. Dating is fun. It's hanging out. If you have guy friends, do any of them whine or bitch or criticize you? No. You wouldn't hang out w them if they did. There shouldn't be a thing serious enough to merit said bitching in a dating phase.
- no jealousy. I have women friends. Don't complain about it.
- like my friends
- like my family.
- nice to her parents.
- nice to wait staff and others
- not religious.
- in a good mood most of the time.
- flexible and open to new experiences.
- exercises, eats well, values fitness, in good physical shape.
- works hard
- interested in world.
Obviously, in a marriage you are going to have more serious things to deal with. So you want someone even keeled and able to argue rationally. I.e. No name calling. Handles specific issue, problem focused. Doesn't bring up old irrelevant crap. Doesn't focus on blame. Able to move on.
In my opinion whthout theses qualifies you aren't going to have a good time once real stress happens.
I gave up on some very pretty women with these criteria. But I think it worked out well
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