Poll: Are you Married? [Archive]

Billicus

Mar 19, 2003, 04:35 PM

That was a very confusing poll. I'm too young to get married now (I'm 16), but I plan to get married someday, so I voted yes. Maybe there should be a choice for "Not Right Now" or something like that.:D

Mr. Anderson

Mar 19, 2003, 04:37 PM

And the wife's a member! DuchessStreet - but she doesn't post all that much ;)

I think the b2tms are the only other married couple members.

D

Dont Hurt Me

Mar 19, 2003, 04:39 PM

Yep very much so, Her name is Julie and she is great, If she can put up with me she's got to be. Im a lucky man and she is beautiful both inside(most important) and outside. Maybe i should change my Handle to Lucky Dude.

BeigeUser

Mar 19, 2003, 04:40 PM

Unfortunately... yes

vniow

Mar 19, 2003, 04:47 PM

Nope.

Can't get married legally at the moment.

kiwi_the_iwik

Mar 19, 2003, 04:56 PM

Yep - 7 years to Jo. And we have a little guy called Oscar (it's his 3rd birthday in 2 weeks...).

Some say it's probably the ONLY "Oscar" I'm likely to get...

;)

shadowfax

Mar 19, 2003, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by vniow
Nope.

Can't get married legally at the moment.

would you if you could?

Dont Hurt Me

Mar 19, 2003, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by vniow
Nope.

Can't get married legally at the moment. You can in Hawai cant you?

shadowfax

Mar 19, 2003, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by Dont Hurt Me
You can in Hawai cant you?

I think the Netherlands is prettier.

wouldn't you go for one of those blonde, germanic/scandinavian bombshells, Ms V;) ?

Stelliform

Mar 19, 2003, 05:40 PM

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Dont Hurt Me

Mar 19, 2003, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by kiwi_the_iwik
Yep - 7 years to Jo. And we have a little guy called Oscar (it's his 3rd birthday in 2 weeks...).

Some say it's probably the ONLY "Oscar" I'm likely to get...

;) When they are at that age it is great. mine is now a teenager almost 13. He loves macs and he loves his game cube

whfsdude

Mar 19, 2003, 06:04 PM

Who needs a wife when you got an Apple :D

topicolo

Mar 19, 2003, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by whfsdude
Who needs a wife when you got an Apple :D
amen to that!:D

runningman

Mar 19, 2003, 06:33 PM

yep happily and she's as beautiful as ever:D

WinterMute

Mar 19, 2003, 06:42 PM

Oh yes, 8 years and counting. I met Sally in Uni in 1982, we went out for a while, then I dumped her for another girl and she didn't speak to me for two years:D

Still, we sorted it out a few years later and became best friends over a distance for 10 years or so (I was in the US for 3 years, then Japan), and then we got together in the early '90's.

My advice, marry your best friend (provided the sex thing is compatible obviously).

We have a daughter called Hannah who loves her eMac:D :D

BeigeUser

Mar 19, 2003, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by Dont Hurt Me
You can in Hawai cant you?

Don't think it's legal in Hawaii. At least it wasn't a few years back when I was living there. The whole issue was in still in court. A lot of people seem to have that misunderstanding.

Cheese

Mar 19, 2003, 07:03 PM

Yes! Shawna and I have been together since 1987, Our daughter Gabrielle will be 13 in July. They (my family) showed the Mac to me and I scoffed at first. Now I will not be bothered with cumbersome microsoft things any more. Not only is my wife beautiful and sort of exotic, but she is very intelligent. Enough to get me to switch! Who could ask for more than that?

rainman::|:|

Mar 19, 2003, 07:19 PM

yep gay marriage is NOT legal in any state in the union. in many it's specifically illegal.

i said 'yes' because my partner and i have been together for a wonderful 2 years and we would certainly be married... if we could.

pnw

vniow

Mar 19, 2003, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by Shadowfax
I think the Netherlands is prettier.

wouldn't you go for one of those blonde, germanic/scandinavian bombshells, Ms V;) ?

I prefer brunettes myself.

janey

Mar 19, 2003, 08:07 PM

if i ever get married, it'll be to avie tevanian (yeah yeah i know he's like three times as old as i am)!
sorry josh sweetheart but i really don't think we should get married even though a lot of people think we should and will :)

Kid Red

Mar 19, 2003, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by Billicus
That was a very confusing poll. I'm too young to get married now (I'm 16), but I plan to get married someday, so I voted yes. Maybe there should be a choice for "Not Right Now" or something like that.:D

Wow, I hope you don't lie on job applications like that. You are single currently and therefore not married. Your correct answer would be 'no'.

