23.5 Million Women Live Alone In America

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I mean I dunno :hubie:

Just seems like it's now a contest for who needs the other sex less. When I'm sure the reality is that we still need each other... even if our egos wont let us admit it anymore.

The disconnect between men and women seems to be growing everyday and it is what it I guess. Just be interesting to see how the future will look.


We don't need anyone, but we all want companionship at some level.
 

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Actually 80% of people remarry;

The majority of people who have divorced (close to 80%) go on to marry again. On average, they remarry just under 4 years after divorcing; younger adults tend to remarry more quickly than older adults. For women, just over half remarry in less than 5 years, and by 10 years after a divorce 75% have remarried.

And women are closing the gap as marriage rates drop and divorce rates go up.

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:beli: I'm the stats guy, so I can't let you get away with that.
I was being facetious with the gazillion comment b/c in light of how men always trash marriage (i.e. #gmb), ironically they are more likely than women to wanna do it again even after the first one didn’t work.:jbhmm:

As for the gap, it’s only narrowing because of a couple of social changes.
A.) Less men are remarrying
and
B.) Stigma for women who are interested in getting remarried has lessened culturally over time. It used to be a huge issue culturally for a woman to even think of having another man or even divorcing.

But regardless of these factors contributing to the narrowing of the gap, it still remains. And sociologists assert that the consistent pattern of men not only being more likely to remarry, but also remarrying faster than women is interesting, especially since culturally men are thought to be reluctant about commitment.

One would think that as caustic as men are culturally to the “ball and chain” or the #GMB crew, this gap wouldn’t exist at all. Men will have to answer those mysteries for themselves.

For women, however, a number of studies have illustrated why women are more reticent and certainly cautious about remarrying, and that’s based on some of the points I hit on in earlier posts.
Specifically, things they may have sacrificed in marriage that is linked to unhealthy gendered expectations in traditional marriage. (I.e. infidelity, household work, lack of personal freedom/identity, emotional burnout).
Women More Likely to Say “No Thanks” When it Comes to Remarriage


Several other studies have also demonstrated the differences in health benefits for men vs. women in marriage as well with the latter group not benefitting as much.
Women under more stress in marriages, according to sociology professor - The Daily Texan
Unhappily ever after: Why bad marriages hurt women's health - CNN.com

My major take away from all this information is that as a female, when I hear men and society trying to pressure women into marriage with shame and fear, it’s stupid and a useless endeavor. Also trying to demonize women for enjoying periods in their lives when they are genuinely happy being single is also ridiculous. Instead of listening to that nonsense, women should take their time, and figure themselves out and analyze the pros and cons, instead of listening to the Coli crew tell them they bitter, ugly, nasty, lonely if they currently enjoying the single life. Because as illustrated above, marriage necessarily isn’t casually related to happiness or even healthiness for women. And in a lot of cases it can be detrimental if not carefully considered.

Caution aside, however, I’m actually quite optimistic about the institution and think a good marriage can be great for women. But I just don’t romanticize it’s effects on women and won’t lie and act like women can’t enjoy their lives without it.
:manny:
 

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they live alone, but they ain't lonely. got the bf/fwb chilling in the bedroom and friends coming over all the time.
Don’t say that. The coli prefers all women to be alone and miserable desperately hoping for a six foot six cert coli breh to dikk them down :mjlol:

And if they’re white, even better
 

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I was being facetious with the gazillion comment b/c in light of how men always trash marriage (i.e. #gmb), ironically they are more likely than women to wanna do it again even after the first one didn’t work.:jbhmm:

As for the gap, it’s only narrowing because of a couple of social changes.
A.) Less men are remarrying
and
B.) Stigma for women who are interested in getting remarried has lessened culturally over time. It used to be a huge issue culturally for a woman to even think of having another man or even divorcing.

But regardless of these factors contributing to the narrowing of the gap, it still remains. And sociologists assert that the consistent pattern of men not only being more likely to remarry, but also remarrying faster than women is interesting, especially since culturally men are thought to be reluctant about commitment.

One would think that as caustic as men are culturally to the “ball and chain” or the #GMB crew, this gap wouldn’t exist at all. Men will have to answer those mysteries for themselves.

