Wife or Rolex

[efthi]

So you still have wives???


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[-Ally-]

Get a boyfriend and have as many Rolex as you like.

[Harry49]

hahaha your wife first ..

[Harry49]

Your pretty wife first ..

[Zuman]

This is not intended to be a downer of a response, because a bunch of guys getting together and telling lies over a game and/or some excellent scotch is always good fun.
But...I've noticed during the various phases of my life that the material things always take a back seat when consideration of those you love is important.
I was driving a Porsche when I met my wife, but a VW when we needed to buy a house to "nest" in.
I had a superb high-end audio system in that house, which was sold to cover the things babies need.
I used to go on ski and dive vacations, but those changed to Disney World.
I had a fine Italian motorcycle, which was sold so my daughters could share a car.
I have never second-guessed those decisions, and I've had a ridiculously happy life. And the trust you build pays off, too. It was my wife who actually encouraged me to buy my Aston Martin, knowing that I'd sell it in a heartbeat if our life's balance ever needed correcting. Can you imagine seeing "He loved his Rolex above all" on someone's tombstone?
Yikes! And I said I didn't want to be a downer!

[Monty22]

Originally Posted by Spoonage

My wife doesn't care as long as I can put my daughters through university, and a roof over our heads.

Yep. Gotta be on the same page financially and have all other obligations funded and then some. To me, the purchase price of a watch should report money that would not be missed


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[Godfather111]

Was watching Marriage Story on Netflix the other night, and realized how crazy expensive divorce is in the US.

$950 an hour and a $25,000 retainer to start? Then fees for investigators, paralegals, specialists, counsellors? Then after the year or so of trials, most men go bankrupt, then have to pay 30% of the wife's side attorney's fees? WTF?

I think I'd rather stay in the loveless, sexless, hateful, homicidal marriage and buy a couple more watches.

JK

[Watch_a_holic]

Originally Posted by Godfather111

Was watching Marriage Story on Netflix the other night, and realized how crazy expensive divorce is in the US.

$950 an hour and a $25,000 retainer to start? Then fees for investigators, paralegals, specialists, counsellors? Then after the year or so of trials, most men go bankrupt, then have to pay 30% of the wife's side attorney's fees? WTF?

I think I'd rather stay in the loveless, sexless, hateful, homicidal marriage and buy a couple more watches.

JK

Yup same can’t be happier living the single life here enjoying my travels and hobbies like a free uncaged bird


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[DLRIDES]

Marriage is no more than an act of insecurity based on expectations of religious and social teachings.

[GMT Aviator]

Divorced my wife of 18 years a few years ago. Without doubt the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I wont go into reasons why, that's personal, but divorce is not something i would wish on anyone if its avoidable.
The 'Happy Wife, Happy Life' statement is a complete load of BS in my book. Some people just can't be happy no matter what you do for them. That was the case in my marriage. Being with someone who is depressed is mentally and physically exhausting as I discovered and eventually for my own sanity and health and because I was the only one in the marriage providing a stable footing for our young girls, for all our sakes the marriage had to end before it finished me off which would have had unthinkable consequences for our children. I am now the focus of my ex wifes hatred and venom and that will last ad-infinitum, but on the flip side, I have moved on and met a woman who means the world to me and is emotionally generous and supportive in ways I never thought possible when compared to the years of grief I went through with my ex-wife.
My ex wife was as materialistic as they come. My new partner is the total opposite. We both share a common interest in nice things and we both have Rolex and other material things we are grateful to have, but both of us would trade everything we possess in order to maintain the love and respect we both share for each other because that above all else is what's important.
I can't explain how different my life has become without the weight of my ex-wifes demands, threats, abuse and selfishness around my neck like a lead weight. It changes your whole outlook on life. I'm still adjusting to it.
Happy Wife, Happy life.....I think not, not from my experience.
Happy life comes from mutual respect for one another and has nothing to do with material items which are, essentially worthless by comparison.
My various collections have been my hobby for years, I enjoy them, but I'd give them all away in a heartbeat as not to compromise where lifes priorities really lie.
Anyone who is in a marriage or partnership that feels they must but can't get out of it because it's too hard should not be afraid of taking that first step. It'll be the best thing you ever did and liberate your freedom of mind and spirit so you can rebuild your life and start living again.
For all those whove been happily married for years I salute you. It is enviable for sure and in many cases probably quite challenging. For me, that just wasn't to be....first time round at least.

