Singles nation: Why so many Americans are unmarried

[BubblyShell22]

Just seeing that makes me crave mashed potatoes.

But, nah, I don't want any of that stuff. Even if I DID want to get married, I'd want it to be at a courthouse and just a simple little affair with no fan fare or anything. I'm just not a flashy person. And I wouldn't want to wear some wedding dress either. Give me slacks and a nice shirt and I'd be happy in that.

[shuriken]

Originally Posted by Jester

But yes, that's what I want. And yeah to signify a union with someone I'd like to share everything with. But mostly ya know food.

[ssjup81]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I think the problem is a lot of people marry after only knowing someone for like 2 years or so. I would definitely be with someone at least 5-10 years before ever choosing to marry. You have to know if you can live together and tolerate each other for 5+ years before that.

Then again my parents got married at the age of 25...and they're still together today nearly 30 years later so go figure.

Late, but I also think this is a good idea. My parents were together 6 years before they married and had me. This year is the 40th anniversary of their first meeting.

[Jephael]

I definitely consider myself more of the swinging bachelor persuasion. Had I been born 30-40 years sooner and in a different part of the country, I probably would've been an Austin Powers style hipster.

To be honest I have considered marriage in the past, but most girls I'm lucky enough to know just like me as a friend or at best a friendly acquaintance. I'd be fine with that if not for a certain part of my anatomy.