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I'm in the midst of a very lazy and uneventful Saturday and at some point today had the thought that I bet one day I'll look back longingly on days like today.

I got up around 9:30 or 10 a.m. Whenever I had the urge. I could have stayed in bed, but I just wasn't tired anymore. Walked up the street to pick up breakfast (a large coffee and an egg white sandwich on whole grain). Came home, popped on the NFL network and some sportscenter, cruised the FFA some. Straightened up a little, packed some clothes for a trip out of town tomorrow, and sat back in front of the TV. At about 2pm decided it was time to hit the gym. Went downstairs to the gym in my building, ran a couple miles, lifted weights, then proceed up to the roof deck to get some sun and listen to my iPod. Hot as it is out there, there's actually a nice breeze up high, and it was quite relaxing. I'm just now about to jump in the shower and figure out what clothes to throw on before heading out to a bachelor party in Manhattan. All tolled, I won't have spoken to a soul until this evening, I'll have really had nothing pressing to do today, no appointments, no errands, and nobody to answer to.

Is life after marriage really never, ever like this again?

TIA

 
Otis - I am single and many, many married men would trade their married life for single life, and vice versa.

 
"All tolled"???

I wouldn't say never. It's pretty much like that again once you get divorced. So there's that to look forward to. :shrug:

 
The grass is always often greener.

If you make a good decision as to whether and who to marry, you won't miss single life much, though there will certainly be days when you do, especially when you have kids I hear.

 
Otis said:
Is life after marriage really never, ever like this again?TIA
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:shrug: :unsure: At least, I can still remember days like that.As I was up early slaving away, spackling and painting rooms, I daydreamed about a day like that.:oh####gottagowifescalling:
 
Life can be great, single or married, with or without kids. Your day sounds great. Me, I got up at about 8am. My two boys jumped in bed and we talked and laughed assembled a couple of toys. Came downstairs and the wife was making breakfast. Went out for a 30 minute run. Came back and had breakfast. Played some Mario and Spyro with the boys on their Nintendo DSs. Then we hit the pool and I've been catching rays and swimming for the last two hours. I'm three Dos X down and came into to cut some limes and get a couple more for me and the wife. Thought I'd check the FFA while I was in (sad, I know, but it's a sickness). We'll swim a while longer and then come in to cool off. Then our boys are going over to their friend's house for a sleep over. Wife and I will head out for dinner and a night on the town in Cabo. Did I mention I was in Cabo? Anyway, could I be this happy if I were single? I think so. Life is what you make of it. Don't waste time worrying about the color of the grass on the other side. Enjoy life as it comes.

 
Otis said:
I'm in the midst of a very lazy and uneventful Saturday and at some point today had the thought that I bet one day I'll look back longingly on days like today.I got up around 9:30 or 10 a.m. Whenever I had the urge. I could have stayed in bed, but I just wasn't tired anymore. Walked up the street to pick up breakfast (a large coffee and an egg white sandwich on whole grain). Came home, popped on the NFL network and some sportscenter, cruised the FFA some. Straightened up a little, packed some clothes for a trip out of town tomorrow, and sat back in front of the TV. At about 2pm decided it was time to hit the gym. Went downstairs to the gym in my building, ran a couple miles, lifted weights, then proceed up to the roof deck to get some sun and listen to my iPod. Hot as it is out there, there's actually a nice breeze up high, and it was quite relaxing. I'm just now about to jump in the shower and figure out what clothes to throw on before heading out to a bachelor party in Manhattan. All tolled, I won't have spoken to a soul until this evening, I'll have really had nothing pressing to do today, no appointments, no errands, and nobody to answer to.Is life after marriage really never, ever like this again?TIA
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Sounds like a boring day
 
