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(Original Air Date: 09/26/06) It’s do or die for the men today, as their partners tell them to either walk down the aisle or walk the highway! Tony and Mary have dated for 12 years, and have been engaged for eight. Mary wants to set a wedding date, but Tony says even after all these years, he’s not ready and still feels pressured to tie the knot. Does Tony fear getting married or getting married to Mary? Then, Rosanna has been dating her boyfriend, Dennis, for almost five years and says she’s tired of “playing house.” Dennis maintains that he told Rosanna from the start he didn’t want to get married. Should they just throw in the towel and move on? Plus, Robin shares some relationship tips, and the women finally take a stand and issue ultimatums for their men! Join the discussion.

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December 20, 2006, 6:49 am PST

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Quote From: briarose

i dont know what the big deal is with getting married.  spending all this time worrying about a piece of paper which means absolutely nothing.  i dont get it.
There is no big deal unless you feel there is a big deal. Live and let live. To each their own... etc etc...
 
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December 20, 2006, 6:59 am PST

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I do believe in marriage...I believe in the sanctity of marriage....I believe society has lost sight of this....I also believe commitment can occur outside of marriage...and for me the argument of marriage being a piece of paper can go both ways...if it truly is a piece of paper then it shouldn't be such a big deal to these guys when their girlfriends want to get married....
 
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December 20, 2006, 7:33 am PST

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to move in togathetr before marrage is the same as a try it before yiou buy it arrangement, and even those have a 30 day limit!
 
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December 20, 2006, 10:07 am PST

Or?

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I do believe in marriage...I believe in the sanctity of marriage....I believe society has lost sight of this....I also believe commitment can occur outside of marriage...and for me the argument of marriage being a piece of paper can go both ways...if it truly is a piece of paper then it shouldn't be such a big deal to these guys when their girlfriends want to get married....
Or to the ladies when the shoe is on the other foot.  it does happen.
 
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December 20, 2006, 10:08 am PST

Or?

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I do believe in marriage...I believe in the sanctity of marriage....I believe society has lost sight of this....I also believe commitment can occur outside of marriage...and for me the argument of marriage being a piece of paper can go both ways...if it truly is a piece of paper then it shouldn't be such a big deal to these guys when their girlfriends want to get married....
Or to the ladies when the shoe is on the other foot.  it does happen.
 
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December 20, 2006, 10:12 am PST

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The piece of paper means nothing to me either; it's the commitment that means everything. In our society that comes with a piece of paper... which I never sent for because I keep forgetting. People that aren't married, for what ever reason, say that all the time. It's just a piece of paper. I just smile at them and happily go home to my husband.
The piece of paper is not just a legal document either.  It also symbolizes the union in the same way a wedding ring does.  For many, the paper shows the commitment.  It also lets you bypass a lot of trouble when you are trying to get other things done that involve your  legal marital status.
 
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December 20, 2006, 10:16 am PST

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Great post!  People who are recently scorned often generalize the malice of the opposite sex as a manner of defense.  Just wait until someone new comes along and captures their interest they may find a change of heart.
And a great post by you.  Good job both of you.
 
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December 20, 2006, 10:25 am PST

Garbage

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Sorry, could I get you a bandage? The only thing a man usually thinks about is himself.  Women usually have more brains and are able to multi-task more efficiently than most men. A man needs to use his brains and not his bodily functions to figure out if he is able to support himself before he even starts dating. Dating is not a meaningless activity, it is to see if you are compatible with some one who you may want as a wife, not to see how many notches you can get on your belt. Socially negative, that's what happens to a woman after thinking she has found Mr. Right decides that she will do whatever it takes, and then gets left at home because he has drinks,or a game with the boys and doesn't have time for the woman who loves him, I just hope he remembers her name when he does decide to go home. I would love to get paid for each and every job title I fulfill in a day, Mr. Trump would need to bring his checkbook. Sorry if you've gotten hurt in the past but you need to use your God given brains.
The post you responded to was pure garbage.  I am a man who had two bad marriages.  I blame myself alone for that.  Marriage was not designed as a benefit for women.  It is a mutual benefit.  I am now happily married and will never make such whining comments as the original poster.  If you meet the right person, it is the best way to go (my opinion).  Your advice is right on target.  One need not be a woman to love or hate marriage.  One need only be mature and wise to have a great marriage.
 
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December 20, 2006, 10:32 am PST

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What is wrong with wanting that complete thing...paper, flowers, family...the whole works...if he loves you it can come with a piece of paper and it is such a small deed to do for love...that is all I have to say.  Amen...
The marriage also carries significant legal weight.  There are many legal and medical areas in which one has no legal rights unless they are married.
 
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December 20, 2006, 10:34 am PST

*shrug*

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The piece of paper is not just a legal document either.  It also symbolizes the union in the same way a wedding ring does.  For many, the paper shows the commitment.  It also lets you bypass a lot of trouble when you are trying to get other things done that involve your  legal marital status.
It is what you make of it. I can't even tell if you are agreeing or disagreeing (with me) or reiterating. I don't think it was ever supposed to be a symbol just proof of the deed. Maybe it has become a symbol for some?
 
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