How long have you been Married?

Discussion in 'Member Casual Chat' started by kgeiger002, May 8, 2015.

  1. kgeiger002

    kgeiger002 Active Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2013
    Messages:
    2,132
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    38
    My Wife (Jenn) can drive me crazy at times....though I'm sure she would say the same for me! ....but I wouldn't change a thing! She's my "Girl" ....and also (without a doubt) my best friend! ...so to all married people out there? How long have you put up with each other? We've been together for about 30 years now. Married for over 26 years!
     
  2. everyman2013

    everyman2013 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2013
    Messages:
    825
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    0
    This time, 3 years, and much better off than I was the last 3 times.:wink:
    Enjoy!
     
  3. reallybigjohnson

    reallybigjohnson Banned

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2012
    Messages:
    8,849
    Likes Received:
    1,415
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Marriage. :bleh:
     
  4. Tram Law

    Tram Law Banned

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2012
    Messages:
    9,582
    Likes Received:
    70
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Never been never will be.
     
  5. kgeiger002

    kgeiger002 Active Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2013
    Messages:
    2,132
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    38
    It's really not as bad as you may think! It's really nice to have someone who knows you (as well as yourself)....sometimes a different perspective is needed!
     
  6. Cautiously Conservative

    Cautiously Conservative New Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Messages:
    1,549
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    0
    34 years.

    Today.
     
  7. tecoyah

    tecoyah Well-Known Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    May 15, 2008
    Messages:
    28,370
    Likes Received:
    9,297
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    1st time, 7 yrs....2nd time, 7 yrs...thios time , 6 yrs and probably be here till I die.
     
  8. Daniel Light

    Daniel Light Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2015
    Messages:
    31,455
    Likes Received:
    34,888
    Trophy Points:
    113
    24 Years,
     
  9. kgeiger002

    kgeiger002 Active Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2013
    Messages:
    2,132
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Happy Anniversary!!

    Good for both of you! This day and age it's nice to hear from people who also took their vows as serious as my wife and I have! ....(Smile on my face!)
     
  10. perotista

    perotista Well-Known Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2014
    Messages:
    16,903
    Likes Received:
    5,680
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    46 years and still counting.
     
  11. Sadanie

    Sadanie Well-Known Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2011
    Messages:
    14,427
    Likes Received:
    639
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Congratulations. I feel the same way about my husband of 43 years (it will be 44 in November). I actually believe that the first "passionate and romantic love" of the first few years wasn't quite as deep and fulfilling as the relationship of love, respect, intimacy and friendship we have developed in the last 15 years.

    I am proud to say that my son has been married almost 19 years. . .
     
  12. kgeiger002

    kgeiger002 Active Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2013
    Messages:
    2,132
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    38
    That's awesome!!:applause:
     
  13. perotista

    perotista Well-Known Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2014
    Messages:
    16,903
    Likes Received:
    5,680
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Thanks, it has taken quite a lot of me putting up with her and her putting up with me. But I would never exchange her.
     
  14. kgeiger002

    kgeiger002 Active Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2013
    Messages:
    2,132
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Excellent! .... you and your hubby most likely instilled the same in your Son!
     
  15. Cautiously Conservative

    Cautiously Conservative New Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Messages:
    1,549
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Thank you. It's been a wonderful day - and a wonderful life. I'd marry him all over again!
     
  16. Cautiously Conservative

    Cautiously Conservative New Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Messages:
    1,549
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    0
    If at first you don't succeed....try, try again. Congrats on making it last this time!
     
  17. Think for myself

    Think for myself Well-Known Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2008
    Messages:
    65,277
    Likes Received:
    4,596
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Never. First one, at age 47, this coming July.

    Amazing, as I vowed I would be a lifelong bachelor.
     
  18. Pax Aeon

    Pax Aeon Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2015
    Messages:
    7,291
    Likes Received:
    432
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Gender:
    Female
    `
    0 sec 0 hours 0 days 0 months 0 years
     
  19. Herkdriver

    Herkdriver New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2007
    Messages:
    21,346
    Likes Received:
    297
    Trophy Points:
    0
    First and foremost congratulations to those who have maintained lasting marriages, it is a commendable feat.

    I'm never married and I actually wouldn't mind being married.

    The reality is that at 50, the prospects of this happening are very slim for the never married...about 5% for males and 1% for females.

    So for those who are say between 35 - 50 and never married, who want to married...your clock is ticking. At a certain age you become an invisible member of society in terms of the dating pool. I'm pretty much there. It's why men get expensive cars...you won't be noticed any other way without ostentatious displays of wealth.
     
  20. perdidochas

    perdidochas Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2008
    Messages:
    27,293
    Likes Received:
    4,346
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    18 years. I have no intention to train another wife (or be trained by one), so I will stay with her until one of us dies. She's great, and has helped me produce two great kids.
     
  21. leekohler2

    leekohler2 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2013
    Messages:
    10,163
    Likes Received:
    66
    Trophy Points:
    0
    I'm trying too! I'm 48 and now that I can finally legally get married, I'd like to settle down. The problem is- with who? Like Herkdriver said, it's not easy at this age. And even harder for us gay men. Most everyone I know my age is already coupled off. It's difficult to find anyone to date, let alone someone you actually like.
     
  22. Think for myself

    Think for myself Well-Known Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2008
    Messages:
    65,277
    Likes Received:
    4,596
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I have never stated me sexual orientation.

    Congratulations to you.
     
  23. leekohler2

    leekohler2 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2013
    Messages:
    10,163
    Likes Received:
    66
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Oh hell, I didn't even think I had to. I figured everybody knew by now. :D

    And don't congratulate me yet, I'm still not married. ;)
     
  24. Perriquine

    Perriquine On hiatus Past Donor

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2007
    Messages:
    9,587
    Likes Received:
    148
    Trophy Points:
    63
    In my heart, it will be 15 years in mid-July, on the anniversary of our now null & void, but previously certified domestic partnership. We're hoping to become legally married on that same date in July, in our home state, but can't make any plans, since we don't know if or when that will even be a legal possibility. It will probably be at one of our county's satellite locations, as we aren't exactly keen to make a trip into downtown Detroit. While we've talked about maybe repeating vows in front of friends and family at a party on some later date, I doubt it will happen. He's too much of a procrastinator to plan anything, and I'd rather just avoid the drama and expense altogether.
     
  25. ArmySoldier

    ArmySoldier Well-Known Member Past Donor

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2014
    Messages:
    32,222
    Likes Received:
    12,253
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I am young and my girlfriend and I have been together for about 4 years now. I really want to spend the rest of my life with her, and I know she feels the same about me.

    I know she'll say yes if I proposed, she's hinted to me a billion times that she's ready for marriage and kids. Seriously.

    How do I know that I'm fully ready to commit? How much should I spend on a ring, truly, if I'm not very wealthy. I make a decent salary but I'm not saving much money at this point- I live in the 3rd most expensive housing market in the country.
     

Share This Page