shortest marriage ever?

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  1. Ed Barton

    Ed Barton Well-Known Member

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    You certainly sound annoyed. I quote you "This really annoys me! ".

    It was a gift and ultimately no one else's business. I'm not sure why you have so much invested in the outcome. I may, or may not, believe that a gift should be returned under certain circumstances, but I'm neither the gift giver or receiver.

    Perhaps she wants to keep the ring as a reminder of the good times they had together? Jewelry means far more to women than men.

    Why not? It's monetary value is around $500 - big deal. They both sound like children!

    Perhaps he also wants it to keep as a reminder of the good times they had together? Wanting to sell it to recover his losses cheapens marriage. Perhaps he should consider a burger ring next time he get's engaged. Or perhaps a fattened pig as a gift.
     
    Ed Barton, 26th Mar, 2016
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  2. Johnny Cashflow

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    Read it how ever you want. I was annoyed she wanted to keep the ring. Not that the relationship didn't work out.

    Is this what you did ?
    Says the person who won't stop talking about it.


    A lot of assumptions here.
     
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  3. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Scott No Mates, 26th Mar, 2016
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  4. MSD

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    My fiancé is a lawyer and we're aware of that case... I made a joke after I proposed about the ring being a "conditional gift". (She didn't appreciate it)
     
    MSD, 26th Mar, 2016
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  5. Blacky

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    My wife had her wedding and engagement rings stolen less than 3months after our wedding.

    That annoyed me somewhat**

    No... They weren't insured.

    I'm just glad she lost hers before I lost mine. I'm now 'in credit' and have a safety line

    Blacky

    **understated due to being a family friendly forum.
     
    Blacky, 26th Mar, 2016
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  6. Kangaroo

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    Seriously, is marriage an old concept which needs to be thrown away ? Where did marriage come from ? I am not degrading human to animals but I can not help thinking that have you ever seen a life long sex relationship between animals ? It is against nature ! Life long marriage is only a recent thing if you look at the evolution path of human. Maybe it is going to end.

    Throw rocks at me !
     
    Kangaroo, 26th Mar, 2016
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  7. Terry_w

    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    Many animals only mate with one partner.
    33 Animals That Mate For Life | Symbols of Love
     
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    kierank, 26th Mar, 2016
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  9. TMNT

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    Just got sent some photos of an indian wedding here in aus

    Some amazing looking ceremonies and food

    But i just got a headache just looking at the photos

    How people can be bothered i applaud them
     
    TMNT, 26th Mar, 2016
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  10. Tim86

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    My marriage was a non event and didnt change anything in our relationship besides the fact that we now have wedding rings. We didn't spend much money on the wedding. Neither of us were really all that involved in the wedding. We happily took a backseat to my mother in law organising things.

    I think when you have the right partner relationships are just so much easier. Some unlucky people fall for the wrong partner and then that makes everything hell. From the wedding day to everything else.

    Nothing to do with one person being better than another. When it comes to relationships its 90% luck.
     
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  12. JenW

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    Why? Your brain is bigger than a termite's....sounds like you used it to make a good decision for you :)
    Ideally marriage is forever, but you know what, sometimes people make mistakes. It's when they're onto their fourth or fifth mistake that you start to wonder about their judgement.
     
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    People seem to have lost the concept of marriage and the sacred vow that they promise each other on the day of the marriage. Does it mean so little these days? Last year, I witnessed 5 marriage breakdowns and it was really sad to see. I was told there is at least 3 year waiting time to have your matter heard in the family law court and each judges were meant to have 300 cases each but in fact has around 1000.
     
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  14. Azazel

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    That is bizarre.
    Hope it was a good party!
     
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  15. JenW

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    Just thinking about this....let's all take a moment and feel sorry for the parents. Not the best outcome of a $100K investment.
     
    JenW, 27th Mar, 2016
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  16. kierank

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    IMHO, weddings aren't investments.
    No income, lots of expenses, no tax deductions, ....
     
    kierank, 27th Mar, 2016
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  17. JenW

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    It depends on whether you view the possibility of grandchildren as assets or not.
     
    JenW, 27th Mar, 2016
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  18. kierank

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    Don't need to have a wedding to have grandchildren :) :)
     
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  19. Joshwaaaa

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    Me and the other half really hate the idea of a wedding/marriage. At most we are going to sign a piece of paper so we both have the same last name just for sake of the kids (2nd due in 6 weeks). Rather then spend $30k on a wedding I'll buy a boat she'll buy herself a new horse float, sounds like a good deal to me.
     
    Joshwaaaa, 27th Mar, 2016
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  20. Azazel

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    Hmm, what can be done about this...
    What if they had the reception in an IP?
     
    Azazel, 27th Mar, 2016
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