For women, however, a number of studies have illustrated why women are more reticent and certainly cautious about remarrying, and that’s based on some of the points I hit on in earlier posts.
Specifically, things they may have sacrificed in marriage that is linked to unhealthy gendered expectations in traditional marriage. (I.e. infidelity, household work, lack of personal freedom/identity, emotional burnout).
Women More Likely to Say “No Thanks” When it Comes to Remarriage


Several other studies have also demonstrated the differences in health benefits for men vs. women in marriage as well with the latter group not benefitting as much.
Women under more stress in marriages, according to sociology professor - The Daily Texan
Unhappily ever after: Why bad marriages hurt women's health - CNN.com

My major take away from all this information is that as a female, when I hear men and society trying to pressure women into marriage with shame and fear, it’s stupid and a useless endeavor. Also trying to demonize women for enjoying periods in their lives when they are genuinely happy being single is also ridiculous. Instead of listening to that nonsense, women should take their time, and figure themselves out and analyze the pros and cons, instead of listening to the Coli crew tell them they bitter, ugly, nasty, lonely if they currently enjoying the single life. Because as illustrated above, marriage necessarily isn’t casually related to happiness or even healthiness for women. And in a lot of cases it can be detrimental if not carefully considered.

Caution aside, however, I’m actually quite optimistic about the institution and think a good marriage can be great for women. But I just don’t romanticize it’s effects on women and won’t lie and act like women can’t enjoy their lives without it.
:manny:
I was being facetious with the gazillion comment b/c in light of how men always trash marriage (i.e. #gmb), ironically they are more likely than women to wanna do it again even after the first one didn’t work.:jbhmm:

As for the gap, it’s only narrowing because of a couple of social changes.
A.) Less men are remarrying
and
B.) Stigma for women who are interested in getting remarried has lessened culturally over time. It used to be a huge issue culturally for a woman to even think of having another man or even divorcing.

But regardless of these factors contributing to the narrowing of the gap, it still remains. And sociologists assert that the consistent pattern of men not only being more likely to remarry, but also remarrying faster than women is interesting, especially since culturally men are thought to be reluctant about commitment.

One would think that as caustic as men are culturally to the “ball and chain” or the #GMB crew, this gap wouldn’t exist at all. Men will have to answer those mysteries for themselves.

For women, however, a number of studies have illustrated why women are more reticent and certainly cautious about remarrying, and that’s based on some of the points I hit on in earlier posts.
Specifically, things they may have sacrificed in marriage that is linked to unhealthy gendered expectations in traditional marriage. (I.e. infidelity, household work, lack of personal freedom/identity, emotional burnout).
Women More Likely to Say “No Thanks” When it Comes to Remarriage


Several other studies have also demonstrated the differences in health benefits for men vs. women in marriage as well with the latter group not benefitting as much.
Women under more stress in marriages, according to sociology professor - The Daily Texan
Unhappily ever after: Why bad marriages hurt women's health - CNN.com

My major take away from all this information is that as a female, when I hear men and society trying to pressure women into marriage with shame and fear, it’s stupid and a useless endeavor. Also trying to demonize women for enjoying periods in their lives when they are genuinely happy being single is also ridiculous. Instead of listening to that nonsense, women should take their time, and figure themselves out and analyze the pros and cons, instead of listening to the Coli crew tell them they bitter, ugly, nasty, lonely if they currently enjoying the single life. Because as illustrated above, marriage necessarily isn’t casually related to happiness or even healthiness for women. And in a lot of cases it can be detrimental if not carefully considered.

Caution aside, however, I’m actually quite optimistic about the institution and think a good marriage can be great for women. But I just don’t romanticize it’s effects on women and won’t lie and act like women can’t enjoy their lives without it.
:manny:


I was being facetious with the gazillion comment b/c in light of how men always trash marriage (i.e. #gmb), ironically they are more likely than women to wanna do it again even after the first one didn’t work.:jbhmm:

As for the gap, it’s only narrowing because of a couple of social changes.
A.) Less men are remarrying
and
B.) Stigma for women who are interested in getting remarried has lessened culturally over time. It used to be a huge issue culturally for a woman to even think of having another man or even divorcing.

But regardless of these factors contributing to the narrowing of the gap, it still remains. And sociologists assert that the consistent pattern of men not only being more likely to remarry, but also remarrying faster than women is interesting, especially since culturally men are thought to be reluctant about commitment.

One would think that as caustic as men are culturally to the “ball and chain” or the #GMB crew, this gap wouldn’t exist at all. Men will have to answer those mysteries for themselves.

