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Top 5 Reasons to NOT Get Married

by Kerri on May 8th, 2007

#5: Really puts a damper on your dating life (should you choose to disclose to others that you are married, which I would recommend, if I recommended that you date others while you’re married, which I don’t)

#4: You might have to share your stuff. (Think this one through, you “only child” people out there!)

#3: Someone might question the method by which you cook spaghetti instead of just saying “thank you” and eating it. :P

#2: Someone might find out how freaky you really are.

And the #1 Reason to NOT Get Married:
You might find out that that someone is freakier than you. ;)

This post created for inclusion in Problogger’s Top 5 Group Writing Project.

44 opinions for Top 5 Reasons to NOT Get Married

Steve
May 8, 2007 at 7:57 pm

hahaaaaa

I am sure Cory will love you for this one.. ;)

But hey it’s true..
Kerri
May 8, 2007 at 8:48 pm

What? You think any of that was autobiographical? Noooo…never…. :P
Steve
May 8, 2007 at 8:51 pm

#3 gave it away for me. :D
Kerri
May 8, 2007 at 9:03 pm

Oh…well…yeah…that… :D
Bald Man
May 8, 2007 at 10:45 pm

She gave me the dirtiest looks after I came home from those first few post-wedding dates… :rolleyes:
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Chee Kui
May 9, 2007 at 2:56 am

I am not married yet.. Hmm.. I will let u know if these are true after I get married. hehe ;)
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Toonses
May 9, 2007 at 8:21 am

Ugh, the sharing with someone else! This is so true. I had a roommate for one year, and it was enough to put me over the deep end with someone else’s hands on MY belongings.

That experience definitely made me re-consider my desire to get married. I think from now on I shall stick with cats. Foul-tempered as they may be, they will never leave my cheese grater encrusted with week-old cheese.
Tantowi
May 9, 2007 at 9:19 am

#4: You might have to share your stuff
After you realize ‘how to share’ ,you can’t wait to get married
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TeaMouse
May 9, 2007 at 11:29 am

I liked your #1 reason - it is very true. Marriage has destroyed my dating life…lol!
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Daniel
May 9, 2007 at 2:36 pm

Yes, you’re so right. She is definitely freakier…..ohhh I mean greater than….hmmm who are we talking about? Anyway, it’s more than Top 5 years back.
Kerri
May 9, 2007 at 2:44 pm

BaldMan: Only b/c they got something better than Taco Bell. ;)

Chee Kui: Thanks for commenting! There’s at least a little truth in there, I think. :)

Toonses: Thanks for the comment. And ewwww at the cheese! :D

Tantowi: Thanks for commenting. :) Funny how it’s one of the first lessons we’re taught as children, and it makes every relationship better!

Teamouse: I think that’s a good thing! :D Thanks for commenting!
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Chee Kui
May 9, 2007 at 6:18 pm

hehe.. no sweat pal.
Kerri
May 9, 2007 at 9:32 pm

Daniel: Ha. I won’t tell. :P Thanks for commenting. :D
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May 10, 2007 at 2:00 pm

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May 10, 2007 at 6:49 pm

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Rhonda
May 11, 2007 at 6:05 pm

Hi Kerri,

This is a great list! And I think your blog is great as well, I like your commentary on marriage too!

I put your top 5 on my blog as one of the top 5 top 5 if that makes sense.
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Kerri
May 14, 2007 at 10:53 am

bnpositive: Hey there. :) Hsien would be the genius in question, though, should she ever fail to be able to fulfill her role as genius you, as the first runner up, should be prepared to step into the role of premiere genius. :P

Melissa: Thanks! So fun to have you reading out here. :)

Rhonda: Thanks so much for commenting and for including us in your Top 5 Top 5. :)

Kate: What an awesome thing to say. Thanks! {hugs} :)
Kerri
May 14, 2007 at 10:56 am

Thanks to all who provided a bit of link love to our new blog, here. It is much appreciated!!! :)
Jordan
May 14, 2007 at 2:29 pm

Good title! I clicked on the link with much trepidation (being quite the fan of marriage myself), but I enjoyed your list!
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May 20, 2007 at 8:49 pm

You guys are cracking me up! I have to tell you taht your blog is a great comic relief for me on a daily basis.
Kerri
May 20, 2007 at 8:56 pm

Jordan: Thanks for visiting. So glad that you enjoyed the list. :) I hope that you stick around and find that we, too, are fans of marriage, in all its crazy facets!

Kelly: Thanks for commenting. So glad that you’re enjoying it! We’re having a blast with it, too. :)
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