Divorced Men (28)

Oct 11, 2006 2:42 PM CST Divorced Men
Pucks
PucksPucksVernon, Canada107 Threads 3,326 Posts
A comment made by another man really got me thinking. I think his comment was complete baloney, but hey thats just me. What are you're views on this?

Here was the comment;

"A divorced man has no experience over a single man (one who has never married) except for the experience of making his ex wife unhappy."
Oct 11, 2006 3:32 PM CST Divorced Men
Katine76
Katine76Katine76Moncton, Canada145 Threads 4,516 Posts
I think its baloney as well because its not always the same reason for some couples to divorce. Sometimes it could be that it just wasn't meant to be or other circumstances.

Also could be that the man was not happy and not treated respectfuly or faithfuly either.
Oct 11, 2006 6:30 PM CST Divorced Men
Pucks
PucksPucksVernon, Canada107 Threads 3,326 Posts
Come on you divorced guys....what do ya think?

Woman responses always welcome too.......thumbs up
Oct 11, 2006 7:11 PM CST Divorced Men
Itmightbeme
ItmightbemeItmightbemeOkotoks, Alberta Canada44 Threads 792 Posts
Hi Pucks,

I also think that it is baloney. Assuming no children are involved, a divorced man has taken marriage vows that either he or his wife, or both of them have made and broken.

The guy was "talking off of the top of his head". L.
Oct 11, 2006 7:27 PM CST Divorced Men
Pucks
PucksPucksVernon, Canada107 Threads 3,326 Posts
FYI -here are some more details;
The guy who made the comment was saying .......Why would a single woman want to date a divorced man (now single) when there are single men out there who in his opionion " havent yet failed in a relationship".....as a divorced man has.
Oct 11, 2006 8:12 PM CST Divorced Men
Itmightbeme
ItmightbemeItmightbemeOkotoks, Alberta Canada44 Threads 792 Posts
Hi Pucks,

With that further bit of information - you really have to discount what the guy said. Divorce is a very painful experience. Those of us who have been there would not recommend it to anyone.

Personally, I shy away from men who are separated. Hurting and healing takes time. I have no problem dating men who are divorced. L.
Oct 12, 2006 6:33 PM CST Divorced Men
Pucks
PucksPucksVernon, Canada107 Threads 3,326 Posts
i think i am talking to myself on this threadconfused
thanks Loraine for your view.

Perhaps a divorced person had life events that contributed to the divorce that were beyond his control.........eg. illness for instance

Or as in my case, i simply got married way too young.

Should a divorced man or woman feel any less valued than an person who has never been married?. I dont think so. A divorced person or one who has never been married both have advantages and disadvantages to add to a new relationship i would think.

For me, i do know that my long term relationship taught me a many great things........understanding, compassion, patience, listening to name a few.
After reflecting on my marriage, now that i have been divorced for 3 yrs, i think the biggest thing i learned was to never take your partner for granted. Seems simple and much easier said than done.
Oct 12, 2006 7:44 PM CST Divorced Men
Itmightbeme
ItmightbemeItmightbemeOkotoks, Alberta Canada44 Threads 792 Posts
Hi Pucks,

Good to listen to you - even if I don't have anything to add. You are not talking to yourself. L.
Oct 12, 2006 9:50 PM CST Divorced Men
You are not talking to yourself. A divorced man is no less a person, than a single man. A divorce man is coming with experiences that can be bitter or just not too sweet, depending on the tug of war in divorce court or the fight about all the money, the house/houses, custody/shared custody and visitation rights of the kids. Since it take two to tango, I would like to think both he and his ex had a share in the demise of the relationship, or one of them at least had a greater share of destroying it.
Oct 12, 2006 10:14 PM CST Divorced Men
Pucks
PucksPucksVernon, Canada107 Threads 3,326 Posts
hi Michelle,

thanks for you response.

There was no war, no custody battles with my ex. in fact we are quite cival. we get together monthly for coffee to talk about our children and usually end up talking about ourselves and what is happening in our own lives. We are not best friends but do get along.
i just took my daughers to Disneyland in July this past summer. My ex came with us.(of course she stayed in her own bed for all those sicko's who are wondering. LOL). Some may find this strange but it was a moment that i thought my girls would want both parents there. We share birthdays as well. Today my daughers had parent teacher intereviews. We both went. We have a unique sitution and i am blessed that we get along for the sake of our children.

