The great thing about divorce is....

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  1. Fix

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    That's all anyone can hope for brother
    In Venatione Veritas
     
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    Do you know why divorce is so expensive?












    …… because it’s worth it.


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  3. ash d

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    Oh one other pro tip. We work opposite shifts. She works 1st I work second. We tried working the same shift for about 8 month needless to say if we stayed on that schedule it would be a different story guarantee. He’ll even the kids didn’t like us home at the same time.
     
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    ash d Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I’ll have to look that up.
     
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    In wine their is truth. Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur
     
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  6. Fix

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    It's in hunting there is truth
    In wine there is truth would be- in vino veritas * doc holiday

    In Venatione Veritas
     
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    We were married back in 1979
    I tell people the truth about our marriage...
    We are together because we know no one else would want either of us.....besides...having a pain in your arse just reminds you your still alive and kicking....
     
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    Will be 33 years in November. I take my vow of annoying someone for the rest of my life pretty serious. She takes her nagging me just as serious. So far it has been a win win for both of us.

    Seriously I would be lost without her.
     
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    I did go on my one and only elk hunt while I was divorced....hmmm....7 years married, no elk hunts...1.5 year divorce, one elk hunt....6 years re-married....no elk hunts.

    I am sensing a trend here.
     
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    honestly, I made out pretty good in my divorce. She didn't want a trial because it would have been embarrassing for her. We made similar money. Our only shared asset was the house which we had equal equity in and was split upon the sale.

    Where I got effed was she was diagnosed with cancer after we signed our agreement but before it was filed- and she was on my insurance (even though she could have gone on her own employer's.) The bleeding heart judge literally forbade the finalization of the divorce until her treatments were done and she could go back to work full time.

    It didn't really affect me long term, but it was a drag.

    She lived, by the way. But she still got cancer. Which is a reminder to everyone-

    Don't eff me over- ever. God will give you cancer. You might not die, but you will suffer.
     
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    Same. EXACT. Thing happened to one of my best friends. His wife was going for her PHD in some weird psychiatric something. While she was going her professor offered for her to be an owner in some new company. She would tell my buddy how set they would be and that he would be able to quit his job and go back to school if he wanted. They looked at lots on Tyler drive where all the million dollar homes sat on huge lots out in the country. She made him follow these strict spending limits to the point he had all cabelas orders shipped to my house. And then boom! Whatta ya know she graduates, leaves my buddy for a lawyer she was screwing at the crossfit gym (what is it with the sick cesspool off crossfit?), and now lives with her new lawyer hubby on, you guessed it! , Tyler Dr. :lol:
     
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    Textbook female hypergamy...
     
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    In the years I was single I managed financial feats that would have taken me decades if not a lifetime if I was still married. It was eye opening. It really made me ask what any woman who was entering my world was bringing to the table. I'm the prize. You need me more than I need you.
     
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    Well, for a long long time men have gotten a bad rap. Are there some that deserve it? Yes. But the stats tell us that 82% of all divorces are initiated by women. for 3 reasons the study says. 1. No longer are they financially dependent. 2. Too much emotional exhaustion. 3. They feel their marriage is holding them back. Thank you womens lib, you have managed to help aid in destroying the nuclear family..
     
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    Lol....
    Well you guys are different than some sites but the same as others.
    EVERY YEAR as hunting season gets close and starts,the " wife bashing " begins. Now don't get me wrong that's not a harsh criticism ,it's an observation. As the only bow hunter in our marriage I have some of the same issues. Though I blame only myself for any restrictions on my hunting. He just hates my going to camp to hunt though when I get up at 2 a.m. and head out I realize, he'll get over it . If he doesn't, well I'm fine with him thinking I've lost my hearing.
     
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    I get it guys and it's easy to cast blame. But I promise you in pertnear half of all the divorces it's the man's fault. Whether it's the man or women people do not honor marriage like they once did.

    In Venatione Veritas
     
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    Did you just assume the gender of nearly 50% of all divorces?
     
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    OND I'm not wife bashing or blaming. I just appreciate the differences between the way evolution, cultural norms, and society has shaped the sexes. Growing up I believed the Disney narrative about love and happily ever after etc. I would have done anything for my wife and family and asked for nothing in return. While that situation may ring true for some it is not universal. Without going to far down the rabbit hole lets just say I see things clearly now. I appreciate the differences between men and women. Men aren't better then women we are just different. There aren't any absolutes and exceptions exist. Certain variables like social media, tinder, and feminism have changed things in fascinating ways and offer insight into a variety of behaviors. I approach this topic with an open mind and the eye of a scientist.

    I also appreciate your honest input on the subject.
     
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    15 years in November. Ive done some pretty dumb chit in my life but the best choice I ever made was marrying wife. I supported the both of us the first couple of years to allow her to pursue a venture. Best investment I've ever made.
     
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    Reading these it seems to be the women's fault on this board:poke:

    I can't or won't complain been married 25 years and the topic of my wife's class when she started 25 years ago was how hot she is, 25 years later she walks into class and what's the topic, how hot she is:lol:

    It appears some here need a better screening process:ninja:

    In 5 years the retirement house will be built and will share the wealth we built and made together, I am a lucky man for sure.
     

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