Take Trumps Advice: Get a Prenup

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Jumpem

Originally posted by: Howard
I suppose you don't wear a seatbelt either?

Always. I don't believe in divorce.

Most men don't.

But women see it as an opportunity to "take him for all he's worth"

sorry bud, you don't have a choice in the matter. I can see it now..

Jumpem - "but honey I don't believe in divorce"
Wife - "well I do, you have been officially served now hand over the cash"

 

[DAGTA]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: Jumpem

Originally posted by: Howard
I suppose you don't wear a seatbelt either?

Always. I don't believe in divorce.

Most men don't.

But women see it as an opportunity to "take him for all he's worth"

sorry bud, you don't have a choice in the matter. I can see it now..

Jumpem - "but honey I don't believe in divorce"
Wife - "well I do, you have been officially served now hand over the cash"

QFT

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Jumpem

Originally posted by: Howard
I suppose you don't wear a seatbelt either?

Always. I don't believe in divorce.

Why wear a seatbelt if you aren't planning on getting into a crash?

And how is "I don't believe in divorce" relevant to my question?

 

[Kenazo]

Originally posted by: ArmchairAthlete
Better advice: don't get married =)

Don't live together then either. In canada anyway common-law marriages are just as legally binding as real ones. You're still entitled to 1/2 the assets acquired during the "marriage".

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: Howard


Why wear a seatbelt if you aren't planning on getting into a crash?

And how is "I don't believe in divorce" relevant to my question?

Divorces don't happen by accident.

 

[rh71]

I know it sounds naive, but I knew what I was marrying into. Hell, we were together 7 years first. No prenup and satisfied with the decision. We're both financially even, have a joint and our individual accounts.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: sixone

Originally posted by: Howard


Why wear a seatbelt if you aren't planning on getting into a crash?

And how is "I don't believe in divorce" relevant to my question?

Divorces don't happen by accident.

But there's nothing you can do if the other party is adamant on getting one.

 

[dfi]

Originally posted by: Jumpem
I'm not, and I refuse to. It shows from the beginning that you aren't serious about the marriage, and are planning for divorce before you even marry. The same reason I don't support individual bank accounts. It harbors distrust and separateness not only with money, but throughout the marriage.

I agree, it's just like having a backup parachute when you jump out of a plane - it shows that you aren't serious about making the first parachute work. Or like tightrope walkers that use safety nets - it shows that they aren't serious about making it across.

dfi

 

[Ikonomi]

Originally posted by: JeffCos
did someone say pre-noob? Definition: anyone who nas not yet posted on Anandtech

A prenub is what new members should have to sign before they can post here.

 

[ArmchairAthlete]

Originally posted by: Amplifier
Thanks for the spelling correction, don't I look smart .

And Jumpem I respect your view point, but getting a prenup doesn't show a lack of commitment/love. If your plan is to stay together for the rest of your lives then there is no difference between having and not having a prenup.

Fiance> Why should we have a prenup if we are truely in love!
Smart Guy> If we are truely in love we won't need it!

Easy 123.

It does show she's not in it for the cash =)

 

[Kipper]

I'm not getting married. EVER.

Too much drama, too much stress...I wouldn't be able to be independent and my own boss.

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: sixone

Originally posted by: Howard


Why wear a seatbelt if you aren't planning on getting into a crash?

And how is "I don't believe in divorce" relevant to my question?

Divorces don't happen by accident.

But there's nothing you can do if the other party is adamant on getting one.

True. Better choose carefully.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Do you believe in car accidents?

yes.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: spidey07
Most men don't.

But women see it as an opportunity to "take him for all he's worth"

sorry bud, you don't have a choice in the matter. I can see it now..

Jumpem - "but honey I don't believe in divorce"
Wife - "well I do, you have been officially served now hand over the cash"

My gf doesn't either. We both think it's a commitment for life.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: Howard


Why wear a seatbelt if you aren't planning on getting into a crash?

And how is "I don't believe in divorce" relevant to my question?

It's relevant because if I am not getting divorced I don't need one.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Jumpem

Originally posted by: Howard


Why wear a seatbelt if you aren't planning on getting into a crash?

And how is "I don't believe in divorce" relevant to my question?

It's relevant because if I am not getting divorced I don't need one.

Oh, well, if you decide you aren't getting one, then you aren't. My mistake for forgetting.

:roll:

 

[Reckoner]

You have to be insane to be male and want to get married this day and age. With a divorce rate hovering at 50%, you might as well roll the dice on your financial livelihood.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: Howard
Oh, well, if you decide you aren't getting one, then you aren't. My mistake for forgetting.

:roll:

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
You have to be insane to be male and want to get married this day and age. With a divorce rate hovering at 50%, you might as well roll the dice on your financial livelihood.

Or marry a smart accountant that will bring home just as much or more than you do.

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: sixone

Originally posted by: Howard


Why wear a seatbelt if you aren't planning on getting into a crash?

And how is "I don't believe in divorce" relevant to my question?

Divorces don't happen by accident.

But there's nothing you can do if the other party is adamant on getting one.

I thought that divorces required 2 signatures unless someone cheated or caused physical harm to the other.

That said, my gf's the one who will be making the money so I've got nothing to worry about

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
You have to be insane to be male and want to get married this day and age. With a divorce rate hovering at 50%, you might as well roll the dice on your financial livelihood.

Just because 'everyone else is doing it' doesn't mean you have to. If you know what you want your life to be, find a woman who wants the same things and has the will to make it happen. Or be bitter and alone. Your choice.

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: Jumpem

Originally posted by: Howard


Why wear a seatbelt if you aren't planning on getting into a crash?

And how is "I don't believe in divorce" relevant to my question?

It's relevant because if I am not getting divorced I don't need one.

You think other people get married thinking they'll get divorced in a couple of years? Things happen in life, its not something you can control

 

[JulesMaximus]

It's prenup...as in prenuptials. Nuptials being marriage.

I've been married for 12 years...too late for me.

 

[Pliablemoose]

He he, can't wait to see the reactions of some of the posters in this thread when they end up divorced...

You'll just be at work some day & get served with a divorce & restraining order at the same time...

PSA-you can also do a post nup agreement

PSA-you can do an agreement of non-marriage if you choose to live together & don't want to deal with the common law rules in your state.

I've done both.

 

[Reckoner]

The root of the problem is the media, family, and friends telling you how there's always someone out there for you. Guess what? This isn't the case for everyone! Some people are NOT meant to get married, but society as a whole can't handle/accept this! It doesn't mean there's anything wrong with a person who isn't cut for marriage, it's what it is.