Bachelor: One who lives like a king and dies like a pauper.
Married man: One who lives like a pauper and dies like a king.
If money is the key to happiness, bachelors will always be more happy than married men. I think happiness is in one's one mind. Life is not a rat race where everyone has to earn more than the other etc. etc. There are three things involved in a marriage. Yourself, your spouse, and the 'family'. Problems happen when one of these priorities is so high that the other two suffer.
I sort of agree with Anna - yes - more than the fact that whether being married or not makes u happy - the real thing that matters is the two individuals. I guess - YES - Marriage makes u more happier - if you have got it right when it comes to relationships in making the right choices and also - if you know how to sustain one. Some people are good at starting a relationship but unable to maintain it or sustain it. Some are bad at starting or getting into a relationship - but pretty good at maintaining one. There are more kinds.. but I think the people who know how to maintain a relationship and keep the excitement, thrill and fun alive in a relationship are the ones who end up being happy after marriage. A lot of times people take it for granted things in a relationship after marriage and dont invest any energy or time into making their life exciting and then blame the institution or concept of marriage. To make it work - both the parties have got to invest and make conscious efforts to sustain it and have fun and add some spice into the relationship. These are the kind of relationships that make you feel jealous even when the couple are in their late 50's where they seem to have more fun and energy in them than the couples in their late 20's or 30's.
AR.
" Life is not a party we hoped for, but while we are here, we might as well dance! "
I think everything depends on the circumstances. I am happy being married, because my husband is a fantastic guy, but there arre many marriages where the woman is abused, or they are just not matching.
But I was also happy when I was unmarried, I had a good life, so both lifestyle has its advantages and disadvantages. Anyway, happines depends on you, not on your partner, he/she can just make it even better!
This is not the question.. I quess for me the quality of the relationship is what one should look for. You can have the best relationship and not be married and the worst relationship and be married. There is no rule- its what the two of you make of it!
Socially- like in Doha, marriage is highly valued- often forcing people to make early decisions to get married before the relationship is matured to that level.
Togetherness is something that signing a document and getting married cant bring alone.
You have nothing to fear having commitment! you've got a stable career! responsibilities is not that difficult! soon you'll get use to it! Nye! he! he! he! You should settle down soon girl! you don't know what you're missing!
Mi AMiga, is not about it, it's not about keeping my body toned or slim or whatever (and seriously enough making bola ;-), lmao)
It's about having a bigger responsibilities, you see those wonderful things (having a family of my own, kids) might overwhelmed me so much that I will lose control of things like I could right now!
"I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of time. To be in company, even with the best, is soon wearisome and dissipating. I love to be alone, I never find a companionable solitude"
It depends…...some people find happiness in being single....because they don't want to commit...they want to live as they please...they want freedom....all these makes them happy
Some people find happiness in marriage, because they like the feeling of belongingness ...they like family... they like commitment...they like love and care…. they like kids….they like responsibilities..
I've never been happier since i got married, my husband saved me with my depression...
Of course there's more fun when i was still sigle like i can go out more go anywhere i want without worrying about anybody, but that was just temporary fun...
Now my priorities are my Husband and son, and i've never been so satisfied with myself....
specially in Middle East restricts me and my significant other to stay together, they will not definitely consider here only "domestic partnership" that's the odds we need to beat while here in Middle East.
I agree with you Mys, Mi Amiga ;-) Having a family of your own, having kids, are wonderful things but I don't really think I am ready for that! :P
"I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of time. To be in company, even with the best, is soon wearisome and dissipating. I love to be alone, I never find a companionable solitude"
I am happier being married than when I was single! I always love the look of having family but was afraid at the time! but when I met my hubby! everything changed!
This is a very broad question and I must say it will take a lot of comparison and consideration to really get a definite answer.
Personally speaking, I am happy being unmarried, I couldn’t answer for those married people though most of my married friends they are happy. They have complaints about being married, who doesn’t? But I also have my fair share of complaints of being un-married.
"I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of time. To be in company, even with the best, is soon wearisome and dissipating. I love to be alone, I never find a companionable solitude"
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Hi Oamonteiro,
I agree with the pessimist thing. Being optimistic and believing that what you have got is the best you need, is one of the keys to happiness.
Nice observation
But i beg to differ on the grass being greener on the other side
only a pessimist thinks that way
optimist will think otherwise
There are three sides to every argument: your side, my side and the right side
The grass seems always greener on the other side.
Bachelor: One who lives like a king and dies like a pauper.
Married man: One who lives like a pauper and dies like a king.
If money is the key to happiness, bachelors will always be more happy than married men. I think happiness is in one's one mind. Life is not a rat race where everyone has to earn more than the other etc. etc. There are three things involved in a marriage. Yourself, your spouse, and the 'family'. Problems happen when one of these priorities is so high that the other two suffer.
I sort of agree with Anna - yes - more than the fact that whether being married or not makes u happy - the real thing that matters is the two individuals. I guess - YES - Marriage makes u more happier - if you have got it right when it comes to relationships in making the right choices and also - if you know how to sustain one. Some people are good at starting a relationship but unable to maintain it or sustain it. Some are bad at starting or getting into a relationship - but pretty good at maintaining one. There are more kinds.. but I think the people who know how to maintain a relationship and keep the excitement, thrill and fun alive in a relationship are the ones who end up being happy after marriage. A lot of times people take it for granted things in a relationship after marriage and dont invest any energy or time into making their life exciting and then blame the institution or concept of marriage. To make it work - both the parties have got to invest and make conscious efforts to sustain it and have fun and add some spice into the relationship. These are the kind of relationships that make you feel jealous even when the couple are in their late 50's where they seem to have more fun and energy in them than the couples in their late 20's or 30's.
