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TastyBake · 08-09-2012, 03:32 PM

This thread is for guys and women who are not single (married or engaged) and have children. If you don't have children, feel free to chime in.

Do you miss being single? Do you miss hanging out in clubs, friends, free time w/ tv? Not so much looking for hooking up but all the other perks that came with it.

Do you regret it getting married and/or having a child? If not, how do you deal with it?

TastyBake · 08-09-2012, 03:42 PM

I'm in the "about to jump in" category.
I didn't want to focus this about me. This isn't something where I'm having regrets, I shouldn't do this because. yada yada.

I just wanted to learn from other's true experiences.

1badtie · 08-09-2012, 03:49 PM

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PoorMansCamaro · 08-09-2012, 03:57 PM

was with someone for almost 10 years. married for about 5 of those years. have been single for about 2 years. just started my first relationship since the divorce, last weekend. Couldn't be happier.

justa25thTA · 08-09-2012, 04:09 PM

the only thing worse than being married is being single. Married 18 years and don't miss a thing about being single. Its always nice to have "me" time, but the other perks are better. Just have to get the right partner.

strych9 · 08-09-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by aSSian

was with someone for almost 10 years. married for about 5 of those years. have been single for about 2 years. just started my first relationship since the divorce, last weekend. Couldn't be happier.

I thought there was a MrsASSian???

I was married for 3.5 years. Loved the single life, kinda got derailed into getting married. I'm divorced 10 years and have an 11 y/o son. Cause of the divorce? Bought a new Mustang Cobra without "permission".

I have no regrets...

PoorMansCamaro · 08-09-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by strych9

I thought there was a MrsASSian???

I was married for 3.5 years. Loved the single life, kinda got derailed into getting married. I'm divorced 10 years and have an 11 y/o son. Cause of the divorce? Bought a new Mustang Cobra without "permission".

I have no regrets...

That is an ongoing joke. Internet wife...which turned into my real life girlfriend.

Caitlin&Caroline · 08-09-2012, 05:23 PM

I married my best friend a little over two years ago, and we celebrated 10 years together in June.

We put off getting married for sooooo long because we were worried about... something. We are still not sure what. I guess we thought our individual lives and freedom would magically *poof* after the "I do"s. Nope. We still go out with friends/watch TV/read/etc. *And* we work well as a team. Our lives are not really that much different than before. Honestly, I think it is a little more fun now.

No kids. No plan for kids. Plan for no kids.
We just got a dog though in February - probably wouldn't do that again if I had another chance.

We have several friends that are divorced (some more than once) that thought marriage would change them/their spouse. We also have several happily single friends and a handful of happily married friends.

strych9 · 08-09-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aSSian

That is an ongoing joke. Internet wife...which turned into my real life girlfriend.

Ah HA! Very nice! Congrats. Now, back to our original program...

sasquash1984 · 08-09-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strych9

I thought there was a MrsASSian???

I was married for 3.5 years. Loved the single life, kinda got derailed into getting married. I'm divorced 10 years and have an 11 y/o son. Cause of the divorce? Bought a new Mustang Cobra without "permission".

I have no regrets...

Damn

PalmerGA · 08-09-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TastyBake

I'm in the "about to jump in" category.

Gee... I never would have guessed.

If you absolutely love your freedom, nightlife, parties, boy's nights out - don't get married if you aren't willing to cut them out or at least drastically cut back. You will miss them and come to resent the little woman, which ain't good (or fair).

angie7 · 08-09-2012, 07:57 PM

Yes and no. My bf and I have been broke up for the last 3 mths but are trying to work things out. We dont have children together but I have 6 yr old twins from a previous marriage. Bf and I were together for 2 yrs. I enjoy not having the expections of a relationship, thats the best part of being single. You can do anything YOU want and not worry about upsetting your partner. But I enjoy being in a committed relationship as well. I went on a few dates and realized that I loved my bf and wanted to try at one last time. Im not so sure itll work out but if it doesnt at least I can say I gave it my all.

My exhusband and I were together for 12.5 yrs married for 9. Domestic violence ended that relationship and thats a deal breaker so no sense in making that work. I stayed as long as I could.

