Discussion of the Day
Marriage and Money
BLACK LIVES MATTER28-Apr-21
People get marry for one reason in a capitalist country - money (or if you prefer an upgrade in their lifestyle). Capitalist countries have the highest divorce rate on the planet. Why do you think people get marry in a capitalist country?
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  • Ahh, now I know why no one wants to marry me…!!
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    • Knowing what I know now, take the money and run!
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    • To try and upgrade their lifestyle and empty someone else,s wallet
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    • It's not marriage that's the problem. It's people. It's best for kids.
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      • I got in a relationship for love but have never been married. Each to their own. I don't think it's for me though as I just like to live simply without many complications and marriage seems to complicate things for many people.
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        • People marry for many reasons in ANY country - capitalist or not. Love, money, lonliness, social status, societal expectation, family pressure, pregnancy etc are all relevant reasons why people choose (or are pressured ) into marriage.
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          • In a capitalist country - people marry for one reason - money ( are if you prefer too upgrade their standard of living)
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          • TimtamBLACK LIVES MATTER
            that is an opinion, not fact and is short sighted and demonstrates a narrow vision and lack of insight. Certainly SOME people marry for money, no doubt, but people, are way more complex than the polictical and economic structure of the country they live in.
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          • you stated your opinion (not one fact) - which was unbelievable short sighted and demonstrates a very narrow vision and a complete lack of insight - people said a lot of things - but I reside in a capitalist country (fact) - which operates on the principle - money over people (fact: think strikes) - and marriage is not an exception to the rule (fact: think pre-nuptial agreements)!
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          • If anyone is pressured into marriage they are thick. Stupid!
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        • Walter a penis extension in the USA is a gun, get it?
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        • My dear Walter, have another drink, swallow more pills, smoke some more dope, and have another twisted look at your life, life is good, the world is good, you live in the USA where you are not a man unless you have a penis extension on your hip or under your jacket, where the most dangerous thing do with your kids is send them to school
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          • or be another Botham Jean (Black like me) who was killed by police woman Amber Guyger (White) - because she entered his apartment by mistake (?!) - supposed after a long hard day at police work (violating minorities' right) and killed him - she got ten years but is out on bail appealing her conviction - only - in the USA. FYI: Black, Brown, Red people are at risk being shot (by the police) as so as they leave their apartment (or when they are in their apartment) - only - in the USA. Furthermore, penis extension is not a medical fact - but the figment of an over active libido. CIAO
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          • Edith vBLACK LIVES MATTER
            I enjoy your answers to some of the letters & agree with some of your views .I reckon you have a great sense of humour.
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        • Look at the fools in overcrowded, and poorer nations. Women still having multiple kids that they can't afford. If they, the husband dies .. or leaves ....then the adult ---female is stuffed and so is her poor and innocent kids. Sometimes marrying well is not a bad thing, for the offspring, if nothing else.
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          • A few decades ago maybe relationships lasted longer. Baby boomers. Times have changed! Women can't afford to rely on their husband or partner anymore. Fickle people are today. Younger women need to be careful when they hook up or they might just find ---themselfs with a baby or two, and no partner to support them. They don't teach this in schools .. do they! Women should rely on their own resources too in life. The less educated you are the more you will end up with nothing .
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            • Slip me a few bucks, and I'll tell you what I really think !! LOL
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              • Actually The Ukraine and Russia are the highest divorce rate of at least 80%. A few reasons people get married in a Capitalist country is because it is easy, they most likely want to leave their lousy life for a better one, and the only place to have a better life is in a Capitalist country. Every marriage involves money at some stage, so why can't they get married and enjoy themselves in the mean time?
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                • Not really - Ukraine and Russia are having issues - which could lead to war - which forces the noncombatant too try to cover their asses anyway they can - which will lead to a high divorce rate!!
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                • Leslie D 488751BLACK LIVES MATTER
                  I know about the conflicts in the Ukraine and Russia but that has nothing to do with the divorce rate. If you look into the facts why the divorce rate is so high you will find that the 80% is realistic.
