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You don't have to be supportive. Maybe you come here because you hate what I write. Maybe you like it when I write about being miserable (when I do). That's fine, too. Just let me know why you read this blog. If you want more of something or less of something, say so. I might not adjust in a way you like, but maybe I will.
So... tell me.
Thanks.
I like your blog because you promote common sense and rational thinking.
ReplyDeleteThese are severely lacking in today's society, with snowflakes that are easily offended.
Keep it up!
I found your blog when TFM referenced your "Name one good reason to marry" article. It was refreshing because most people discuss the risks of marriage and you pointed out that the most touted benefits weren't real either.
ReplyDeleteSince then, I've read much more of your content. And your unique angle is discussing marriage from an Evangelical perspective. Dalrock sort of does this too, but he doesn't tell men not to get married.
Finally, there's a semi-voyeuristic "feels bad man" about your personal story. I'd probably divorce in your situation, but to each their own.
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ReplyDeleteI read as a constant reminder not to get married nor to cohabitate.
ReplyDeleteI pop in every now and then to see how your marriage is faring. I truly do believe you need to divorce.
ReplyDeleteAs an unmarried man not in a relationship by my own choice, I read this to remind myself what I would have to lose from a relationship.
ReplyDeletePlus, I read this to get some sanity after I've read some very head-desk worthy stuff. Like how "feminism helps men too". Oh yeah, taking more responsibilities is so helpful for men. Sure. Like, the men I know would be more happier to reduce responsibilities and free up more time. Basically, in my family, we make as much as we can while working as little as possible. Not that we're lazy, we hustle hard, but there are other things to do in life than work.
But relationships, or even worse, marriage and children, are not those "other things". These I consider purely elective.
And for all the talks about "rape culture" and that Margaret Atwood quote you probably know, but I don't feel like repeating it lest I may lose some brain cells. While they love telling how "women don't owe you shit" (not that I'd even want anything), but men owe them attention? And chivalry? And money? And everything else? I mean, if you fear men so much, why do you even want anything to do with them? Should be all the more reason for them not to marry men, not to have sex with them, not to date them and everything else. I mean, gay marriage has been legal for like 5 years now, just go marry each other. And all the talk about wanting to break all the glass ceilings, well, go off girl, enjoy the business world. Why do you even want a man in your life if they cause so much problems for you?
And yeah, I actually feel men would be better off these days not marrying and not having children, heck, not even having romantic relationships. The talk about how married men live longer, sure, the 80+ age bracket is so where I want more years. Sign me so up, I can't wait till I'm an old codger in a nursing home. No thanks, I'll keep my shorter but more fun-filled life. The more minimalistic life one can live these days, the better.
I don't really know. I came here through Google on your most commented article, about dating (not) single mothers.
ReplyDeleteWprompted my search was a series of boyfriends sending the kid of the woman in coma or to the grave... and the woman actually covering the criminal against her child. It became so repetitive, that I thought maybe there is a pattern there.
That article didn't have what I was looking for exactly, but it was a good read. Checked around and found other good posts from you. Unfortunately I have to post as Anonymous, since the war against some honesty is not permitted in my country too.
All I can say at the end is keep up the good job and may you and your family be blessed with good health and fortune; blessed by God. Thank you!
I like your dismantling of articles that are trying to con man into this nightmare marriege 2.0. I have seen so many men being ruined in divorce or being miserable in one, and I can't believe people like Prager are actually telling them to go as cattle to the slaughterhouse. Most men should not marry, period.
ReplyDeleteFavorite article in here, is that about dating single moms. Just don't guys, she might be the one indeed, but 95% of the time is just hell for the gullible man. Don't gamble your life with single moms. You have more chances in a casino.
Just reading your blog wasn’t enough; I shamelessly promote it everywhere I can.
ReplyDeleteVarious people around me (friends, relatives, coworkers) dated and eventually married single mothers at different points in time. When I recently learned that yet another one of my acquaintances was going to marry a single mother I was seriously struck by confusion. All these were decent looking, hard-working and charismatic men in their early 30s that couldn't have married someone without any baggage. So I went to google and searched something like "why would any decent men marry a single mother?". Then your blog came up. I read other posts and was immediately hooked because I think you write and say what a lot of us men are really thinking but do not dare to say for fear of being categorized as insecure chauvinistic pigs. You speak words of truth but I think society is not ready yet to accept your views on marriage and to openly discuss the real effects of the recently changing forms of interaction between men and women (with women wanting to be equal to men without giving up the good treats of being a woman - aka having your cake and eating too)
ReplyDeleteI read your blog to be reminded that single life is great and amazing.
ReplyDeleteBachelorhood is underrated because you are like a kid but with money. You can do what you want.
It’s amazing that I need this message drilled over and over because romance and marriage are everywhere. You can’t throw a rock without hearing exhortations to pair up and man up. Family is what is important etc etc