BeaverCleaver said:
Otis said:
I'm in the midst of a very lazy and uneventful Saturday and at some point today had the thought that I bet one day I'll look back longingly on days like today.I got up around 9:30 or 10 a.m. Whenever I had the urge. I could have stayed in bed, but I just wasn't tired anymore. Walked up the street to pick up breakfast (a large coffee and an egg white sandwich on whole grain). Came home, popped on the NFL network and some sportscenter, cruised the FFA some. Straightened up a little, packed some clothes for a trip out of town tomorrow, and sat back in front of the TV. At about 2pm decided it was time to hit the gym. Went downstairs to the gym in my building, ran a couple miles, lifted weights, then proceed up to the roof deck to get some sun and listen to my iPod. Hot as it is out there, there's actually a nice breeze up high, and it was quite relaxing. I'm just now about to jump in the shower and figure out what clothes to throw on before heading out to a bachelor party in Manhattan. All tolled, I won't have spoken to a soul until this evening, I'll have really had nothing pressing to do today, no appointments, no errands, and nobody to answer to.Is life after marriage really never, ever like this again?TIA
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Sounds like a boring day
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I suspect you may be missing the point here.
 
bigbottom said:
Life can be great, single or married, with or without kids. Your day sounds great. Me, I got up at about 8am. My two boys jumped in bed and we talked and laughed assembled a couple of toys. Came downstairs and the wife was making breakfast. Went out for a 30 minute run. Came back and had breakfast. Played some Mario and Spyro with the boys on their Nintendo DSs. Then we hit the pool and I've been catching rays and swimming for the last two hours. I'm three Dos X down and came into to cut some limes and get a couple more for me and the wife. Thought I'd check the FFA while I was in (sad, I know, but it's a sickness). We'll swim a while longer and then come in to cool off. Then our boys are going over to their friend's house for a sleep over. Wife and I will head out for dinner and a night on the town in Cabo. Did I mention I was in Cabo? Anyway, could I be this happy if I were single? I think so. Life is what you make of it. Don't waste time worrying about the color of the grass on the other side. Enjoy life as it comes.
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I'm jealous. Where you eating tonight? Mi Casa? The coconut and mango shrimp at Felix is our favorite meal when we're in Cabo. Their salsa bar in unreal.Damn you BB, I'm now opening expedia and looking for weekend deals in Cabo. Your post is gonna cost me a couple grand this fall. :thumbup:
 
Otis said:
I may need to clarify.I completely understand that married/family life can be incredibly fulfilling, perhaps moreso than single life (or, at least, that's what I'm hoping it will be). I'm not asking whether you can be happy or not. Rather, I'm asking whether you ever have this kind of freedom, this kind of control over your own time. I can think of times where just having a girlfriend I felt like my entire weekend was plotted out in a pink notebook somewhere, complete with double dates, shopping excursions, afternoon picnics with her family, and the like. Perhaps maybe I have learned to become somewhat selfish with my time, but I am just wondering whether you ever get days off like this when you have a family.
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Lesson from this - don't marry a high maintenance chick.I had breakfast and coffee in bed this morning, got up to shoot hoops at 11, and am going to head out for a surf ~ 3 with the wife and a 12 pack. :thumbup:
 
tommyGunZ said:
Otis said:
I may need to clarify.I completely understand that married/family life can be incredibly fulfilling, perhaps moreso than single life (or, at least, that's what I'm hoping it will be). I'm not asking whether you can be happy or not. Rather, I'm asking whether you ever have this kind of freedom, this kind of control over your own time. I can think of times where just having a girlfriend I felt like my entire weekend was plotted out in a pink notebook somewhere, complete with double dates, shopping excursions, afternoon picnics with her family, and the like. Perhaps maybe I have learned to become somewhat selfish with my time, but I am just wondering whether you ever get days off like this when you have a family.
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Lesson from this - don't marry a high maintenance chick.I had breakfast and coffee in bed this morning, got up to shoot hoops at 11, and am going to head out for a surf ~ 3 with the wife and a 12 pack. :moneybag:
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This gives me hope :thumbup:
 
Married with 4 kids and I wouldn't trade with anyone. To each their own. But I believe you can't find the happiness you'll find within your own family anywhere else.

 
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I'm asking whether you ever have this kind of freedom, this kind of control over your own time.
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No. You'll have moments, but nothing like it is when you're by yourself.But what you get is an opportunity to share your life. It's a trade off. For some, it's worth it. For others, they regret it.
 
