... and their reading comprehension is better too!
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10. Married makes you live longer.
[QUOTE=Helpmann][b]I want to see some statistics on the longevity of formerly married men (divorced or widowed).[/b][/QUOTE]
The claim being made is that MARRIED men live longer.
Divorce tends to lead to deteriorating health in men,
however, this appears to be correctable if they remarry.
According to the RAND Centre for the Study of Aging:
[url]www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB5018/index1.html[/url]
[b]Effects of Marital Status on Health[/b]
"Analysis of whether marriage directly affects health produces mixed results. Comparisons of currently married and never-married men show that while the former are generally healthier, this difference cannot be attributed simply to the protective effects of marriage. The self-reported health status of men shows that, by itself, becoming married for the first time does not lead to any noticeable benefits. Comparisons of older married and divorced men, however, show that the relative health levels of the latter drop significantly as they age. By the time divorced men reach age 50, they can expect their health to deteriorate much faster than the health of those who are married. For this group of older divorced men, remarriage offers a direct health benefit, bringing their health up to the level of men who have remained married.
"The health benefits obtained by men who stay married or remarry stem from a variety of related factors, including care in times of illness, improved nutrition, and a home atmosphere that reduces stress and stress-related illnesses, encourages healthy behaviors, and discourages unhealthy ones such as smoking and excessive drinking. Influences of this type tend to enhance a man's immediate health status and may often improve his chances for a longer life. "
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6. Marriage makes you more attractive.
[b]Give me a break!! Women love saps and suckers.[/b]
So you are agreeing with the statement?
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4. Marriage means more sex.
[b]I'm not fucking any 60+ year-old woman, even if she is my wife!!!! It's the quality and not the quantity.[/b]
Again, the claim is about the quantity - "MORE SEX" is a quantative comparison. Your point is different.
GT brings some reality to the table
Marriage is not always bad, terrible, horrible and I still say men are just as much at fault as women are. What I mean is most of these clues about a woman's intentions and personality are always on display, weather you choose to see them or not is the key.
This constant argument over paying for sex(p4p) up front or as part of a payment plan(marriage) is ridiculous. If you marry the right woman, sex is never an issue as GT says, it still 2-3 times a week if not slightly more. I have always maintained that if you plan correctly you can avoid many of the typical problems that crop up in a marriage.
I say eliminate the top things that causes marriages to fail and you shouldn't have any problems.
I didn't have any problems with Nicole (my last ex) I could have married her, I didn't find her sexy enough, I forced her to loose weight. I just wondered if I could find somebody (better looking, thin, sexy) that I could plug into the process with little to no modifications and run with it.
Some incorrect judgments here and there and I remain single, somewhat by choice other by circumstance.
In this market I am punished for not doing what appears to be "the right thing". That would be achieving [i]success[/i] that right now is being ripped to apart by this economic downturn. How come the demand from 18-35 is that your a professional career man but for women 35-50 is just have a job and be able to pay your half?
Is that because women see the writing on the wall at 35?
Now to add special sauce to it -
Okay let's say I accept I have to take on:
Women over 30 (respecting the 2-10 year max age difference, I'm 39 currently)
Here's my problem with that:
A majority of those women have at least 1 child from a previous relationship. Experience tells me this is a route I am least comfortable with and I have tried in vain to accept that role only to be rejected by the best looking women (that I attract) and accepted by mediocre women. If I wanted mediocre I would have married Nicole!
Given that most women in Western Culture will not accept more than 2-5 age difference even fewer accept 5-10 years difference.
My choices then become HARD, FEW and EXPENSIVE.
But I basically have NO choice but to look overseas, to spend money but how do I get the best value for my money?
I spent $5,000 two summers ago running around Europe. I had a great time, I could have had a better time if I had more information, had listen to the more of the great advice from this forum. As I stands, the money is gone, yet I spend more nights alone that I would like and only have sex if I pay for it.
Numb nuts like TG would suggest I go find a couple of fat broads to bang and to otherwise when dealt lemons make lemonade.
If I wasn't an enlighten soul, I couldn't argue but I believe that I am and GDI I want to marry a fairly attractive woman, have couple of great kids and move on to the next set of goals, issues, problems in my life. This is something that has dogged me for years. I believe you only compromise on the tiny details and not the bigger issues. This has prevented me from pursuing fat women, women with children (though I fall into that trap every so often) and hopelessly ugly women. I am trying of find the middle ground but my age is really become a factor.
So the choices are -
I say Eastern Europe as many of you may not know there is a problem with skin tone not only in America, but South America as well and its not talked about too often here, but its there. I don't believe I have access to the best looking Colombian/Brazilian women and it goes down hill from there honestly quickly.
While there is Xenophobia in Eastern Europe, its not based on 200 years of society shifting behavior and legacies like it is for The United States.
It has more Nationalist bent to it.
Question for someone with extensive experience outside of america...
Hi guys, interesting points on this thread. Something I've always wondered, which maybe someone from another country could help me with, is there a huge movement and market for "pick up artists" or whateverthehell things in other countries?
Like in america there are just all sorts of books, tv shows, etc, I'm not sure if I'm supposed to post links but stuff like this...
[url]http://www.amazon.com/Game-Penetrating-Secret-Society-Artists/dp/0060554738/ref=sr_1_5/179-4548034-9654124?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267323312&sr=8-5[/url]
I've been to maybe 20 countries, but never for longer than 2 months... can someone tell if their home country has this same thing? Is it the whole world or uniquely American?
Thanks a lot in advance, I really appreciate it.
What Tiger Should have said....
[QUOTE=Gentleman Travel]I agree with much you say, but it is too much to blame or suggest the women are at fault for playing with a married man. It is the married person's problem to deal with the morality of their situation. If it doesn't bother the married half, then I don't see why the unmarried party should worry (or carry any responsibility). Tiger is a grown man, he can make his own decision about whether to philander or not.
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Not to beat a dead horse (topic), but I saw this joke in my inbox and was reminded about this thread. Thought you guys might get a chuckle out of it.
>WHAT TIGER SHOULD HAVE SAID IN THE PRESS CONFERENCE
> To my wife, I'm sorry. I fucked up but I'm not changing so you'll
> either need to put up with this shit or I'll stroke you the check I
> agreed to in the pre-nup....sorry.
>
> To my fans, get over it. Where I stick my dick is none of your
> business. If you care....sorry. I don't need any of you in order to
> make 10 times in one year what you'll make in a career. I promise
> to continue to hit 4 irons from 210 yards to within 10' of the hole
> and drop puts that you couldn't read in a million years. If that's
> not good enough for you, go watch tennis.
>
> To the media. You cocksuckers are the only ones more two-faced than
> I am. Kissing my ass for all those years and then ripping me every
> chance you've had since Thanksgiving. Fuck all ya'll. I'm glad I
> don't have to take the time to sit and answer the same bullshit
> questions over and over again.
>
> To the other golfers. Kiss my cablanasian ass! You motherfuckers
> come out ripping me when I've put more fucking money in your
> pockets than you could count. You think anyone's been paying to see
> Jesper-fucking-Parnavik? Give me a fucking break. I'm almost
> tempted to give up golf just to punish you guys but I think it's
> going to be more fun to practice for the next few weeks and get
> back to making you all my bitches.
>
> That's all I got today folks.....see ya atAugusta!....Oh and
> Bambi, if you're listening I'll meet you at the Ritz in 45 minutes.