Why do Women think Marriage equates happiness?

Question

I'm so tired of women shoving the idea of marriage down men's throats. And even worst if you question the idea of marriage to them!!.. Then they REALLY get on you.

My question is.. what are they afraid of? Are they afraid that men will realize that marriage in 2008 only benefits women and screws men?

I'm not asking people here if I "Brad" should get married. I'm asking you why ANY man should get married.

Read this:

http://www.nomarriage.com/why_men_should_not_marry.html

Answer 1

Well my marriage is very happy, and my husband is happy as well and tells me every day he couldn't live without me.

I don't think I'm the only one benefiting from it.

It may not be for everyone, but clearly it isn't the hideous anti-male trap you seem to think it is.

Answer 2

uh i dont know maybe ur dating the wrong women. maybe they just want half your assets. im personally terrified of marrige but i look forward to it eventually. i would never pester someone to marry me thats ridiculous. marrige should be a union of love between two people. mutually. although it has manifested into a sick desperate attempt at self preservation. disgusting. ANY man should get married when...he finds someone that he wants to spend the rest of his life with. unfortunately that is few and far between anymore. nothing is sacred. :(

Answer 3

Men today are engaged in a marriage strike because of the financial nightmares of alimony and child support.

When you read articles by arrogant female journalists... it's quite amusing to see how they explain why men today aren't marrying.

They seem to think it's because modern women are so "strong and fantastic" and men are intimidated by them.

Rather than ask men directly:

http://www.wendymcelroy.com/ifeminists/2...

...these journalists go with an explanation that makes them feel better.

I'm glad to see men are boycotting the slanted system on the one hand, but I'm not sure this is the greatest thing for society as a whole.

Our slanted legal system won't last forever, though.      Things will "normalize" once people stop believing that only women are victimized and that men deserve legal protection and "equal" rights.

Answer 4

I'm not quite sure, it's the way we are hardwired I suppose. For many women, marriage equals security, stability, companionship, s*x, children. OK, just security & stability lol.

Answer 5

"Are they afraid that men will realize that marriage in 2008 only benefits women and screws men?"

Yes. That's it. Women aren't afraid though, men are. Not afraid of commitment as women seem to think but rather of the very real possibility that should things not work out she has a contingency plan where as us men have nothing and will lose even more. Marriage benefits women only and should no longer be even considered by men until laws change. So women have an advantage through marriage which is why they push for it.

Answer 6

As a woman, I have NO idea why women think that.  I had a cousin who thought that and she realized the hard way that it doesn't.  I'm glad I never felt that way.  To me, it's always seemed to be equated with being trapped.

My guy and I have discussed marriage (mainly why we both have decided to remain single!), and we don't see any reason WHY we should get married anytime soon (although we're not ruling it out, it's just not a "must").  I personally view a wedding ceremony and lavish reception as a waste of money and time and as a bunch of stress I don't need.  

Marriage has SOME benefits... like if you're in intensive care, your significant other can visit you, or can give consent to have a life-saving procedure performed when you're incapable of giving consent yourself... but other than that... eh.

I only think people should get married if they are actually happy with themselves and don't see marriage as some way to magically achieve that personal happiness.  Way I see it, if that happiness didn't exist before that ring was placed on your finger, it sure as heck won't magically appear once "I do" is said, either.

Answer 7

i think women say that because you spend all your life searching for that someone and when u find them u just want to be with them your whole life supposedly

you are just more selfish than other men and maybe a little scared of the idea

Answer 8

In light of the fact that the vast majority of divorces are initiated by women I would think you slightly off-base there...

I don't think it matters what we write.  The fact that you don't understand why people marry tells us about YOU.  Maybe once you grow up, maybe after you gain some life experience you will 'get it'.  For the moment - and with your mindset the way it is - I suggest you join a religious order and take a vow of celibacy.

You will never be able to afford to pay for the maintenance of a "housewife".  You just don't earn sufficient brass, I can tell already.

Answer 9

Uh oh, someone has a little problem! Normal people see marriage as a celebration of love, joining names and officially becoming family. Normal men like this idea. You really have a problem...and your avatar is ugly.

Answer 10

The reason women in general push marriage is due to the fact that as men get older, we don't look half as bad as they do as they age. Women get saggy twins, flat arses, and that under arm baggage we all find so attractive. If they don't sink their hooks while they still look good, then game over. The only really good looking older women are either married to some rich dude that payed for the silicone, or divorced from some ex-rich dude that stilled payed for the annual maintenance.

Answer 11

You need to change the question to specify SINGLE women.

No married woman thinks that!!

j/k

kinda