What is your marital status?

[BabyNicole]

I clicked "other" because I was engaged, but the donkey called off the wedding. Now I'm single, boyfriend/husband/childrenless, and LOV'N it!!!!!!!!!!!

[khardy57]

Other -----I'm widowed

I eloped with my first husband at 16 and was married 8 years to that jackass!

I divorced him and it was 10 years before I married my husband. We dated 7 years and were married 13 so we had 20 years together before he died.

We started dating in April of 2006 when I was finishing up my senior year of high school. His mom had just kicked him out of the house, for reasons still unknown to us, and started staying with me and my mother. In July of 2006 he had to go to Arizona for a border patrol mission that lasted 3 months. It had been our longest seperation. About a few weeks before he was coming home, he found out that he was on the list to go to Iraq. We became scared and decided it was time to get married. He came back the first week of October and we waited a couple weeks to tell my mother we were engaged. Our original plan was to get married the week before Christmas, but after a lot of contemplation, we decided that because of all the papers and stuff we would have to get straightened around, to get married November 18, 2006, just a little over 3 months ago. My mom helped us plan a small, but beautiful wedding then we went to Delaware for a mini honeymoon. We did a detour on the way home and went to see my father in Wisconsin. While we were there, he was carrying plywood out for my dad and twisted his ankle. It turns out that he has two tears in his ligaments, one ligament which actually can't be seen in the MRI, degeneration and a cyst on his ankle and now needs surgery, so he is undeployable and safe at home with me. It has been an adventure, but I wouldn't change a thing. He is my love and my best friend. :-)

[AngieDoogles]

My husband and I got married when I was 18 and he was 20. That was nearly three years ago. Everyone said it was a mistake to get married at such a young age, but neither of us (even now) would have it any other way. We've truly been blessed with a loving and happy marriage, but that doesn't mean we don't have our problems. At times, I am overly emotional, and like some of you other ladies here, I push him away. We rarely argue, but when we do I get very hurt and let my emotions take control. I'll say stupid things like I don't need him and such, mostly to convince myself. But he will never let me push him away for long. He's so patient and understanding and always forgives me when I'm wrong. On average, we probably have an argument once a month or so. (This doesn't include minor disagreements; we usually handle those jokingly.) This is such a small part of our lives and we really do enjoy spending our time together. I can't imagine my life without him. I feel that he pushes me to always do better, become better, be a better person. He encourages me. He makes me think. He makes me laugh and smile. He trusts me. He loves me. I only hope that I make him feel even half as good as he makes me feel.

I'm truly blessed.

So, to answer the question...this is my first marriage and we are very happy together.

[Tink]

My first marriage was miserable. I had one daughter in that marriage. I divorced and was single for a few years before daring to risk it again.

I've now been married 21 years, and have been with Greg for 24. He's gone much of the time driving semi, so our time together is limited, which I suspect actually has helped us keep things together this long. We're both very independent types who like our space but are totally loyal to each other. We have 2 adult kids together.

Greg would like if I'd get my CDL and team drive with him, but I can't imagine the 2 of us living in a semi togeher. Too much togetherness would be a shock to our systems and probably the end of us!

[rivermom]

I'm on my 3rd marriage and happy now. Third times a charm as they say right?

My first marriage I don't count much. I was only 16. I don't regret it though because I was given a beautiful son who is now grown into a very mature man.

My 2nd marriage, ugh. He sucked! But again don't regret it because I was given 2 other beautiful children. Both of which still have lots of maturity to go yet. But I have faith in them, LOL. My daughter who is 16 and my son who is 18.

My 3rd (AND LAST) is to a awesome man who is such a special gift to me. I don't know what Id do without him ever.

[Gina]

I will be married 25 yrs. this May, it is both our first marriage. It has had its ups and downs along the way. No marriage is perfect you need to constanly work at it as a job. I went through a period where I was not happy and was ready to leave him, but he is stubborn and refused to acknowledge that I meant business. Low and behold I am still in the marriage it has gotten a bit better, I guess I was going through a phase. We did the marriage counseling but what happened was that year I broke a metasal bone in my foot and that actually brought us together he was there by my side helping me. Funny right.

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Gina

I will be married 25 yrs. this May, it is both our first marriage. It has had its ups and downs along the way. No marriage is perfect you need to constanly work at it as a job. I went through a period where I was not happy and was ready to leave him, but he is stubborn and refused to acknowledge that I meant business. Low and behold I am still in the marriage it has gotten a bit better, I guess I was going through a phase. We did the marriage counseling but what happened was that year I broke a metasal bone in my foot and that actually brought us together he was there by my side helping me. Funny right.

I'm glad things are getting better. Sorry about the broken bone though...

[gja1000]

I was married the first time for 7 years - UGH! BUT, I have a beautiful 30-year old daughter, for whom I am so grateful - and TWO beautiful granddaughters. My second husband and I just celebrated our 25th anniversary. He is my best friend and I am so lucky to be married to him. About 3 years ago, he developed heart failure (among other chronic illnesses) and had to suddenly and unexpectedly retire so he is home all the time now (I still work). I thought it would be hard having him home all the time, but I am so happy to have him with me now so much. His heart condition means that he will probably not live a long and healthy life, so we are trying to enjoy every moment that we have together. You just never know what life will throw at you!

I too wish that my husband would be more affectionate and more emotionally supportive, but he is wonderful. He is a great husband and and good dad. We have been married for 3 years. I think as we grow closer to our church and The Lord our relationship will grow. Now I just have to get him to go to church besides sunday mornings! But Hey! Thats a start!!

[magnolia]

I am on my first marriage and have been happily married for 21 years now. Our road was not always a smooth one, sometimes we had to stop to repair a pothole, but for the most part, it has been a happy one. We have 2 handsome young men (age 17 & 14), 2 yorkies, and now a black lab. What has helped to make our marriage so strong is we have a lot of the same interests and share those together - we are huge college sports fans and are a true house divided. I'm an Alabama fan and he's an LSU fan - if we can get through this rivalry each fall, we can get through anything...lol!

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by magnolia

if we can get through this rivalry each fall, we can get through anything...lol!

LOL! That's hilarious!

[Taurus Babe]

THis was interesting reading about everyones realationships. I am single. Hope to get married in the next few years.

I've been married to my very best friend for 3 1/2 years. We dated for 4 before getting married. I hope we'll always be as happy as we are now!!

I have never been married.. I am currently living with my boyfriend and talking about getting engaged in the next year or so