Joyce: Cultural differences and marriage

Submitted by Straight_Talk_Luigi (United States), Aug 6, 2008 at 15:53

Hi there Joyce

I thank you for sharing your story, and I am very sorry that this happened.

Although it's not politically correct to say it, most if not all the relationships on this board--even marriages---are seemingly based on appearance. How can I say that?

Because I dated a woman I met on-line, and though I never wanted to admit, looks were a big part of it. The patterns and defenses and excuses are all the same. There is nothing unique about the arguments made in favor of such relationships, it's been said many times previously.

This is nothing new at all, and during the civil rights movement, people dated outside the race just to show they weren't "racist."

What a silly motive to date someone, and it's no wonder why so many of these fail, besides the ones that are scams, I mean.

At least you'll be able to raise your child the way you want without him interfering. Sounds like he could care less anyways.

I'm glad you shared your story, because if it shows one thing, it's that marriage and children aren't the finish line.

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