For me (and I expect many) there are three items that made life "busier" (note that busier does not mean worse, just different)

In order, from adding the least amount (#1) of busy to the most amount (#3) of busy

1) Getting married (my life did not change too much, since having a wife as compared to a steady gf is really not that much different in terms of time)

2) Getting a house (amount of responsibilities goes up. Depending on how much you like a nice house, nice yard etc, there is always something to do if you want)

3) Having children. From what I hear, having up to 3 kids can pretty much add the most items to your schedule. Surprisingly, I have talked to people with more than 3 kids and for some reason all say that after the 3rd kid, the amount of additional items no longer seems linear. I only have one and its plenty for us.

 
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Otis....marry the right woman and you can do the same things you are doing now once you are married. I have been married for 5 years and still do whatever I want whenever I want. My wife is just one of those girls. Hard to find, but they are definitely out there.

 
bigbottom said:
Life can be great, single or married, with or without kids. Your day sounds great. Me, I got up at about 8am. My two boys jumped in bed and we talked and laughed assembled a couple of toys. Came downstairs and the wife was making breakfast. Went out for a 30 minute run. Came back and had breakfast. Played some Mario and Spyro with the boys on their Nintendo DSs. Then we hit the pool and I've been catching rays and swimming for the last two hours. I'm three Dos X down and came into to cut some limes and get a couple more for me and the wife. Thought I'd check the FFA while I was in (sad, I know, but it's a sickness). We'll swim a while longer and then come in to cool off. Then our boys are going over to their friend's house for a sleep over. Wife and I will head out for dinner and a night on the town in Cabo. Did I mention I was in Cabo? Anyway, could I be this happy if I were single? I think so. Life is what you make of it. Don't waste time worrying about the color of the grass on the other side. Enjoy life as it comes.
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did anyone else read "cut some lines" :mellow:
 
Peep It Yo! said:
Otis....marry the right woman and you can do the same things you are doing now once you are married. I have been married for 5 years and still do whatever I want whenever I want. My wife is just one of those girls. Hard to find, but they are definitely out there.
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I don't believe this.
 
Peep It Yo! said:
Otis....marry the right woman and you can do the same things you are doing now once you are married. I have been married for 5 years and still do whatever I want whenever I want. My wife is just one of those girls. Hard to find, but they are definitely out there.
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Seems all potential Owives have been extremely high maintenance. Move out of the city to find a girl. :mellow:
 
Christo said:
Peep It Yo! said:
Otis....marry the right woman and you can do the same things you are doing now once you are married. I have been married for 5 years and still do whatever I want whenever I want. My wife is just one of those girls. Hard to find, but they are definitely out there.
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I don't believe this.
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Because you are a guy and believe that once you get married you lose your balls and the wife owns your ####. Not the case in every marriage. Certainly not the case in mine. Find the right girl and you will see.
 
Peep It Yo! said:
Christo said:
Peep It Yo! said:
Otis....marry the right woman and you can do the same things you are doing now once you are married. I have been married for 5 years and still do whatever I want whenever I want. My wife is just one of those girls. Hard to find, but they are definitely out there.
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I don't believe this.
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Because you are a guy and believe that once you get married you lose your balls and the wife owns your ####. Not the case in every marriage. Certainly not the case in mine. Find the right girl and you will see.
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I still don't believe it.
 
redman said:
The grass is always often greener.

If you make a good decision as to whether and who to marry, you won't miss single life much, though there will certainly be days when you do, especially when you have kids I hear.
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:mellow: I think it's why hearing stories from guys like you is enough for most.

Living vicariously isn't all that bad, heck.. my wife even knows who you are and thinks your stories are hilarious. If you ever make it near Nor Cal, Mrs. One's got some sexy wimmen for you to meet.

Keep enjoying the single life til' the right one comes along.

