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Sign on the dotted line

You don’t need Donald Trump’s assets or Oprah Winfrey’s money to consider a prenuptial agreement these days. More and more people are choosing to protect their financial assets, just in case. Is this a sign of how we view marriage?

If you can get past the “implied distrust” that prenups can bring, then maybe you can decide on terms that work for the both of you. Some of the prenuptial agreements being used today also map out a specific plan that outlines the couple’s finances and how they will be managed during the marriage. However, some  go as far as to require that the husband or wife maintain a regular sexual relationship with the other partner in order to be eligible for any portion of assets.

Considering your current financial standing, would you ask for a prenuptial agreement…. before you got married? If so, how would you bring it up? Would you have the papers ready prior to speaking to your partner?

If you love someone should you trust that person with your whole heart and your entire net worth? Or is it a matter of love and trust on one hand but when it comes to the money.. pre-nup is the way to go?

For people who are unmarried, would you have a problem signing a prenuptial? What about an infidelity clause?

362 comments Add your comment

Wise Diva

April 22nd, 2009
9:09 am

Good mooorning! SORRY about the late opening, folks. Come on in, have a seat :)

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
9:11 am

Good Morning All :)

I believe IF a person loves someone enough to want to marry them, why ask them to sign a prenup. To me, it is a sign that they are thinking the worst of the marriage before it begins.. I would rather continue dating..

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
9:20 am

Morning All (back in ATL next week for a whole week, YESSS)

I would not do a prenup, but I would make sure that wills are in order protecting my children in case I kick the bucket first. Money means nothing if I am dead, but I want my children to get something besides screwed over.

As for an “infidelity clause”, that is what the door was invented for…and what the heck, let it hit you on the azz as you leave after all.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
9:22 am

I have no problem signing a prenup. To me, it’s like insurance. No one wants to get into an accident, but if you do, you’re covered. Same with marriage.

A prenup is just a set of terms and conditions going into the marriage. If you want to protect your assets, I’m going to protect your heart. So I’ll write into mine, if you cheat on me, I still get all your loot. It’s only fair since we’re supposed to be together and faithful til death…right? :D

Kym aka Southern Girl (Gal)

April 22nd, 2009
9:26 am

Good Morning All,

I would not require a pre-nup and if I happen to marry(god the thought makes me itch) a guy if he has moolah and would like me to sign one I wouldn’t be pressed about it. But most likely I would question his motivation. If you are doing this to protect your business interest okay I can understand, but if you are doing this cause you don’t trust me ..then what the hell are we talking about getting married for?(there goes that itch again).

ImAPeach404

April 22nd, 2009
9:27 am

I wouldn’t have a problem signing a prenup – eh, who cares!

If I found a dude who actually WANTS to get married and is WORTH marrying – cuz I’ve seen whats out there – whatever! I’ll sign it!
I’m not in it for the money anyway so if things don’t work out I have no issues leaving with what I started with and what I’ve accumulated…

As far as an infidelity clause… can you explain that one for me please?
Is it like, if I cheat then blah, blah, blah or is it a clause saying I won’t cheat? A clause saying if he cheats then blah, blah, blah? I need more info before I can put my 2 cents in.

dw

April 22nd, 2009
9:29 am

I think that in some instances prenups are necessary, especially when it comes to the wealthy, (i.e. entertainers, pro athletes, and such). Because there are people who’s soul purpose is to marry a rich person, pretend to love them and eventually divorce them for half of their money(hence, the term “gold digger”). Personally though, I would have to agree with Lioness in that arranging such an agreement says to me that you are preparing an exit strategy , which I think says that you don’t have faith that the marriage will be til death do you part.

As far as an infidelity clause goes, that’s a definite No No. To me that’s saying “I DON’T TRUST YOU”. If that’s the case then why in the world are we getting married?

ImAPeach404

April 22nd, 2009
9:29 am

Oh yea… while I don’t have a problem marrying a dude who asks me to sign a prenup, I do have issue combining my good financial house with someone who’s house it totally out of order. I wouldn’t marry a guy until he/we got his finances straight.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
9:37 am

Because there are people who’s soul purpose is to marry a rich person, pretend to love them and eventually divorce them for half of their money

And there are people who enter into marriages, like athletes and entertainers, who never plan to be faithful.

Why is protecting your money more important than protecting your vows? Either way, if you’re entering the marriage with intentions to not take your man to the cleaners or cheat on your woman, then signing a prenup should be no problem for either party…right?

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
9:42 am

**For people who are unmarried, would you have a problem signing a prenuptial? What about an infidelity clause?**

i’ll sign!

ImAPeach404

April 22nd, 2009
9:43 am

Why is protecting your money more important than protecting your vows?

PREACH!!!!!!!!

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
9:45 am

“Because there are people who’s soul purpose is to marry a rich person, pretend to love them and eventually divorce them for half of their money

And there are people who enter into marriages, like athletes and entertainers, who never plan to be faithful.”

A sad state of affairs. I never even heard of a pre nup unitl I was in my late twenties/early thirties. This is a relatively new concept.

i was in England during much of the period of the Paul McCartney divorce settlement was in court. To see someone try to take that much money for just a few years of marriage was sickening. As someone once said (and I do not totally agree with the cynicism, but the reality is unfortunately true), “marriage is the most expensive ‘free piece of azz’ that a man will ever encounter”.

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
9:48 am

While I was laying in the hospital Sunday I was thinking about “the dotted lines”, however the lines that I have autographed are not of prenuptial nature. They are more of the making me a part of his endeavors, taking on his responsibilities type of signings. It is all so that should anything happen to him I have full control of everything. Everything is mine. Even the debts.

As I was lying there and he was talking about something that he is trying to do and he was stating how it will be good for Elizabeth (not yet born) and I should blah, blah, blah, and I started to think about all the dotted lines I have signed on since we become a dynamic duo. Should, God forbid, something happened to lead him to an early departure will the assets that will come to us outweigh the debts that I have freely become part of? Will we be well off? Will we break even? Will we be underwater in debt? He is smart man and I know that he will never take on more responsibility than he is able to handle, nor will he put our financial future at risk intentionally, but with the way things are now you just never know. Anything can go awry.

When his mother died everything that was in her name was free and clear. All funds were liquid. But when his died passed there were a couple things that had to be taken care of, but it was still on the up side.

But you know I just love the way this man thinks and how he maneuvers. I have been broke and poor before so it will not be the end of the world if I have to take all of our present assets and his future life insurance proceeds and make good his life dreams. We will manage.

However don’t fool yourself, I not only hope to have him around for a very, very, very long time, but (man I tell you I hate even thinking about) should his life end earlier than desired I hope we have the security that he wishes and works hard every day for us to have.

Now on the topic…I gotz nothing ‘cause you are asking the unmarried.

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
9:48 am

If Barbara Walters wants me to sign a pre-nup, i will fly to New York right away,no problem! I wld do it if she has money like that.
If I had it, yes i wld require her to sign a pre-nup.

An infidelity clause??,now thats a new one for me :???:
Do they include those clauses in swinger marriages or what coz as far as I know,marriage means fidelity to one.So fidelity clause is for :???:
Educate this soul on that one Diva

PS. Some troll/newbie? called you Wise Eva yesterday,that was funny :lol:

mytw♥cents

April 22nd, 2009
9:49 am

Money matters, but apparently not that much to me. Anytime I happen to read anything related to my astorological sign it specifically mentions this. My joie de vivre (ck sp) just ain’t rooted in it. So this would be a non-issue for me in theory. Cuz I’ve never been held to it in practice…but as long as the motivation didn’t seem like, cuz I know you’re about to wild out on me at any moment… And the cheating clause doesn’t immediately make me think “Trust Issues.” Makes me think “Insecurity Issues.” That would be far more concerning than a pre-nup.

SOCKEYE SALLY Sound like ya caught me sashaying my way down the hall yesterday? I was mindin’ my own business, and my hips have a mind of their own, so leave me lone! Hump day so I may get a lil MJB with it. You been spending lots of time w/ ol Anthony. His wife might get spicous bout that ‘all day Chanel scent’! Enjoy the breezies, chica.

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
9:51 am

Raqi,u planning a murder on the blog?

dw

April 22nd, 2009
9:52 am

“Why is protecting your money more important than protecting your vows?”

Because, I have never seen anyone sign a contract for 6 years, 72 million dollars for saying “I do”. However, I have seen them sign one for being a pro athlete. Being cheated on does not entitle one to financial compensation. I’d even venture to say that if a female is considering marrying a pro athlete or entertainer, then they should ponder the fact that infidelity MAY come with the territory. Apparently, some of them will sacrifice faithfulness for a lavish lifestyle. But at the end of the day when they get tired of the cheating they are not entitled to his money, they have not thrown one ball nor blocked one shot. They have not recited a single line in a blockbuster movie nor spit a single bar on a platinum selling record.

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
9:53 am

A prenup is one of those instances where I feel you are going into the union already looking out.

If anything it should be each party gets what they came in with, and everything gained and accumulated within the union gets divided equally. If there are any kids produced there should be joint custody and financial responsibility.

LOL I tickle myself and that’s all I am gonna say.

lurker

April 22nd, 2009
9:55 am

For richer for poorer, for better for worse, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live until death do you part….but my moeny is off limits if you ever have to go….need I say more? I’d be greatly offended if asked to sign a prenup. I think marriage is just that. So, if I enter the union and you already have kids do we keep that/them separated as well? I mean do I care for you and let you care for them? By most, it’s instantaneously (sp)package deal. Isn’t that a rule we live by. If I/him have kid(s) already, he’s/I’ve got to love the entire package right? Well so is the dough. With that being said, and I know most won’t do it nor will believe me when I say it….if the marriage is dissolved, me personally, I’d want child support if children were produced and I’d want alimony if my living went from sub-par to par based on the efforts of us both during the union but I ain’t trying to take you through hoops for what’s truthfully not mine nor did I earn. Folks are too busy being vendictive trying take all they can but if I didn’t bring come with it, it’s not mine to take upon exiting. Now, just like it would take trust to walk in (money) unguarded, it’s all relative (i.e. kids becoming both of ours, no infidelity clause)….and you just gonna have to trust me.

abc

April 22nd, 2009
9:55 am

“would you ask for a prenuptial agreement…. before you got married?” …that’s kinda funny… ‘course, PREnuptial would indicate before the marriage. I don’t suppose there is much motivation for a reluctant party to sign an agreement after the wedding has taken place.

One needs to consider that they need to protect their assets not only from their prospective partner, but from that partner’s family. In case of mental incapacitation, a prenup can go a long way toward preventing a spouse (ESPECIALLY if there are exes with kids) from incurring problems with legal claims from people outside the marriage. It’s not only to protect your assets from the gold diggin ho you married when you was drunk in Vegas.

SexyCool

April 22nd, 2009
9:55 am

Prenup – I will burn that bridge when and if I ever get to it.

Three Words Daily – Storms always pass.

mytw♥cents

April 22nd, 2009
9:56 am

RAQI I thought about you and those early contractions over the weekend. I was glad to see you posting yesterday as I didn’t think Dr. So n So would allow MIA in ICU. I’m glad you’re good and I’m glad Lil E’s yellow dress will not be altered into trousers as you halfheartedly threatened months ago. But you knew in your heart that wouldn’t be necessary. :)

Tazzee - all moved in (sort of)

April 22nd, 2009
9:57 am

Morning all!

Raqi Are you ok? I hope the hospital visit wasn’t for something major. Maybe just a check-up… although I guess that wouldn’t be in the hospital Either way, I pray all is well with you and the baby.

On Topic – I’m not a fan of prenups. Depending on dude’s reasons I might sign one. In the past, I’ve said that if we have kids because he wanted them, I would want a prenup that said if we broke up – he takes the kids ;-)

I think the infidelity clause means that the pre-nup is null and void if the other person cheated. So all the athletes that get their wives to sign one – if they cheat then she still gets half. But I may be wrong.

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
9:57 am

Morning Gang!

As I get older and stop thinking all romantical about marriage, I would not have a problem signing a prenup. They are for more than just the superwealthy, as was brought out on Michael Baisden the other day. Say you own a business when you meet The One. Say your a lady and you own a hair salon. You might want to protect your interests. Draw up an agreement that if you guys go your seperate ways, you can each walk away with what you had before, your salon belongs to you and you can continue to make a living. My SO has children so I’m sure he wants to protect their future. Things like that.

If we’re planning on getting married, hopefully trust issues have already been brought to the surface and worked out. Ideally. There should be no need for some stupid infidelity clause. That would be an insult. If us making our vows before God is not enough, we have other issues and should not be getting married.

There was this story on Dateline once about this man that made his wife sign an “extreme prenup”. In it, it outlined everything from how many times a week they did it, the days they did it on – to what kind of gas she put in the car(Citgo). A modern day form of slavery – but hey, she was cool with it. To each his/her own!