I realize most people have horror stories to tell with there own divorces. Not the case in my situaiton. Misty and i believe that adult matters should stay just that....for adults. Why bring little innocent soles into a huge battle that only creates unecessary stress for them. But i do understand that in some cases some people must go to court and battle for their kids. For those persons and their children i hope the pain is short lived.
Oct 13, 2006 6:22 PM CST Divorced Men
iamme
iammeiammewinnipeg, Manitoba Canada2 Posts
It is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.

I think that comment is BS!!! I am a divorced man and I had the BALLS to commit, it didn't work, but a love lost is a life lesson. I feel sorry for the unsuspecting woman this guy hooks up with.peace
Oct 13, 2006 6:27 PM CST Divorced Men
wikked
wikkedwikkedAjax, Ontario Canada655 Threads 4 Polls 6,091 Posts
Excellent point...

One thing a "divorced man" has to his credit over a "still single" man...is that he at one time had the capacity to commit himself to one person only....regardless of whether it worked or not...cheers
Oct 13, 2006 6:32 PM CST Divorced Men
Itmightbeme
ItmightbemeItmightbemeOkotoks, Alberta Canada44 Threads 792 Posts
How dare you write your comment about Pucks.

The relationship that he and his former wife share with regard to their children is what all of us should have been able to do. L.
Oct 13, 2006 6:36 PM CST Divorced Men
Pucks
PucksPucksVernon, Canada107 Threads 3,326 Posts
Hi Lorainne,

I didnt think his comment was directed at me. I actually thought he was saying divorced men have lots to offer and that the comment made to me by the single man was BS. Maybe i am not following though?

Perhaps "iamme" could clarify.confused
Oct 13, 2006 7:01 PM CST Divorced Men
wikked
wikkedwikkedAjax, Ontario Canada655 Threads 4 Polls 6,091 Posts
I myself took "iamme"'s comment to be in support of Puck's view..did I miss something??confused
Oct 13, 2006 7:07 PM CST Divorced Men
Itmightbeme
ItmightbemeItmightbemeOkotoks, Alberta Canada44 Threads 792 Posts
Hi Pucks,

I believe that his comment was about you and the man that you are. That is why I "took the shot" for you. His comment really "pissed me off."

By the way Pucks, if you are going to refer to me as "Lorraine", you need to learn how to spell my name properly - two "r's".

Kind Regards,

Lorraine.
Oct 13, 2006 7:26 PM CST Divorced Men
iamme
iammeiammewinnipeg, Manitoba Canada2 Posts
TOTALLY Missed the mark!!!!! Are you in la la land or what.
I am in total support of Pucksfrustrated
Oct 13, 2006 8:15 PM CST Divorced Men
Bess1
Bess1Bess1Magog, Quebec Canada2 Threads 76 Posts
Pucks, sounds like the guy was telling a joke. Or trying to be witty. Although, humour is best when taken from life. So lets see. Well our wisdom does come from our experiences, which is why elderly are so understanding. Our experiences come from choices we make. And our choices are made from what we want. If this thing you say is true, well then he chose to spend his years gaining wisdom on making his wife miserable, because that is what he wanted. Very funny stuff. Okay! Seriously. Agreed, a bunch of bs.
Oct 13, 2006 9:32 PM CST Divorced Men
Itmightbeme
ItmightbemeItmightbemeOkotoks, Alberta Canada44 Threads 792 Posts
Something is wrong with this thread. I missed a comment from some man, which led to my response in defence of Pucks. I have written an apology that was not posted. L.
Oct 13, 2006 9:56 PM CST Divorced Men
Itmightbeme
ItmightbemeItmightbemeOkotoks, Alberta Canada44 Threads 792 Posts
After reviewing this thread - I missed something and my apology was not documented.

What I have written has been in support of Pucks.

The guy from Winnipeg was writing about something that a guy said to Pucks. I have been following this thread very closely. I thought that the guy from Winnipeg was making a comment about something that was written by Pucks.

Anyway, I apologize once again for any misunderstanding.

Lorraine.
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