Who wishes they were engaged?

Raises hand! :)

Why so?
What's so great about that???

Not ME!! NO WAY! :D

Nope, no way.

I raise my hand as well

Why so?
What's so great about that???

(I was half joking with this post, but I'll let you know my reasons)

I found the one I want to spend the rest of my life with!


I know that IF Kevin and I were to marry, it wouldn't be for at least three years due to financial, educational, and personal reasons, but the thought is nice! I admit I find myself flipping through bridal magazines at times. However, since we are in LDR, marriage will mean being able to see my OM everyday. We also share many of the same hobbies and beliefs.

Ha, I must admit I'm way ahead of myself though because Kevin hasn't even told me he loves me yet... :eek:

well me! kinda, i loved being a girlfriend, i love being a wife, but i made my husband promise he would always consider me his girlfriend. if that makes sence.

Been there, done that. and it never felt right. I'm more concerned now with how right this relationship feels, and keeping it that way.

Not me! I am in no rush at all!!!:cool:

I feel the pinch... Being 35, best relationship I've ever been in. Never been there or done that... want the option of kids... Been together for 13 months and not likely to be in that group for awhile.
(looks at bare fingers and sighs...)

I've had my share of singlehood. I think it's about time.:)

Who wishes they were engaged?

Ahhhhh Jeeez.......

Been there, done that!

When Ms. Right tugs on my sleeve, maybe. Until then, having too many laughs....

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George

Not me!!

My honey and I have been together for over 5 years now and we are happy just the way things are. He talks about marriage a lot, but it just doesn't feel like something that fits with 'me'. :-)
I always tell people that we are the Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn of couples!

Right now, where I am in my life, I just think marriage is overrated.

Uh uh. Nope.

Been engaged once!
Been married once!
Been divorced once!
And I am happy with once!
Don't know if I will ever have a twice!

Hey cute poem! jajajaja

Yes, that IS a cute poem!

I've been engaged 4 times...twice to the same guy.

I did love being engaged. I've been married once...that pretty much turned out crappy. I guess we did have a couple good years. My last long-term b/f i was engaged to for over 10 years. I really dont believe in marriage anymore, and doubt if i'll ever do it again. Doesnt mean i wont get engaged someday tho ;)

I believe in the holy sacrament of matrimony!
That is how I make a living! :D




PS I am a divorce attorney.

Haha altarubiaguapa!!!

Yes, being that half of marriages end in divorce you should have no problem finding clients!

I'm never getting engaged again...ever.

Right now I can't imagine getting married again.

Getting divorced was extremely painful, and I don't EVER want to get divorced again. One marriage was plenty for me.

These days I'm becoming more and more unhappy with my current relationship, so maybe I shouldn't have answered.

K

I find myself surprised that so many people here are not into having a relationship defined by marriage. I love that we are all different that way, but I have to ask:

Are most of the people who are saying that they don't want to be engaged or married saying that because they've been married before? If you hadn't been married before would you feel the same way?

It at least seems like that from the responses thus far...

I was married to an abusive man for way too long. It took me a long time to understand that I could extricate myself from that situation. I was engaged to a vym for about a year and it was a very miserable year. I've determined that I just don't want to ever risk it again. I'd like to think that I'd get married again but right now? It just doesn't seem plausible, although my current sweetie is a wonderful, wondferful guy...it he asked I might reconsider but I'm not holding my breath!

This is my personal opinion so I hope I don't offend anyone.

I feel the whole purpose of dating is to find the person you want to marry someday.

If I don't feel a date/boyfriend is what I'm looking for in a husband then I break things off (kindly of course). I would never have a serious long term relationship with a guy and not intend to marry him.

Well...I'm married and I love it....

Are most of the people who are saying that they don't want to be engaged or married saying that because they've been married before? If you hadn't been married before would you feel the same way?



Yes, i've been married and divorced. I'm not sure how i'd feel if i'd never been married before.

I do feel like everyone deserves to be married one time :D

Not me. ***

I've been married twice. Once was horrible, once was not. The first ended in divorce the latter I was widowed. I think marriage is a wonderful thing....with the right person. I'm more than happy to commit myself in a relationship where I think I've found the right person again.

A year ago I would have responded the way most here have..."No way! Been there, done that...never want to be married again..."

Even though I truly think that being single is hugely UNDERRATED (I loved my single time/freedom, etc.) being engaged/married to the ym who was obviously brought into your life for great reasons of growth/companionship/love, etc. is a blessing that I am happy to embrace, now. When it's the right time, the right guy, the right place in your journey, it is a beautiful thing:)

Why engaged rather than married?
I am engaged, and honestly, it makes no difference whatsoever apart from the fact that I have a ring to forget to put on:)
Marriage I see a point to, engaged I can't say I really do.

I find myself surprised that so many people here are not into having a relationship defined by marriage. I love that we are all different that way, but I have to ask:

Are most of the people who are saying that they don't want to be engaged or married saying that because they've been married before? If you hadn't been married before would you feel the same way?

It at least seems like that from the responses thus far...

I have never been married before. The reason I do not want to be married is because I think I am way too young (22). I have found the perfect guy but there is no way I could imagine myself getting married now or anytime in the next few years!

I have never been married before. The reason I do not want to be married is because I think I am way too young (22). I have found the perfect guy but there is no way I could imagine myself getting married now or anytime in the next few years!

Marriage shouldn't be a rush :) Enjoy all the moments together.... When the time is right it's right... and marriage definately isn't for everyone.

Amanda I think you got the right idea.... You both will probably be stronger for it...

Why engaged rather than married?
I am engaged, and honestly, it makes no difference whatsoever apart from the fact that I have a ring to forget to put on:)
Marriage I see a point to, engaged I can't say I really do.

I'd rather be engaged.

Being engaged, youre happy with a promise, and the joy of the feelings of whats to come.

With marriage, youre stuck in the horrors of reality... :tongue2:

Sorry, i had a bad marriage LOL!

I wish I was engaged..and not even just for the ring (never been a diamond girl)- I just want the promise that goes along with it. And i want to let everyone in the world know that I'm taken, without having to actually say it..

Been married 10 years. Divorced and a few years ago I would of said :yes: I do want to get married again, but now. nah:no:

And Molly, I love your quote 'I'm not a pessimist, just an informed optimist' :cool: :D

I find myself surprised that so many people here are not into having a relationship defined by marriage. I love that we are all different that way, but I have to ask:

Are most of the people who are saying that they don't want to be engaged or married saying that because they've been married before? If you hadn't been married before would you feel the same way?

It at least seems like that from the responses thus far...

I've never been married. At one point I did want to get married...but then after thinking long and hard about it, it just seemed like a whole lotta fuss for nothing.