| | Do weddings make you jealous? Page 1 of 6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) | | Do weddings make you jealous that someone else has found love and you are alone? I just came from a beautiful wedding. I saw two people in love. I was jealous, because I don't have that. Or do that make you hopeful that there's someone out there for you? | |
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| Do weddings make you jealous?
Posted: 6/24/2012 9:52:10 PM | Do weddings make you jealous that someone else has found love and you are alone?
No, they just make me jealous that I missed out on some cake (since I wasn't invited).
I saw two people in love. I was jealous, because I don't have that. .
And with the divorce rate as high as it is now, there is just as good a chance they won't have that anymore in a few years, either.
Whenever you see pictures in the paper of couples getting engaged or married, they are always smiling. So, if everyone is so happy with their choice at that time, why do so many fail later on? | |
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| Do weddings make you jealous?
Posted: 6/24/2012 9:52:21 PM | Not at all.
I am quite happy for any couple who've found bliss. The last thing I would wish on anyone is loneliness even when I experience it. There's way too much negativity. Jealousy is a negative emotion. | |
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Posted: 6/24/2012 9:54:15 PM | No, I don't get jealous...
I've noticed a lot of people cry at weddings... I always wonder if it is because they are thinking about how costly and messy the divorce is going to be... I guess they are pessimists. ;-)
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Posted: 6/24/2012 9:55:49 PM | Not jealous at all it's always nice to see a couple genuinely happy ( even if it is usually fleeting ) and they are usually a great get together with old friends.
Most of my friends have been married at least once a few have remained together over the years and a number are happily single again.
When I see young people spending a bazilllion dollars on a wedding my practical side can't help but think the money would have been better spend on a downpayment on a home - at least they could split that equity when or if the marriage fails. | |
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| Do weddings make you jealous?
Posted: 6/24/2012 9:55:52 PM | | I haven't been to one in many many years, but yes they did make feel like a loser. So many are divorced now or together till last kid out of highscool or college. | |
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| Do weddings make you jealous?
Posted: 6/24/2012 9:59:29 PM | Weddings don’t make me jealous. Sure they look in love now. They shelled out a lot for the event and will probably be paying it off for years to come. They can’t afford to waste it.
Plus they’re anticipating sex that night and drinking. What’s not to be happy about for the moment?
If I ever find myself in a coma considering marriage again, probably I’ll just skip to the honeymoon.  | |
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Posted: 6/24/2012 10:12:14 PM | | Been there, done that. So, no, weddings don't make me jealous of anyone. I definitely don't want to be married again. | |
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Posted: 6/24/2012 10:15:17 PM | | Not at all. the only times I've gone is when I was the Best Man or a Groom's Man, or when I've walked the daughter of one of my friends down (stand in for the estranged dad). | |
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| Do weddings make you jealous?
Posted: 6/24/2012 10:16:42 PM | | I don't really care since I don't think I'm suited for that type of thing. They do put things in perspective though, it's interesting to see all my friends get married. | |
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Posted: 6/24/2012 10:24:13 PM | | I wonder if there was a Law that demanded that the 3-6 mos. prior to the wedding day the two people would not be able to have sex for that time period leading up to the actual wedding day...I bet that 75% of the scheduled weddings would be cancelled... | |
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| Do weddings make you jealous?
Posted: 6/24/2012 10:34:04 PM | Weddings don't. I've been through that before.
Children are another matter though. Although I love my brother and his kids, I find it very difficult to be around them. | |
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Posted: 6/24/2012 10:41:23 PM | | Frankly yes I do get jealous. And mostly bewildered when it's ugly or icky people getting married lol | |
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Posted: 6/24/2012 11:01:21 PM | I'm jealous of those who didn't get invited. Luckily, for my age- there ain't likely to be many more invites.