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                • BLACK LIVES MATTERLeslie D 488751
                  I did not state that Ukraine had a divorce rate lower then 80% - read my response to your original post to me - however thanks for making my point - Ukraine is consider a capitalist country with a high divorce rate
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                • Leslie D 488751BLACK LIVES MATTER
                  The Ukraine is a communist country, as are the countries around it.
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                • BLACK LIVES MATTERLeslie D 488751
                  Less tried this again - Ukraine is listed as a capitalist country - a poor capitalist country - BUT still a capitalist country - regardless with countries are around it!!!!!!!
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              • When I first met my husband I was not very fond of him, took me a while before I agreed to even go out with him, But after two years, I was told, that he needed to speak to my father, Which of course Dad replied Son I am willing to let you have all of her not just her hand, With that reply a ring was trusted on my figure, We have bee together 50years in total, we vowed to love and cherish in sickness and in health, rich and poor. We have been rich,by working our buts off in a business I started as a courier driver, he joined me and worked hard, and then we lost everything to HIH, we are not so poor now, and doing well, and better in love, now that he is not so well, I love him even more cause I don't know when the time that will come, how well I will do on my lonsome, Thats What Love should be
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                • People get married in communist's and totalitarian countries because they have no freedom, remember they used to built wall to keep there people from leaving, they still shoot the, little parasites who dare to call themselves men, will cheat and kill, take away there guns and they slither into the undergrowth, everyone strives to be better, Capitalism may not be the answer, but at least you dnt have to have twenty or thirty pieces of paper to go somewhere, you can just take you camera and go, you are not forced into marriage, mostly there are no dishonour killings like some places,(they call them Honour killings) this is just ignorance, no killing is honourable, and hey some people get married for love, if you know what that is
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                  • One, the USA was building a wall when Trump was president. Two, the USA has honorable killings in the USA - Black, Brown, and Red People - Think George Floyd's death and trial. Three, I do not know people got marry for love. Four, I was raised in a die hard capitalist country - USA . Five, I was taught in a die hard capitalist country - USA - you value money over human relationships (since humans are the most despicable specie on the planet and can not be trusted on any level and under no circumstances). Sixth, I learned my lessons well - in a die hard capitalist country - USA - people get marry for monetary gain to rise their standard of living which capitalist is all about - not love (which is a myth). However, you are right on one point - CAPITALISM is not the answer?!
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                  • 2025BLACK LIVES MATTER
                    Trump was right to build a wall. It's supposed to be illegal today to invade another nation.
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                • Money, Money, Money, Must Be Funny In A Rich Men's World, Why is it that up and coming marriages don't have pre nups, added to the vows, that way couples can bang heads before the high cost of divorce
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                  • with humans - we are twisted - ego(s) get involve - being reasonable is off the agenda
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                • Walter can't even discredit what I typed. That proves my point! His argument is mostly flawed. Lol
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                  • Walter...well done mate..I've just read through all of these...WOW....I've only offered love and marriage to make everything better..to make everything beautiful...I didn't realise just how twisted things could be
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                    • Hi Andrew 1 - Humans are the most twisted specie on the planet - I am surprise you are shock - me - I am a born-again cynic (a born-again sinner is so passé - SMILE)
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                    • Hi Andrew 1 - do you know that I am still getting responses to my post (marriage and money) - which is almost three days old - I know people are twisted - but did not how much - unbelievable twisted?!
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                    • Edith vBLACK LIVES MATTER
                      I smiled
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                    • I always look forward to our discussion - because they show the ongoing divide in the country (USA).
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                  • I think capitalist countries are irrelevant as far as marriage numbers people generally marry because they love each other this may wane over the years but in many cases the love between the couple nourishes & grows especially as the family grows,Ivbeen married for nearly 58 years & I love my wife as much as ever,we say at least once a day “I love you” life without her would intolerable,I’m so lucky.
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                    • Really?!
