buckeyemike Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I was shocked when I was channel surfing on the radio a ways back... It sounded funny that they were quizing people on the % of people who "marry for love." All the callers and people answering were saying in the 80-90% range... I was thinking more in the 60% range... Just to low-ball since the callers were all getting it wrong. You know what the answer was: Around 25%! I knew it may be low, but not that low... I was stunned (well, really I should have been! )... Maybe I am just too naive. But, anyway... I never looked up that stat and confirmed it... I may want to. Look it up. Fortunately, I can say that I married for love. I married the one person I knew I couldn't live without. It will be ten years in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 He's 67, she's 36. It's good to know people still marry for love. This whole concept of marriage for love is a relatively new thing. Marriage used to be a business transaction. "Here, take our daughter off our hands, and here's a goat and some cabbage to sweeten the deal." Now it's a friggin' $40 billion industry. I know I'm a cynic, but I just spent $300 on airfare/hotel for a wedding in two weeks. I still have to get the gift. And I actually LIKE these people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 would spend $43mil in 16 years ... get a grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 The gold-digger shouldn't even get the $43M. Agreed. She should get $0 just for being a greedy B word and trying to avoid the contract she signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I know I'm a cynic, but I just spent $300 on airfare/hotel for a wedding in two weeks. I still have to get the gift. And I actually LIKE these people. It'll all be worth it if you hook up with a bridesmaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABURZFAN Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 that is flat out retarded. i could live comfortably off the interest of $43 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I also saw where Martin Brodeur's ex is looking for $500K per year. He would up with his ex's brother's wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 She's a Countess. 'nuff said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 It'll all be worth it if you hook up with a bridesmaid. I guess my RSVP was a little late, so the guy emailed me asking me if I was going to be there. My reply was, "Open bar? Of course I'm there. Just let me know which bridesmaids are single." He comes back with "XXX is going to be one of the bridesmaids." XXX is 23 and put together like Jennifer Love Hewitt (when she was 23, that is). My heart started racing. This could be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 I guess my RSVP was a little late, so the guy emailed me asking me if I was going to be there. My reply was, "Open bar? Of course I'm there. Just let me know which bridesmaids are single." He comes back with "XXX is going to be one of the bridesmaids." XXX is 23 and put together like Jennifer Love Hewitt (when she was 23, that is). My heart started racing. This could be fun. Then why exactly are you bitchin about the cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 I also saw where Martin Brodeur's ex is looking for $500K per year. He would up with his ex's brother's wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 She's a Countess. 'nuff said! Stone her!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Then why exactly are you bitchin about the cost? Good point. It would be worth it at twice the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 interesting take from you all. Of course, her demands are absurd, I wouldn't suggest otherwise. But perhaps you should take a look at what she is doing. She's taking that money and hiring people to drive her ass around, do her hair, and what have you. She spends money hand over fist in clothing stores. Don't you think someone is benefiting from that? It's not like she is hoarding money and stuffing it in her mattress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 interesting take from you all. Of course, her demands are absurd, I wouldn't suggest otherwise. But perhaps you should take a look at what she is doing. She's taking that money and hiring people to drive her ass around, do her hair, and what have you. She spends money hand over fist in clothing stores. Don't you think someone is benefiting from that? It's not like she is hoarding money and stuffing it in her mattress. Excellent point - she is 'moving the economy', providing 'gainful employment', helping to 'create wealth'. Myself, I would think I could burn thru $53K/week quite easily, what with keeping the Ferrari fully fueled whenever the Learjet's not in the skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 interesting take from you all. Of course, her demands are absurd, I wouldn't suggest otherwise. But perhaps you should take a look at what she is doing. She's taking that money and hiring people to drive her ass around, do her hair, and what have you. She spends money hand over fist in clothing stores. Don't you think someone is benefiting from that? It's not like she is hoarding money and stuffing it in her mattress. But she could benefit more. Take that $1500/week for food/entertainment. Instead of $100 steak dinners, spend that $100 at McDonalds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABURZFAN Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 She's a Countess. 'nuff said! that wasn't the C word that i was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 This matter is none of our business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 My wife says I need to make some money as her allowance is paltry in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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