[JoseR]

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Divorced my wife of 18 years a few years ago. Without doubt the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I wont go into reasons why, that's personal, but divorce is not something i would wish on anyone if its avoidable.
The 'Happy Wife, Happy Life' statement is a complete load of BS in my book. Some people just can't be happy no matter what you do for them. That was the case in my marriage. Being with someone who is depressed is mentally and physically exhausting as I discovered and eventually for my own sanity and health and because I was the only one in the marriage providing a stable footing for our young girls, for all our sakes the marriage had to end before it finished me off which would have had unthinkable consequences for our children. I am now the focus of my ex wifes hatred and venom and that will last ad-infinitum, but on the flip side, I have moved on and met a woman who means the world to me and is emotionally generous and supportive in ways I never thought possible when compared to the years of grief I went through with my ex-wife.
My ex wife was as materialistic as they come. My new partner is the total opposite. We both share a common interest in nice things and we both have Rolex and other material things we are grateful to have, but both of us would trade everything we possess in order to maintain the love and respect we both share for each other because that above all else is what's important.
I can't explain how different my life has become without the weight of my ex-wifes demands, threats, abuse and selfishness around my neck like a lead weight. It changes your whole outlook on life. I'm still adjusting to it.
Happy Wife, Happy life.....I think not, not from my experience.
Happy life comes from mutual respect for one another and has nothing to do with material items which are, essentially worthless by comparison.
My various collections have been my hobby for years, I enjoy them, but I'd give them all away in a heartbeat as not to compromise where lifes priorities really lie.
Anyone who is in a marriage or partnership that feels they must but can't get out of it because it's too hard should not be afraid of taking that first step. It'll be the best thing you ever did and liberate your freedom of mind and spirit so you can rebuild your life and start living again.
For all those whove been happily married for years I salute you. It is enviable for sure and in many cases probably quite challenging. For me, that just wasn't to be....first time round at least.

I hear you brother. Hope all works out for you. :) Been living alone for 19 years this month with no regrets. My great grandfather was a farmer with no schooling at all but he had common sense. He told my father when he was a kid this.

I rather fight an army than a woman .... why? Against an army you have a chance. ..with a woman you'll never win and revenge is their priority. So true.

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[Frakis]

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Divorced my wife of 18 years a few years ago. Without doubt the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I wont go into reasons why, that's personal, but divorce is not something i would wish on anyone if its avoidable.
The 'Happy Wife, Happy Life' statement is a complete load of BS in my book. Some people just can't be happy no matter what you do for them. That was the case in my marriage. Being with someone who is depressed is mentally and physically exhausting as I discovered and eventually for my own sanity and health and because I was the only one in the marriage providing a stable footing for our young girls, for all our sakes the marriage had to end before it finished me off which would have had unthinkable consequences for our children. I am now the focus of my ex wifes hatred and venom and that will last ad-infinitum, but on the flip side, I have moved on and met a woman who means the world to me and is emotionally generous and supportive in ways I never thought possible when compared to the years of grief I went through with my ex-wife.
My ex wife was as materialistic as they come. My new partner is the total opposite. We both share a common interest in nice things and we both have Rolex and other material things we are grateful to have, but both of us would trade everything we possess in order to maintain the love and respect we both share for each other because that above all else is what's important.
I can't explain how different my life has become without the weight of my ex-wifes demands, threats, abuse and selfishness around my neck like a lead weight. It changes your whole outlook on life. I'm still adjusting to it.
Happy Wife, Happy life.....I think not, not from my experience.
Happy life comes from mutual respect for one another and has nothing to do with material items which are, essentially worthless by comparison.
My various collections have been my hobby for years, I enjoy them, but I'd give them all away in a heartbeat as not to compromise where lifes priorities really lie.
Anyone who is in a marriage or partnership that feels they must but can't get out of it because it's too hard should not be afraid of taking that first step. It'll be the best thing you ever did and liberate your freedom of mind and spirit so you can rebuild your life and start living again.
For all those whove been happily married for years I salute you. It is enviable for sure and in many cases probably quite challenging. For me, that just wasn't to be....first time round at least.

Thanks for sharing Mike. I couldn’t agree more. May your 2nd marriage be blessed!