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mrys said:
Or then there's this..........
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Yeah, if you got married 50 years ago like they did to a traditional woman who doesn't tell you to go make your own tea or use your own hands and who doesn't shave her head bald.

Thanks for making my point for me as I've so said in this thread!
 
johnmatilda said:
Yeah, if you got married 50 years ago like they did to a traditional woman who doesn't tell you to go make your own tea or use your own hands and who doesn't shave her head bald.

Thanks for making my point for me as I've so said in this thread!
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Relationships haven't changed John. 50 years or 10 years married. They were very candid that they had their moments, and many of them. It's what you do in those moments that counts. When we stop being victims and start owning our own stuff we grow.
 
mrys said:
Relationships haven't changed John. 50 years or 10 years married. They were very candid that they had their moments, and many of them. It's what you do in those moments that counts. When we stop being victims and start owning our own stuff we grow.
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I want what you are smoking.

I asked ChatGPT and got the following answer (Note: I'm not pasting everything).

Gender Roles and Equality​

  • 50 years ago: Traditional gender roles were more prominent in relationships. Men were often seen as the breadwinners and decision-makers, while women were expected to take on roles as homemakers and caregivers.
  • Today: There has been a significant shift toward gender equality in relationships. More women are in the workforce, and household responsibilities are often shared more equally. There's also increased awareness and acceptance of gender fluidity and non-binary identities, leading to more diverse types of relationships.

Marriage Trends​

  • 50 years ago: Marriage was almost universally seen as a key milestone, and most people married at a younger age. There was also social pressure to marry, and divorce was less common.
  • Today: People are getting married later in life, if at all. Many are choosing to cohabit without marriage or remain single. Divorce rates, while still high, have leveled off, and there is less stigma around it. More people also prioritize career, personal growth, and independence before committing to marriage.

Work-Life Balance and Roles​

  • 50 years ago: Work and family roles were often more rigid. Men typically focused on their careers, while women managed the home, although this varied.
  • Today: With both partners in many households working, there is an increased focus on work-life balance. Shared responsibilities in parenting, domestic chores, and career aspirations are common, though the division of labor still varies.

Expectations and Emotional Fulfillment​

  • 50 years ago: Marriage and relationships were often seen as partnerships for survival, societal approval, and procreation. Emotional fulfillment was important, but sometimes secondary to practical considerations.
  • Today: Many people expect emotional intimacy, personal fulfillment, and shared values in their relationships. There is a stronger focus on mental health, personal growth, and emotional support within romantic partnerships.

Parenting and Family Structures​

  • 50 years ago: The "nuclear family" (mom, dad, children) was the ideal, and roles within the family were often strictly defined.
  • Today: Family structures have become more varied, including single-parent households, blended families, and same-sex parent families. Parenting styles have also evolved, with a greater focus on partnership in raising children and co-parenting.

Conclusion​

Over the past 50 years, relationships have become more diverse, flexible, and centered around equality and emotional connection. Social norms have shifted to support greater individual choice, inclusivity, and respect for differing lifestyles and relationship structures. This evolution reflects broader cultural, technological, and political changes, making relationships today more varied and personalized than ever before.

If anyone disagrees with the above, they are delulu. Your statement that relationships haven't changed is completely wrong.

Actually, I don't want what you are smoking. I choose to remain unplugged from the matrix.
 
mrys said:
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Dude with horns = marriage

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What a sad vid that is. Whatever axe she was grinding was more for fame/infamy than instructional. According to the ABS 30% of first time marriages end in divorce. That leaves 70% that endure and grow. Yes the failure rate doubles for 2nd and subsequent marriages (I have contributed to that statistic) But guys 70% of first time marriages work! Women and men shoulder equal responsibility to feed their relationship. As we grow the things we need from a partner evolve and we need to embrace the changing dynamics to keep the connection strong. The woman in the vid is just chasing views, clickbait for a worthless stance that is designed to inflame the damaged. 30% of first time marriages fail. It's a sad number......... but still the minority.
 
mrys said:
According to the ABS 30% of first time marriages end in divorce. That leaves 70% that endure and grow.
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You are wrong. Bottom line is that more than half of all marriages fail.

