Ryder
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Had never really noticed that before. :lol2:slick4591":359hg5xe said:
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greybeard
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Not exactly true, but the point is still valid. There was at least one other married couple on that show. Fred and Jennie Boone.slick4591":3n2km8i9 said:
Relatively new to Mayberry, Fred and Jennie Boone had made friends with many of the townspeople. The problem was that they couldn’t stand each other. Andy and Deputy Barney Fife had been forced to visit the Boones’ a few times for disturbing the peace, and this time the yelling and screaming could be heard long before they approached the home. They entered the house and had to duck low to avoid the plates and saucers being thrown across the room by Mrs. Boone.
As soon as the Boones realized they had company, both Fred and Jennie immediately changed their disposition with a friendly “Hello, Andy!” Andy told them he wanted them to quit arguing, but after a biting comment from each of them toward the other one, they were at it again – with Andy in between. Andy had had enough. He told them that the next time this happened he was going to arrest them.
The next day Barney brought the Boones to the jail while both were still loudly arguing with each other. He had heard them while on patrol first thing that morning and asked them, “Don’t you even stop for breakfast?” He told Andy to “throw the book at ‘em.” “It wouldn’t do any good,” Andy replied, “Jennie would just pick it up and throw it at Fred.”
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greybeard":12gqhlh3 said:
Hadn't checked in on this thread since it started...I'm not much help in the relationship department. All I can say is for JHH's buddy to take time to himself and forget about women entirely. Until he is happy with himself and where his life is going, it does no good dragging someone else into it. And then at that point, you get to where I am, and ask, do I really want to **** a good thing going up? Because it is 50/50 chance at best that bringing someone along will improve the ride.
I will say I aim grateful it is 2015, where a 30 year old can be respectfully single and not condemned by society as a homosexual or some other perversion. Something that wasn't the case back in the late 60's when Dad saw some of his city friends and co-workers shunned and labeled in society for not being married with a family at 30. Lots of bachelor farmers I associate with locally, everyone from 40 years to over 60, and even they recognize how much it has changed in their lifetimes. All the bachelors I know of are a pretty easy-going, happy bunch. I can think of two that I used to talk to, that have since passed on, one was 64 and the other 76. Both could put a smile on your face and get you laughing every time. It's some of the married ones that can get real uptight and nasty - I guess their fuses get shorter the longer they are married.
branguscowgirl
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Thank you Steve for stating this. More often than not it is the man that cheats, or distances himself from the relationship. (I believe the statistical data would show this.)ohiosteve":3rgb3qhc said:
I too have been on the receiving end of the "heart break" and "loss of dreams". I have learned to only depend on myself for happiness and fullfilment of my dreams. I don't know if I will ever be brave enough to share my tractor with a man again. :cboy:
branguscowgirl
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Don;t completely close the door! After marrying the wrong one and getting hosed in the end, marrying the right one 45 years ago changed my opinion.[/quote]dun":1va6ihcs said:
Oh I agree Dun! But I am getting older, and find that many of the good men in my age group are taken. So I am content with myself, family and friends. (And of course animals.) If some one special, (an equal partner) comes along and would like to share life, that's ok. If not, that's ok too. But I am secure and established, and really do not want to start over and risk messing that up. :?
BC, there's someone for everyone, but finding that one is the problem. Animals keep you tied down and take more time and care than a spouse. I feel blessed to have my wife by my side, and as my best friend. I needed my space when I was younger, but now I'm content just sitting on the porch drinking coffee. Good luck and Merry Christmas.
Dave
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branguscowgirl":3a0z7sx2 said:
After several cheating women took me to the cleaners I swore off relationships. But about 5 weeks ago I took a chance once more on a lady who appears to be the real deal. Don't give up. Be selective by all means, but don't let your heart harden.
JMJ Farms
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Most of the time you get what you put in to things. Including relationships. But not always. Don't try to change yourself for someone else unless you want to change for yourself. It will only make you miserable.
greybeard
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dun":3goqku83 said:
Yep--that right dere woulda been enough to make me swear off marriage forever. ;-) :lol: :hide:
regolith
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Aaron":35tky0sc said:
That some darn good advice - you make your own happiness. If you can't do that, how can someone else do it for you?
Unfortunately you can still get shunned and labelled for not being married, among many of the people I know at any rate. Makes me wonder if they're scared too many will realise the benefits of singlehood and the human race will end...
