I understand what you are saying. But here in the USA, that's not necessarily true. The great majority of people now do not take marriage seriously anymore. Marriage will not cause a man to stay with you. The great majority of people here do not marry for the right reasons anymore. I've seen women marry just so she could get child support and be able to say she was married when she got pregnant.

I've seen men marry a woman just because the sex was good and regular. I've seen women marry a man just because he was a good provider. Had a good job. Then something bad happens to the guy and he can't work anymore. The money gets tight, the wife can't stand it and she leaves.

Marriage, too many here is no longer about being truly in love with each other. It's no longer about, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, or unto death do us part. Now, it seems it's more about the monetary.

I know that many may not like what I say here, but it's the truth as best I know it. Many women here have asserted their independence to the point that they have caused themselves to be alone. With that and a few other things, many men being the way they are, the institution of marriage is now all but dead.

Me personally, I would rather be married. But, with what I've personally seen out of women now, here, I don't that I ever will again. Many women that I've met that are my age and single, still don't know what real love and commitment are. Out of there mouths, they spout wanting it. But really don't know what it is. In all truthfulness, in the years since my divorce, I don't think I've met but one that I ever considered marrying. The others, for various reasons, the idea of marrying was scary, to say the least.

I know that there are many not so good men out there. But, there are a lot of not so good women too.

how sad... Setting yourself up for failure before it even starts... You should believe in yourself first...that's something real

From a Filipina to another sweet and sensitive Filipina.... thanks so much Angel for understanding. I do think our culture here has something to do with our own connection lol I was just bored last night and didn’t have patience to look for a mind stimulating topic that’s why I posted this I was not even thinking about love but just remembered the book I read before during my period of freedom from a failed marriage. I know love is never enough to sustain a long and lasting relationship I hope the luck guy will find you soon and appreciate you for the lovely person that you are

I believe how the attraction usually starts is physical and what our eyes can see but to have that long and lasting relationship , I am just curious what aspect holds it more together. Will it be intellectually as the couples are in tune with each other’s thoughts or emotionally that they feel what’s going on with each other and acts on it or by faith that a higher power has that hand that brought them together therefore they believe? I have read a book a long time ago about compatibility and choosing the right person. The book stated those aspects to consider and what does one prioritise is important too. So what do you think holds the relationship together? There would be different answers for everybody as we are all our own person. Our top choice in the relationship aspects will seem to be for each one of us, the key (I guess). If I don’t make sense I apologise in advance lol . This was just a spur of the moment topic that I thought of which I really didn’t think much about till I’ve read the comments. I just think it would be an interesting poll/topic. Thanks guys blessings to all.

For me depression is an attitude on how to confront your fears and everyday troubles

I heard a lot of people says: I’m with depression !!

I’m going to put my father here as an example. He was an alcoholic, he stop drinking about 28-30 years ago, but he was in that state since the age of 17-18

Then I always use him as a reminder for me

If he could, why I’m not going to able??

Then, I guess medication isn’t the answer

The answer it’s inside you !!

cheer up babe. youll meet somebody.

sorry babe youre not my type. cheer up youre young youll meet somebody.

Why don't you read it again sis? Im invuting them for group hiking? Are u thinking other things this is how we do hiking you meet random people who were also interested in doing such a things... well i dont know from ur era if meeting strangers means anything to you LOL but its so 2018 LOL