Actually, I'm not complaining. I'm just pointing out that you are assuming that it is just super easy/automatic to gain a spouse. It's not, at least for some. What seems easy for you can not be done by others. Take composing music for example. Can you whip up a Symphony quick? Mozart sure could. But to most people, it boggles the mind how musicians can do this. Not everybody can.
Lower expectations? If the 'chemistry' isn't there - it won't work, period. Been there, done that.
I do joke in here a lot "What's a wife", but for the record, I am divorced.
As far as being in the 'middle of nowhere' - not too far off. I live in a One-Horse Southern Capitol of the Confederacy That Isn't Richmond. All the good ones are 'taken' and taken early. Most around here marry VERY early.
But the main reason I am single is I refuse to play the social game. I stay home and play music and use the computer every night. I have no interest whatsoever in 'going out'. I don't care anymore.
I don't really mean to get too personal here. But let's not kid ourselves. NOBODY has EVER left their spouse because he/she has bought too much stereo equipment (unless the buyer has a dependency-type shopaholic problem that has ruined the finances). The point I am rambling toward ;) is this: Appreciate the blessings of a spouse that you have. Don't take it for granted.
Lastly, let me add this: The opposite is also very true. Many people (for instance 99% of people in Africa) have Families, but cannot afford stereo equipment.
Lower expectations? If the 'chemistry' isn't there - it won't work, period. Been there, done that.
I do joke in here a lot "What's a wife", but for the record, I am divorced.
As far as being in the 'middle of nowhere' - not too far off. I live in a One-Horse Southern Capitol of the Confederacy That Isn't Richmond. All the good ones are 'taken' and taken early. Most around here marry VERY early.
But the main reason I am single is I refuse to play the social game. I stay home and play music and use the computer every night. I have no interest whatsoever in 'going out'. I don't care anymore.
I don't really mean to get too personal here. But let's not kid ourselves. NOBODY has EVER left their spouse because he/she has bought too much stereo equipment (unless the buyer has a dependency-type shopaholic problem that has ruined the finances). The point I am rambling toward ;) is this: Appreciate the blessings of a spouse that you have. Don't take it for granted.
Lastly, let me add this: The opposite is also very true. Many people (for instance 99% of people in Africa) have Families, but cannot afford stereo equipment.