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                    • Henry - that is fantastic to hear. Congratulations to both of you. I had one very happy relationship that lasted for years but he ended up dying of cancer. I miss him a lot. I BELIEVE IN LOVE AND ALWAYS WILL. Best wishes to both of you. xxxooo
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                    • Henry W 362692JANET R 328390
                      Thank you Janet,I’m so lucky to have someone I can cherish
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                  • There are many low income families in Western countries. So many of these people dont marry for money. Some never even own a house. Walter you are so dam ignorant. Yet you say you grew up on the streets? You do make me laugh with your niave comments. I think you have been reading too many fairytales from Hollywood.
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                    • may be capitalist country has more freedom and better social security. so people don't need to still in marriage if they don't want to, not like the other will less money.
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                      • Some men don't even pay for their kids survival needs when they run away. It's left up to the welfare sector to pay for keeping the mum and kids. Unless, she can get her self a job, and many don't until they are forced too. If you have kids then you should pay for them. Our society changed the rules and now we have kids growing up on welfare.
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                        • I've seen quite a few women in their teens, and twenties Wheeling their babies around in prams. I think some are definitely single mum's. I think it's a. Its sickingTBH. Too many of them don't think of the consequences of their action before they breed. Kids growing up without father's, and single parents. Many of these--- partners don't even keep the kids they breed. Only responsible parents should breed.
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                          • aS THE SAYING GOES money IS THE ROOT OF EVIL.
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                          • you are so wrong .Most of us "in a capitalistic country marry for love .Your opinion is a typical Socialistic comment .Why is the divorce rate so high? I don't know! but it has nothing to do with love or money
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                            • Hi Edith V. - I was born and educated in a die hard capitalistic country - USA. I was taught to value money over human relationship - hence, people DO NOT marry each other because they are in love with each other - they marry each other for monetary gain. Furthermore, humans are the most despicable and untrustworthy specie on the planet - you would only marry a human for monetary gain. Therefore, where is this typical Socialistic comment germane to why people marry each other in a capitalistic country?!
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                            • Edith vBLACK LIVES MATTER
                              I married for love & conceived 2 babies in love .We worked together made a good partnership .We created our joint wealth & now as seniors 84 & 87 yrs we are now enjoying the fruits of our labour. I feel compassion for you to never had a loving relationship .NOT ALL people born in USA think like you an embittered unhappy individual
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                            • In your first post to me - I was a socialist (typical Socialistic comment). In your second post to me - I am an embittered unhappy individual. I am guessing you never heard of the first amendment to the US Constitution - which guarantees FREE SPEECH to every US citizen (which means I am entitled to express my opinion - without being harass (derogatory name calling direct at me by you))?!
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                            • Fairy DBLACK LIVES MATTER
                              Just because you were taught to value money over relationships, doesn’t mean the rest of society follows this idea. People do marry for love, not just money, despite what you believe. Not everyone is as cynical and pessimistic as you. You are making a very generalised assumption about a LOT of people. You also have such a negative view of the world, it’s quite sad.
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                            • Capitalism is built on money over people - not on relationship - this is a capitalist planet - how is this a negative view of the world? You accuse me of generalized assumption - yet you do know how I was raised or under what circumstances!!! Furthermore, have you ever heard of a pre-nuptial agreement?
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                          • As far as I am concerned anyone who gets married for MONEY is an absolute fool. No wonder we have the highest divorce rate. True love is the only thing that keeps people together!!!!!
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                            • In a capitalist society we are taught to value money over human relationships (which most humans have a hard time admitting to themselves). Furthermore, humans are the most despicable specie on the planet (and can not be trusted under any circumstances - especially when it comes to marriage). The overwhelming majority of people in a capitalist countries - marry for money (or if you prefer to upgrade their lifestyle). Capitalist countries on this planet had the the highest divorce rate and capitalist countries on the this planet people actual stay marry to each for the shortest period of time. I am actual expect to believe people get marry for true love - RIGHT - I will admit exceptions do occur?! However, true love is a MYTH and needs to be bury - before it does further harm to the human psyche!
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                            • 2025BLACK LIVES MATTER
                              Walter lives in the past. Once it was common to marry for money, but many couples now work. Your argument is flawed .