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
9:59 am

then they should ponder the fact that infidelity MAY come with the territory.

The a guy should take into account that gold diggers MAY come with the territory.

All that money is great, but it’s not getting you into heaven. It doesn’t matter if she never dribbled a ball. Taking on a wife means taking care of her and the family financially. Every rich man has the option to stay single. There are plenty of women willing to be a baby mama. :???: Look at LeBron’s girl…

I’m just pointing out the double standard that protecting your money isn’t a sign of distrust, but expecting a person to be faithful is. Doesn’t make any sense.

lurker

April 22nd, 2009
10:01 am

Amazon’s 9:59…good post

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
10:01 am

In the past, I’ve said that if we have kids because he wanted them, I would want a prenup that said if we broke up – he takes the kids

I like that! :lol:

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
10:03 am

i’m laying here thinking . . . honestly, would i want to marry a man who ask me to sign such a thing?

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
10:06 am

Honestly, I’d have no problem signing a prenup…esp since if it were the other way around and I had a lot to lose…be it a business or whatever I’ve worked long and hard for, I’d probably require my hubby-to-be sign one in return. Not saying that I don’t trust him, but let’s prepare for worst case scenarios here.

I know we’d all like to believe ALL marriages will/should be till death, but the reality remains that we’re still human. Anything’s possible and nothing is guaranteed…well we all know one exception to that rule of guarantees in life. I’ve seen/known several people who started out a certain way…sweet, loving, understanding, supportive, etc…but ended bitter all because someone or both felt as if they were entitled to more than what they were getting…even if it was a reasonable amount.

MissPeaches404 – A good example of an infidelity clause is …let’s say a man tells his wife she would have to sign an infidelity clause and in return she may say something along the lines of …”and in return you need to sign an IC, which will state that if you cheat on me, I get “x” amount of money in return…or for each offense.

Some prenups can get pretty petty too. You get the dog, I get the poolboy. You can’t gain any extra weight over 120lbs or that’ll be $500 or better or $100,00 of her seperate property…to barring a mother-in-law from sleepover visits, to controlling how much football her husband watches during the week. Some prenups are put in place not only in case of the demise of the marriage, but also the duration.

…and that’s just over the top, but interesting enough to make you wonder: “Why are we doing this again”? lol

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
10:06 am

he obviously doesn’t know me at all.

dw

April 22nd, 2009
10:08 am

“The a guy should take into account that gold diggers MAY come with the territory”

That is exactly why he would require a prenup.

M'

April 22nd, 2009
10:09 am

I would not have a problem signing a prenup…in fact, if I were involved with someone who had large financial assets to protect…I would insist on it…I would prefer the clarity that a prenup brings to the table…and I do not think it is about not being able to trust another person…I believe that it conveys respect for what antoher person has managed to earn or acquire prior to the marriage…and it would seem to me that is would provide room for less antagonistic dissension about monetary issues.

I had a friend make me a loan to get my jewelry business started and to buy a laptop…I insisted that we sign an agreement on the terms and conditions of the loan…and I refused to take the money until we had done so…this way we had a very unequivocal understanding about the money loaned to me and the terms for repayment of it…which could also be terminated at his will to do so…I believe in extended to others what I would like to receive in my relationships and dealings with someone…mutually abiding respect and consideration…that ranks as high as truthfulness and honesty as mandatory virtues.

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
10:09 am

Whats up with Lebron’s girl Amazon?

ImAPeach404

April 22nd, 2009
10:09 am

I’ve said that if we have kids because he wanted them, I would want a prenup that said if we broke up – he takes the kids

Tazzee LOL!!! I don’t want any more kids and I’ve thought about something like this too. Only thing is, if he drops dead, you stuck like chuck

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
10:10 am

Hey TwoLincolns and Tazzee, we are doing good. I went to my coworker’s wedding Saturday and ended up leaving early to go the hospital because of contractions. I spent Saturday evening and all of Sunday laying in a hospital bed having a CST. For reason she became a little stressed starting on Friday. I tell ya, at.ti.tude already. :smile:

When my son walked into the room Sunday he was so amazed that the weird noise he was hearing is the baby’s heartbeat, loud and clear. I guess he is now fully convinced that she is soon to arrive.

But I don’t want to get off topic. This is a good one. Thanks for thinking about me.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
10:11 am

he obviously doesn’t know me at all.

Angie – I caught a few episodes of Tough Love and one thing Steve said is not everyone will view a dollar the way you do. The same can be said for marriage. Many women make the mistake of taking things personal, when ultimately, things like family money and businesses are intended to be there before you and after you.

Of course every decision to sign a prenup should be made on a case by case basis and some people will have ill intentions from the jump, but not everything is about you or meant to stricken or harm you.

I’m sure you’d do whatver you’d need to to protect the best interests of your sons, even if it may hurt your man’s feelings at the time.

dw

April 22nd, 2009
10:12 am

@Jamoca–Those petty prenups that you wote about should be handled during the dating phase. I’d like to think that people would not be getting married if these things had not been discussed prior to making that decision, and to actually have to draw up an agreement for those types of things is absurd. They probably should not even be dating much less getting married. That’s just a matter of respecting each other’s wishes.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
10:12 am

That is exactly why he would require a prenup.

And since infidelity MAY come with the territory, that’s exactly why she would want an infidelity clause! Duh!

Leggs

April 22nd, 2009
10:12 am

Good morning. I understand the need to be protected, but since my tax bracket is no where up there w/the rich, no need for a prenup. Like Kym stated, “…if I happen to marry(god the thought makes me itch), UGGH, no prenup. :lol:

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
10:14 am

Whats up with Lebron’s girl Amazon?

I believe she’s his high school sweetheart. She got knocked up before the ink dried on his NBA contract. :lol: The gossip sites claim that he has no intentions to get married at this time. I think they may have another kid by now too.

Point of the story, he found someone willing to give him kids without buying the farm. There are tons of women willing to do the same.

abc

April 22nd, 2009
10:15 am

Frankly, significant disagreement about a prenup — whether it’s necessary, what it says, etc. — is most likely indicative of issues that would break the marriage, anyway.

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
10:17 am

Raqi – I thought about you when you mentioned the contractions on Friday. Glad all is well.

mytw♥cents

April 22nd, 2009
10:21 am

Oh did somebody mention moderation? Must just be me… it’s maddening that a perfectly PG 13 post must go off to la-la land while others, like the frequent ones of my beloved buffoon seem to slip n slide thru ever so easily. Maybe I’ll start throwin a pudsy or two in just for the heck of it. Have a sunshiney day, y’all.

dw

April 22nd, 2009
10:21 am

“And since infidelity MAY come with the territory, that’s exactly why she would want an infidelity clause! Duh!”

She doesn’t have any bargaining chips! What is she bringing to the table? Some Na Na? He can get that in every city the team or tour stops in.

Like I said earlier, being cheating on does not entitle you to financial compensation.

Professor

April 22nd, 2009
10:22 am

I believe in signing on the dotted line….

M'

April 22nd, 2009
10:23 am

I do not find fault with a person who wishes to protect his/her assets…it says less to me about the character of the person than it does about how we have come to view relationships.

Face it, like it has been stated…there are ppl out there whose sole purpose is to find their way into someone else’s financial resources…I have seen plenty of that happen…I have watched the personalities, behaviors and attitudes of ppl completely change once a monetary measure is concerned…I have seen how far ppl will go to manipulate other ppl’s financial resources…it would be an ideal belief if we could just flat out not question how ppl will react to the presence of financial availabilty with an attitude of entitlement.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
10:24 am

She doesn’t have any bargaining chips! What is she bringing to the table? Some Na Na? He can get that in every city the team or tour stops in.

Sure she does. She’s not cattle.

Obviously, she’s bringing something to the table enough for him to want to take the risk and MARRY HER. Remember, he doesn’t HAVE to get married at all. So if he decides to go there, she has rights too.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
10:24 am

@ABC
my thoughts exactly! knowing me i would always feel that our trust is not real. you know i’m sensitive bout err’thang. yea, i see a disagreement/argument coming on.

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
10:27 am

Raqi – Glad to hear. Little girls can be so figgity! lol

DW – Exactly. Petty indeed.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
10:27 am

@mytwo
come back, don’t go!

dw

April 22nd, 2009
10:28 am

“So if he decides to go there, she has rights too.”

You’re right! She has the right to remain silent.

abc

April 22nd, 2009
10:29 am

Since I’ve been married before, I’d consider a prenup to be not just protection from her should our marriage go awry, but protection from her children from previous relationships and other family members should I be somehow incapacitated, with her holding medical power of attorney and maybe more, such that my estate would be preserved for heirs of my choice rather than actions taken by her family.

I already know that in spite of the best intentions and heartfelt commitment, one can marry someone who will decide to leave, for whatever rationale they deem appropriate. When faced with the opportunity to gain a financial windfall, especially a large one, I figure most folks will go for it, especially if you’ve become something less attractive than you once were, for whatever reason. You don’t know ANYONE as well as you might think you do.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
10:30 am

**being cheating on does not entitle you to financial compensation**

it should! then folks would think twice.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
10:30 am

You’re right! She has the right to remain silent.

And she also has the right to list her demands as well. Especially since she’s just suppposed to “trust” in whatever he brings home to her, cash, STDs or otherwise… :???:

Leggs

April 22nd, 2009
10:30 am

@Raqi, glad you’re doing better. Seems like you’re about to bring a little fiesty one into the world. Take heart, she’s very excited about seeing her mommy and daddy and big brothers.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
10:33 am

it should! then folks would think twice.

Okay…!!! :lol:

Leggs

April 22nd, 2009
10:36 am

I ditto, tritto and fritto that sentiment on cheating and financial compensation!

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
10:40 am

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
10:41 am

I’ve seen how devestating it can be when people don’t handle their business and prepare for a rainy day. Raqi’s 9:48 is an example of a real man, taking care of his family by taking care of business. That’s real love right there. That’s the thing I look for in a man. Sometimes it’s not how much money you make, but what you do with what you have. If you only have 2 pennies to rub together, save one of them and invest wisely. Have enough insurance to ensure your wife and children don’t end up on the street if you pass away. Make sure they have access to proper healthcare. Plan for your kids’ college educations should they choose to go. This is what truly being a man and taking care of the family is all about. And yes, the same concerns are there for the single parent. Look out for your kids should you pass before they are grown.

My mom used to tell me about some old-school men who would keep all of the family “business” to themselves and not share with the wife. They would not put together a will or do anything to ensure her comfort should they pass away. They would come up with some stupidity about not wanting her to spend the money on some other dude after they are gone! Still trying to control “things” from the grave! You would be surprised how prevalent that attitude is. The poor women would be devestated after the man died and didn’t know what to do.

I know this is a little off the subject of prenups, but it all comes into play when planning a future with someone. A man at least being concerned about prenup planning is handling his business – that’s the way I’ve begun to look at it. If he truly thought I was a gold-digger, I don’t think he’d date me, much less marry me. At least I hope he would be that smart.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
10:43 am

**Steve said not everyone will view a dollar the way you do**

and that’s sad.

dw

April 22nd, 2009
10:44 am

“it should! then folks would think twice”

“Okay…!!!”

And if she cheats on him, what does he get? He’s the one with the money!

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
10:44 am

Nicely stated 10:41, Kimmie.

abc

April 22nd, 2009
10:45 am

If you’d like to include a clause that penalizes financially one party, it should be equally applied to both parties in order to be fair. Would one speculate that a flat, fixed rate per indiscretion be applied, regardless of individual financial state of the parties involved? In order for a contract to have meaning, both parties need to have some skin in the game.

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
10:45 am

abc- You’re absolutely right about needing protection from other family members too.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
10:46 am

@RAQI
mase got a brutha? giggle.

glad you feelin’ better.

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
10:46 am

What up party people?

Just checking in.

But on topic, I would think that in asking someone to sign a prenuptial agreement (regardless of the partner with the assets) isn’t as much of a “dis” as people take it.

When you make money (tons of it) and you don’t have a loving relationship beforehand, people get paranoid and protective about their assets – male and female. I tend to think that it’s natural to want to know that the person you’re marrying is there for the marriage and not necessarily the money.

From my conversations with people that have asked for prenup’s, the overwhelming thought behind asking is: “does he/she love ME enough to sign it?”

In the end, the “aggrieved and offended party” ends up being the person with the assets, if it doesn’t get signed and there is no wedding.

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
10:46 am

Adding to ABC’s comments, good intentions have a way of going out the window when attorneys are brought into the picture. For years after my divorce, I thought divorce attorneys might possibly be the lowest form of life on the planet. I suppose they have their place in the cosmic order of things, but the thought of benefitting, if not actually amplifying human misery, does not sound like a noble profession.

