Posted by VirgoVixxxen
Think about it.
We all know what we want in a partner, right? Someone who's funny, smart, good looking, has a job, kind, compassionate, respectful, good with finances, loves kids, doesn't leave crumbs in the bed or chew their fingernails incessantly, blah, blah, blah, and all that other good stuff on the "list".
So...did you ever stop to think about the qualities YOU possess and if they add up to you being someone worth marrying? (wtf is the "marrying kind" anyway?)
********I would like to think so. i have an inner strength, a sense of purpose, natural sense of humor, integrity and deep compassion for people; especially for those I love. Whether or not that makes me marriage worthy, I guess my husband would have to be the judge.
If you could step outside of yourself for a moment, and evaluate the person you are through and through, WOULD YOU MARRY YOU? At least at this point in your life?
********at this time, probably not. because of the personal stress and financial pressures I'm going through right now that undermine my ability to be the best and most productive person I can be at this time in my life.
Are you emotionally, psychologically and spiritually at a place where you could make a "good" husband or wife to someone?
********If you are saying that to be a good wife or husband, one has to be at a perfect place in all three categories, well then no, I don't qualify as a good wife right now. If you take into account the ebb and flow of life, and that interacting with others is an emotional , ongoing process, and you can be on top of your game certain days while others not so much, then yes, I would say I'm a good wife. I try very hard to make my husband's life easier and better. But I could always do more. If I were in my 20's or 30's and had more energy, I certainly would. with two boys age 10, and working FT, it's difficult enough just to make it through the day without burning out my entire energy reserve.
Could you hang in there for the long haul and make the many sacrifices that come along with marriage?
**********absolutely! just celebrated our 13th anniversary and will look forward to many more. when we took our vows and it said, "til death do us part", I accepted that as a life long bond. the ONLY exception to that would be if my husband were abusive to me or my children. Certainly infidelity would be a major chink
Posted by VirgoVixxxen
@Candeh
Thanks.
Interesting that you say you've never really considered the possibility of marriage for yourself because this is me as well. Even as a young girl I never had a strong desire to think or fantasize about my wedding day the way that many (or even most) young women do. Never had a strong desire to be a mother either. It's pretty much always been an "if it happens, it happens, and if it doesn't, it doesn't" kinda thing.
For many, backing out is alot easier than tackling the problem(s) head on. There are many different reasons as to why some would rather let things fester or move past them instead of dealing with them directly, which is precisely why so many marriages are stuck in "ruts".
As for monogamy, I've known quite a few women who, like me, said that if their husbands cheated they would leave and never look back, and when the infidelity did occur, they stayed. Funny how there are so many things we think we can't live with or say we wouldn't put up with but then do. And many didn't stay simply because they were these downtrodden wives with low-self esteem or no confidence, but because they truly loved their husbands, wanted to make their marriages work, and were able to actually forgive and move beyond it.
Redefining is right. Someone told me recently that despite what society says or has set forth, couples should make their own rules.
Posted by virg_goki
my virgal friend told me to just marry myself LOL!
Posted by VirgoVixxxen
Think about it.
We all know what we want in a partner, right? Someone who's funny, smart, good looking, has a job, kind, compassionate, respectful, good with finances, loves kids, doesn't leave crumbs in the bed or chew their fingernails incessantly, blah, blah, blah, and all that other good stuff on the "list".
So...did you ever stop to think about the qualities YOU possess and if they add up to you being someone worth marrying? (wtf is the "marrying kind" anyway?)
If you could step outside of yourself for a moment, and evaluate the person you are through and through, WOULD YOU MARRY YOU? At least at this point in your life?
Are you emotionally, psychologically and spiritually at a place where you could make a "good" husband or wife to someone?
Could you hang in there for the long haul and make the many sacrifices that come along with marriage?
What about infidelity? Can you be faithful?
What about all of the other VERY important practical shit like career, finances, housing, etc.?
Do you think that there are some who are "better built" for marriage than others?
If you're not married yet and wished to be a long time ago, why do you think it is that you're not?
Be honest!!!
Posted by Candeh15
But it's hard to leave something behind when you invested a lot of time into it. I imagine that, unless it was so incredibly earth shattering that I couldn't function, if cheating did happen, I would be one of those girls who would try to work it out. I mean, not after a break or something, or some serious evaluation and biting his head off.
I find that if you allow you and your S/O to define your own relationship, there is less of a chance of infidelity.
Posted by LostinmyMind11
"Interesting that you say you've never really considered the possibility of marriage for yourself because this is me as well. Even as a young girl I never had a strong desire to think or fantasize about my wedding day the way that many (or even most) young women do. Never had a strong desire to be a mother either. It's pretty much always been an "if it happens, it happens, and if it doesn't, it doesn't" kinda thing."
^^^this is me too! I've done the whole living with someone and it doesn't bother me...you do get used to it.