I'd feel much better attending a 5-year "agreement" ceremony. | |
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Posted: 6/24/2012 11:33:05 PM | | Nope. Part of me is happy that the couple is happy, but part of me is saying "this poor fella must not have enjoyed his freedom and manhood much." | |
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Posted: 6/24/2012 11:56:05 PM | | There is usually to much, food, booze, laughter, fun, music, dancing and conversations to get jealous... | |
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Posted: 6/25/2012 1:22:30 AM | My observation and experience is that for most men, it appears the wedding is only stressful for the groom or anyone involved in the wedding party. If you are in the wedding party, you have duties or have to make a speech or toast or you have to ensure the groom is taken care of and such. Also you might have to arrange or settle a bachelor party or such.
For women, I think single unattached women, it looks like it can be a tough event. I don't know why many women do this to each other, but I've observed many women questioning very heavily single young women at weddings as to when they are going to get married or find a suitable husband or such. IMHO, most women, esp younger women, have a tremendous amount of pressure to meet someone and get married or have a relationship by certain timelines in society.
I'm not sure it's a jealousy situation, but I suppose it probably wears down on some women who are perpetually single and maybe not by their own choice.
I went to school with a girl who was a bridesmaid for like 15 of her cousins. She had a very large extended family and went to a lot of weddings and I think it really bothered her. She was never really asked out on too many dates and never got much interest from men and it all sort of seemed to frustrate her a lot. Something I've learned as a guy is to remember that for every one woman that has fifty men hovering around her, there are maybe ten others who are probably pretty lonely and don't get much dating attention.
When I go to a wedding now, it seems like older women are constantly trying to fix me up with their daughters. I suppose it is an interesting social dynamic, weddings in general, to watch. | |
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| Do weddings make you jealous?
Posted: 6/25/2012 2:18:14 AM |
I treat weddings the same way I do funerals. I offer my condolences.
 Ditto to that!!
And ive felt this way for YEARS.
I always shake my head and say "What are they thinking.........?" | |
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| Do weddings make you jealous?
Posted: 6/25/2012 2:54:32 AM |
I treat weddings the same way I do funerals. I offer my condolences.
Lol^^^^^thanks for the laugh, Pig..that was a good one.
Do weddings make you jealous that someone else has found love and you are alone? I just came from a beautiful wedding. I saw two people in love. I was jealous, because I don't have that. Or do that make you hopeful that there's someone out there for you?
Nope, just how awesome my vacation would be if I had 30 grand to throw away, well just have to settle for a "staycation" | |
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| Do weddings make you jealous?
Posted: 6/25/2012 3:03:25 AM |
I treat weddings the same way I do funerals. I offer my condolences.
Ditto to that!!
And ive felt this way for YEARS.
I always shake my head and say "What are they thinking.........?"
Agreed. Never been jealous, always happy that it's not me standing up there.
It bothers me when people assume I am divorced...I very quickly and
emphatically correct them and let them know that I have never been married.
I am very proud of this fact and definitely don't worry how others perceive
me because of it.
Much rather wear the "never married" label than the "divorced" one. Those who
think there's something wrong with a woman my age having never been married
tend to be the ones who have multiple failed marriages under their belt. I find it
highly amusing that they see me as the one who has a problem with commitment...
*rolls eyes* | |
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| Do weddings make you jealous?
Posted: 6/25/2012 4:16:47 AM | Nope.
I've only been to one in my lifetime, and only because I was forced to go as a teen. As a general rule (now that I'm old enough to say hell no), I avoid them at all costs. The next (and likely last, thank god) wedding I attend will be my own - a quick and dirty "I do great now let's get the hell out of here" event with 5 people or less (ideally), or a ridiculously themed wedding where we all get to dress up as superheroes or something.
But no. it was the most sickeningly boring event I'd ever attended. It was one of those loooooong ones where the ceremony lasted almost as long as the reception. Everybody stand, everybody sit, everybody stand, ugh. I've had more fun at funerals.
I was very excited for the couple, and they looked gorgeous and seemed absolutely happy, so it definitely wasn't that. But any event where people get up and do the electric slide can just go to hell. | |
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