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
10:48 am

The poor women would be devestated after the man died and didn’t know what to do

u doing a good job of potraying women as miserable and ignorant creatures that get paralyzed/dysfunctional when a man aint there.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
10:48 am

and that’s sad.

How is that sad? Did you understand his point?

All he was saying is that different experiences with money yeild differnt viewpoints on it. That’s not sad, it’s reality. Someone whose always had money may be more careless with it than someone whose always had to work for it.

So how is that “sad?”

C tha 1

April 22nd, 2009
10:48 am

I gotta agree with **dw** in his argument. If a woman plans to marry an athelete, entertainer, or any dude with a substantial amount of money she has to approach it with extreme caution. In other words the money he makes doesn’t belong to the woman simply because she has a pretty face and exquisite azz to waiste ratio. WTH?! In reality he is upgrading the woman, not the other way around.

The question some of these chicks need to ask themselves is, “Can I sustain this lifestyle if he is unable to make the type of money he currently makes?” In other words how does the woman consider herself an asset in helping MANAGING the money brougth to the household as opposed to just spending it.

Men such as atheletes, entertainers, etc., are businesses within themselves. Their entire ability to earn that type of money is based off of perception of their health, and ability to create. Therefore, if a woman detracts from that she becomes more of liability than anything else.

It would seem that

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
10:50 am

And if she cheats on him, what does he get? He’s the one with the money!

He gets whatever he’s stipulated in the prenup. Maybe he gets to walkway free in clear. Because even if you divorce with a prenup, the wife is still entitled to a divorce settlement. Maybe his infidelity clause will void all of that.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
10:51 am

**should be equally applied to both parties in order to be fair.**

i’m down!

@POPPA aka BLOG ATTY
i need your help! i need a contract written up. a. sex three times a week or be fined x amount of dollars b. no cheating c. vacay twice a year or else, etc. etc. d. spend time with the boys a must!

(see how ridiculous that looks)

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
10:52 am

In order for a contract to have meaning, both parties need to have some skin in the game.

I completely agree. That’s why I don’t get this attitude that the woman has no rights just because the husband has more money.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
10:55 am

In other words the money he makes doesn’t belong to the woman simply because she has a pretty face and exquisite azz to waiste ratio. WTH?! In reality he is upgrading the woman, not the other way around.

Clearly money makes you men think that people are now possessions. Really why get married at all then.

If a man is getting married just because she’s pretty, and he’s upgradign her, why take on such a liability in the first place? Please help me to understand cuz there is no law or rule saying that one has to be married in the first place.

dw

April 22nd, 2009
11:00 am

ARed–I really don’t believe that a woman doesn’t have any rights just because the man has more money. I sinced some hostility in one of your earlier posts so I was just plucking at your nerves. I’m sorry, but it was kind of fun at the time.

Anyway…

I actually do believe that being cheating on does not translate into hitting the jackpot. He should be able to take all the money that he earned before the marraige, at the end of the relationship regardless. She should be entitled to whatever the one-sided divorce laws say she’s entitled to, minus his previous earnings.

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
11:01 am

C tha 1 …I have often wondered about the women with professional athletes. I read several years ago that more than 65% of NBA players are completely broke within four years after leaving the league. I wonder if these “trophy wives” are gone also when the money/diamonds/houses/cars are gone?

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
11:02 am

I sinced some hostility in one of your earlier posts so I was just plucking at your nerves

You got that one wrong then bud. Sorry. I simply like a good debate. :)

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
11:02 am

**Someone whose always had money may be more careless with it than someone whose always had to work for it**

uh, yea. that’s my point.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
11:04 am

uh, yea. that’s my point.

So how is that “sad?”

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
11:04 am

u doing a good job of potraying women as miserable and ignorant creatures that get paralyzed/dysfunctional when a man aint there.

Melo – As usual, you took what I said totally out of context. I’m not going to waste my time trying to explain. Actually those old school men I described – you probably have the same mentality. Go somewhere and sit your arse down!

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
11:06 am

Melo No murders. LOL However I don’t love him today and hate the next.

Beautiful Yes he does, but ain’t Mason.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
11:08 am

i’m wit you KIMMIE!

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
11:10 am

@Randy

You better believe that in 92% of the cases, the “trophy wife” is out before the last check, if not immediately after.

It’s rare that they stay when the money is gone and he’s home all the time.

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
11:10 am

Men with a lots of money tend to view women as disposables.I would go in with gold digger mentality if i were a woman.Im sure most women do that and thats why athletes need the pre-nups,they are pretty legitimate.
If u look at the groupie mentality that sorrounds these women who follow these athletes, i have no sympathy for what the trbles they go thru when the deals go sour.They deserve it and all the troubles they go thru having to fight for child support for their multiple birthings! :lol:
If Oprah comes along,i wld sign the prenup knowing full well that shes using me and I am too. :grin: Yeah,ordinarily, i wdn’t vibe with such ugliness but hey,its Oprah!

M'

April 22nd, 2009
11:10 am

I met this old school Southern white dude…traditional patriarchal male dominate type…he was married for 30 years or so before his divorce…he refused to let his wife work during their marriage…he felt that her earning an independent source of income would be an emasculating discredit against his manhood as it would make him look as if he could not adequately provide for his family…so at his behest, she was a stay at home wife and mother throughout their marriage…old dude managed to accummulate a substantial amount of wealth and assets…well, when all was said and done…she walked with everything he owned…safe for his clothes and drawers…he was left with nothing…all because he insisted that she remain financially dependent on him throughout the marriage…and 60 something is a hey-ale of a place to have to start allover again from scratch after years of working to have something…needless to say he was bitter and angry with his ex because he worked for and earned it all…but that one little caveat of not allowing her to work cost him everygthing when the marriage ended…gotta love AL divorce laws…lol…to bad he did not have the foresight to protect his interest with adequate stipulations.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
11:11 am

@DAN
what?!?

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
11:12 am

Kimmie, i quoted ur wrds not mine.Why say it if u dont mean it?

C tha 1

April 22nd, 2009
11:12 am

ARed. My argument is based on the premise that some rich men marry women for the sole purpose of her being good eye candy. However, I think that is a mistake on his part. A smarter man would choose his spouse wisely and look for someone who adds to his net worth as well as other areas. Of course, I’m speaking in general terms, still if a woman only has the “physical assests” to land a “rich dude” then she still hasn’t secured much for herself.

There are plenty of women who probably thought they hit the jackpot when they hooked up with a “baller”. Alot of them stay in the A. If she married the dude and had his kid then of course she deserves financial support if the marriage desolves and she needs money for the kid. But if the dude is dealing with a woman who believes this:

“In the past, I’ve said that if we have kids because he wanted them, I would want a prenup that said if we broke up – he takes the kids”

Well, give me the kid and we can go our separate ways.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
11:13 am

where did you get that percentage?

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
11:14 am

…while trying not to get myself sucked in today…

I did not see Kimmie’s 10:41 as portraying women as whole being feeble-minded or not “able-bodied” enough to survive without a man. Lol…I know some folks are simply reaching, in an attempt to keep the momentum of “the ville”…not worth entertaining…lol (while smh)

However, I simply read it as a man – head of HIS household, looking out for his (intermediate) family…by working whatever it is that he’s got and making the most of it…simply out of the love he has for them and wanting them to be okay, just in case something happens to him, so in the interim…he prepares himself and his family.

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
11:16 am

@Angie – what, what?

@C tha 1, even if you take the kids – its still about the money – alimoney/palimoney/monthly stipend.

dw

April 22nd, 2009
11:16 am

“I simply like a good debate”

Me too.

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
11:17 am

@angie – antedotal stories. I’ve heard of some women staying (some black, but mostly white) but very few.

Tazzee - all moved in (sort of)

April 22nd, 2009
11:19 am

Raqi glad all is well!

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
11:19 am

@DAN
your post is wack mayne! cause you know good and well that most men want their wives to be trophy wives. he looks good and wants his wife to look even betta.

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
11:22 am

Melo – Obviously you need to upgrade your vision prescription because nowhere in my post do you see me downgrading women like you did. You dam– sure did not quote me. When men used to keep women out of all of the family business it was difficult if he died first. She was suddenly thrusted into something with which she had no experience. Most prevailed beautifully once they figured everything out. It didn’t have to be that hard if he wasn’t such a control freak. You understand, just trying to play ignorant, Melo.

I know you like to keep ish going on here Melo, but at least be truthful.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
11:23 am

**even if you take the kids – its still about the money**

of course it is. and there’s even a law written about it. go figure!

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
11:23 am

most men want their wives to be trophy wives

I think not.
Beautiful,a trophy wife means shes an Air head,zero upstairs and her only contribution is going on all fours when its time!
U wanna be somebody’s trophy,really??

Tazzee - all moved in (sort of)

April 22nd, 2009
11:24 am

Honestly, I’m more concerned with him getting my money in the event of a divorce than me getting his.

C tha 1 I forgot to add that you get the kids but no child support ;-)

I was sick to my stomach when I learned that ex-spouses automatically get half of your retirement savings. A friend of mine went through a divorce and ever since he told me that, that’s all I think of when discussing marriage – am I ready to give a dude half of my 401(k)???

Well, that’s not ‘all’ I think of – but it comes to mind.

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
11:24 am

@Angie

That’s completely untrue. A man that simply wants a “trophy wife” is not ready to be married.

A man that wants a wife that he can talk to, chill with, be both strong and weak in front of – and have her know the difference, that guy is ready to be married.

But like that movie “27 dresses” there are women that will fake that funk until “I do” and then she don’t no more.

A trophy wife and her husband barely know one another, their both “means to an end”.

Does that make more sense?

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
11:25 am

Beautiful If you are referring to my percentage, I just looked and I was off a little. This is one article I found quickly.

“Kapono, then, wasn’t the least bit surprised when a representative of the NBA Players’ Association addressed the Raptors recently on matters of financial prudence. A statistic was cited during the meeting that startled some of the hoopsters. It was said that 60 per cent of retired NBA players go broke five years after their NBA paycheques stop arriving.

“How could that be?” said Jamario Moon, the Raptors rookie. “I don’t want to believe that stat.”

But that stat, used by the players’ association to get the attention of young millionaires, is thought to be an educated estimate.

“Sixty per cent is a ballpark. But we’ve seen a lot of guys who’ve really come into hard times five years after they leave the league,” said Roy Hinson, the former NBA forward who’s a representative for the players’ association. “The problems are, for a lot of guys, they have a lot of cars, they have multiple houses, they’re taking care of their parents. They’re taking care of a whole host of issues. And the cheques aren’t coming in anymore.”

http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/299119

dw

April 22nd, 2009
11:26 am

“you know good and well that most men want their wives to be trophy wives.”

Not me, I wish my wife was a “Bearilla”, so I can say: “I’m going to the moon B@#!H”, and she’ll say “OK, but don’t call me a B@#!H in front of the kids honey” LOL

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
11:27 am

ok, my definition of trophy wife is off a bit. my bad.

SlimOne

April 22nd, 2009
11:28 am

Speaking of trophy wives, Ice T said his income & earning potential tripled after he started kicking it with CoCo. As airheadish as she may appear, guess looks could be deceiving.

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
11:30 am

Kimmie, im glad u explained rather than going sumersault to hammer and attack me like u did on ur previous.Uncalled for!
But my point is, u are using old school examples to justify why its important for the woman to be informed and potraying the woman(in those cases,they mostly stayed at home and knew nothing) coz if not,”the poor woman” will be “devestated”(sp) when hes gone,rather than the simple and basic fact that it just makes sense to have ur partner informed of whats happening with money,business,insuarance,that partnership at the shop etc.
Preparing for after death is good for wives as it is for husbands.

ImAPeach404

April 22nd, 2009
11:30 am

! In reality he is upgrading the woman, not the other way around.

HOLD UP! C are you saying that finances are the only way in which one can get upgraded??? Please! I know plenty adult males who could benefit from a meal that didn’t come from the drive thru, living in a house that doesn’t require visitors to wear a hazmat suite, someone to come in and care for children that would otherwise be DFACS cases were it not for a woman in the home. Men who could use the sound advise and strength of a woman in their business decisions, someone to make them laugh and brighten up their dead @ss day! Maybe the woman is a financial whiz and can teach the brother about investing in items other than diamonds or expensive cars. He may have a stank attitude and be a horrible public figure but she just might have the ability to come in an advance HIS career by providing him with people skills and showing him how to be a better person.

If you ALL you have to offer is money of course you would think that all a woman has to offer is the box!

You know what, if I wasn’t off to lunch with a co-worker, I’d finish telling you about yourself… I’ll be back!

