Alright, convince me of the benefits of marriage (page 3)

soundbox_guy

The only good thing I could see about getting married is that if you're a witness, you always got an excuse why you have to leave door-to-door early or why you can't attend some event. When the territory is finished and they ask what I'm about to do next, I wanna say "I'm gonna go get my fun on, you know what I'm saying dawg?" But I never say that, one reason is because I sound like an idiot if I try to use slang like that, the other reason is because if I don't say I'm about to do some returns or something, I get this look from people like "how dare you go do something for yourself and not spend more time in service." Next time I might just tell them that I'm gonna do some Bar and Strip club witnessing.....Hey, they say go where the people are.

zagor

get more family assistance from govt
And there is always less likelihood of catching AIDS, well sort of

loosie

You don't have to take out the trash yourself anymore... that's HIS job.

stillajwexelder

committment seems to make women happier

Euphemism

According to Tom Stoppard, the trade-offs are "available sex, versus being able to fart in bed." Your choice.

Robdar

There are no benefits.

Sorry.

Euphemism

Okay, okay, on a (sort of) serious note... I assume you mean the benefits of marriage vs having a live-in partner?

Pros

1. The commitment thing is kind of cool. It does provide a sense of security and stability. Then again, you may get that from a long-term nonmarried relationship as well; I don't know, I've never been in one. (Because of the Witness deal, my wife and I married about a year after we started dating.)

2. The law automatically takes care of things like shared property ownership, shared custody of kids, the ability to make medical decisions for each other in case of accident, etc. Without a marriage, those things can require a lot more hassle and paperwork.

3. Possible tax benefits (depending on your relative incomes)

4. Gifts, a party, and maybe even a moving ceremony (if you're into that sort of thing)

Cons

1. Splitting up becomes a pain in the ass. (Then again, if you've been living together for years, splitting up would probably be a pain in the ass anyway. At least with a legal divorce, there are rules to manage the process.)

2. Pressure to commit (if you don't in fact feel ready)

Does that help?

JW83

LOL - I still get the farting in bed!

Thanks everyone, having a better day today.

acadian

Lower Taxes ! Yeah...

Darth Yhwh

Marriage for me has been great. Approaching the seven year mark although we've been together as a dating couple for much longer. She definatly got the shit end of the stick (can I say that?).

She takes care of my dinner and lunch every week day and my breakfast, dinner, and lunch during the week ends. She cleans the entire house constantly. Takes care of my three children which is a 24 hour 7 day a week type deal. Puts up with all my tyrants, bad habbits, i diosyncrasies, and obsessive compulsive behavior.

Dispite all the BS she still seems to love me. Perhaps I do take her for granted some times. I need to be more appreciative becuase I do love her deeply. I would be lost with out her.

Alright, convince me of the benefits of marriage

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