I plan to be rich some day but i can't say I'm a millionare :)

shadowfax

Mar 19, 2003, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by vniow
I prefer brunettes myself.

me too. actually i prefer black (go figure). i was just messing with you ;)

all you who prefer macs to wives, i pray i never have to see your keyboards.

Stelliform

Mar 19, 2003, 08:28 PM

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robguz

Mar 19, 2003, 10:43 PM

No. Even though I have been with my partner 5 years, co-own a home with him, and have registered as Domestic partners in 3 separate jurisdictions, I cannot legally marry him anywhere in this country. 20 years from now we'll be the only western country banning it, and like with the death penalty, will be considered a nation of neaderthals.

eyelikeart

Mar 19, 2003, 11:18 PM

I'm quite single...never been married...

but have been engage once...heh...

rainman::|:|

Mar 20, 2003, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by robguz
20 years from now we'll be the only western country banning it, and like with the death penalty, will be considered a nation of neaderthals.

Hear hear. I think it's kind of sad that the USA, which used to be a forerunner of human rights, is now behind so many countries in adopting this.

i'm hijacking arn's 'married' thread with gay marriage :) ah well... gay agenda... hehe

pnw

DavisBAnimal

Mar 20, 2003, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by robguz
No. Even though I have been with my partner 5 years, co-own a home with him, and have registered as Domestic partners in 3 separate jurisdictions, I cannot legally marry him anywhere in this country. 20 years from now we'll be the only western country banning it, and like with the death penalty, will be considered a nation of neaderthals.

Whatever happened to the whole Howard Dean, Vermont, Civil Unions thing?

Hemingray

Mar 20, 2003, 01:51 AM

Marriage? Who has time for marriage? :p

I thought I did at one time... I changed my mind. :D

P.S. Wow, Eye, looks like we're in the same boat! Same thing here.

ibookin'

Mar 20, 2003, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by dukestreet
I think the b2tms are the only other married couple members.

D

Married, yes...

But not the only couple on MR. There's one that I know of... ;)

britboy

Mar 20, 2003, 02:36 AM

Married? Deffinitely. I was married to Jemma just over 3 months ago. So far so good ;)

shadowfax

Mar 20, 2003, 02:41 AM

Originally posted by britboy
Married? Deffinitely. I was married to Jemma just over 3 months ago. So far so good ;)

wow, a really recent marriage! congrats to you too!

RandomDeadHead

Mar 20, 2003, 03:54 AM

yes. Me and my wife got married in the parking lot of Meadowlands Arena, Rutherford NJ, after a show. 11-11-85 was the date. They playied an EPIC, Scarlet Begonias > Fire on the mountain > Estimated. And to top it all off we got a STELLAR Mr. fantasy after a playfull space. After that show getting married just seamed like a fitting end to the night. Me and Vic both wish we could go back and do that tour again. Man those were the days.

For our honeymoon we went on tour (again)

Their is nothing quite like making woopie in a tent pitched on a asphalt parking lot;)

gerror

Mar 20, 2003, 06:33 AM

Not yet. Me and my gf are together for 2 and 1/2 yaers. I'm sure we will get married some day. But at this time I don't think I am mature enough, though I am 27

peterjhill

Mar 20, 2003, 08:03 AM

3 Years, we visited Apple HQ during our honeymoon in SF.

yzedf

Mar 20, 2003, 08:15 AM

Probably going to break up with my girlfriend today :(

No more Mac in my house, until I get the $$$ to buy one...

Centris 650

Mar 20, 2003, 08:15 AM

I'm married to the greatest woman on Earth. Kelley has given me 2 great children our son, Jordan, will be 2 on 4/27 and our little girl, Jesse, was born on 1/28/03. (The same day the new G4's were released!)

iWantAMac

Mar 20, 2003, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by Centris 650
I'm married to the greatest woman on Earth. Kelley has given me 2 great children our son, Jordan, will be 2 on 4/27 and our little girl, Jesse, was born on 1/28/03. (The same day the new G4's were released!)
Hahaha. Excellent stuff!

wdlove

Mar 20, 2003, 11:02 AM

Yes, happily married for 30 years! :)

3rdpath

Mar 20, 2003, 12:10 PM

happily married for 6 years with an amazing 2 1/2 year old daughter, Emerson Rose.

i am one fortunate guy.