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
11:31 am

LOL @ DW…and MyTwo – don’t you throw that out here!…but then again, whatever works! lol

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
11:31 am

@RANDY
that article is actin’ like he didn’t want those cars and houses. i refuse to believe that this is all her fault. and if she leaves him when the checks stop coming in . . . HE PICKED HER!

M'

April 22nd, 2009
11:31 am

Face it, there are men who are only interested in a trophy wife…and most of them are gold diggers anyway…so it is a good match…lol…truly…men who desire a high maintenance wench and wenches who need a high rolling cat’s $$$$ to support it.

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
11:31 am

Thanks Beautiful!

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
11:33 am

@Slim

Yeen know, Coco was getting it in BEFORE she met Ice. That relationship was unequal on his behalf, but they cool with it.

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
11:34 am

Melo – I’m glad you now get it, but your original response was uncalled for too and you know it.

My old school example is a bit extreme for today(hopefully), but a lot of the lessons it teaches are still relevant.

AmazonRed - posting from her phone

April 22nd, 2009
11:35 am

dw -If you simply like a good debate, you shouldn’t be wasting time trying to pluck someones nerves. You’d be able to stand on your argument. :-)

Kym aka Patty Hewes

April 22nd, 2009
11:36 am

@Randy I thought about becoming a divorce attorney. There is money in misery. Not all divorce attorney’s are bad. Now I am caught between civil litgation or family law-maybe a few divorce sprinkled in, and labor law.

dw

April 22nd, 2009
11:36 am

–Re: ImAPeach404 11:30am

My bad @Ctha1–didn’t mean to get you in a fire fight.

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
11:36 am

Honestly, I’m more concerned with him getting my money in the event of a divorce than me getting his
When u meet a man with means,that may change!!Suppose u meet a guy who marries u and who is well endowed financiall,is it inconceivable for u to end up not working simply coz its an incovenient for u and not becoz he asked u too? Such things do happen. At that point,money aint an issue,u spend his freely,and ur marriage has all the trappings of the wealthy.
Arent u gonna feel differently if and when u divorce but u find out there isnt much money there in ur 401k to sustain the previous lyfestyle?

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
11:38 am

No Beautiful, am not tying the “trophy wife” to his problems…just wondering if she stays when he is all that is left. Personally I think it is the guy’s fault for marrying a superficial beauty queen golddigger to have another ornament on his arm…just like the stupid financial decisions are his fault also.

I have seen so many movie stars, performers, “Mike Tysons” etc. that earned more than most of us can ever dream of, and lost it all because at the end of the day, they made stupid decisions…they somehow thought that the money would never end.

Who was it on this blog awhile back had an entire list of if you (fill in the blank), it is your own “middy fikkin” fault. He was spot on. Whether money or a golddigger, it is his own “middy fickin” fault.

Kym

April 22nd, 2009
11:39 am

why are my comments awaiting moderation now?

Kym aka Patty Hewes

April 22nd, 2009
11:41 am

This whole awaiting moderation is wack. Randy T all divorce attorneys are not bad..Hell misery loves money. And I thought about it at one time. Now leaning toward labor, civil litigation, maybe family law.

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
11:42 am

SlimoNE,i neva got ur email, try takpat78@gmail.

Hw did it go?

Kimmie,ok altho i dont understand? So if my interpretation of ur wrds is wrong,thats justification for personal verbal lashing?? WOW
I drop it….

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
11:42 am

@RANDY
that was FOR REAL.

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
11:43 am

Melo – Enough with the fake outrage, just calling you on your bs! You’re cute!LOL!!!

DuShawn

April 22nd, 2009
11:46 am

I’ve always viewed pre-nups as preparation for failure. If you have average bread (i.e. less than a million in liquidity and assets), I don’t see the need. More often than not, the spouse you choose will have a similar financial position. The focus shouldn’t be on separately protecting what we have, it should be on combining our resources and building long term wealth. On the other hand, if there is a significant disparity in our monetary accomplishments, documented protection may be in order. I recommend getting married while you’re broke. Then it’s not an issue.

lurker

April 22nd, 2009
11:47 am

She doesn’t have any bargaining chips! What is she bringing to the table? Some Na Na? He can get that in every city the team or tour stops in.

If all he has to offer is money, then that’s what he purchased…na na…..so it’s a draw. Hooking at it’s finest.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
11:49 am

@AMAZON
how is it sad? i have a lot of examples but one is:

a person in a relationship wanting to spend 3k on a cruise and the other wanting to spend the 3k on the taxes owed to irs. it’s sad that a person could be so stupid/careless/irresponsible with money. debts are priority.

another example:

a rapper having tons of jewelry and no real estate in his name.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
11:52 am

**I’ve always viewed pre-nups as preparation for failure**

i’m changing my answer. i ain’t signing shiit.

Tazzee - all moved in (sort of)

April 22nd, 2009
11:57 am

Melo I don’t see myself not working if I get married – what for? No kids are coming out of this womb. Additionally, I’ve NEVER dated a guy that made more money than me – so I can’t even envision that scenario you presented. I take that back, one guy did make more than me until I got promoted that year.

But all in all – I was joking with my post. As I’ve said many times before as it concerns marriage in general – I don’t look forward to it in general, not without a target. Meaning I don’t get all excited about getting married one day – a wonderful guy would have to come into my life to get me excited about marrying him one day. So when I have random conversations about marriage – those are the types of things that come to mind.

I do believe that the right man will conquer all those thoughts – but from the outside looking in, I don’t want a man getting half of mine if we divorce.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
12:02 pm

whatever happened to *what’s yours is mine and what’s mine is yours*?

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
12:04 pm

Regarding “trophy wives” or “arm ornaments”, I have long held this theory, mostly from some stupid things I have done myself, thus the “t-shirts”, that an erection restricts the oxygen/blood supply to the brain. The thought process is then rerouted thru the “little head” causing major disruptions in good judgement. Just a theory.

M'

April 22nd, 2009
12:13 pm

@Randy

There is some truth to that…and it ain’t an isolated or unique behavior or attitude…it is true that the desire to attain sexual gratification can and will dictate how some ppl react and impair their rational judgment…it happens both ways, probably with different motivations, for both men and women.

C tha 1

April 22nd, 2009
12:15 pm

@dw that’s alright bruh, no extinguisher needed. Peach has a point. According to her 11:30 post that’s a woman willing to put in work to add to an already financially established man. Call me archaic and chauvanistic (sp), but I would hope a grown woman knows how to cook, clean house, and take care of the kids when its time. That woman has legitimately earned a “portion” of money in the unfortunate case of a divorce.

But if a woman plans to be apart of the $250,000+ tax bracket, and sit on her azz without providing a means of securing earned income then she isn’t entitled to much. Ultimately, if a dude has a million liquid and in assests, that’s good money. But I’m from the country…and what we call Long Bread is simply generational wealth. If you’re starting from the bottom it takes two people to generate and sustain it to get to the next level…not one person earning it while the other spends it.

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
12:15 pm

Robin williams summed it up this way:

Ah, yes, divorce, from the Latin word meaning to rip out a man’s genitals through his wallet.

lurker

April 22nd, 2009
12:16 pm

Enter your comments here

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
12:28 pm

I won’t be a happy camper even having a convo about a financial prenup ESPECIALLY if he wants me to be a stay @ home mom!

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
12:33 pm

Additionally, I’ve NEVER dated a guy that made more money than me

OK

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
12:35 pm

**The thought process is then rerouted thru the “little head” causing major disruptions in good judgement**

but this lil disruption only last 5 mins. stop wit the excuses!

what is twitter?

and a groom asking for a pre-nup . . . does his character come into play?

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
12:41 pm

@Angie

Why would HIS character come into play? or

If a bride were asking for a pre-nup, would HER character be in question?

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
12:43 pm

Well, the good thing is, I can post to this blog from my phone…the bad thing is that they’re waiting moderation. :lol:

how is it sad? i have a lot of examples but one is:

Angie – You got all of that just from the simple statement of “not eveyone views a dollar the way you do?” :lol:

But thank you for finally elaborating on one of your points for a change. :)

M'

April 22nd, 2009
12:43 pm

holy moly…any person who has valuable assets to protect should be able to do so…that is a common sense no brainer move to me…and any person who cares enough about the other person should respect and support their right to do so…the bride or the groom.

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
12:44 pm

I wonder if a guy can “Plead insanity by reason of erection”? If so, I could have gotten out of some jams of my own making several times.

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
12:50 pm

Plead insanity by reason of erection

Randy why not ’cause yall have a tendency to say and do some crazy things to fulfill that moment.

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
12:56 pm

“oh baby I…just…just let me…I promise I…let’s just…can I please come in?”

Sounds like a crazy man to me.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
12:57 pm

i don’t elaborate most of the time because i don’t feel the need.

and yes i did ms. smarty pants! paying for luxury before debt leads to a broken home. the blond on steve’s show is in for a rude awakening. living on a trust fund and not having anything besides a husband to support you to fall back on is crazy. she’s not spending her money wisely.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
1:00 pm

@M
**any person who has valuable assets to protect should be able to do so**

protect from who? your wife? hahaha. unbelievable!

Poppa Grande

April 22nd, 2009
1:01 pm

The only reason that I would have a pre-nupt (I didn’t) was more for protection against the SO’s family. I’ve seen it happen that the female’s family was plotting. Heck, I don’t trust all of my family and show don’t trust all of hers. It is amazing what plans people come up have when OPM is involved.

OPM=Other People’s Money

As far as the choosing SO’s, I’d just have to be careful.

In reality, I had much of my stuff already tied up in money markets and other accounts before we met. Beneficiary of most of that stuff was and still is my nephew. The wife is an attorney so she had her own stuff as well.

Raqi

I was kinda worried about you, too, after mentioning contractions on Friday. I guess that the chica was just reminding you who was calling the shots.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
1:02 pm

i don’t elaborate most of the time because i don’t feel the need.

Cool. Then don’t complain when you think folks don’t understant you or misunderstand you. :)

And again, you’re thinking to the extreme. Just because two people don’t view a dollar the same, doens’t mean that one person is irresponsible or that the relationship is in trouble. With proper communication you can hopefully get on a similar page or at least identify where the weak spots are.

If the blond on Steve’s show meets another trust fund kid or someone who can afford to take care of her (like her father and grandfather did) then she’s fine. It’s not crazy just because you can not relate. :)

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
1:02 pm

Beautiful- I don’t understand it either.. Why choose a woman to be yur wife YET you have to protect your assets from her.. Why get married if you have to safeguard yourself from the woman you are about to take vows to love til death do you part??? CONFUSED!

dw

April 22nd, 2009
1:07 pm

If an athlete was with his soon to be wife before he was sought after as a collegiate star then I can see why she would be upset if he asked her to sign a prenup because she has been there when he had nothing.

On the other hand however, if he is thinking about marrying a chick that he met at a teammate’s party or some industry event after he was established as a pro athlete making millions, he’d be crazy not to ask for a prenup, because as much as you want to believe she’s there just for you, the fact that you had millions of dollars when you met her can’t be taken lightly.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
1:11 pm

**Then don’t complain when you think folks don’t understant you or misunderstand you**

that’s fair!

**If the blond on Steve’s show meets another trust fund kid**

that’s not likely. possible, but not likely to happen.

@CUTIE
this is why i believe i won’t sign one now. the truth is he doesn’t trust me. *sniff*

where’s TRUTH? i had a dream about you last week. it was a fun one from what i remember.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
1:12 pm

I don’t understand it either.. Why choose a woman to be yur wife YET you have to protect your assets from her.. Why get married if you have to safeguard yourself from the woman you are about to take vows to love til death do you part??? CONFUSED!

I don’t think we’d ever understand unless we had a significant amount of money. I’d be way more distrustful of people if I knew there was a target on my back simply because I was paid. I’d hope I could still find love and an honest person, but I understand why some people would be paranoid and have doubts.

I’ve dated a couple of guys who seemed to have money (one owned a plane) and much like the sentiment of some of the broke azz dudes on here ( :lol: ) they seemed to value people more like possessions. I guess it’s just a business mentality you have once you’re on that level in general. I don’t know, but I found that dating guys on my caliber of brokeness is much easier.

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
1:12 pm

@Lioness

You don’t protect yourself from the wife or the husband, the prenup protects the wife/husband from the anger and greed of the “ex”.

When angry, most people want some “git back” and money is one of the best ways to get it.

A pre-nup isn’t “you can’t have dot, dot, dot” in marriage, it’s for after that marriage is dissolved or fails. Then is you can have “dot, dot, dot” and I’ll keep the rest.

DuShawn

April 22nd, 2009
1:12 pm

“Why choose a woman to be yur wife YET you have to protect your assets from her..” Surprisingly, I agree with you ladies. Modern society has given us microwavable and disposable mindset. I tell my old lady all the time. “Pastor said, tell Death Do Us Part, So you let me know when you ready to part.”

