Posted on 01/16/2007 10:04:04 AM PST by shrinkermd
For what experts say is probably the first time, more American women are living without a husband than with one, according to a New York Times analysis of census results.
In 2005, 51 percent of women said they were living without a spouse, up from 35 percent in 1950 and 49 percent in 2000.
Coupled with the fact that in 2005 married couples became a minority of all American households for the first time, the trend could ultimately shape social and workplace policies, including the ways government and employers distribute benefits.
Several factors are driving the statistical shift. At one end of the age spectrum, women are marrying later or living with unmarried partners more often and for longer periods. At the other end, women are living longer as widows and, after a divorce, are more likely than men to delay remarriage, sometimes delighting in their newfound freedom.
In addition, marriage rates among black women remain low. Only about 30 percent of black women are living with a spouse, according to the Census Bureau, compared with about 49 percent of Hispanic women, 55 percent of non-Hispanic white women and more than 60 percent of Asian women.
In a relatively small number of cases, the living arrangement is temporary, because the husbands are working out of town, are in the military or are institutionalized. But while most women eventually marry, the larger trend is unmistakable.
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This thread has been hijacked by nice people.
Thanks for the link. Nice talking with you:)
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LOL
Yah, sometimes its a little more interesting when its got some fire to it;)
And 49% are probably envious.
I know this is probably a silly question, but are you a guy or a girl hitman. Just curious.
No bad experiences with a tattooed lady -- since I would be repelled by one, as opposed to being attracted to one for a "relationship"..
I'm just an unabashed admirer of the unadorned female body.. It just doesn't get any better than that...or simpler than that.
In my opinion, a tattoo on a lady says more about her than she imagines...
Semper Fi
The problem with tatoos is that they are anchors, and thats what makes them cool too.
I dont carry any myself
I believe that a core source of this disfunctionality in the institution of marriage is the message from several sources (including a daytime radio show host which I won't name) which says that "men should sleep with as many women as possible in their 20s and not even think about marriage until they are 35..."
That makes for one whore of a man who simply cannot adapt to a serious, committed relationship in which he only sleeps with one woman... My roommate describes it like this: "Why just eat cheerios for the rest of your life if you can go to the grocery store and get froot loops, rice krispies, cocoa puffs, etc..."
And yes-- shame on the women they find to sleep around with that don't demand more... But, this message that comes across from these talk show hosts, rap songs, anc celebritis needs to be quenched, and how will that happen without a strong father figure for kids now???
Oh, and by the way river rat, I happen to be an intelligent, attractive, non-pierced, non-tatooed, non-golddigging woman in her 20s who cannot find a date to save my life that will even open a door for me...So no, I wouldn't mind living alone if this is the only gene pool I have to pick from.
I'll buy you dinner Skipper. The entire War against love is maddening
Well the secret to life is Laughfter
Not a silly question. I am a man.
Wise insights!
Well maybe you are right, however is that the fault of the viewer or wearer?
I think I made a point in a previous post to you, but didnt hear your opinion back.
In the several years that Ive had my tattoo Ive only had one person judge me by it (that im aware of, most folks dont notice it at all)
I was a young house wife and a woman and her 20 something daughter moved in. we became friends (the 2o something).
Her mother stated she didnt like her hanging out with me because "she smokes and has a tattoo"
Funny, but i "grew up" just fine. still married, raising a terrific kid and her daughter who she felt the need to shelter from me because of outward things did not.
Last I talked to her 5 years ago (ive moved a few times since then, relocating to different states). She was on her 3rd marriage and 5th child. she left her faith and was a goth (whatever that is). It was very sad:(
It is true, as cliche as it sounds, that you cant judge a book by its cover.
Its your right not to like them, to have a preference, but should do so without making such quick judegments. if you continue to do so, you may miss out on some great friends:)
So that's the secret. I need to start wearing a hat.
I used to have the preconception that those in church, regular Christians, were holier than thou types, better at handling life and its temptations. And, there are Christians who seem to feel like now that they've been saved and they're going to heaven, they can do whatever they want. Like being saved means they have some sort of cosmic get out of jail free card. But mostly, now I see that church is a place for a lot of people who are suffering and are looking for help from something greater than themselves, as well as from good examples around them.
something greater than themselves "THE DEFINITION OF LOVE"?
Some have suggested it's because of the "Jesus is my boyfriend" contemporary songs.
"Its common knowledge that no one gets rich off divorce"
Except the lawyers /rimshot
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