I don't think I could marry myself....I mean I'm so back in forth...I'd feel bad for the other person lol
Posted by PurrrrHissss
Absolutely not. I feel bad for people who have to deal with me.
Posted by VirgoVixxxen
@RT
Hey Girl!
Hope you're doing well. How's it going?
You and I are >here
I'm doing ok. Hope err'thing is peachy with you!But yeah, I feel you though. I think space is necessary & healthy in any relationship. I don't see how people can be underneath each other all day everyday...sheeeesh! It's like, can I go to the freaken' bathroom? I know a woman like that (pisces) has to be with her man everyday, all day...I mean besides work, she's with him constantly. I'm like kudos to you!!! I couldn't be that needy & dependent. To each is own I guess but damn...have a life & interests of your own, as well as alone time or you'll burn out.
Not to generalize, but I see that some of the responses on here from Virgo women has been similar. Could it be that most Virgo women feel this way? Hahahaha...interesting.
Posted by virg_goki
So true, you virgals can get rather selfish at times and need someone who's not a pushover to live with u
@VV: true. Marriage was never in my mind. I always believed that as far as spending my life with someone, I'd go as far as co-habiting and nothing under the legal system. My family thought I was mad since I'm an Asian and we are rather traditional and conventional.
Posted by PurrrrHissssPosted by VirgoVixxxenPosted by PurrrrHissss
Absolutely not. I feel bad for people who have to deal with me.
Hissy, I'm gonna whoop you!
Why do you say this???
I'm a huge pain in the ass, seriously. I'm not trying to be modest or self-deprecating as a joke.click to expand
Posted by virg_goki
So true, you virgals can get rather selfish at times and need someone who's not a pushover to live with u
@VV: true. Marriage was never in my mind. I always believed that as far as spending my life with someone, I'd go as far as co-habiting and nothing under the legal system. My family thought I was mad since I'm an Asian and we are rather traditional and conventional.
Posted by thomas1214
never
Posted by LeGendary ViRGo
the whole marriage word just repulse me just being real.
i would never honest answer.
Posted by RealTalk
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This will be one of my wedding songs
But really, this is like the best song EVER!!!!
Posted by Candeh15Posted by virg_goki
So true, you virgals can get rather selfish at times and need someone who's not a pushover to live with u
@VV: true. Marriage was never in my mind. I always believed that as far as spending my life with someone, I'd go as far as co-habiting and nothing under the legal system. My family thought I was mad since I'm an Asian and we are rather traditional and conventional.
Lol, I wouldn't say I'm that selfish. I mean, I really need my space sometimes; I'm perfectly capable of being on my own. However, with a significant other, I LOVE to be with him. Luckily, with the taurus I'm with now, he could be attached at my hip for like 3 days and vice versa, and then we'll just chill out and do our own thing for like a week or so. But after that, I get really antsy and I just want to be with him again. True, I don't want a pushover, but I don't want someone who's going to call every shot either. Like I said, I like to work as a team, as equals. But, I think he still knows when I'm feeling vulnerable.
As for what you said about marriage, that's how I feel feel. I'm perfectly fine with co-habitation. I don't want a lot of pressure to marry. I want to marry when I'm ready, whenever that'll be. And I don't want to jump into marriage if we have kids, too. I also think that's a mistake a lot of people do. Marry when you want, not because it seems like you should.click to expand
Posted by VirgoVixxxen
@Gemini64
Congrats.
13 solid years of marriage nowadays is like an eternity. LOL.
Infidelity is an absolute deal breaker for me.
Posted by VulcanLass
Provocative.Would I ? Nah,I could do a live in.
I would have to grow into wife mode.Trust me there is "a wife mode".
Yes,I could be faithful.Emotionally as well.
Yes,I believe some people are better built for being married-I think some people NEED to be.
Really it's like being in a boat with each person having an oar and you both have to row 90% of the time.
Posted by gemini64Posted by VirgoVixxxen
@Gemini64
Congrats.
13 solid years of marriage nowadays is like an eternity. LOL.
Infidelity is an absolute deal breaker for me.
thanks for the congrats on our marriage. it's work but worth it.
i had put in my OP that infidelity was a deal breaker, but I trust my husband completely, as he does with me. i know, everyone says this. but for us, it's a done deal. i think because we didn't marry until we were 32, and the fact that we both have the same core values; we are that committed. which could mean many things actually. LOL
btw VV, can I PM you with a quick question? you had some time ago suggested i take certain steps regarding the topic we had been discussing. the opportunity came up and i did.
it's the aftermath that i have a question for you about. i know you're busy, so am i. just interviewed for a new job this am and think i landed it. so things are going to get crazy around here even more.
i hope your state exam went well. i hate tests, period.
please let me know if i can drop you a PM with my question. it will be concise i promise.
thanks
gem 64click to expand
Posted by PurrrrHissss
I'm just a difficult person to live with.