M'

April 22nd, 2009
1:16 pm

@Beautiful

I do not know what planet you live on…but in the real deal world of today, ppl will manipulate and abuse antoher person for financial gain…it happens e’erday to somebody somewhere…and yes, it may be the spouse you need toprotect your assets from…divorce happesn for a reason…if every marriage was an indelible etched agrreement without out retraction, then maybe such a need for prenups would not exist…but ppl do not always make smart marriage choices…period…now, Scottie can beam you back up.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
1:19 pm

that’s not likely. possible, but not likely to happen.

Says who? She’s now coming off a national tv show that could attract suitors from all walks of life. Go girl.

In addition, folks of that mentality run in circles with other folks of that mentality. I doubt she’s living off a trust fund and knows no one else in the world who is as well. Money sticks together.

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
1:22 pm

Ared- LMAO!! I almost choked!

DW- I hear you! Sad but not always the case..

Poppa Grande

April 22nd, 2009
1:22 pm

I see both sides of this issue in particularly.

I ‘ll say this much for pre-nupts. I’ve seen them keep some divorces from becoming a nasty, drag out fights. Pre-nupt challenges are rarely won.

I’ve always considered pre-nupts to be like insurance. You pay auto insurance with the hopes that you don’t have to use it. The same goes for pre-nupts.

People lie to God all of the time. What makes you think that they won’t lie to you?

Cougar Hunter ( I luv the southern Shawties!)

April 22nd, 2009
1:23 pm

A good afternoon bloggin Superstars!

This is a good topic due to what we are experiencing in a capitolistic society. Marriage is under attack due to financial difficulties.

I myself would not require a pre-nup, I believe it breaks the basic principle of what marriage is suppose to be for richer or poorer!

@Lioness… I was justing playing with you yesterday about the Johnson inspection! :smile:

@Tazzee are you a baller? If so I will sign that pre-nup and marry you!
:wink:

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
1:25 pm

@M
i kinda deserve that, but still . . .

trust me. trust me to do the right thing if our marriage is broken. that’s all i’m askin’. no trust, no beautiful.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
1:26 pm

I’ve always considered pre-nupts to be like insurance. You pay auto insurance with the hopes that you don’t have to use it. The same goes for pre-nupts.

That’s exactly what I said this morning. :lol:

Because I’m a practical person, I get the point of a prenup. No they arent’ romantic, but neither is marriage all the time.

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
1:27 pm

Excuse me I meant DAN

My ex brought up a prenup one morning while we were having breakfast@ his house.. It caught me off guard cause we were talking about something else when he asked me what i thought about prenups.. I was like huh? Where did that come from? He was like, i was just kidding.. I was like no you weren’t and then we had the convo.. He is well off and wants his wife to be a stay at home wife & blah, blah, blah and I told him I didn’t believe in them and if he required one, then he shouldn’t marry that woman or any woman he would want to sign one..

lurker

April 22nd, 2009
1:28 pm

if every marriage was an indelible etched agrreement without out retraction, then maybe such a need for prenups would not exist

It is. Folks have just abandoned the instition and the fact that it’s a union created by God and whether you walk or not or find you another, he’s holding you to the first one….as in til death due you part. Folks just “choose” to do otherwise…but um, yeah, it’s etched in stone.

dw

April 22nd, 2009
1:29 pm

@Lioness–Yeah it’s not always the case. Take Michael Jordan for instance, his wife stayed down for quite a while through thick and thin, bu told Mike thought Santa was speaking directly to him when he said “HO, HO, HO!”. So in her case I’d say she deserved the money for all that she put up with. On the other hand though you have some that won’t even attempt to get through rough times and try to make things work. They are like ,”uh oh he messed up time to get paid”, and those are the ones that should have to leave with that same raggedy azz suitcase they brought with them.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
1:29 pm

Scottie can beam you back up.

:lol: I’m so glad I wasn’t the one who said it. But :lol: :lol: :lol:

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
1:29 pm

Cougar- No you weren’t ;) LOL!! If I would have taken you up on the dinner offer, I would have done my inspection this weekend as soon as I had an opening.. :)

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
1:31 pm

DW- LMAO!!!

PG- True indeed!

lurker

April 22nd, 2009
1:35 pm

Poppa Grande

April 22nd, 2009
1:36 pm

AR

That’s exactly what I said this morning.

Sorry. I didn’t pay attention to any particular person’s post.

I’m kinda half way reading the blog and half way studying criminal law and half way playing with our dog.

However, I’ll cosign the following:
they arent’ romantic, but neither is marriage all the time.

There is a business side to marriage, and I think that pre-nupts address that side of the union.
Marriages aren’t just religious. They have legal and secular implications as well. Why do you think that homosexuals are fighting so hard for the rights that come with them? It is the business stuff that they want. I’m sure that they can find a church in any state that would marry them (on a religious level), but the legal world still wouldn’t recognize it.

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
1:36 pm

@ Lurker

“folks” have been getting divorces for centuries.

I think it was Louis the XVI that started another RELIGION so that he could get a divorce “sanctioned” by the church. The way people treat marriage today is lax, but only on the sliding scale of since forever.

@Lioness

I get that you may be personally offended by being asked to sign a prenup, I’m just saying that it doesn’t govern marriage, but it governs what happens after.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
1:37 pm

**I’m so glad I wasn’t the one who said it**

you don’t have to say anything. it’s obvious in your post directed to me. i see it, they see it. we don’t agree on most things. get over it!

Tazzee - all moved in (sort of)

April 22nd, 2009
1:38 pm

Cougar – no, I’m not a baller at all. I guess the guys that make more than me don’t want me ;-)

M'

April 22nd, 2009
1:39 pm

@Beautiful

Baby, it would be a much more wonderful world if all we needed was trust in each other to co-exist…but that is not the real world…just an ideal desire…and yes, I more than anyone would love to live in a world were the face value of ppl and what they say and do reconciled themselves without question…but that is not the case…so as I choose for myself, I choose for all mankind…so I choose the protect the best interest of myself…and then by default, I also choose to protect the best interests of others…I may not control how the world operates, but I can control me in it…and, btw…you do have your right to your POV…even if I do not agree.

anonymousella

April 22nd, 2009
1:43 pm

prenup? yup. i own property (ok. i mortgage it). i have investments. in all probability i will have a six-figure inheritance. my current sweetie is still a renter, but could also inherit six-figures. plus he lives in a community property state and (currently) earns almost twice what i do.

man, we’d be stupid not to have our financial business spelled. the. eff. out. in advance. either one of us could be financially destroyed by the other in a divorce proceeding. and i am the type to cut somebody for messing with my money… LOL.

in the dodged bullet known as my last relationship, we discussed marriage and prenups too. he had kids, and i wanted to make sure that all of us were covered should we get married. if he died while we were married, his kids would be SOL (as his wife, i would have inherited EVERYTHING, regardless of who his beneficiaries were). yet if we didn’t marry and bought a house — something we also considered — i would potentially be SOL if he died with no paperwork while we were shacking up (his kids would inherit his share and i’d have to buy them out if i ever wanted to sell and move).

from my perspective, if you love someone, why wouldn’t you show it by protecting them financially from your future jacka$$ery?

lurker

April 22nd, 2009
1:44 pm

Dan “folks” have been getting divorces for centuries.

There’s a butt load of stuff folks do and shouldn’t but the ink has dried and just because I or anyone else choose to do something “other than”….doesn’t change the fact that it stands…that’s a subject for another day though….LOL

Poppa Grande

April 22nd, 2009
1:46 pm

dw

Don’t get started on Juanita. She went from ball player to ball player. Reggie Theus was her man before MJ. She routinely hung around the White Sox.

Mike is the prime example of getting married for reasons other than romantic ones. Juanita got pregnant, Mike’s parents didn’t like the idea of their grandchildren not being in a two parent home. Mike eventually proposed. I think that he did it for his parents more than for her.

She got what she deserved, and so did he!

anonymousella

April 22nd, 2009
1:49 pm

follow up comment: even if you *don’t* have any money / property at the time of marriage, a prenup can also specify how accumulated assets will be divided upon divorce and even how you invest for retirement during the marriage.

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
1:51 pm

Good day folks

Everyone put your face next to the screen so I can slap some sense into you. SSSSSSSSSSSMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCKKKKKK

Marriage is about business, period. You hit the high note emotionally after your first orgasm, then its time to strap in and deal with the bidness. Protecting your assets are a part of that. If you didn’t train hard since you were 10 and deal with the pains and injuries you shouldn’t ask for the rewards. How many of you looking to reap the rewards will jump into the line to split the debts accumulated? Dam the room got silent quick. Pre nups, trusts, and retirement accounts are necessary or right around the time you want to retire you’ll be watching your ex mate pull out the driveway with their new mate that happens to be alot younger and hotter than you. LOL

Whats really amazing is in our culture marriage is worth less than a 60 year old tijuana hooker yet you still want someone to bet the farm on you. When you dic=vorce a broke azz dude you dont get jack so why would you with a rich cat, since your in it for love that is.

Mutombo wanted his fiancee to sign a pre nup and she refused the day before the ceremony, even though he had flown folks in and had everything set up. Guess what, he cancelled it and didn’t get married. He lost $250k but saves a fortune.

Finally, for those that keep talking about vows and whatnot how many vows have you made to yourself that you’ve broken? You all aren’t some virtuos mf’ers whose word is good as gold. You’re regular folks that will lie when its convenient, even if its to yourself. We live in a lawsuit happy society. Put your hard work up for grabs if you want to. There’s someone planning right now how to get your loot. I’m at Areds door as we speak picking her locks so I can grab her Liberace collection which is worth at least $30 dollars on the open market.

Quick vent: My days start at 3 am and usually end at 7pm. Now these sobs have us working an extra 1.5 hours every other day to clean weapons. Biyatch i hav e to sleep. Woosa Woose, bring it down Truth. End of vent.

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
1:52 pm

I told him I didn’t believe in them and if he required one, then he shouldn’t marry that woman or any woman he would want to sign one
was that the reason for the demise?? did he tell u like that??

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
1:54 pm

Melo- No.. Did he tell me what like that?

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
1:57 pm

Finally, for those that keep talking about vows and whatnot how many vows have you made to yourself that you’ve broken?

Those are all broke azz pple Truth,pay them no attention!
If ur azz is broke,u have no bizz talking/dreaming about a pre-nup.Wanna sign a pre-nup when u cant even pay the lawyer who is drafting the document.People! :lol: :lol:

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
1:59 pm

get over it!

Get over what? Just because you and I don’t agree, it doesn’t mean I’m going to stop having discussions. YOU just need to stop thinking every post to you is an attack. Get over that. :)

Cougar Hunter ( I luv the southern Shawties!)

April 22nd, 2009
2:01 pm

@Anomy that is le truth, as men we are suppose to make sure our women and children (notice I did say her sister’s children) are financially sound while we are here or if we happen to die suddenly. It is most to get that will and insurance in order when you are married.

Lioness: I will be in Gwinnet County this weekend so get out your inspection device! :wink:

dw

April 22nd, 2009
2:01 pm

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
2:04 pm

Lurker, you really live in Fantasy Land. The courts dont even record marriages anymore because they’ve usually dissolved before the ink dries. Don’t you have a kid by some cat that you’re no longer with and made that great plea on craigslist? And you want me to bet my life savings, currently hovering at $87.82, on you. Wow.

Btw, god had nothing to do with marriage. It was the church that capitalized on that invention. I wonder if you’d be so open if women routinely married cats that came up when he married her, aka broke azz dudes? Then you’d be looking to preserve your million dollar shoe collection.

Please let go of all that god created marriage and its the union of the spirits bs. Its 2 folks that get together to share their lives together, nothing more or less.

De plane, de plane boss.

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
2:05 pm

Actually, having stood in the Tower of London at the spot where Henry VIII “divorced” Anne Boleyn, I suspect she would have been grateful FOR a divorce and quite content with a prenup vs her fate.

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
2:11 pm

Cougar- I thought you were just kidding..

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
2:11 pm

RandyT – Heck yeah! She probably would have. Lol “The Other Boleyn Girl” is one of my favorite movies…although they probably left a lot of the good stuff out. However, when I watched Elizabeth Part I & II (the Golden Age) they show her as being practically scalped and then burned at the stake, but in TOBG – she was beheaded.

Now she DID get what she deserved!…however she got it…he sure let her have it!

Cougar Hunter ( I luv the southern Shawties!)

April 22nd, 2009
2:13 pm

It took awhile but the Truth has spoken no one is going to his mony!

DuShawn

April 22nd, 2009
2:16 pm

“a prenup can also specify how accumulated assets will be divided upon divorce” Implicit in that statement is the foregone conclusion that this shyt is not gonna last.

dw

April 22nd, 2009
2:17 pm

Now if Truth is ready to fight for his $87.82 then you know dayum well cats are going to fight for their millions!!!

