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debm55

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1. Don't get married because you don't want to be alone. Be ready for both partners to cut the strings to their families. -

Reply to pandr32 (Original post)

Tue Feb 10, 2026, 01:46 PM

Feb 10

Meaning you made a vow to your spouse to be an equal partner , not to play second fiddle to each of your families. And if you can;t do that , please, please, don't have kids, when all your love goes to your birth family. Thank you.

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Hearts to give out for love stories or anecdote! [View all] pandr32 Feb 10 OP

Don't get married because you don't want to be alone. Be ready for both partners to cut the strings to their families. - debm55 Feb 10 #1

Excellent advice. pandr32 Feb 10 #2

Antidote to what? Wounded Bear Feb 10 #3

As in disease or solo? pandr32 Feb 10 #4

Anecdote? rsdsharp Feb 10 #6

OMG yes! pandr32 Feb 10 #7

I love being single again. Xavier Breath Feb 10 #5

Thank you. pandr32 Feb 10 #8