AR.
" Life is not a party we hoped for, but while we are here, we might as well dance! "
I think its always good to remain single, a carefree life, nothing to worry. I dont think its really important to get married to be happy.
I think everything depends on the circumstances. I am happy being married, because my husband is a fantastic guy, but there arre many marriages where the woman is abused, or they are just not matching.
But I was also happy when I was unmarried, I had a good life, so both lifestyle has its advantages and disadvantages. Anyway, happines depends on you, not on your partner, he/she can just make it even better!
... married or not!!
This is not the question.. I quess for me the quality of the relationship is what one should look for. You can have the best relationship and not be married and the worst relationship and be married. There is no rule- its what the two of you make of it!
Socially- like in Doha, marriage is highly valued- often forcing people to make early decisions to get married before the relationship is matured to that level.
Togetherness is something that signing a document and getting married cant bring alone.
Search for your soulmate.
some people ar happy married others are happy single. If your're happy what difference does it make if your married or not.
For the record i was happy when i was single but i'm much happier married!
You have nothing to fear having commitment! you've got a stable career! responsibilities is not that difficult! soon you'll get use to it! Nye! he! he! he! You should settle down soon girl! you don't know what you're missing!
Judge not! that you be not judged!
its the same story.....
There are three sides to every argument: your side, my side and the right side
Somethings are better left unsaid... but it's not what you think. ;-)
That would depend on each others preferences... who r we to judge
There are three sides to every argument: your side, my side and the right side
Monty are you trying to say that..when you get old...when no other lady gives you a damn....then stick to your wife and watch the sunset? lol
I hope you don't leave behind your balls with wifey when you head out to work.
The cat and mice thingy sounds way too close what GG just said. 5hit scared of the wifey! Hehehhehe
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this best of both world is recently found happiness.........LOL LOL
I m so dead next GG sees me ....hahaha
Space age? Did you mean they have to go to Venus or Mars (for gays) to have best of both the worlds?
I hope you didn't take my phrase 'best of both the worlds' literally.
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These two situations are entirely different, if you not married yet...marry then feel the difference...
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No... lol I meant movements are restricted when you have the wifey around... remember when the cat is away the mice are at play... freely!!! lol!!!
Well said girl...looks like u r having a good time and a good shot at both the worlds...
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happiness depends on many factors.....
but given the choice most like to get married as once u r aged true happiness is being with your betterhalf watching the sunset.
There are three sides to every argument: your side, my side and the right side
Mi AMiga, is not about it, it's not about keeping my body toned or slim or whatever (and seriously enough making bola ;-), lmao)
It's about having a bigger responsibilities, you see those wonderful things (having a family of my own, kids) might overwhelmed me so much that I will lose control of things like I could right now!
Cheers!
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"I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of time. To be in company, even with the best, is soon wearisome and dissipating. I love to be alone, I never find a companionable solitude"
Why is that we always get a feeling that you are toooo scared of your wifey??? lol
Ur absolutely right gypsy, that's exactly how i feel....
And i love every minute of it!
does one happiness depends on being married and not?
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I beg to differ even unmarried have the best of both the world in this space age
There are three sides to every argument: your side, my side and the right side
Fcuk you... just coz your wifey ain't here most of the time... think of us who's better halves breathe down our necks 24/7....:-((
As IOU said its a broad term so should be addressd to both
There are three sides to every argument: your side, my side and the right side
Married people are way happier than the unmarried ones! We can have best of both the worlds!
NTN for sure doesn't believe in happiness! LOL
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It depends…...some people find happiness in being single....because they don't want to commit...they want to live as they please...they want freedom....all these makes them happy
Some people find happiness in marriage, because they like the feeling of belongingness ...they like family... they like commitment...they like love and care…. they like kids….they like responsibilities..
You cannot generalize this…
You just want to keep your figure! nice and slender body like yours! Of course! you'll want to keep it that way! ;-)
Judge not! that you be not judged!
I guess that question should be addressed to the Men...lol!!!
I've never been happier since i got married, my husband saved me with my depression...
Of course there's more fun when i was still sigle like i can go out more go anywhere i want without worrying about anybody, but that was just temporary fun...
Now my priorities are my Husband and son, and i've never been so satisfied with myself....
specially in Middle East restricts me and my significant other to stay together, they will not definitely consider here only "domestic partnership" that's the odds we need to beat while here in Middle East.
I agree with you Mys, Mi Amiga ;-) Having a family of your own, having kids, are wonderful things but I don't really think I am ready for that! :P
Cheers!
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"I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of time. To be in company, even with the best, is soon wearisome and dissipating. I love to be alone, I never find a companionable solitude"
I am happier being married than when I was single! I always love the look of having family but was afraid at the time! but when I met my hubby! everything changed!
Judge not! that you be not judged!
Most get a boost in life satisfaction from marriage But the increase in happiness is very small.
There are three sides to every argument: your side, my side and the right side
This is a very broad question and I must say it will take a lot of comparison and consideration to really get a definite answer.
Personally speaking, I am happy being unmarried, I couldn’t answer for those married people though most of my married friends they are happy. They have complaints about being married, who doesn’t? But I also have my fair share of complaints of being un-married.
Cheers!
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"I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of time. To be in company, even with the best, is soon wearisome and dissipating. I love to be alone, I never find a companionable solitude"
there are married ppl and there are unmarried ppl where did the happy or happier come in between??????LOL