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
2:18 pm

suspect she would have been grateful FOR a divorce and quite content with a prenup vs her fate

If u dont want a pre-nup,heck u might get the marriage and wedding now and then a Scott Peterson later on! :loL:

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
2:18 pm

Good looking on the correction RandyT.

yeah, that was THE dude

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
2:22 pm

Hey jamoca…I have not seen the movie but did read the book. Definitely a different culture. Anne was beheaded (actually I have a picture of the plaque where it happened) by a French swordsman brought from France by Henry VIII.

A bit of history…before you were beheaded, you were supposed to “tip” the axe man to 1) redeem your sins, and 2) so he would make a clean cut with the axe and not keep hacking at you. This was alleged to have been the first known case of “severance pay”. LOL

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
2:23 pm

It’s wild. Said chick has been in countless “emotional relationships” with regular dudes and didn’t expect jack. Now that she meets moneybags her pain and suffering should net her 3 million.

DW, don’t joke buddy. When they add in my next interest payment I’ll be over $90 bucks. I’m a money machine baby.

Jam, those were some good movies. Those cats were nothing but ruthless. I like that. LOL

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
2:24 pm

Baby, it would be a much more wonderful world if all we needed was trust in each other to co-exist…but that is not the real world…just an ideal desire…

Amen. As much as I’d like to see that happen. It’s just not realistic. Those chicks are the ones who never knew their husbands were gay or secret lives or other families with that thinking. :lol:

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
2:25 pm

Du- That is what I am saying.. Why get married if you are preparing for the end?

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
2:27 pm

I’m at Areds door as we speak picking her locks so I can grab her Liberace collection which is worth at least $30 dollars on the open market.

:lol: I hope you’re ready for what’s behind that door! His name is “killer” and he likes the light meat! :lol:

Poppa Grande

April 22nd, 2009
2:27 pm

Lioness

Why buy a car if you are just gonna wreck it?

Insurance wouldn’t be needed at all then.

Same reasoning can be applied to pre nupts.

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
2:28 pm

Lioness, for the vast majority marriage is the end. LOL

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
2:30 pm

I’m a money machine baby.

Truth – You better be to support all your wives! Anyway, why you always coming to ME with your hand out?!!LOL!!!

PG – I heard the same thing about Juanita. I used to work with a guy that was from Chi town and good friends with MJ. But even before knowing him, I could tell they were NOT really in love. Juanita had it written all over her face when they won that 1st championship and they had the camera on them in the locker room. I would have been screaming and jumping all over my man, dripping in champagne! They both looked stiff and forced and she was looking like “whatever”!

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
2:30 pm

Truth- I am going to spank you

PG- Haven’t ever been the cause or involved in one of those.. My insurance company is getting rich off my responsible driving azz..

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
2:31 pm

@M
ditto.

@AMAZON
i’ve been over our little fight. and yes i see most of your comments to me as attacks. please stop.

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
2:31 pm

ALL THESE MEN AND WOMEN THAT HAVE KIDS AND HAVE NEVER BEEN MARRIED, HOW IN THE HELL CAN YOU NOT BELIEVE IN PRENUPS????

ALL THE WOMEN ON THE BLOG MAKING 100K+ DO YOU BELIEVE IN PRENUPS???

THOSE MEN AND WOMEN THAT DO NOT BELIVE IN PRENUPS, DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO PROTECT????

THE DIVORCE INDUSTRY IS A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY!!!!!!!

I AIN’T SAYING OJ WAS RIGHT BUT I DO UNDERSTAND!!!! BESIDE SHE AGREED TO TIL DEATH DO US PART!!!

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
2:32 pm

I think what Beautiful,Cuttie and Lurker are saying is that they prefer to be trophy queens rather than sign pre-nups.
Even still,the work out/utility, u provide is not worth millions.U overpricing ur head game waaaaay too much :lol:

dw

April 22nd, 2009
2:32 pm

@Truth–LOL, not to mention the debit rewards points. You will be rolling dough pretty soon!

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
2:32 pm

Dang!!! I’ll take PRENUP for $100, Alex! lol …OMG @ tipping the axe man!…more like longterm disability instead.

But I have to admit, at least the way they portrayed him in the movie – he was a big guy…but soft as cotton to fall for her…like all he had to do was remember why he exiled her from the beginning.

Scarlet Johannson (unsure of spelling) did a fine portrayal of Anne’s sister – though they shared the same status, but she was just the sweeter of two. But other than his wife having a bit of trouble bearing an heir for him, I saw nothing else really wrong with her. So he found himself “bewitched”…so he in turn got what he deserved as well.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
2:36 pm

and yes i see most of your comments to me as attacks.

That is YOUR problem not mine. Change your attidude, outlook or slap yourself and get glad if you have to.

I disagree with a lot of people’s viewpoints. That’s all in the nature of having discussions with folks from all walks of life. You really are not special. So change is up to YOU.

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
2:37 pm

For Real- I make VERY good money and I do have assets! Trust I am not one of these women who are fiending(sp?)to get married! There is a difference :)

Poppa Grande

April 22nd, 2009
2:37 pm

Lioness

Haven’t ever been the cause or involved in one of those.. My insurance company is getting rich off my responsible driving azz..

You have insurance though. (If not, Po Po is looking for ya)

Just because you have it a policy (which is a contract) doesn’t mean that you will have an accident.

Just because you have a pre-nupt, doesn’t mean that it will end.

Attitude is key. How you take the suggestion of a pre-nupt says just as much about you as him asking you does.

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
2:40 pm

LIONESS: Why do you want to get married?

Truth: Dayumm mane ainevenknow you were rolling like that!!! Can a brother get a small business man grant?

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
2:41 pm

Melo- I don’t know where you are getting what you are saying about me from? I am not fond of marriage to begin with so lets cross that bridge first.. I am saying IF I do decide to marry a mofo that i am not signing a prenup. If he is adamant about me signing it, then there isn’t enough trust in the relationship for the marriage to work…

Wise Diva

April 22nd, 2009
2:41 pm

Goodness, I think we should rename Misadventures in Atlanta to the Misplaced Internet Anger blog, LOL!

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
2:41 pm

Attitude is key.

:idea: :idea: :idea:

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
2:41 pm

Angie, did your dream of me have any hair pulling and azz slapping? You know I’m bald right? LOL

For Real, they overlook those obvious facts. Tomorrow they’ll be giving a list of reasons they’ll leave some cat. Vows dont mean jack when they’re ready to bounce. LOL

Fellas, was talking with some guys at work and about half have been snipped. Have you noticed more guys cutting the cords? I’m thinkink about it.

Melo, lmao at overpriced headgame but so true.

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
2:42 pm

Weren’t they good?!?! However, Truth, my dear – we know you likes it rufff!! lmao …he was still a cottonboy for that dumb move. But he made up for that real quick in the end. Lol…

RandyT – What’s the name of the book that you read? I’d like to check it out and see what else I’ve missed.

M'

April 22nd, 2009
2:43 pm

@beautiful

Let it go…ARED is ARED…and you are you…so be it…this is life…ARED is entitled to her opinions…and she articulates them very well…and you, well you express yourself…lol…we are all built differently…that is life…peace.

Cougar Hunter ( I luv the southern Shawties!)

April 22nd, 2009
2:43 pm

Lioness: I’m playig of you are playing, I am ready if you are ready! Lol.

Look Lioness you know Mr. Truth is out of town and cannot get that smack on le azz! plus Truth is going to hold on to that $90 dollars!

Holla

No one is getting TRUTH’s $90 dollars!

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
2:45 pm

Truth – Quit avoiding me. You new “rolling in dough” status has me intrigued.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
2:45 pm

ARED is entitled to her opinions…and she articulates them very well…

Thank you for the compliment, M’. :)

and you, well you express yourself…lol

You’ve got jokes too!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Mo (aka Moeisha)

April 22nd, 2009
2:46 pm

Hey Err’body! Just droppin in for a sec, I see ya’ll are holding it down as usual.

Just one quick vent though: I HATE POLLEN! And I think my co-workers are trying to slowly convert me into being as crazy as they are. They outnumber us sane folks tremendously. Insert ARed’s blank stare ‘here’

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
2:46 pm

No one is getting TRUTH’s $90 dollars!

I’ve got it. The thing is…he just gives it to me freely. He’s such a generous man. :lol:

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
2:47 pm

Lmao @ —> No one is getting TRUTH’s $90 dollars!

Ya’ll silly!

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
2:47 pm

Cougar- LMAO!! I need a pair of pumas that cost EXACTLY $90.

Truth- Can I borrow some chedda?

dw

April 22nd, 2009
2:48 pm

“Have you noticed more guys cutting the cords? I’m thinkink about it.”

Thiid! Ain’ gon’ baybul ta duh it! I ain’t messing with the pipes bruh! My wife got her tubes tied, which in most cases is reversible, that’s enough!

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
2:48 pm

Hey Mo. Here you go. :|

:lol:

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
2:48 pm

Truth: 90% of divorce are filed because of irreco, elrecko.. umm because they couldn’t get alone anymore. Translation, she ain’t happy no mo with being married because he changed and since he changed I want half his ish even tho I am the only one that’s not happy because I deserve to be happy and I deserve to keep living the lifestyle I have grown accustom to.

PG: Isn’t strange that marriage contracts are the only contract where the party that breached the contract is compensated for said breach?

Cougar Hunter ( I luv the southern Shawties!)

April 22nd, 2009
2:49 pm

Tazzee what you putting out these days! Send me a pick so I can evaluate your looks! :smile:

I have spoken with a lot of sistas in the ATL and they have met/dated several brothas who make less then they do!

Some of the Bruthas that make money like it easy so they look for the women who make less so they can control/impress the ladies!

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
2:49 pm

The Truth is feeling alot of pride as the fellas admire the large sum of money in my possesion. Its good to be the king.

Jammy poo, he was a sucker for dropping wife number 1 which entitled him to a whole nother country. I guess he wasnt familar with MOB (Money over Beyatches) LOL

M'

April 22nd, 2009
2:50 pm

@WD

Ya know…and why…we are all human…and we all have different experential values…let it be…express yourself and if someone disagrees…so be it…I get to know YOU when you articulate yourself…not when I impose my perception of YOU on YOU…I may be a Goddess….but I ain’t GOD.

i'm swiss

April 22nd, 2009
2:50 pm

Truth — You are living up to your name today, sir. Too many people think there’s something mystical about marriage — whether it’s some sort of romantic fairytale or BS religious spiritual union. And then when the fit hits the shan, they can blame it on “the romance fading” or “it wasn’t god’s plan.” Nope, sorry, it was you and your bad decision(s). Nothing else.

What it really comes down to is 2 people making a decision to share their lives. And guess what? You both have to keep making that decision every single day. If you don’t know that you still want to stick with this person even on their worst day, then don’t do it…

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
2:51 pm

I have spoken with a lot of sistas in the ATL and they have met/dated several brothas who make less then they do!- Never understood this!

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
2:51 pm

Most men with money/wealth prefer the route Prince Charles took.
Get some pretty knock off and give her temp wify status.Sire some progeny to perpetuate the breed and then dogg her outta the neihgborhood.
I think that was a good win win for both.She was a hoe,him,a mean and brutal attitude to match.
When u got real money everything/most basic stuff that real people prize(like marriage),is trash.

Mo (aka Moeisha)

April 22nd, 2009
2:52 pm

ARed – thanx Chica! It looks just like me right about now as I continue to answer some of the dumbest questions from my co-workers, thinking to myself “I am 10 hot seconds from busting someone’s head to the white meat if they dont GWINE ON!!” :0)

M'

April 22nd, 2009
2:54 pm

@ARed

Speaking the truth and being real are my most ernest virtues…that is all I have right now…and what I say is sincere…even if disputed…TRUTH…uh-huh…I have no reasons to tell lies and blow smoke up someone’s arse…I see you as YOU and I know me as ME…and there is a reconciled peace in that truth.

Cougar Hunter ( I luv the southern Shawties!)

April 22nd, 2009
2:56 pm

Truth go ahead and get that get that Snip, Snip done (because children equal a loss of $90 dollars/dinero! Let me know how you feel after the operation!

I am thinking about getting in the next 2 to 3 yrs!

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
2:57 pm

Truth’s reasons to get married.

1) To pass wealth, though most folks call that divorce

2) To raise kids

3) And I added this one strictly for Tazz, when you meet that chick thats just such a gem that you have to offer her a contract, da one, wify, glove on the hand, you get the drift

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
2:59 pm

C-Hunter: (I just can’t bring myself to call another dude cu.. Imma grown azz man) “Some of the Bruthas that make money like it easy so they look for the women who make less so they can control/impress the ladies!” – Man that’s some KP ish right there!!! Don’t fall for the hype. Although there are some women making more money than men, the fact still remains men on average make more money than women. Like Truth has said many of times Men marry for azz and Women marry for Security (Money).