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                            • JANET R 328390BLACK LIVES MATTER
                              Well I can tell you I did NOT marry for money but I will admit to being extremely naive and had no idea what "personality disorders" or "narcissism" was. I may be crazy ... but I say "true love" is possible ..... but you are right ..... most people don't want to put the effort in to MAKE IT WORK.
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                            • Edith vBLACK LIVES MATTER
                              It takes love & money for a happy "marriage" also respect , loyalty, & sharing all responsibilities
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                            • Really?????????????
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                          • After reading the discussion page seems a few people have been stung with marriage and settlement. When I divorced I only wanted the house and I had been paying the mortgage anyway which I had to get my son's funerals put on the loan as he didn't help with the funeral he was to busy with his girlfriend I didn't touch his car boat personal things or super .we never had a joint account so we didn't have to deal with dividing things .I got the debt he got freedom I raised my girls with no help through him but I hold my head high and say I've achieved a lot .I know I'll never pay my mortgage off but my girls will get a good start in life when sold .would I ever marry for money no if I ever found me right I'd have a prenup so nothing would be taken from my girls and every he would have would go to his family .I know of people that have taken up with a new partner and the partners kids get nothing but they make sure their kids are taken care of which is not right at all .I will not be a kept woman I'm to independent for that
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                            • I think it’s more in a capitalist country people can divorce easier because women have more rights and are not subservient to men. It’s good to be capitalist and not get stuck in a marriage just because men have all the cards.
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                              • Men usually bring in more income or are on a higher incomes than woman. Woman tend to be on low incomes. Woman marry or go for wealthy or rich men. That money from the man makes the woman feel secure.
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                                • sounds like slavery to me - being sold to the highest bidder
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                              • Woman only marry men who have money. Woman love money and money talks in a relationship. No money, no husband.
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                                • That's not always the case. The man i was with previous to my husband earnt more money than i'd seen in my life but we did not share the same values and only sharing a love of the same hobbies simply wasn't enough. I wanted to marry and have kids, he wanted to continue living his lifestyle. I have been with my husband for 19 years now, we're married and have 4 kids. I doubt he'll ever earn the same money as my exboyfriend, but we have the same values which is more important.
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                                • hehe have you beamed in from the 1950s?
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                                • Most men aren't rich. Many men get involved with women and they are low to medium income. Some don't even have jobs. Unfortunately, they still breed.
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                                • I like your style - but I was thinking the late 1940s - after WW2 ended
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                                • How many men are rich? Another stupid comment.
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                              • Most want more money to have a better life for themselves and either the money runs out or they get sick and tired of putting up with whatever has/ makes the money and they’ll move onto the next victim ?????
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                                • Really nothing to do with money in most cases - at least in the initial decision. lack of money or poor partnership later can be a cause of divorce. Nothing to do with capitalism. Marriage today should be a partnership but too many people have romantic notions. In actual fact marriage may well be unnecessary in many countries with correct laws protecting women. When women can work they can support themselves and any children they have. They can have children and choose not to get married at all. there are far more choices today as equality between genders improves.
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                                  • My question was why are divorce rate are highest in capitalistic country?
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                                  • Edith vBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                    because in our countries we are equal
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                                • I got married because her father had a shotgun pointed at me. I did not ask him how much the gun was worth.
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                                  • my parents had a shotgun marriage (which was quite common in the 1950s) - it is a good thing you did not ask how much the shotgun was worth - seems like you know when to keep your mouth shut - which is a sign of intelligence
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                                  • Chris P ChikinBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                    ha ha, I have never been accused of having intelligence before. Mind you I can count to 10 without using my fingers.
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                                  • BLACK LIVES MATTERChris P Chikin
                                    Let me repeat myself - you know when to keep your mouth shut - which is a sign of intelligence - PERIOD
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                                • it's got to be tp facilitate a 'fair' distribution of wealth I married for money and later learned that my wife did too,,,,we were both wrong
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                                  • it sounds like poetic justice too me - as long as the the two of you are both happy at this point - money rewards all fantasy
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                                  • roger l 315504BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                    been happy togethe since 1972 and since retiring 20 years ago we've hoarded up a bit since
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                                  • BLACK LIVES MATTERroger l 315504
                                    like - I retired 22 years ago - this coming June it will be 23 years - took early retirement and glad I DID!