One :lmao:

 
Otis said:
I may need to clarify.I completely understand that married/family life can be incredibly fulfilling, perhaps moreso than single life (or, at least, that's what I'm hoping it will be). I'm not asking whether you can be happy or not. Rather, I'm asking whether you ever have this kind of freedom, this kind of control over your own time. I can think of times where just having a girlfriend I felt like my entire weekend was plotted out in a pink notebook somewhere, complete with double dates, shopping excursions, afternoon picnics with her family, and the like. Perhaps maybe I have learned to become somewhat selfish with my time, but I am just wondering whether you ever get days off like this when you have a family.
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I think you'll have to be looking for someone that is at least partially independent and respects your right to have some "Otis Time." You should be able to function without your significant other and not go through the wall when she's not around. If the thought of the Pink Notebook gives you the sweats, my recommendation would be to find someone that doesn't own said Pink Notebook. You can be married and retain some independence. I did. Sort of relates to my "Super ####### Awesome Friday Night Club" thread last night, which was partially made in jest. My wife was gone for the evening and I rather enjoyed not having to speak to a soul.
 
Christo said:
Peep It Yo! said:
Christo said:
Peep It Yo! said:
Otis....marry the right woman and you can do the same things you are doing now once you are married. I have been married for 5 years and still do whatever I want whenever I want. My wife is just one of those girls. Hard to find, but they are definitely out there.
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I don't believe this.
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Because you are a guy and believe that once you get married you lose your balls and the wife owns your ####. Not the case in every marriage. Certainly not the case in mine. Find the right girl and you will see.
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I still don't believe it.
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Okay...I'm lying. Carry on.
 
DA RAIDERS said:
bigbottom said:
Life can be great, single or married, with or without kids. Your day sounds great. Me, I got up at about 8am. My two boys jumped in bed and we talked and laughed assembled a couple of toys. Came downstairs and the wife was making breakfast. Went out for a 30 minute run. Came back and had breakfast. Played some Mario and Spyro with the boys on their Nintendo DSs. Then we hit the pool and I've been catching rays and swimming for the last two hours. I'm three Dos X down and came into to cut some limes and get a couple more for me and the wife. Thought I'd check the FFA while I was in (sad, I know, but it's a sickness). We'll swim a while longer and then come in to cool off. Then our boys are going over to their friend's house for a sleep over. Wife and I will head out for dinner and a night on the town in Cabo. Did I mention I was in Cabo? Anyway, could I be this happy if I were single? I think so. Life is what you make of it. Don't waste time worrying about the color of the grass on the other side. Enjoy life as it comes.
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did anyone else read "cut some lines" :thumbup:
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it's that pure mexican ####. egg white.
 
Otis said:
I may need to clarify.I completely understand that married/family life can be incredibly fulfilling, perhaps moreso than single life (or, at least, that's what I'm hoping it will be). I'm not asking whether you can be happy or not. Rather, I'm asking whether you ever have this kind of freedom, this kind of control over your own time. I can think of times where just having a girlfriend I felt like my entire weekend was plotted out in a pink notebook somewhere, complete with double dates, shopping excursions, afternoon picnics with her family, and the like. Perhaps maybe I have learned to become somewhat selfish with my time, but I am just wondering whether you ever get days off like this when you have a family.
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Completely free days like that are rare for me. They pretty much only occur when my wife and kids are out of town (they go to Mexico every summer for about amonth). Otherwise, my Saturdays are spent with my family or, on occasion, at work.
 
DA RAIDERS said:
bigbottom said:
Life can be great, single or married, with or without kids. Your day sounds great. Me, I got up at about 8am. My two boys jumped in bed and we talked and laughed assembled a couple of toys. Came downstairs and the wife was making breakfast. Went out for a 30 minute run. Came back and had breakfast. Played some Mario and Spyro with the boys on their Nintendo DSs. Then we hit the pool and I've been catching rays and swimming for the last two hours. I'm three Dos X down and came into to cut some limes and get a couple more for me and the wife. Thought I'd check the FFA while I was in (sad, I know, but it's a sickness). We'll swim a while longer and then come in to cool off. Then our boys are going over to their friend's house for a sleep over. Wife and I will head out for dinner and a night on the town in Cabo. Did I mention I was in Cabo? Anyway, could I be this happy if I were single? I think so. Life is what you make of it. Don't waste time worrying about the color of the grass on the other side. Enjoy life as it comes.
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did anyone else read "cut some lines" :unsure:
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:lol:
 