For Real now massaging that area below Mo’s navel and above her dookieshute to help her find her right mind.

M'

April 22nd, 2009
3:00 pm

Oh…BTW…M’ stands for OF THE PEOPLE…some ppl still want to refer to me as KARYL…well, KARYL without M’ has no meaning…so “<strong”I AM M’ or M”KARYL…no compromise.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
3:00 pm

I am 10 hot seconds from busting someone’s head to the white meat if they dont GWINE ON!!” :0)

:lol: Don’t hurt em Mo. :lol:

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
3:01 pm

Lioness: You still haven’t answer my question as to why you would get married.

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
3:01 pm

Jamoca…book is the same name “The Other Boleyn Girl”. I was in England seven times last year and that whole period is fascinating but bloody as hellz. Most of it is historically quite accurate although the sister was possibly not as angelic as the book/movie protrayed her according to the history books. Apparently she cut a swath through the French court and was pretty wild. Most of the events surrounding Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII were well documented. There is some speculation that Anne Boleyn had Catherine, Henry VIII’s first wife poisoned (the one that the Pope would not let him divorce), and I think it was his 5th wife he also had beheaded. He is buried in Windsor Castle (beautiful, a lot like my house only bigger…yeah right) beside the third wife I think it was.

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
3:01 pm

It is going to be in the 80’s for the remainder of the week :)

Mo (aka Moeisha)

April 22nd, 2009
3:01 pm

For Real – a. little. to. the. left. please!!

Truth – mail call! I had a friend that got snipped, he said it wasnt too bad and the healing was quicker than he thought.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
3:03 pm

I didn’t realize it was you M’Karyl. But I knew I liked you. :lol:

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
3:05 pm

Misplaced Internet Anger blog, LOL

Diva,ladies are fighting/angry about pre-nups,they dont even have boyfiends yet to discuss ish with. :lol:
Some of these ladies have the wedding planned. LMAOF

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
3:06 pm

i wonder if women ever think of upgrading their product, making themselves more marketable.

Mo, calm down hot mama. I’m telling you up front I’m not withdrawing my $90 to bail you out of jail. I love you but not $90 worth. MAYBE $20 worth.

Poppa Grande

April 22nd, 2009
3:09 pm

For Real

Isn’t strange that marriage contracts are the only contract where the party that breached the contract is compensated for said breach?

It held the monopoly until Bailouts came about.

Suisee

What it really comes down to is 2 people making a decision to share their lives. And guess what? You both have to keep making that decision every single day.

I concur. Even if marriage is God’s plan, humans have screwed it up (as humans have done with everything else). So, it is on the people. If the pre-nupt is motivation for some people to stick through it, so be it. That is their life, not mine.

Wise Diva

April 22nd, 2009
3:09 pm

I may be a Goddess….but I ain’t GOD. <— LOVE that, it belongs on a cute baby t shirt, LOL, nice one M

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
3:09 pm

Sorry Karyl I didn’t realize you didn’t like me, or anyone else, referring to you as just Karyl.

Leggs

April 22nd, 2009
3:12 pm

Wow, you guys are somewhat still on topic. Same o same, ARed and Beautiful going at it.

@M, knew it was you. You may have shortened your name, but not the tone of your post nor your typing style. U use “leader dots” like I do!

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
3:12 pm

I had myself “snipped” after my third child. Not bad, i wanted to try it out that night but couldn’t (the concept of pain being an aphrodisiac muct be true, I had a boner for days after). Doctor had no sense of humor at all. I kept suggesting while he was down there could he go ahead and sew on an extension and could not get a rise out of him at all.

Poppa Grande

April 22nd, 2009
3:14 pm

Truth

I hope that they give you insurance b/c you would have to file bankruptcy if you get the snip. It costs more than $90.

Didn’t you post the Thursday is “man love” day or something over there? If so, isn’t it Thursday already there? You betta watch out.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
3:14 pm

ARed and Beautiful going at it.

I haven’t called anyone names today tho. So I know I’m not in attack mode. ;)

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
3:14 pm

Alright it’s that time of day…

Doesn’t take much to make me happy and make me smile
Never never will I feel discouraged
‘Cause our love’s no mystery
Demonstrating love and affection
That you give so openly yeah
I like the way ya make me about you baby
Want the whole wide world to see

Whoa, whoa, you got the best of my love

Mo (aka Moeisha)

April 22nd, 2009
3:14 pm

Truth – okay I will have a couple of woo-sahs and chill out…..hopefully. It must be a full moon or something cause the crazies are more crazy than usual

DuShawn

April 22nd, 2009
3:14 pm

I can see why this is a dating blog. Yall some marriage hatin mafukkas, Dayum.!! The Pre Nup situation is pretty cut and dry. If you got real bread and she don’t. She must sign. If yall about the same financially, what’s the point. Sadly, the more wealth one accumulates the more disingenuous people tend to become. On the getting the Nutz snipped topic, I’ve been thinking about that too. Wifey says she’s not having anymore kids, but we’re not doing anything to prevent it. My timing is not what it used to be for the ole snatch out and swallow method of birth control.

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
3:16 pm

“M” – I “knewed” it was you, M’karyl! Lol…you looked/posted so familiar after awhile. Hi there!

Troof – My guerilla man (lol) – Didn’t I say that? So I agree, that was also another dumb move that he made, esp being that in “his” world he could have BOTH without a problem. And to think, once he finally got with Anne – “the luvin” wasn’t what he had bargained aka “payed fo” . In my best voice of Fred Sanford – “Big Dummy!” “Apparently she cut a swath through the French court and was pretty wild” ??? Because I’m speaking of Mary being the fairer one, as portrayed in the movie. Btw, the title makes since…sometimes the titles are not the same book vs movie. But thanks!

DuShawn

April 22nd, 2009
3:19 pm

I can see why this is a dating blog. Yall some marriage hatin muthafarthers, Dayum.!! The Pre Nup situation is pretty cut and dry. If you got real bread and she don’t. She must sign. If yall about the same financially, what’s the point. Sadly, the more wealth one accumulates the more disingenuous people tend to become. On the getting the Nutz snipped topic, I’ve been thinking about that too. Wifey says she’s not having anymore kids, but we’re not doing anything to prevent it. My timing is not what it used to be for the ole snatch out and swallow method of birth control.

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
3:19 pm

Didn’t Eddie Murphy’s wife get like $5mil for every kid she birthed during their marriage?

$5million…And Randy I was actually thinking about getting snipped. That’s enough to make me rethink it now. LOL Just kidding. I can’t imagine getting my tubes snipped or tied. I’ll just go back to what I was doing prior to this little bean. It worked.

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
3:19 pm

Truth – I’m STILL waiting on my cut$$$$!!! You gave Mo some money, what about me after I’ve been financing you all these months!

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
3:20 pm

Poppa, I’m trying to adapt to this culture but I just CANNOT get used to 2 men holding hands while walking. YUCK Btw, I may have to hit you up for a loan to cover the difference. Just mail the payment coupon to;

For Real
69 MIA street
Blogsville, USa

Randy, did it hurt? Somwthing about the thought of scizzors around certain parts is unnnerving.

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
3:22 pm

Okay, don’t know what happended, but stop after “Big Dummy in my prev post, referencing King HenPecked. LOL

RandyT – I was asking about Mary, Anne’s sister not being as angelic…well wrong word, fair as the movie portrayed her. It sounds like you’re still referencing Anne. So I got a little confused.

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
3:23 pm

Mo: I see the fangas ain’t working. Are you angling for an earmuffintectomy?

Turth: I read that your bank just closed it’s door and the FDIC can’t seem to find your $90.

Lioness: You don’t understand why a woman would date a man that made less money than she does but you can’t understand why a man that makes more would want a prenup?

MK: Can I still call you Kitty Kat when we are alone?

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
3:23 pm

Du- You are a DAMN fool! Snatch out & swallow WOW!!!

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
3:25 pm

Oooops, what’sa matta, Du- they’ve got you awaiting moderation? Lol, but not really.

So cute, Raqi, when you call her little bean. Awww…

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
3:26 pm

Snatch out and swallow. Roflamao

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
3:26 pm

For Real- Just got a manicure and will answer you shortly baby ;)

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
3:26 pm

Jamoca…Mary apparently cut a swath through the French court too several years after she was Henry VIII’s mistress at age thirteen or something like that. By that time, mary had won his interest and mary was sort of cast aside. Anne Boleyn was pretty much brought up in the French court before being brought to London. It is interesting to read the book and later be driving around the Motorways (their M’s, like our interstates) and see the signs for Leed’s castle, and Hever castle, as well as Windsor and the Tower of London, all mentioned in the book. I think they patterned them all after my house in Gwinnett ;-) .

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
3:27 pm

Jamoca, meant to say “by then ANNE had won his attention…”. not Mary, sorry, my bad.

Hunter ( Name change so I can converse with Mr. Real)

April 22nd, 2009
3:27 pm

Mr. Real If a man only marries for azz he is truly a lost soul!

Hey Lioness, is not ready for marriage she aint done with her playa card yet! Lioness quit playing with me are we on for the inspection this month or next month? :wink:

Does anyone live in Deklab (I am not going to reduce your property taxes) County? You may not see your property taxes reduce this year!

Foots

April 22nd, 2009
3:28 pm

I haven’t read everything posted, but as an aspiring CFP-to-be, yes, I would sign one. I’ll probably be the one requesting it. I wouldn’t marry somebody I didn’t love, but I wouldn’t want to marry somebody I couldn’t do business with. And the bottom line is that marriage is a contract.

If I had kids, I would certainly advocate for a pre-nup, for the reasons that some others have posted. I definitely will need one to protect my retirement income.

It was so funny that in my first CFP program class, our female instructor mentioned that we should all have pre-nups about twice per class. Her message definitely got through to me, and I was able to take the emotional aspect out of it and start thinking of it like a business transaction.

Poppa Grande

April 22nd, 2009
3:28 pm

Truth

Seriously, I know a lot of dudes that got “fixed”.
They all said that it wasn’t as bad as they thought it may be.

One of guys still managed to get his wife pregnant and she had triplets. That mess almost led to divorce. He thought that she had an affair. After all, he had the procedure over 2 years earlier and shouldn’t be able to knock her up. They went through tests to prove that with high certainty (no test can prove 100%) that he was the father.

after seeing those kids, myself, they are his. One looks like so much like him, you think that he had his own “mini- me”.

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
3:29 pm

My timing is not what it used to be for the ole snatch out and swallow method of birth control

mayne,u killed me with that one :lol: :lol:

U juice is too sweet to waste,hahaha…i think im gonna try that!!!!Ive neva been the one to withdraw tho…Once my lower back engages inwards,its a gonna.Besides,when im getting to that crescendo,most heifers under me are bound to have that suicide cluth all around ma back,using hands and them wide, long leggs!
The dycck can be so chronic!

Poppa Grande

April 22nd, 2009
3:31 pm

Raqi

You call yours a “little bean”. The secretary outside of my office (who is now pregnant) calls hers “a parasite”.

M'

April 22nd, 2009
3:32 pm

@ Sistah Raqi

With you…I took no offense…you went with common sense nomenclature…no bad on your part…and if I wanted to address that with you…then I would have…you did not know and I did not say…it was not that important…you meant no offense…peace my sister and much love with the new baby…you be cool sis.

I just stated it cus me changing lanes…lol…getting more specific with some stuff…okay, so we already know I am nuts…roll with it.

@ Jamoca y Ared

Uh-huh…we be knowing.

@ For Real

You can call me what the fugg you like as long as I can get from under this financial pressure and the dizzle is good….LOL!!!!

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
3:32 pm

Hunter, would you stay with a woman that didnt cook?

Didn’t work?

didn’t clean?

Possible

Would you stay with a woman that wouldn’t fugg you?

Hell no.

Point proven. LOL

Mo (aka Moeisha)

April 22nd, 2009
3:33 pm

For Real – earmuffintectomy?? Mo now turning on the fan at her desk to Super Hi….. :0)

Raqi – how are you and the Lil Diva doing?

Kimmie – LMAO @ your financing Truth!

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
3:34 pm

Cougar- You are too cute. You got it right that I am not ready for marriage but I am FAR from a playa ;) Next month is booked up too..

I would like some chronic..

Mo (aka Moeisha)

April 22nd, 2009
3:35 pm

Hunter – give us DC residents (Dekalb County) a break man!!