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                                • Because they believe that they will be better off as a result of marrage which is a load of rubbish.
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                                  • last time I checked - love does not pay the bills - but cold cash does pay the bill - do the math
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                                  • john w 87680BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                    When poverty comes in the door love goes out the window
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                                  • BLACK LIVES MATTERjohn w 87680
                                    Ain't that the truth
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                                  • john w 87680BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                    Glad you agree I have been around for a few years and have seen it all, but no one takes any notice of us oldies
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                                  • BLACK LIVES MATTERjohn w 87680
                                    sad but true - growing old is not for the faint of hear!
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                                  • john w 87680BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                    It is hard work but I live in NZ so nice and easy lifestyle.
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                                  • BLACK LIVES MATTERjohn w 87680
                                    Like - Lucky You - but I was taught you make you own luck - ENJOY!
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                                  • john w 87680BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                    To a point but there always seems to some nasty so and so bugger things I expect you experienced them.
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                                  • BLACK LIVES MATTERjohn w 87680
                                    unfortunately too often
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                                • Marry for money?, what a load of codswallop
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                                  • last time I checked - loves does not pay the bills - but cold cash does pay the bills - do the math
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                                  • Morton BBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                    I married for Love and the bills have always been paid on time, ps the word is Maths
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                                • Arranged marriages
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                                  • I do not know I wish people would be nicer to each others
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                                    • between you and me - I wish people would be nicer to each other (a lot)) - but I got over it
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                                  • I always say "money can't buy you happiness" but my partner say "yes, but it can buy you the very best misery"
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                                    • I believe money can buy you happiness and lack of money will have you wallowing in misery?!
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                                    • Helen A 395807BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                      In Australia I saw a study a couple of years back that said if you earn over $80K AUD a year and you are unhappy then money is not the issue. I agree with you though, Walter, because the majority of people here don't earn that much and so money and happiness are therefore, in fact, related.
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                                    • BLACK LIVES MATTERHelen A 395807
                                      Hi Helen A - I always wonder why people hate admitting money and happiness are related to each other - this is a capitalist planet - except for its dark and unfathomed corners
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                                    • mary cBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                      especially true when you become ill and can't work. We were ok- had life, health and house insurance then my husband had a massive stroke and is paralysed. I am his carer and we live on govt benefit. Goodbye to all the things like health insurances- that we could actually do with now. Life can be very hard when the money is gone. People say to me oh you have to have your home insured! like i know.. but i have no money for it now! Your health is precious.
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                                    • I survive on the streets for four years as a runaway teenager - with no medical insurance - I am paying for it in my old age - going back to my parent's house wasn't a reasonable option or safe option during that period of time - I had to keep pushing forward and never looking back (which is easier said then done)
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                                    • Edith vBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                      So that is where your strength comes from.
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                                  • I would hope to make a family , old fashioned and traditional.
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                                    • Why are the divorce rate highest in capitalist countries. I believe the overwhelming majority of us get or got married (including me) for money (or to upgrade our life style). In capitalist society (I reside in USA) we taught the value of money over humans. Humans are the most despicable species on the planet - can not be trusted under any circumstances (including marriage)!!!!
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                                      • Oh! Walter so sorry for your pain .My husband & I trust each other.We don't always agree on everything tho ,that is the spice of life
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                                      • I do look forward to our online chat! Sometimes you can be quite rational and make your point - very succinctly!
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                                    • you get marry for love and kids in any country, capitalist or any other
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                                      • Ever heard of a pre-nuptial agreement - only in a capitalist country
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                                    • That statement is a load of rubbish, sure that happens but most marriages are for love.
