Could you date or Marry someone in prison?

[TheDigitalnomad]

I think it be weird. You know where their at all times.

[SueShe]

The internet states the following about marrying in prison:

"Yes, you can generally marry someone in prison in the U. S., as prisoners retain the right to marry, but it involves strict prison approval, specific procedures (like chaplain involvement, background checks for guests), and adherence to facility rules, with ceremonies typically held on-site in designated areas, often with limited guests and no traditional reception elements like flowers or cake. The process requires the inmate to request permission, and approval depends on security, safety, and policy checks, with each facility having its own regulations...".

This excerpt is intended for US jails only.

Now, my question is why for heavens sake would anyone marry a criminal that does jail time?

As for dating, if it is OK to marry, then I presume that there is no reason why dating a jailbird is not possible if the window between the 2 people does not disturb.

[Kelley1]

Even if they did nothing wrong, I would not date anyone who was in prison because in the USA, anyone who was in prison is heavily discriminated against, so I would avoid the associated problems.

[Kelley1]

Thank you for the MHO.

[guesswhereivebeen]

Your a bitch

[Kelley1]

@guesswhereivebeen That is true, but a bitch is better than a son-of-a-bitch.

[guesswhereivebeen]

I’m a total son of a bitch… there was something no it right with mom haha

[HawkPerception]

You think it's weird to know where you partner is at all times?

I could date or marry someone in prison, but it depends on what their crime is. If they went to prison for murdering someone in cold blood, absolutely not. If they went to prison for stealing something of great value, absolutely not. But if they killed someone for killing one of their loved ones, then sure. I would see nothing wrong with that, and would even feel it's unjust that they're in prison. I'd also be okay if they killed someone who broke into their home.

[molonski2]

I think it would be highly unlikely..

But , I did date and go out with ( 2 years ) someone that ended up in jail - 9 months for fraud.
It ended up she only got caught/ proven for probably 1 % of what she had done , I had no idea of criminal behavior until about 18 months in.

[OlderAndWiser]

How do you date someone in prison? The warden isn't going to let them go out to McDonalds with you.

Hell no I wouldn't do this! INSANE idea!

[Summeroflove]

I doubt it. I just doubt that it would work.

[ArrowheadSW]

No I would not. That was the subject of a "Seinfled" episode though. "George" was dating a lady in a minimum security prison. He loved it because he could see her only on his terms. In the end of the episode, the whole thing backfired on him. LOL

[Unycorn]

No. I don't want to date someone who don't respect the law. I HOPE most are not a failure of justice. That is why I am against death punishment. Because there happen too many mistakes in the world and also in law and justice.

I never know if I can trust and believe this person.

If I could I would give them work. But a relationship is different.

But never say never! It could of course happen.

[Jersey2]

I don’t think people actually know the person in prison because they are given a false set of responses. When the person gets out, then they see the real person and it often doesn’t click. There are even reality series on TV that show these relationships over time. It’s generally a train wreck.

[Chayce]

It would be different if I was already married to them prior. But the nature of the crime really does matter here and obviously their personality beyond what put them in jail (even if she looked like rihanna, im not sure id date a psychopathic person dealing with a multitude of serious mental issues).

[katiesmuff]

I don't know how I could ever come to that decision, however I assume past history with the person would play a big part in any decision.
I don't count any of these flakes that get letters etc from prisoners, fall in love and marry as that is just outright crazy and a total lack of any good sense or self respect.

[DryGermanGuy]

In prison for what? Tax dodging or stabbing the neighbor and his dog to death?

[TheDigitalnomad]

All The Above.

[DryGermanGuy]

😵😵😵

[exitseven]

It depends what they are in prison for. If they were in for drug offenses or murder I would say no but something like tax evasion I could work with that. If they were one of the Jan6th protesters I would see that as a plus.

[Likes2drive]

Not until they’re out of prison, and hopefully it was for something really petty and stupid and not murder but most likely I would not date somebody like that anyway and have no reason to even meet anyone in prison or know anyone

[DonaldDarko]

Obviously it doesn't mean that your inmate husband is loyal and not cheating on you with other inmates.

[jazzy34]

I had a relative who did that. Couldn’t be me, though.

[FreyaRed]

Violent crimes no, some mofo who evades taxes in billions is okay. Quasi a soulmate. XD

[Staximus]

No, that's just stupid. "Come over, I'm throwing some steak and shrimp on the barbeque... Oh wait, you won't be out for 3 years" 🤡🤡🤡

[McLlovin]

I most likely wouldn’t, but anything is possible

[Wiredone]

Since I don't talk to anyone that is in prison and I never would, I would never date anyone in prison

[RxR0954]

i wouldn’t personally, unless my current partner has to go to prison, but that still depends on what she goes to prison for

[loveslongnails]

Depends what they did and when they're getting out! LOL

[genericname85]

"could" yes. "would" no.

[Simslover92]

No I don't think I could.

[AviatorTom]

Nope, nuff said.

[Kayla45]

No, I don’t think I could. It’s like having a man but in a bird cage under lock and key.

[RHK36]

I guess it depends on why they're there and for how long

[zagor]

No. In fact currently I am not dating or marrying someone out of prison either.

[Purpleronnie]

I’m 100% sure that’s not a marriage I’d want

[Nikki1989]

Unlikely.

[strateguy632]

I could date and 'visit'.

[Kelly6]

@thedigitalnomad Yes

[guesswhereivebeen]

Well it would make doing shit with them kinda hard

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

No. There's no point.

[UrLoveMocha]

No.. I wouldn’t be able to do it.

[leva543]

Totally normal if you love each others.

[queenofcardio]

Currently no

[lilBigPotato]

Wouldn't do

[Agape93]

Sure.

[Snowman84]

No that makes no sense

[Drumlin2001]

Probably not

[ChicoFromThe305]

There's no point tbh

[Nice222]

Depends how othe sentence is.

[Brady]

nope

[dudeinohio]

Nope

[Paige90]

No I couldn't

[Miristheiss]

No way.

[Alex-Snow]

Not really