Peep It Yo! said:
Christo said:
Peep It Yo! said:
Christo said:
Peep It Yo! said:
Otis....marry the right woman and you can do the same things you are doing now once you are married. I have been married for 5 years and still do whatever I want whenever I want. My wife is just one of those girls. Hard to find, but they are definitely out there.
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I don't believe this.
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Because you are a guy and believe that once you get married you lose your balls and the wife owns your ####. Not the case in every marriage. Certainly not the case in mine. Find the right girl and you will see.
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I still don't believe it.
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Okay...I'm lying.
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I think you are.
 
tommyGunZ said:
bigbottom said:
Life can be great, single or married, with or without kids. Your day sounds great. Me, I got up at about 8am. My two boys jumped in bed and we talked and laughed assembled a couple of toys. Came downstairs and the wife was making breakfast. Went out for a 30 minute run. Came back and had breakfast. Played some Mario and Spyro with the boys on their Nintendo DSs. Then we hit the pool and I've been catching rays and swimming for the last two hours. I'm three Dos X down and came into to cut some limes and get a couple more for me and the wife. Thought I'd check the FFA while I was in (sad, I know, but it's a sickness). We'll swim a while longer and then come in to cool off. Then our boys are going over to their friend's house for a sleep over. Wife and I will head out for dinner and a night on the town in Cabo. Did I mention I was in Cabo? Anyway, could I be this happy if I were single? I think so. Life is what you make of it. Don't waste time worrying about the color of the grass on the other side. Enjoy life as it comes.
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I'm jealous. Where you eating tonight? Mi Casa? The coconut and mango shrimp at Felix is our favorite meal when we're in Cabo. Their salsa bar in unreal.Damn you BB, I'm now opening expedia and looking for weekend deals in Cabo. Your post is gonna cost me a couple grand this fall. :unsure:
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Cabo is the shizznit. We're headed to Edith's tonight. Haven't been there yet, but I hear great things. The one bummer about this trip is that my buddy down here is camping in the states, so I don't have a fishing partner. Last time I took the wife, she got sick, so she's out. So I'm not sure I'f I'll get any fishing in while I'm here.
 
DA RAIDERS said:
bigbottom said:
Life can be great, single or married, with or without kids. Your day sounds great. Me, I got up at about 8am. My two boys jumped in bed and we talked and laughed assembled a couple of toys. Came downstairs and the wife was making breakfast. Went out for a 30 minute run. Came back and had breakfast. Played some Mario and Spyro with the boys on their Nintendo DSs. Then we hit the pool and I've been catching rays and swimming for the last two hours. I'm three Dos X down and came into to cut some limes and get a couple more for me and the wife. Thought I'd check the FFA while I was in (sad, I know, but it's a sickness). We'll swim a while longer and then come in to cool off. Then our boys are going over to their friend's house for a sleep over. Wife and I will head out for dinner and a night on the town in Cabo. Did I mention I was in Cabo? Anyway, could I be this happy if I were single? I think so. Life is what you make of it. Don't waste time worrying about the color of the grass on the other side. Enjoy life as it comes.
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did anyone else read "cut some lines" :unsure:
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The blow is for trips without the kids!
 
I've had a very lazy day today, and I'm married. :lol:

Also, I won't have to worry about nobody caring when I die. So that's a bonus. :unsure:

 
Otis said:
Is life after marriage really never, ever like this again?TIA
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I had many days like yours early in my marriage. But seven years in, we had a kid. From then on, no... you'll never have another day like that again. Unless the wife and kid go see her parents for the weekend and leave you at home by yourself. Those are days to treasure. And I'm not unhappy at all. So that's not what I'm saying. It's just that, no, once you have a kid, everything changes.
 
Peep It Yo! said:
Otis....marry the right woman and you can do the same things you are doing now once you are married. I have been married for 5 years and still do whatever I want whenever I want. My wife is just one of those girls. Hard to find, but they are definitely out there.
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:unsure: I found one like that too. Very happy and very different than the marriages of a lot of people I know.I'm so tired of hearing guys complain that they "can't" go do something. Ever. That's bull####. You chose your ##### of a wife, so stop complaining about it!!
 
mnesvig said:
Otis said:
Is life after marriage really never, ever like this again?TIA
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I had many days like yours early in my marriage. But seven years in, we had a kid. From then on, no... you'll never have another day like that again. Unless the wife and kid go see her parents for the weekend and leave you at home by yourself. Those are days to treasure. And I'm not unhappy at all. So that's not what I'm saying. It's just that, no, once you have a kid, everything changes.
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Sort of what I'm expecting here.
 