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                                      • Since most marriages are for love - what country do you reside in - I reside in the USA - the overwhelming couples in the USA do not marry for love - the USA has the highest divorce rate of a capitalist country on this planet and has the lowest length of time people stay married to each other in a capitalist country on this planet
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                                      • ever heard of a pre-nuptial agreement? RUBBISH?
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                                    • GOT MARRIED 54 YEARS AGO, DID NOT HAVE MUCH MONEY, WORKED HARD TOGETHER AND NOW REAPING THE RICHES OF OUR HARD WORK.
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                                      • My question is WHY do capitalist countries have the highest divorce rate on this planet?
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                                      • PhyrephlyBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                        Could it be that the capitalist problem is really the love of money, instead of money itself?
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                                      • Like - but all I have is a high school diploma - philosophy is way over my head. All I am sure of - is that the overwhelming majority of people marry for money (just don't like admitting to themselves) - in capitalist countries we value money over humans!! Which is why capitalist countries have the highest divorce rate on the planet!
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                                    • We didn't have much money, 2 students who couldn't pay bills & eat properly in the same week. 28 years later we still don't have much money, but we have 2 kids, some great memories & a good life. We work at it, the same way we worked at everything - together.
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                                        • Love...and then they both work hard for their money....lol what else
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                                          • Maybe the divorce rate statistics you refer to represents that they are free to so and not forced to stay in a cruel marriage and lucky to just escape with their lives and the clothes they are wearing. The marriage which may have been arranged for them and money may have paid to their family ... who really knows what goes on behind closed doors as some are fearful to speak up in any type of country.
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                                            • each to their own
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                                              • No idea.
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                                                • What rubbish!!
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                                                  • Why do capitalist countries have the highest divorce rate on this planet? The rubbish starts when people - do not like a fact - when it goes against their belief system!
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                                                • I doubt many have much money when they first get married. They work together saving to get a house/home, have children etc. The pressures this brings on a couple often ends up parting them but not all marriages end up this way. The realities of being married are hard. Expectations do not live up in the realities. Struggling financially brings problems and add children to the mix again adds more stress. Why just ask why people get married in a capitalist country as you call them. People marry in every culture and for various reasons. Love, arranged, expectations, etc. I think the majority of couples marry thinking it will last but as I said reality takes a huge toll and I don't believe people should stay married if they are unhappy. What's the point.
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                                                  • the rich do marry do each other - everyone does not start marriage off without a lot of money - my questions are: Why is the divorce rate divorce rate higher in capitalist countries then non-capitalist countries? Do people marry more often for money in a capitalist country?
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                                                  • Rod R 101788BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                    I don't really know, relationships can be hard. The added pressures of life & work don't make it any easier. If there was no love, respect & friendship to start with it may never grow. Life's too short to be unhappy, if you're not happy you're probably in the wrong place. We married for love but we were friends first.
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                                                  • Maria B 89860BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                    Could it be that people move/immigrate/escape to take refuge in those capitalist countries, do they even care about the label, just for that purpose thus inflating the statistics?
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                                                  • BLACK LIVES MATTERRod R 101788
                                                    My question is: Why do capitalist countries have the highest divorce rate on the planet.
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                                                  • Rod R 101788BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                    might simply be because divorce is an option.
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                                                  • Maria B 89860BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                    To get your statistical answer you may need to ask each individual directly if they have managed to escape a brutal marriage and are still alive to tell their story.
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                                                  • Linda CMaria B 89860
                                                    Yes, we are in a tsnumai of murders and assaults against women/partners here in Aus. One was burnt to death by her ex partner in her back yard with her 3 children in the house a few days ago. AVO did not stop him. Police did not stop him although she was begging for help most days for a long time. Would you deny her a divorce. We cannot go back to the days when women are abused or murdered and nothing is done as the man/husband "Has rights over her". Much more needs to be done to protect women and children from domestic violence. Yes Walter, the rich do marry the rich but they are a very small percentage of people in the world. If as you call us capitalist countries divorce more it is because they have the laws and ability to do so. It does not solve all the problems as with the poor woman above but most go on to live better lives. I am divorced but I would never get married again or have a partner and in fact have not dated since. I have 3 children and things were tough but we did OK.