Posted by Pisco26
No. Well not right now or in the near future, that is. My mental state of being isnt evolved to the point I'd like it to be... I have a lot of work to do on myself before I will find myself suitable for anything like marriage.
Posted by iceredrobot
Oh God, would I marry me?? The biggest issue would be I don't let on how I feel. So one day I could return home and find me gone haha
But I'm pretty loyal, devoted, I never nag...I could go on and on but I wontThe danger is I'll always be left in the dark, and maybe I wont have that sense of security. That would be the biggest issue. I don't know, maybe. I think I would if I wanted a challenge.
Posted by PurrrrHissssPosted by VirgoVixxxenPosted by PurrrrHissssPosted by VirgoVixxxenPosted by PurrrrHissss
Absolutely not. I feel bad for people who have to deal with me.
Hissy, I'm gonna whoop you!
Why do you say this???
I'm a huge pain in the ass, seriously. I'm not trying to be modest or self-deprecating as a joke.
I told that to this guy once. I said - "look, I'm telling you now, I'm a pain in the ass". LOL!
Do you think it's because of your moods?
I'm just a difficult person to live with.click to expand
Posted by michellemabelle
No well maybeBut we would have a very boring restricted life with a helluva lot of romance and love
Posted by LoveBucketPosted by VirgoVixxxen
Think about it.
We all know what we want in a partner, right? Someone who's funny, smart, good looking, has a job, kind, compassionate, respectful, good with finances, loves kids, doesn't leave crumbs in the bed or chew their fingernails incessantly, blah, blah, blah, and all that other good stuff on the "list".
So...did you ever stop to think about the qualities YOU possess and if they add up to you being someone worth marrying? (wtf is the "marrying kind" anyway?)
If you could step outside of yourself for a moment, and evaluate the person you are through and through, WOULD YOU MARRY YOU? At least at this point in your life?
. . .
I am laughing hysterically at myself as I read the opening post because my answer is an unequivocal YES, YES, YES -- I'd marry ME in a mili-second!!click to expand
Posted by VirgoVixxxen
Well you can always work on that Lena. Letting on to how you feel.
You strike me as a pretty normal, balanced, and healthy girl so I could see you making a good wife someday.
Although, I read on the back of the door of a bathroom stall one day - "Everyone seems normal until you get up close".
We've all got issues and things to work on, albeit some more than others, but, I still do think there are some who are more capable of handling marriage and being better husbands/wives than others.
Posted by VirgoVixxxenPosted by RealTalk
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This will be one of my wedding songs
But really, this is like the best song EVER!!!!
Oooooh I love this song! Shit, I love the whole damn album! Bey has really grown as an artist, and she's so beautiful (we need to dedicate a thread to this awesome Virgal), and I know she's gonna make a wonderful mom.
Is this the official vid?click to expand
Posted by ArticleL
No.
Posted by RealTalkPosted by VirgoVixxxenPosted by RealTalk
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This will be one of my wedding songs
But really, this is like the best song EVER!!!!
Oooooh I love this song! Shit, I love the whole damn album! Bey has really grown as an artist, and she's so beautiful (we need to dedicate a thread to this awesome Virgal), and I know she's gonna make a wonderful mom.
Is this the official vid?
No. I don't think she has a video out yet. I've never been a fan of hers but I liked a few songs & this song to me is the best!!!click to expand
Posted by PecheressePosted by VirgoVixxxen
Think about it.
We all know what we want in a partner, right? Someone who's funny, smart, good looking, has a job, kind, compassionate, respectful, good with finances, loves kids, doesn't leave crumbs in the bed or chew their fingernails incessantly, blah, blah, blah, and all that other good stuff on the "list".
So...did you ever stop to think about the qualities YOU possess and if they add up to you being someone worth marrying? (wtf is the "marrying kind" anyway?)
If you could step outside of yourself for a moment, and evaluate the person you are through and through, WOULD YOU MARRY YOU? At least at this point in your life?
Are you emotionally, psychologically and spiritually at a place where you could make a "good" husband or wife to someone?
Could you hang in there for the long haul and make the many sacrifices that come along with marriage?
What about infidelity? Can you be faithful?
What about all of the other VERY important practical shit like career, finances, housing, etc.?
Do you think that there are some who are "better built" for marriage than others?
If you're not married yet and wished to be a long time ago, why do you think it is that you're not?
Be honest!!!
Yah I would deffo be marriage material to myself. Except for the lazy part. But the rest, I'm faithful, intense, hard working, fun, young and free at heart. I would marry myself in a tick. But I would call it differently, and I would do it by a waterfall instead.click to expand
Posted by DeadRingerr
I wish I could find someone like me....my troubles would be over
Posted by VirgoVixxxenPosted by LeGendary ViRGo
the whole marriage word just repulse me just being real.
i would never honest answer.
Welcome back, you. Hope you had a pleasant Summer.
Kinda repulses me too sometimes. Maybe like some of the others, co-habitation is a better option.click to expand
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