Little Things You Hate

[moorey]

I don’t think it’s weird for a mid 50s man to never have been married, but I do find it weird that they would have such a chip on their shoulder about others doing it and being so critical of them.

 

[beeb]

I don’t think it’s weird for a mid 50s man to never have been married, but I do find it weird that they would have such a chip on their shoulder about others doing it and being so critical of them.

I said I'm mid thirties!

(I know you're not responding to my post, sort of... )

 

[moorey]

A lot of people I meet for the first time assume I'm married. It's not "pushed" as such (outside of religious folk), but clearly the expected "norm" for a mid-thirties male. Which I find ironic given divorce rates these days.

I think it has a lot to do with the circles you move in. Definitely in my hometown with a more conservative population, there is an assumption, but I wouldn’t say there is in the circle of people I associate with outside of my family.

 

[moorey]

I said I'm mid thirties!

(I know you're not responding to my post, sort of... )

You just ride more like a mid 50s man.

Wait! Dammit.

 

[beeb]

You just ride more like a mid 50s man.

Wait! Dammit.

Accurate.

 

[beeb]

I think it has a lot to do with the circles you move in. Definitely in my hometown with a more conservative population, there is an assumption, but I wouldn’t say there is in the circle of people I associate with outside of my family.

This is just general metro/suburban randoms - new neighbours, customers at work, suppliers, etc...

 

[safreek]

No, it isn’t. Not in the slightest.

I think you are wrong, so many expected norms still in society. I guess Ballarat keeps you surrounded by eggshells. It must be nice.

 

[safreek]

A lot of people I meet for the first time assume I'm married. It's not "pushed" as such (outside of religious folk), but clearly the expected "norm" for a mid-thirties male. Which I find ironic given divorce rates these days.

I'm not against the idea in principle, but also don't feel any "need" to be. Find the right person, it'd be nice. But I'm not holding my breath...

Totally agree, you are a very sensible person.
I have been within 2 weeks of being married before I backed out. Fucked if I was living my whole life in Port Augusta.
No ragrets to be honest as I have always been spontaneous, not possible when married unless you are so in tune with each other that you are like brother and sister

 

[moorey]

This is just general metro/suburban randoms - new neighbours, customers at work, suppliers, etc...

Fair enough. Different demographic to where I spend most of my time.
Maybe they just can’t believe such a strapping and handsome fish hasn’t been landed yet.

 

[moorey]

I guess Ballarat keeps you surrounded by eggshells. It must be nice.

I confess…I don’t even know what you mean by that. I’m sure it’s meant to be a burn though.

 

[moorey]

Totally agree, you are a very sensible person.
I have been within 2 weeks of being married before I backed out. Fucked if I was living my whole life in Port Augusta.
No ragrets to be honest as I have always been spontaneous, not possible when married unless you are so in tune with each other that you are like brother and sister
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Dude, you really do have a warped view on relationships and marriage.
Point on the doll to where the married person touched you?

Edit. If you’re in a relationship that stops you from doing what’s important to you, news flash, you’re not in a relationship, you’re in a trap.

 

[Ultra Lord]

I said I'm mid thirties!

(I know you're not responding to my post, sort of... )

Ok boomer

 

[beeb]

Ok boomer

[Blusters] You young whipper snappers have got no respect!

 

[safreek]

Dude, you really do have a warped view on relationships and marriage.
Point on the doll to where the married person touched you?

Not relationships, just marriage. Soo, you would live in Port Augusta for the rest of your life, it's even worse than Victoria if that's possible.

 

[safreek]

Point on the doll to where the married person touched you?

Oooh, too many places to mention. Should be asking the husbands and wives were they haven't touched me. Would be easier

 

[Ackland]

Not relationships, just marriage. Soo, you would live in Port Augusta for the rest of your life, it's even worse than Victoria if that's possible.

Why would they not have wanted to leave Port Augusta?

 

[moorey]

Not relationships, just marriage. Soo, you would live in Port Augusta for the rest of your life, it's even worse than Victoria if that's possible.

Why would being married tie you to living in one place for the rest of your life? People do that, not bits of paper.
I don’t know PA, but if it’s as bad as this hell hole Victoria, pass. You wouldn’t like it here.

 

[moorey]

Why would they not have wanted to leave Port Augusta?

‘Cause they’re married. Duh.

 

[fjohn860]

Dude, you really do have a warped view on relationships and marriage.
Point on the doll to where the married person touched you?

Edit. If you’re in a relationship that stops you from doing what’s important to you, news flash, you’re not in a relationship, you’re in a trap.

 

[safreek]

Why would they not have wanted to leave Port Augusta?

I don't get it myself, she wanted to stay in the town forever. I only stayed in that shithole for the partner.
I would do anything for love, but I won't live there