Polls: Marriage & Weddings

I don't mean how often do you seriously consider cheating. I mean how often are you just momentarily tempted to cheat.

In the old days, the groom would formally wear a top hat to a wedding as a symbol of his elevated social status when taking a wife and establishing a new household.

The top hat was a very formal article of men's clothing in the Victorian era, signifying wealth, prestige and high social standing. As the groom was committing to lead and provide for his new bride and family, donning a top hat showed he had achieved a position of authority, respectability and financial security suitable for marriage. It communicated to guests that this was an important, legitimate union endorsed by societal norms. The hat also allowed the groom to tower proudly over the crowd and be readily identifiable as the lead partner in the ceremony. While unconventional today, in its time, wearing a top hat helped the groom "dress to impress" and publicly convey his seriousness of purpose and commitment to the expected roles and responsibilities of a husband through his attire.

Do men still do this at weddings now or no?

Some people argue against marriage for a variety of personal, social, and financial reasons. Here are a few commonly cited reasons why some men choose not to get married:

1. **Legal and Financial Risks**: Divorce can be financially devastating due to alimony, child support, and division of assets. Some men feel that the legal structure of marriage disproportionately affects them in cases of separation.

2. **Loss of Personal Freedom**: Marriage can require compromises on independence, personal time, and decision-making, which some men might be unwilling to sacrifice.

3. **Changing Social Norms**: With the rise of cohabitation, long-term relationships without marriage, and acceptance of various family structures, some men feel less social pressure to marry.

4. **Fear of Divorce**: Given that divorce rates can be significant in some countries, some men avoid marriage to prevent emotional pain, financial loss, and the stress of a potentially complicated breakup.

5. **Negative Experiences**: Some men may have seen unhappy marriages in their families or among friends, which influences them to avoid marriage altogether.

6. **Prioritization of Career or Personal Goals**: Some men may choose to focus on their careers, personal growth, or hobbies, feeling that marriage could interfere with their aspirations.

7. **Perception of Modern Marriage Dynamics**: Some men believe that the traditional benefits of marriage no longer apply due to evolving gender roles and societal changes, making it less attractive.

These perspectives don't apply universally, and many men still see great value in marriage depending on personal, cultural, and relational factors.

Halloween is coming and should you explore those dark depths with them or keep your light off and ignore it till Christmas comes out in a week or two?

I guess it it better late than never. I didn't get my very first real girlfriend until the age of 29. I turn 30 this month, and we are now engaged as of this past July. Our wedding is anticipated to be fall of next year. I will be 30 or 31 on my wedding day.

I am somewhat saddened because I feel it would have been sweeter to have met her when we were both young and married younger. I am her first serious boyfriend too and her first kiss, so I am lucky in that way at least.

It seems a lot of people I meet married in their early-to-mid-20s. It wasn't my choice to be such a late bloomer that I am, although I was really picky and wanted a woman without a romantic past, so I guess I had to be a lot more patient.

Sadly, I am having testosterone issues, achy testicles, and erectile dysfunction. I am hoping I can still produce healthy sperm when the time comes.

Do you want to wait for marriage to move in together, have children, etc

This is my second wedding and i want to make it memorable, so what's your choice for wedding song?

Religious marriage should only be accepted.
Can you trust women?

Women want to use you for their personal gain. It’s in their biological nature.

I’ve got a friend and he liked this girl, she didn’t like him back until she heard he has a flat in Kensington London. I wouldn’t be surprised if women want you to die for insurance money etc,

You can’t trust anyone. What’s the point in becoming so successful when your wife who is an outsider might just stab you in the back?
Where is the fun 🤔 it is better to have a girlfriend for life.
Imagine how many men have worked hard for women and their families and lost it. Are men even allowed to be considered victims or are we worker slaves.

Why do women force marriage onto us? They want to manipulate and control us?

Here's a list of countries known for providing financial incentives or subsidies for men to marry their women, in alphabetical order:

1. **Armenia** - Offers incentives for men to marry and settle down.
2. **Belarus** - Provides financial benefits for marriage and family.
3. **Bulgaria** - Offers financial incentives for marriage in some regions.
4. **Kazakhstan** - Provides various benefits and support for families, including marriage.
5. **Kyrgyzstan** - Some localities offer incentives for marriage.
6. **Moldova** - Provides benefits to encourage marriage.
7. **Russia** - Offers financial support and benefits for family formation in some regions.
8. **Ukraine** - Provides incentives for marriage and family support in certain areas.

These programs vary widely in their specifics and availability.