mrys said:
Yes the failure rate doubles for 2nd and subsequent marriages (I have contributed to that statistic)
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Correct. Yes, you have.

mrys said:
But guys 70% of first time marriages work!
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Fake news.

mrys said:
Women and men shoulder equal responsibility to feed their relationship.
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70% of divorces are initiated by women coz the tingles be no more and they are rewarded with cash and prizes for breaking the marriage.

mrys said:
As we grow the things we need from a partner evolve and we need to embrace the changing dynamics to keep the connection strong.
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TMW

mrys said:
The woman in the vid is just chasing views
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Correct. At least we agree on something. But she isn't wrong, regardless of her reasons for making the video.
 
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Kipling must have seen the problem from way back then........

If you can keep your head when all about you


Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,


If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,


But make allowance for their doubting too;


If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,


Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,


Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,


And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:





If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;


If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;


If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster


And treat those two impostors just the same;


If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken


Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,


Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,


And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools:





If you can make one heap of all your winnings


And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,


And lose, and start again at your beginnings


And never breathe a word about your loss;


If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew


To serve your turn long after they are gone,


And so hold on when there is nothing in you


Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’





If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,


Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,


If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,


If all men count with you, but none too much;


If you can fill the unforgiving minute


With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,


Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,


And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!
 
mrys said:
Kipling must have seen the problem from way back then........

If you can keep your head when all about you


Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,


If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,


But make allowance for their doubting too;


If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,


Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,


Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,


And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:





If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;


If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;


If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster


And treat those two impostors just the same;


If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken


Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,


Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,


And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools:





If you can make one heap of all your winnings


And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,


And lose, and start again at your beginnings


And never breathe a word about your loss;


If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew


To serve your turn long after they are gone,


And so hold on when there is nothing in you


Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’





If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,


Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,


If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,


If all men count with you, but none too much;


If you can fill the unforgiving minute


With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,


Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,


And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!
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Your sounding like a bloody big poof mate.
 
James3006 said:
Your sounding like a bloody big poof mate.
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Oh my.......that's a response that only comes from meat with eyes :-) You do you so well.....not well done, perhaps under done, certainly not rare. I can only hope Darwin was right and natural selection works its magic. Thanks for your insightful words, it's not made TS a richer experience but thanks for trying your best :-)
 
James3006 said:
Your sounding like a bloody big poof mate.
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James you are about as smart as that ugly face you have as your profile, very apt indeed. I bet the WLs cringe when they open the door. Hopefully you have more teeth than your IQ.
 
mrys said:
Kipling must have seen the problem from way back then........

If you can keep your head when all about you


Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,


If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,


But make allowance for their doubting too;


If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,


Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,


Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,


And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:





If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;


If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;


If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster


And treat those two impostors just the same;


If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken


Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,


Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,


And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools:





If you can make one heap of all your winnings


And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,


And lose, and start again at your beginnings


And never breathe a word about your loss;


If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew


To serve your turn long after they are gone,


And so hold on when there is nothing in you


Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’





If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,


Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,


If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,


If all men count with you, but none too much;


If you can fill the unforgiving minute


With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,


Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,


And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!
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My brain hit a speed bump reading this. Still don't know what the destination is. Probably don't want to know either 🤣.
 
Westozman said:
James you are about as smart as that ugly face you have as your profile, very apt indeed. I bet the WLs cringe when they open the door. Hopefully you have more teeth than your IQ.
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Aaaaand he's back. Thought you were done with this forum Westozman sir? Or did you think the internet would forget you signing off and saying sayonara? 😆


 
mrys said:
Oh my.......that's a response that only comes from meat with eyes :) You do you so well.....not well done, perhaps under done, certainly not rare. I can only hope Darwin was right and natural selection works its magic. Thanks for your insightful words, it's not made TS a richer experience but thanks for trying your best :)
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LoL
 
@mrys and @Westozman in the mud 🤣💩

As a young man, I appreciate all the experience and info shared. My old boss had everything taken from him..ex wife poisoning his son out of spite. Best bloke, wouldn’t hurt a fly, court treats him like the Devil
 
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