tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19838051.post673082268035837136..comments2024-01-28T22:16:50.852-06:00Comments on Mr. Dilettante’s Neighborhood: May They Live Happily Ever AfterMr. Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13920907647566015611noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19838051.post-74532215419081116872011-05-03T11:30:59.807-05:002011-05-03T11:30:59.807-05:00Divorce rates among those who cohabit are about 50...Divorce rates among those who cohabit are about 50% higher than among those who don't, and domestic violence among cohabiting couples are triple those of the married.<br /><br />But of course, liberal values make everything better. At least if you're a divorce lawyer or jail guard, I guess.Bike Bubbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08193546045614393425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19838051.post-63995335765869058492011-05-02T21:26:50.048-05:002011-05-02T21:26:50.048-05:00Brad, that's why this marriage might actually ...<i>Brad, that's why this marriage might actually last</i><br /><br />Statistically NOT true. Divorce rates are higher amongst married couples who lived together before marriage. But you go ahead and believe the opposite to appease your conscience. <br /><br /><i>Liberal values...</i><br /><br />AKA "Nanny State." Yeah, I'll pass.Brad Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443466836095058736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19838051.post-10523571319347676782011-05-02T14:42:28.197-05:002011-05-02T14:42:28.197-05:00Brad, that's why this marriage might actually ...Brad, that's why this marriage might <i>actually last</i> - in addition to the fact that they are more educated, and <i>each</i> older than royal couples have been in the past. All details pointing a pair of adults who know how to maintain a functional, positive relationship filled with mutual respect and love.<br /><br />Cohabitation fails when the couple randomly slides into matrimony (say, at the advent of pregnancy), than when the couple makes a reasoned decision together, to take the next big step. Incidentally, so does non-conhabitation.<br /><br />Sorry folks, but you don't have to admit it, in order for it to be true: <i>Liberal values make life better</i>.<br /><br />***<br /><br />Also, I get what Mrs. D is saying about good things to watch on the news, but I am compelled to add that nobody in the crowd was barred from entering a building which they have a legal right to enter, and the monarchy wasn't participating in stripping the crowd of bargaining rights upon which people depend, for guaranteeing the security of their livelihoods.my name is Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484587200951022679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19838051.post-72035358128647428922011-04-30T10:20:31.100-05:002011-04-30T10:20:31.100-05:00To me, the story loses its luster due to the fact ...To me, the story loses its luster due to the fact the fairy tale couple shacked up prior to getting married. Color me old-fashioned, I guess.Brad Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443466836095058736noreply@blogger.com