Good luck in whatever you decide but think of the bigger picture before you leave especially if kids are involved. Dont stay just for the kids but if theres a chance things can be worked out, Try for them.

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-09-2012, 08:00 PM

not really, it's just another chapter of a wonderful story. Having a Camaro is just icing on the cake.

TastyBake · 08-09-2012, 08:26 PM

Based of the replies it really does all depend on getting the right one.

I personally don't like the single life as there are a lot of insecure and thirsty women out there that are set in their ways.

Finding someone compatible, beautiful, etc does remove that problem. The "me" time is worrying me. Initially, i ws willing to sacrifice it as the "we" time is different and fun.

Here's a big question:
What were sime of the things you did give up to marry them?

08-09-2012, 03:32 PM	#1
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	Do you miss your single life (family folks welcome) This thread is for guys and women who are not single (married or engaged) and have children. If you don't have children, feel free to chime in. Do you miss being single? Do you miss hanging out in clubs, friends, free time w/ tv? Not so much looking for hooking up but all the other perks that came with it. Do you regret it getting married and/or having a child? If not, how do you deal with it?

08-09-2012, 03:49 PM	#3
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08-09-2012, 03:57 PM	#4
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,977	was with someone for almost 10 years. married for about 5 of those years. have been single for about 2 years. just started my first relationship since the divorce, last weekend. Couldn't be happier. __________________

08-09-2012, 04:09 PM	#5
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	the only thing worse than being married is being single. Married 18 years and don't miss a thing about being single. Its always nice to have "me" time, but the other perks are better. Just have to get the right partner. __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

08-09-2012, 05:23 PM	#8
Caitlin&Caroline Drives: '11 2SS IOM/IO A6, '06 Outback Ltd Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NEPA Posts: 233	I married my best friend a little over two years ago, and we celebrated 10 years together in June. We put off getting married for sooooo long because we were worried about... something. We are still not sure what. I guess we thought our individual lives and freedom would magically poof after the "I do"s. Nope. We still go out with friends/watch TV/read/etc. And we work well as a team. Our lives are not really that much different than before. Honestly, I think it is a little more fun now. No kids. No plan for kids. Plan for no kids. We just got a dog though in February - probably wouldn't do that again if I had another chance. We have several friends that are divorced (some more than once) that thought marriage would change them/their spouse. We also have several happily single friends and a handful of happily married friends. __________________ My other car is a blue station wagon... no, really!

08-09-2012, 03:42 PM	#2
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	I'm in the "about to jump in" category. I didn't want to focus this about me. This isn't something where I'm having regrets, I shouldn't do this because. yada yada. I just wanted to learn from other's true experiences.

08-09-2012, 07:57 PM	#12
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Yes and no. My bf and I have been broke up for the last 3 mths but are trying to work things out. We dont have children together but I have 6 yr old twins from a previous marriage. Bf and I were together for 2 yrs. I enjoy not having the expections of a relationship, thats the best part of being single. You can do anything YOU want and not worry about upsetting your partner. But I enjoy being in a committed relationship as well. I went on a few dates and realized that I loved my bf and wanted to try at one last time. Im not so sure itll work out but if it doesnt at least I can say I gave it my all. My exhusband and I were together for 12.5 yrs married for 9. Domestic violence ended that relationship and thats a deal breaker so no sense in making that work. I stayed as long as I could. Good luck in whatever you decide but think of the bigger picture before you leave especially if kids are involved. Dont stay just for the kids but if theres a chance things can be worked out, Try for them. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

08-09-2012, 08:00 PM	#13
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	not really, it's just another chapter of a wonderful story. Having a Camaro is just icing on the cake.

08-09-2012, 08:26 PM	#14
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	Based of the replies it really does all depend on getting the right one. I personally don't like the single life as there are a lot of insecure and thirsty women out there that are set in their ways. Finding someone compatible, beautiful, etc does remove that problem. The "me" time is worrying me. Initially, i ws willing to sacrifice it as the "we" time is different and fun. Here's a big question: What were sime of the things you did give up to marry them?