Zombie Kid said:
I've had a very lazy day today, and I'm married. :lol:Also, I won't have to worry about nobody caring when I die. So that's a bonus. :unsure:
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That said, there is nothing worse I can imagine than being married to a chick who isn't fantastic. I'd much rather be single than be stuck with some awful wench.So, you know, be picky if you're going to pick at all.
 
bigbottom said:
tommyGunZ said:
bigbottom said:
Life can be great, single or married, with or without kids. Your day sounds great. Me, I got up at about 8am. My two boys jumped in bed and we talked and laughed assembled a couple of toys. Came downstairs and the wife was making breakfast. Went out for a 30 minute run. Came back and had breakfast. Played some Mario and Spyro with the boys on their Nintendo DSs. Then we hit the pool and I've been catching rays and swimming for the last two hours. I'm three Dos X down and came into to cut some limes and get a couple more for me and the wife. Thought I'd check the FFA while I was in (sad, I know, but it's a sickness). We'll swim a while longer and then come in to cool off. Then our boys are going over to their friend's house for a sleep over. Wife and I will head out for dinner and a night on the town in Cabo. Did I mention I was in Cabo? Anyway, could I be this happy if I were single? I think so. Life is what you make of it. Don't waste time worrying about the color of the grass on the other side. Enjoy life as it comes.
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I'm jealous. Where you eating tonight? Mi Casa? The coconut and mango shrimp at Felix is our favorite meal when we're in Cabo. Their salsa bar in unreal.Damn you BB, I'm now opening expedia and looking for weekend deals in Cabo. Your post is gonna cost me a couple grand this fall. :unsure:
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Cabo is the shizznit. We're headed to Edith's tonight. Haven't been there yet, but I hear great things. The one bummer about this trip is that my buddy down here is camping in the states, so I don't have a fishing partner. Last time I took the wife, she got sick, so she's out. So I'm not sure I'f I'll get any fishing in while I'm here.
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let me know if it lives up to the hype - looks tight from the pics on the website. I'd probably get Wally's special, and wifey says she'd get the fish of the day in mango sauce. You guys staying in a resort or renting houses? We stayed at the Melia last time and had a blast, but may opt for a house next time if we go w/friends. Although we may opt for Desire if I can talk wifey into it. :lol:

 
tommyGunZ said:
bigbottom said:
tommyGunZ said:
bigbottom said:
Life can be great, single or married, with or without kids. Your day sounds great. Me, I got up at about 8am. My two boys jumped in bed and we talked and laughed assembled a couple of toys. Came downstairs and the wife was making breakfast. Went out for a 30 minute run. Came back and had breakfast. Played some Mario and Spyro with the boys on their Nintendo DSs. Then we hit the pool and I've been catching rays and swimming for the last two hours. I'm three Dos X down and came into to cut some limes and get a couple more for me and the wife. Thought I'd check the FFA while I was in (sad, I know, but it's a sickness). We'll swim a while longer and then come in to cool off. Then our boys are going over to their friend's house for a sleep over. Wife and I will head out for dinner and a night on the town in Cabo. Did I mention I was in Cabo? Anyway, could I be this happy if I were single? I think so. Life is what you make of it. Don't waste time worrying about the color of the grass on the other side. Enjoy life as it comes.
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I'm jealous. Where you eating tonight? Mi Casa? The coconut and mango shrimp at Felix is our favorite meal when we're in Cabo. Their salsa bar in unreal.Damn you BB, I'm now opening expedia and looking for weekend deals in Cabo. Your post is gonna cost me a couple grand this fall. :excited:
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Cabo is the shizznit. We're headed to Edith's tonight. Haven't been there yet, but I hear great things. The one bummer about this trip is that my buddy down here is camping in the states, so I don't have a fishing partner. Last time I took the wife, she got sick, so she's out. So I'm not sure I'f I'll get any fishing in while I'm here.
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let me know if it lives up to the hype - looks tight from the pics on the website. I'd probably get Wally's special, and wifey says she'd get the fish of the day in mango sauce. You guys staying in a resort or renting houses? We stayed at the Melia last time and had a blast, but may opt for a house next time if we go w/friends. Although we may opt for Desire if I can talk wifey into it. :excited:
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I haven't even seen the menu so thanks for the tips. I'll let you know how it is.On the subject of marrying the right woman, my wife and her dad own a vacation house down here. It's over on the San Jose del Cabo side. It's a totally sweet setup. Anyway, she comes down with the kids every summer for about a month. I join them for about a week and a half. Because we have a kitchen and an outdoor grill, we do a lot of our own cooking, so we don't get to as many restaurants as most vacationers do.