:)

Roger1

Mar 20, 2003, 12:55 PM

Yep. Married just over 11.5 years. I have two wonderful little boys the oldest going on 9, and the youngest turned 4 a few months back. I am extremely happy with my kids and my marriage, and can't see myself with anybody else.:D

Greenlightboi

Mar 20, 2003, 02:13 PM

I agree with paul, but I hope to see gay marrigies come about in my life time. (I'm 17) I find it hard to beleive all the opposition there is to it, esp. with my "peers".

If you want to call them that.

And no, I don't have a life partner or even a b/f yet... my iBook well just have to do.

;) hayyyy

janey

Mar 20, 2003, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by ibookin'@mwny
Married, yes...

But not the only couple on MR. There's one that I know of... ;)
any other couples out there?
josh no matter how badly you want to think that we're together we're not.
jpjp josh :*

bryanc

Mar 20, 2003, 07:14 PM

I have to agree that the three options given don't quite cover it.

I am now married...had to get married to satisfy the INS who otherwise wouldn't let my partner into the US. Stupid rule. We Canadians are happy to allow common-law couples into Canada, but the US doesn't show Canadian's the same respect.

So after 17 years of being happily not married, we paid the $135 and got the piece of paper.

In my opinion, relationships are none of the government's business!

pivo6

Mar 20, 2003, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by Greenlightboi
I agree with paul, but I hope to see gay marrigies come about in my life time. (I'm 17) I find it hard to beleive all the opposition there is to it, esp. with my "peers".

If you want to call them that.

My church has done several commitment ceremonies in the past 2 years. I know that this doesn't have any legal value, but for the couples in my church, they wanted to do it, and our congregation supports them.

By the way, I belong to an open and affirming UCC congregation in Minnesota.

mowry

Mar 21, 2003, 08:13 AM

A poll about marrital status should include committed partnership, because many long-term relationships take this form. The division of choices into "married, single, or engaged" oversimplifies the issue.

My partner Charlotta and I have been together for almost 5 years now, and I moved to Sweden to live with her. We have no plans to get married, but we're commmitted to each other nonetheless.

rainman::|:|

Mar 21, 2003, 09:01 AM

yeah a lot of people don't believe in marriage...

i'm not sure i do after watching Married by America...

greenlightboi, hang in there, you'll find someone :) just don't go whore it up like so many gay people our age do, in rebellion of the lack of marriage rights... fun is fun but you have to settle down someday :)

pnw

applejilted

Mar 21, 2003, 10:12 AM

I thought that perhaps this poll had another angle...namely the recent story that appeared on news.com that virus writers were all lonely people (mostly men) who lacked girlfriends and hence sought attention by writing viruses.

wdlove

Mar 21, 2003, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by yzedf
Probably going to break up with my girlfriend today :(

No more Mac in my house, until I get the $$$ to buy one...

You should make an effort to reconcile for the sake of the Mac! ;)

trebblekicked

Mar 21, 2003, 12:50 PM

maybe a more interesting question would be "if you're over 22, are you married?"

i'm married to work for now. it's very pathetic, but i have a great group of friends that keep my social life active. Dating has been hard for the past year or so (broke up with a live-in gf). i don't really have the drive for it. marriage seems so far away to me (which means it'll probably happen within a year, right?)

yzedf

Mar 21, 2003, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by paulwhannel
yep gay marriage is NOT legal in any state in the union. in many it's specifically illegal.

i said 'yes' because my partner and i have been together for a wonderful 2 years and we would certainly be married... if we could.

pnw

In 1996 President Bill Clinton signed the "Defense of Marriage Act" that prohibits same-sex marriages. This law forbids couples from receiving federal marriage benefits and allows states to ignore same-sex marriages that may be sanctioned by other states.

also...

In April 2000 the Vermont legislature passed the first law in the United States that would allow same-sex couples to enter into a legally recognized union.

also...

http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/vermont/index.shtml

Greenlightboi

Mar 21, 2003, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by paulwhannel
yeah a lot of people don't believe in marriage...

i'm not sure i do after watching Married by America...

greenlightboi, hang in there, you'll find someone :) just don't go whore it up like so many gay people our age do, in rebellion of the lack of marriage rights... fun is fun but you have to settle down someday :)

pnw

Yeah

Thanks paulwhannel, I don't. I meet plenty of guys, none fit my criteria. And I don't beleive in relations outside a relationship. ;) I'll just keep looking....

