What makes you take the plunge? (194)
Ambrose2007: I agree, Laura, that there is "no meeting in the middle" on the question of replying yes or no to a marriage proposal. I think it's an entirely "yes or no" question. "Maybe at some point" would be finis for me.
If you asked someone to marry you and they either provisionally refused or were hesitant, what would you do?
If you asked someone to marry you and they either provisionally refused or were hesitant, what would you do?
Hi, Jeff
I know what I would do
... I think I know... 
But from so many other replies (and from what we see in RL), people seem to think of marriage as if it's a "chain" - unnecessary and even offensive to their sense of ...
... ummm... dignity(?), trust(?). Many actually expect their partner kind of "insist".
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Ambrose2007: You are one twisted dude, Wonder.
You can say that again... ROFL
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Laura25: pfft... octopus Pat made me do it
I must be all arms then...
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HJFinAZ: I must be all arms then...
Haha... you introduced this 'oh-poor-baby-can't-step-out-of-her-comfort-zone' concept to me
I just passed it around
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Ambrose2007: You ....
LOVE your new hairstyle, J.!
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Laura25: LOVE your new hairstyle, J.!
I prefer the old you..... with eyes, a nose, ears etc!
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RobertC2: I prefer the old you..... with eyes, a nose, ears etc!
did you just call me old, Robert?!
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Laura25: did you just call me old, Robert?!
Do NOT run and hide now
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Ambrose2007: You are one twisted dude, Wonder.
Agreed.
What kind of man likes housework?
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StressFree: Agreed.
What kind of man likes housework?
What kind of man likes housework?
Nice seeing everybody in agreement for once
Hiya Stress
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kanokwan: hey robert i am 32...does it make me old & mature?what u say when i over 40,i on my last legs???
Woman - she damn good 30 to 60!
At 40 you just starting to be VERY good.
Believe me - I know these things!
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By my own admission, i married too young, i was emotionally immature and not ready for the challenges that married life had in store.
I would love to be married again, i am somewhat older and definately wiser, and understand that marriage is a partnership that requires input from all involved.
So what would it take for me to take the plunge?
The right woman.
Oh, and i enjoy housework, and can fix things that break like cars etc...
I would love to be married again, i am somewhat older and definately wiser, and understand that marriage is a partnership that requires input from all involved.
So what would it take for me to take the plunge?
The right woman.
Oh, and i enjoy housework, and can fix things that break like cars etc...
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Nothing short of a shotgun to the temple I am afraid...
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StressFree: Agreed.
What kind of man likes housework?
What kind of man likes housework?
What kind of woman likes housework either....
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lets see,a strong minded women who likes working out,the outdoors no drama lifestyle
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nesara311: lets see,a strong minded women who likes working out,the outdoors no drama lifestyle
And that would be because you like to spend most of your time in the gym....so you would like her to do as you do.....
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stefonline: And that would be because you like to spend most of your time in the gym....so you would like her to do as you do.....
I do not spend time in a gym at all.I am a cyclist and spend my time outdoors in the sun weather permitting,Its only a qone or two hour a day commitment to some fun.I am just active and I habe come to believe I like active women.I am in no way a control type of man.Just fun loving
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typing in the dark typos sorry
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stefonline: What kind of woman likes housework either....
the kind that knows her proper place.....
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Very true that at different stages in life marriage has different meaning,
yet with the right partner happily-ever-after is not a fantasy, IMO.
My grandparents always were an example for me – they managed to have this very special light, and laughter, and happiness in the house till the end. Even at the worst of times.
They had raised 10 children who were always very close to each other... well, at least as long as my grandparents lived. None of my aunts/uncles on this side of the family had a divorce. But I agree that they were more of an exception than a rule.
Marriage is definitely not a goal, but if you have this dilemma to “I do” or to “I don’t”,
and you are not sure if you are done with a serious soul-searching part, will it be a deal breaker for you?
If your partner believes that your hesitancy to get married constitutes a hesitancy in commitment to him, will you be willing to accommodate his wishes?
I mean, there is no meeting in the middle on this one...
I agree, Laura, that there is "no meeting in the middle" on the question of replying yes or no to a marriage proposal. I think it's an entirely "yes or no" question. "Maybe at some point" would be finis for me.
If you asked someone to marry you and they either provisionally refused or were hesitant, what would you do?