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                                                  • I became a runaway and survive on the streets for four years as a teenager. My opinion is that people still marry for money (or an upgrade of their lifestyle) - in a capitalist society - in the USA (a capitalist society) we are taught to value money over humans
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                                                  • Linda CBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                    Well that's America. You cannot judge everywhere with the same measuring stick.
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                                                  • do other capitalist countries see the USA as a world leader and attempt to follow the USA
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                                                  • Linda CBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                    Maybe once but no so now so much. I have never been an advocate to follow blindly. We need to stand together though but it seems your country is pulling itself apart.
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                                                  • unfortunately you have a valid point about USA - however, it is not pulling itself apart - my country is reaping what it has been sowing for centuries
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                                                  • Linda CBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                    Same thing. Sometimes it just all comes together at the wrong time. Right now you should all be working together against the evils of the world and the virus.
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                                                  • not the same thing - we are dealing with the evil in ourselves - with no path going forward - the other capitalist countries on the planet are going to have work (together) to deal with evils of the world - I hope they are up to it!
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                                                  • Linda CBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                    me too but your country won't be immuned to world events.
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                                                  • don't count on that - we (Americans) are a selfish lot.
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                                                  • Maria B 89860BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                    That is very sad to be surrounded by such heartlessness ... best to observe and form ones own principles and opinions .. best to have a clear conscience, much easier load to carry around.
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                                                  • BLACK LIVES MATTERMaria B 89860
                                                    Hi Maria B - I prefer to not have a conscience and carry money on me - I sleep better at night. LOL
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                                                • We get married for alsorts of reasons
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                                                  • people stated that they get married for a lot of different reasons - my question is - why are the divorce rate highest in capitalist countries?
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                                                  • Joe B 288252BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                    Because they can...no use in living a life of misery and abuse, just end it and move on...find love and happiness which is much more important and valuable then money
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                                                  • BLACK LIVES MATTERJoe B 288252
                                                    My question Is: Why do capitalist countries have the highest divorce rates of countries on the planet
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                                                  • mary cJoe B 288252
                                                    true that.
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                                                • Because of tradition, enforced religious nonsense. That old rubbish priests and others spread about that if you don'r get married, preferably in one of our churches. synagogues, temples, mosques etc. where they make a bicket load of money out of you, you will be "Living in Sin", "Will go to Hell" clah, blah, blah...Poor fools believe them and then as we have seen up to 50% of all marriages fail, often very bitterly! What's the point of it all? Just live together, if you break up then simply divide the assets down the middle. Don't breed unless you are both determined to stay together and jointly raise your children and that means not expecting other Taxpayers to support you by subsidising Child Care, or Early Learning all of which really means that your trophy kids are brought up by others whilst you run around making lots of money!
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                                                  • cynical - but I am cynical - still well written - LIKE!
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                                                • YOU SHOULD MARRY FOR LOVE IF ITS THE MONEY THEN THEY DONT LOVE THERE HUSBAND THEY JUST WHAT THE MONEY AND POWER THAT GOES WITH IT
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                                                  • money can be the down fall
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                                                    • lack of scruples, values, morals, principles, etc. are the down fall of people - not money
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                                                    • Edith vBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                      here! here!
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                                                  • I have been married for 37 years and my husband was dead broke it was not for money and we are still very happy
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                                                    • THATS GREAT SONYA YOUR ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES
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                                                    • Great stuff you have a true treasure there
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                                                    • thank you I am
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                                                  • They don’t mix
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                                                    • It is my 46 wedding anniversary this year, we got married in the registry office so there was no big wedding and neither of us had a lot of money. What we have accumulated over the years we worked hard for and it makes you stronger and appreciate the little things in life. Money can be very destructive if not handled wisely.
