Marriage is only an empty promise.
Suppose I promise my neighbor that I will clean her car tomorrow if she cleans mine today. She cleans my car today, but I don't clean hers tomorrow simply because I don't feel like it. To make matters worse, she doesn't even care. Of what value was my promise?
We have a similar situation for marriage. Divorce is so easy to come by, and there is no stigma to it. So, of what value was the marriage vow? Zero.
The only reason for marriage today is to get tax breaks. In my opinion, those who break their sacred vows by getting a divorce should be penalized by being required to repay their tax breaks.
No, forget it. This proposal is not on your beloved news media. So just forget about it. It can't be any good, now can it?
If we would try this proposal, divorce lawyers would be forced to try doing something productive--like shining shoes.
Oh, no, forget what I'm saying. You love lawyers. They're great people, aren't they?
2006-09-16 12:51:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
You're so bitter I need a Tootsie Pop to answer you.... yikes.... but.... been there, felt like that.
Marriage is not always an empty promise. Sometimes people keep their word. Obviously not any of the people you've married so far... but... they do exist.
Other reasons for marriage would include, but are not limited to, both partners getting health insurance, both partners having say-so if medical conditions prevent the other from making decisions about their own medical care, having children who are not illegitimate, knowing that at minimum your partner wants to be with you more than they want to go through two years of divorce settlement crapola... uh.... knowing that you have a date for the weekend?
Actually.... I dated a lot of lawyers... and some of them were scumbags but many were quite sexy and smart and decent... so yes, in general, I like them.
I hate the one who handled my divorce though because he said to me about child support for my three children (one infant, one toddler, one child with disabilities) "Why do you keep trying? You're never going to get any money out of him!" That was MY lawyer! I'd paid him hard-earned money... and that was his attitude? Anyway... got another lawyer, scumbag ex went to jail, paid child support, he's still paying 6 years later, so there's a heartwarming story for you.
But the experience killed it for me. It was two years before the divorce was final. Another two before I could date again. Another two before I found the right guy. Three years before I could bring myself to marry him. It'll be another two before I'm sure this was the right decision. Talk about gun-shy!
Take your time getting over this. It's not quick or easy when you've been burned and hurt and you're hating life and not understanding why ANYone would want to do this again.
With age, comes wisdom. You'll choose smarter next time. I promise.
2006-09-16 13:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by thegirlwholovedbrains 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Certainly marriage is not about financial security. You and those who fight to make divorce difficult are coming at marital problems from the wrong direction. Marriage is too easy to enter into, it should be a more difficult process and then many who should never have married would not be in the mess they are in. We also need to teach financial literacy in our high schools, since financial problems are one of the biggest causes of divorce. Kids have no idea about credit, banking accounts, paying bills, or even how to balance a checking account when they are thrust out on the world. Then we encourage them to marry, but don't want them to divorce if they made a bad mistake. I am happily married by the way for 25 yrs
2006-09-16 13:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE: Are there monetary advantages of marriage? What are the benefits of marriage hostile to some living at the same time completely? I don't recommend the emotional side of issues. I recommend strictly monetary advantages, if there are any. I'm not positive yet i imagine I've heard of decreased taxes for a relations, hostile to taxes for 2 separate...
2016-11-27 19:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE: Are there economic benefits of marriage? What are some great benefits of marriage adversarial to a few dwelling in combination completely? I don't imply the emotional facet of matters. I imply strictly economic advantages, if there are any. I'm no longer definite however I consider I've heard of diminished taxes for a household, adversarial to taxes for 2 separate...
2016-08-21 07:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE: Are there fiscal advantages of marriage? What are the benefits of marriage antagonistic to a couple residing together permanently? I don't mean the emotional part of things. I imply strictly monetary advantages, if there are any. I'm not definite however I believe I've heard of diminished taxes for a family, hostile to taxes for 2 separate...
2016-08-09 14:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are married you are considered family for visitational purposes in a hospital. You can gain custody of children from a previous relationship without a giant court battle. You gain power of attorney in case the individual is rendered incapable of making a decision. You are automatically next of kin in the case of death and lack of a will. There are countless other non-monetary benefits that unmarried couples lack. It's not just about tax breaks.
2006-09-16 12:54:48 · answer #6 · answered by azrael505 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are VERY CONFUSED !!! One marries for many reasons, financial is not a reason to marry! Marriage should be to a person you LOVE and want to Share Your LIFE With!
2006-09-16 12:56:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - marriage has more than financial advantages - how about companionship - children - love - help mate - someone after a hard day to tell your troubles to!@
2006-09-16 12:58:25 · answer #8 · answered by nswblue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the most unforgettable parts of Mr. Federer's list of signs, "You know you're a liberal if ......"
".... you think marriage is passe, for everyone except homosexuals, in which case you think it's long overdue."
2006-09-16 13:40:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You forgot company paid insurance. With AIDS is why the gay community wants to be allowed to marry.
2006-09-16 12:56:06 · answer #10 · answered by viablerenewables 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