For women, however, a number of studies have illustrated why women are more reticent and certainly cautious about remarrying, and that’s based on some of the points I hit on in earlier posts.
Specifically, things they may have sacrificed in marriage that is linked to unhealthy gendered expectations in traditional marriage. (I.e. infidelity, household work, lack of personal freedom/identity, emotional burnout).
Women More Likely to Say “No Thanks” When it Comes to Remarriage


Several other studies have also demonstrated the differences in health benefits for men vs. women in marriage as well with the latter group not benefitting as much.
Women under more stress in marriages, according to sociology professor - The Daily Texan
Unhappily ever after: Why bad marriages hurt women's health - CNN.com

My major take away from all this information is that as a female, when I hear men and society trying to pressure women into marriage with shame and fear, it’s stupid and a useless endeavor. Also trying to demonize women for enjoying periods in their lives when they are genuinely happy being single is also ridiculous. Instead of listening to that nonsense, women should take their time, and figure themselves out and analyze the pros and cons, instead of listening to the Coli crew tell them they bitter, ugly, nasty, lonely if they currently enjoying the single life. Because as illustrated above, marriage necessarily isn’t casually related to happiness or even healthiness for women. And in a lot of cases it can be detrimental if not carefully considered.

Caution aside, however, I’m actually quite optimistic about the institution and think a good marriage can be great for women. But I just don’t romanticize it’s effects on women and won’t lie and act like women can’t enjoy their lives without it.
:manny:

No women are gonna have to hold this L. You forget about all the media about single women complaining about a lack of men to date when that wall comes for them.

Generally women are more independent in the west nowadays and especially in the Black community there's an emphasis on sex and less on marriage.

Even if you want to use the stat about men being healthier married. That maybe true but women are way waaaaaaay waaaaaay more wealthier while married. Women seem to forget that.
 

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so can women men just have convinced themselves that we need them to be happy because they need us.How many lonely men have become serial killers, rapists, mass shooters, frequent prostitutes, are literally in women’s dms BEGGING to take them on dated because they couldn’t get a woman? How many women?
That’s a silly red herring. It’s commonly accepted that there is greater variance in men than women so by sheer probability you’ll have the few sickos. The average single dude is out here chillin with COD Warzone while the single women are crying about not being able to get sponsored or dikked by a man :yeshrug:
 

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That’s a silly red herring. It’s commonly accepted that there is greater variance in men than women so by sheer probability you’ll have the few sickos. The average single dude is out here chillin with COD Warzone while the single women are crying about not being able to get sponsored or dikked by a man :yeshrug:
They need to remaster modern warfare 2.
 

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No women are gonna have to hold this L. You forget about all the media about single women complaining about a lack of men to date when that wall comes for them.

Generally women are more independent in the west nowadays and especially in the Black community there's an emphasis on sex and less on marriage.

Even if you want to use the stat about men being healthier married. That maybe true but women are way waaaaaaay waaaaaay more wealthier while married. Women seem to forget that.
Partners in general are more wealthy than individuals. And waaay waaaay is reaching. There was a thread not long ago comparing wealth between African American single mothers and married couples and it wasn’t that far off.
 

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You hate to see it
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I swear the moment a woman discovers she's pregnant, she dumps the baby's father. Then on Tinder talking about "I have a 3-month old who is my world and will always come before you."
 

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Partners in general are more wealthy than individuals. And waaay waaaay is reaching. There was a thread not long ago comparing wealth between African American single mothers and married couples and it wasn’t that far off.


If that where the case then people who are married would be equally yoked financially. Most women may make a certain amount of money on paper but they have way more debt.
 

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Most women desire to be with a man, facts. I have women I dated in the past that didn't work out, one year later they're sending me friend requests on Facebook wondering how I'm doing. You're going to want a man, especially if you have a kid. One of my former coworkers is a single mom and miserable because she has no one else at home to help raise her son. Man needs woman, woman needs man, it's the way God made this world.
 

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If that where the case then people who are married would be equally yoked financially. Most women may make a certain amount of money on paper but they have way more debt.

The study compared the net worth of a single mother vs a married couple and for the married couple, it wasn't that much more. You stated that women were "waaaay waaaay wealthier" and that simply isn't the case. I'll see if I can find the thread. Married couples SHOULD be equally yoked financially and that doesn't mean two people making the same amount of money, but getting on the same page about what to do with the money they are sharing. Debt is a killer to any individual or partnership, but I feel in marriages, especially when both are working, can be effectively managed and ultimately paid off more quickly than the individual can. Partnered living in general provides financial relief, such as having as having roommates or living with family, but individual financial habits are what drive the creation of wealth.
 

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NBC News reports that a group of doctors at Meharry Medical College, an HBCU in Nashville, Tenn., are working towards finding an antiviral treatment for COVID-19. Dr. Donald Alcindor has hopes that the treatment will be ready for testing in the next two weeks. A vaccine will be necessary to prevent the spread of the virus, but the antiviral treatment would focus on fighting the virus once a person has contracted it. Alcindor told NBC News the treatment would “intervene at the critical point in the virus’ (attack), eliminating its ability to reproduce viral proteins. The cycle would be terminated.”

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