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                                                      • CONGRATULATIONS on being married for 46 years and wishing you many more years together
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                                                      • Sheree TBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                        Thank you Walter xx
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                                                    • i think people want to improve the living status with wealth { money} which is one of the thing that we strive for, but in hind site there is lonely. what ever you want you can get it. because you have lots of money.. You can not buy happiness, real warm happiness, and love, real love
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                                                      • interesting myth - money can not buy you love, etc. - try living without money and findings things in life that are going to make you happy
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                                                    • Money is an energy that must be controlled or like any other energy, it can backfire or explode causing untold destruction.
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                                                      • From someone who has been married for 52 years it's easy to see why people don't stay married. Firstly they get together for lust, they spend more than a deposit on a house for a wedding, mostly to impress others. After a couple of years, not being able to save or do things they want to do and the lust wearing off, they want out. Then because they have children or pets a divorce costs another fortune. To get married for love you don't need a big wedding, you need to be aware of your partners faults and they of yours. Then you need to work together to stay in love with them warts and all. Don't start a family for a couple of years that gives you time for each other and to save. If you are in love staying home together and saving hard is no issue. When children come along you are then able to share your love and give them a stable home life. Unfortunately its all about what you have now, house, car, boat etc. most of which are not yet paid for. Love doesn't care if you are communist or capitalist it matters to the two people involved.
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                                                        • well written and well thought out response to marriage (and why in your case - your marriage works) - CONGRATULATIONS on being marry for 52 years
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                                                        • My sentiments exactly.You have captured it really well. Also congratulations on your 52 years wishing you many more years together.
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                                                        • MoBBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                          Thank you kindly. It hasn't always been easy but we have worked through any issues and because we married for love we stayed together through thick and thin.
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                                                        • agreed-i think lavish expensive weddings are ridiculous and a waste of money.
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                                                      • To get married - costs $$, to be married - costs $$, to decide not to be married anymore - cost $$. I'm 21 years in with my partner unmarried, my siblings are between 21-34 years together with partners unmarried. We have simple rules: Keep it in your pants, ensure the family is taken care of and make us smile, and to reiterate... keep it in your pants lol.
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                                                        • Money
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                                                          • There are a few golddiggers who get married & once they are entitled to their share get divorced
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                                                            • I think marriage and money don't mix is because people marry the person for the wrong reasons. To me money is the root of all evil which nowadays all people care about is marry a person for their money not for love.
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                                                              • I personally believe people are the root of all evil - and use the rationale of obtaining money (without any conscience) to excuse their despicable behavior - therefore, they do no have to question their morals, values, scruples, principle, etc. - blame it on the money - the money made me do it!
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                                                            • MONEY-WHAT A STUPID QUESTION?
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                                                              • It could be an arranged marriage. Often they do not have a choice.
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                                                                • I think both are overrated lol
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                                                                  • People don't need to get married because they are in love (except for religious people...and that's up to them)..the main sensible reason to get married is so that both of you can live happily together in the same country without any problems..the other sad reason is so that someone (or even both parties) are sacrificing something to get a new passport...that's my experience..and I'm so grateful Walter....sometimes the things you say are like a terrible distorted mirror of where I am...and that is so sad..take care mate!
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                                                                    • People look for goods over comparability
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                                                                      • Ever heard the word LOVE walter? my oppinion.
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                                                                        • I think it takes more than money for a couple to stay together.
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                                                                          • why do capitalist countries have the highest divorce rate of countries on this planet?
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                                                                          • maybe - but lack of money will broke up a couple - quick
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                                                                          • mary cBLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                                            i need a lesson on what are capitalist countries please? am i in one??!!
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                                                                          • since you are on rewardia.com - do you live in Australia, New Zealand, or USA - you live in a capitalistic country
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                                                                        • Many are also in defacto partner ships, and most ---have kids. They live like married couples but officially weren't.
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                                                                          • Well it's not about the country you live in. It hasn't got anything to do with it. It's a tradition! People are less religious --- than they use to be. It's probably because people are more self centered, and think more about their self's, than they do about their other half. It's never been an issue for me as I've never married. Most of my relatives have stayed together tho. I don't have the issues --some have! Being single has a lot going for it.
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                                                                            • They want the money. And it might work out.
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