 
All I know is that when I was single I was miserable. I had more money, toys and freedom.....but in the end, none of those things REALLY made me happy.

I would not trade my life now to be single again for anything.

 
mnesvig said:
Peep It Yo! said:
Otis....marry the right woman and you can do the same things you are doing now once you are married. I have been married for 5 years and still do whatever I want whenever I want. My wife is just one of those girls. Hard to find, but they are definitely out there.
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:lmao: I found one like that too. Very happy and very different than the marriages of a lot of people I know.I'm so tired of hearing guys complain that they "can't" go do something. Ever. That's bull####. You chose your ##### of a wife, so stop complaining about it!!
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You don't have obligations or responsibilities? They don't have to be externally imposed; the mere act of marrying imposes a slew of obligations on any decent guy.I have a 6 year old son. The list of things I cannot do as a result of marriage and having a child is long (that is, cannot do when I choose to do, and cannot do with a minimal amount of peace):Work out when i chooseGo out with friends when i chooseRead a book or newspaper in peaceListen to loud music without headphonesHave 4-5 hours to spend on frivolous activities (e.g. computer games)Play pickup sports with the frequency i desireThose are just off the top of my head. Then add in the tasks that are required of a decent husband and father; the free time remaining is almost non-existent:The endless parade of incredibly boring and annoying in-law eventsThe endless parade of incredibly boring and annoying spousal work eventsThe endless parade of incredibly boring spousal friend eventsThen add in the annoyances that can come with being married, such as in-laws. For example, my SIL woke me at 8am this morning calling to ask wife about amusement park tickets. I realize that most people don't lack this kind of common courtesy. Nonetheless......I think some people are made for marriage and others are not. Who knows. Someone like Pick, for example, seems to truly flourish with his family.If you asked me if i would trade my life now for being single, I would of course say no. I have a wife who is wonderful in many/most ways and I love my son dearly. But if I could choose the "ignorance is bliss" option, I would think very hard.I may not be typical of most men I freely admit. I am not a people person and, for the most part, prefer to be alone or pursuing solitary activities versus socializing or engaging in social activities.
 
Ranethe said:
I am not a people person and, for the most part, prefer to be alone or pursuing solitary activities versus socializing or engaging in social activities.
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This is the case for me as well.......I was lucky enough to find a girl who is also not a "people person". Outside of each other we have almost no friends. It's kinda weird but it works for us.
 
bigbottom said:
Life can be great, single or married, with or without kids. Your day sounds great. Me, I got up at about 8am. My two boys jumped in bed and we talked and laughed assembled a couple of toys. Came downstairs and the wife was making breakfast. Went out for a 30 minute run. Came back and had breakfast. Played some Mario and Spyro with the boys on their Nintendo DSs. Then we hit the pool and I've been catching rays and swimming for the last two hours. I'm three Dos X down and came into to cut some limes and get a couple more for me and the wife. Thought I'd check the FFA while I was in (sad, I know, but it's a sickness). We'll swim a while longer and then come in to cool off. Then our boys are going over to their friend's house for a sleep over. Wife and I will head out for dinner and a night on the town in Cabo. Did I mention I was in Cabo? Anyway, could I be this happy if I were single? I think so. Life is what you make of it. Don't waste time worrying about the color of the grass on the other side. Enjoy life as it comes.
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This was a great post. Life is what you make of it.
 
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