Brian :D

Eniregnat

Mar 21, 2003, 05:02 PM

No

I do hope to be married someday.

A toast to those that are in a healthy marriage or long term relationship.

May fate and skill be with you!

Awimoway

Mar 21, 2003, 08:05 PM

5.6 great years of marriage

2 cute daughters (3 yrs and 2 yrs)

... and a whole lotta student debt (but I'm finally done this year!)

job

Mar 21, 2003, 09:13 PM

single at 16.....

i've still got a lot of time. :D

scem0

Mar 22, 2003, 04:03 AM

I refuse to believe that nearly 1 out of every 10 people who
participated in this poll are engaged.

I, on the other hand, am not married. :p

btw I'm 15.

idkew

Mar 22, 2003, 10:22 AM

sometime fairly soon, yes. right now, no.

i have met the girl of my dreams, but now is not the time for marriage.

graduating from college and getting a job are higher up on my priority list right now. besides, i can't afford it until i have that job.

wdlove

Mar 22, 2003, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by idkew
sometime fairly soon, yes. right now, no.

i have met the girl of my dreams, but now is not the time for marriage.

graduating from college and getting a job are higher up on my priority list right now. besides, i can't afford it until i have that job.

Good for you that you are going to finish your education. If she is trully the woman that you are to marry she will wait. You'll find that the wait is will pay off. ;)

edenwaith

Mar 22, 2003, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by Centris 650
Jesse, was born on 1/28/03. (The same day the new G4's were released!)

My birthday has always been easy to remember...just two different numbers. 11/17/77. I also have some odd relative (2nd cousin once removed or whatever) who supposedly was born on 11/18/88.

Then there is my brother. His birthday was never real easy to remember. He was born in 1980, so figuring out his age wasn't too bad (take the current year and just subtract very quickly)...until on his 21st birthday, then everything changed. A little weird having your birthday on September 11th.

Musician000

Mar 22, 2003, 03:25 PM

I'm not married, but I have a wonderful 3-year old son named Atreyu. I tried to get married once, but it got annulled when she got pregnant from her ex-boyfriend...no fun. Never believe them when they promise they're over an ex...lies!

scem0

Mar 23, 2003, 01:35 AM

That is a great name - Atreyu.

Just thought I would comment on that. :p

jelloshotsrule

Mar 23, 2003, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by mowry
A poll about marrital status should include committed partnership, because many long-term relationships take this form. The division of choices into "married, single, or engaged" oversimplifies the issue.

My partner Charlotta and I have been together for almost 5 years now, and I moved to Sweden to live with her. We have no plans to get married, but we're commmitted to each other nonetheless.

just curious what your name means? i know someone with a similar last name..........

Musician000

Mar 25, 2003, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by scem0
That is a great name - Atreyu.

Just thought I would comment on that. :p

Thanks :)

MacFan25

Mar 25, 2003, 04:12 PM

No, I am not married. But, I am only 14 years old. :D

Perci Mac

Mar 30, 2003, 06:52 AM

I'm happily engaged to my five fingered lover.;) :D :p :eek: :confused:

irmongoose

Mar 30, 2003, 08:23 AM

No, I'm 14... want to get married some day... but don't know if I will get to that point in any relationship ever... girls confuse me.

irmongoose

janey

Mar 30, 2003, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by irmongoose
No, I'm 14... want to get married some day... but don't know if I will get to that point in any relationship ever... girls confuse me.
I'm 14...wanna go out someday? ;) :) :p :D

vniow

Mar 30, 2003, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by irmongoose
No, I'm 14... want to get married some day... but don't know if I will get to that point in any relationship ever... girls confuse me.

If you think girls confuse you, you should try being one, you have no idea...

wdlove

Mar 30, 2003, 07:21 PM

The confusion about the opposite sex is normal for your young age. Marriage is best for those that have reached an age of maturity. Females tend to mature sooner than males. From my own experience, you will know when you are ready. Singleness is also to be honored.

irmongoose

Mar 31, 2003, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by vniow
If you think girls confuse you, you should try being one, you have no idea...

hehehe... I'll pass :D

irmongoose