Foots

April 22nd, 2009
3:35 pm

I have to ask one of the attorneys on the blog: In Georgia, if a woman marries and has assets before the marriage, is it true that she gets to keep all of her assets in case of a divorce, without a pre-nup?

And the thing about wills providing for children…that’s great, but that’s for when you die. I can’t imagine having kids, getting married, and getting divorced and some dude taking half of the money I saved up for my children’s education and support. Or if I have money set aside for the care of my parents and something happens in our marriage to break it up. I’d have to protect that money. Pre-nup time.

It’s not just about trust to me; ish happens and nothing is guaranteed, let alone such a transient emotion as love. Like Amazon’s point about insurance, that’s the way I feel.

Are we even still on topic??

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
3:36 pm

RandyT – Yeah, I remember that from the movie version. Because based on that, they only brought in Anne because Mary was going through the ills/symptoms of simply being with child. And dude needed to get off and not loose interest in “the Boleyns” period.

And per the movie, he made his decision exactly at the same time that Mary was giving birth – finally to a male heir (which he wanted), but instead opted for the chick with the “voodoo coochie”…and she suddenly found herself in the Queen’s predicament. Hmmmm…and let’s not go into what she had in mind to remedy the situation.

Talk about scandalous! Yeah, good movie indeed…the story as a whole. Fascinating!

Heyal, I may not need to check the book out after this discussion with you. Lol

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
3:37 pm

Kimmie, you said the money you gave me was a love offering. How the hellz you gonna keep throwing it up in my face. I don’t want to talk to you as long as your adamant about me paying you back.

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
3:38 pm

Chick: Baby I’m telling I did not cheat on you the kids are yours!

Dude: Awwwwww Nawwwww Hellllll Naw!!!! U, U, U, Yousa ly, ly, ly, lying Jazebel!!! I had my, my, my, my nu, nu, nu, nutts clipped!!

Chick: Baby look at them they look just like you. Here hold them!

Dude: Awwwww Hellllll Nawwwwww!!!! Da, Da, Da, Desses ain’t my, my, my kids!!!

Chick: WHY AIN’T DEY YO KIDS?

Dude: Cause naan one of de, de, dem Sta, Sta, Sta, Click, Click, Studders!

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
3:40 pm

Truth…nah, didn’t hurt at all except for the needle going in with the anaesthesia maybe a little. A little sore for a few days, although my ballz were swollen for awhile. Kind of flattering actually. It is kind of a weird feeling having some guy moving your sac around, but it only takes a few minutes. Haven’t had to worry about any new heirs or worrying about some paternity suit since so it was worth it…just wish the doc had a sense of humor though.

I figured it was easier for me than having my wife’s tubes tied. I have had no regrets at all. Although I did have some fun with it one night. I was “with” this lady who had two grown children and had not had her tubes tied. I told her in the sincerest voice I could, “honey you are so sweet and so nice, I think Im going to have my vasectomy reversed just so you can have my baby”. Dayum she shot out of the bed so fast you would think she had been shot from a cannon. I was dying laughing it got her so scared.

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
3:40 pm

aaah, Foots, always the rational one.

“..can’t do business with..” is so on point, it cut me.

Why marry or be with someone that you can’t communicate on EVERY level with? Least of all finances.

Killing me.

And props to Ared too for recognizing the “people see money different” comment from Tough Love.

If more of us were not only able, but capable of speaking about finances rationally, a whole bunch of problems would be solved.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
3:41 pm

One of guys still managed to get his wife pregnant and she had triplets. That mess almost led to divorce.

I’ll say!!!

Poppa Grande

April 22nd, 2009
3:42 pm

Foots

n Georgia, if a woman marries and has assets before the marriage, is it true that she gets to keep all of her assets in case of a divorce, without a pre-nup?

I haven’t researched it, and can’t say for sure. But it sounds familiar.

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
3:43 pm

Truth – Ain’t that much luuuvvvv in the world. Besides, you knew I was a B when you married me!!!LOL!!!

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
3:45 pm

Foots, glad you came on today. i’ve been wanting to talk to you about us getting married. Hell, its obvious I’m crazy about your blog persona and i just want it to be me and you. Lets not even talk about the legal mumbo jumbo associated with pre-nups. Lets just let our love get us through this. How much did you say was in your parents care account again?

Poppa Grande

April 22nd, 2009
3:45 pm

AR

The doctor actually gave a partial refund and offered to redo the procedure.

My friend took the money, but chose a different doctor…:lol:

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
3:46 pm

For Real- you are going to hell w/ gas o lean tighy whiteys on!

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
3:47 pm

For Real now preping for earmiffintectomy by tying Mo’s ankles to the desk.

MK: “financial pressure and the dizzle is good” – Since I’m not doing as well as Truth is will you settle for one of two?

Foots: Pre-marital property/possession stays with the owner and is outside of the divorce. Foots I like the way you think. Do you like in thigh?

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
3:47 pm

LOL Poppa. When reading Jamoca’s comment I was thinking since this bean sprouted arms and legs she is more like an octopus. She is running out of room as well as starting to turn and I am feeling every single movement.

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
3:47 pm

LOL @ parasites…my mother calls my youngest “Beanie” …I didn’t like it at first, but it’s wearing on me. But I still do not call her that, myself.

Hahahaaa…M’karyl…ummm-hmmm, we sure do.

LOL @ ForReal!

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
3:47 pm

My friend took the money, but chose a different doctor…:lol:

Talk about super sp.erm!!!

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
3:49 pm

@MELO
how you know how good my head game is? it might be worth millions. too bad you’ll neva find out. lol.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
3:49 pm

Foots, glad you came on today. i’ve been wanting to talk to you about us getting married. Hell, its obvious I’m crazy about your blog persona and i just want it to be me and you.

:cry: :cry: :cry:

DuShawn

April 22nd, 2009
3:49 pm

@RandyT-is it true that after the procedure you have to ejaculate a certain number of times to get rid of the leftover semen before having intercourse? (When you get your medical advice from the fellas on the basketball court, they will tell you anything.)

Leggs

April 22nd, 2009
3:52 pm

@Foots, what a person acquires before the marriage belongs to that person and isn’t calculated with items acquired during the marriage!

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
3:53 pm

DuShawn…I can’t remember for sure but maybe. I know that they recommend you use protection for awhile longer (a few weeks if I remember correctly maybe) but cannot remember exactly why. Can’t remember but I want to think that some want you to provide a new semen specimen a few weeks later before dropping the raincoat or whatever.

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
3:54 pm

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
3:55 pm

“One of guys still managed to get his wife pregnant and she had triplets.” – I think I figured out how Raqi got preggo!!!!

RandyT: I been trying to get my tubes tied for 3yrs now but I keep talking myself out of it everytime I see pictures of them inserting that long tube in them. Wait a minute!! Maybe I have been looking at the wrong pic. Nahhhhhhhhhh I ain’t gon do it just in case I’m right.

Leggs

April 22nd, 2009
3:55 pm

@ARed, don’t cry…you knew this was going to happen. Hell, we all saw it coming. :lol: If not w/Foots, with someone. He’s like a snake, has to shed skin every 6 months or so for new blood (blog female) to slithered toward his beckoning! (No offense)!

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
3:55 pm

There was a lady in my office years ago that got pregnant several years after her husband had a vasectomy. Kid sure looked an awful lot like one of the brokers in the office though.

lurker

April 22nd, 2009
3:56 pm

Truth/Melo too many “lurkers” posting under that monikers…ya getting ya “lurkers” mixed up. Yeen never seen me on craiglist buddy

M'

April 22nd, 2009
3:56 pm

<strong.@ For Real

Hmmmm…depend on what my real biological daddy can do…lol…and let me see…how bad do I need a dizzle fix…uh, no…I need or want both…lol

Foots

April 22nd, 2009
3:56 pm

dw My wife got her tubes tied, which in most cases is reversible, that’s enough!

That’s what my BIL thought, until my sister had a tubal pregnancy that was painful, emotional and costly. He got snipped soon after. They were both in their early 30s.

If that happened to your wife and you both had to go through a misplaced pregnancy because she was “fixed” and you were not, you’d probably make it happen.

Beautiful

April 22nd, 2009
3:56 pm

**If he is adamant about me signing it, then there isn’t enough trust in the relationship for the marriage to work…**

welcome to the WLB!

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
3:57 pm

and I was able to take the emotional aspect out of it

Thanks Foots!!!

Decisions about a lot of things are much better when you do this!

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
3:57 pm

Just had a great thought. If I get snipped then all I’ll have to worry about is diseases like aids and syphillis. Ok, I’m depressed again.

Du getting medical advice from Dr. J. LOL

Ared, that was a play for the money. Your so sensitive. I’m going to spend $3 of it on you.

i'm swiss

April 22nd, 2009
3:58 pm

RE: Getting snipped & pain…

I haven’t been snipped, but I have had 2 other surgeries in that area and my only advice is this: Don’t do it during allergy season or if you have a cold. ‘Cos sneezing or coughing is going to make your life flash before your eyes for a week or two…

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
3:59 pm

ARed, don’t cry…you knew this was going to happen. Hell, we all saw it coming.

He could have at least changed up some of the words on the proposal. I’m so devistated. :cry: :cry: :cry:

Just call me M’foo foo cuz I’m taking HALF!!!

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
4:01 pm

Truth I want a certified check, sent to me TO-DAY by next-day-international mail. Now you want to drag poor Foots into your web of deceit!!!

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
4:02 pm

LOL ForReal I know how but I am oddly interested in how you think it was done. I will tell you exactly how after hearing your side.

lurker

April 22nd, 2009
4:02 pm

Truth odd that this is a blog being free speech and all, as soon as civility by way of God just brings out the devil in you? Don’t be such a “God” hater…he loves you sunshine.

M'

April 22nd, 2009
4:03 pm

@ Ared

Oh now you foo of the ppl…lol

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
4:03 pm

@MK: “no…I need or want both”

For Real: Dayumm!! I figured you would say that.

Truth: (Walking the down the street in Kuwait) Man I just can’t get used to dudes holding hands and ish.

Some Dude Not For Real: (In an Arbic accent) Break Yoself Fool!!!!

Truth: Hey bruh I ain’t got no money.

SDNFR: (In an Aribc accent) Oh, oh you think I’m Tommy Tucker the neighborhood sucker huh? I know you got $90!!! Now give it up!!

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
4:04 pm

Dude!!

I just got my Student loan statment and I am into the principal!!!!

Hellzz yes!

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
4:04 pm

LMAO @ M’foo foo!!!

Randyt (aka Been there, Done that, Got a Closet FULL of t-shirts)

April 22nd, 2009
4:05 pm

For Real…could it hurt any more than childbirth??? Just wondering (of course maybe you women been shooting us a line about how much it hurts to have a baby with a big head stretch that small thing that much!!!). LOL

Foots

April 22nd, 2009
4:06 pm

Truth My daddy already has a good retirement account for himself. He just remarried to a woman about 15 years younger than him making 6 figures and who kisses the ground he walks on. Smart dude. He don’t need my money. LOL!

Big Poppa Thanks for the info.

Leggs I’ll have to look that up. For some reason, I thought it was different for women to protect their assets.

Dan I definitely need someone who can think and plan around finances. I agree that we could all be so much farther along if we talked honestly about finances.

Foots

April 22nd, 2009
4:07 pm

For Real In thigh? Naw, I’m more of an armpit girl, like Slim. LOL!

M'

April 22nd, 2009
4:08 pm

I have decided that with the life I have left that something I desire will be…not because of who I am with…but because I am ME…I hope love and peace are the guides to who we are, how we choose to be and how we choose to treat other ppl..oh yeah…men/women…black/white/latino/asian/native american…somebody…can you really love a good person and a good soul????…are you one yourself????…I only have HOPE that we can reuntite ourselves against these percieved differences.

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
4:09 pm

For Real lmao

Kimmie, due to a bad internet connection I cant read your posts. Dam gay as towelheads cant do jack right. I’ll try again next month.

Lurker, my bad, thought you was Desperate Lurker.

DuShawn

April 22nd, 2009
4:09 pm

I’ve made two consultation appointments and backed out each time. I don’t know. I’ll give it some more thought. I like kids, every time I see a new little baby; I miss those days and I want to make another one. I may have to have one outside the home and truly test the strength of our marital vows.

dw

April 22nd, 2009
4:10 pm

@Foots–That does sound painful, But I have to tell you it would take something like that to make do it. Hopefully, we never have to go through that and I can leave my package intact.

M'

April 22nd, 2009
4:11 pm

@ For Real

At this moment…both will not hurt…but I will take the one that makes reality real…so if daddy sending money, then dizzle on the back burner…stewing…simmering and boiling over.

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
4:13 pm

Du- You need your tail WHOOPED for that last comment!!

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
4:14 pm

DuShawn – How many kids do you have now?

After 3 kids in 5 years, my mom got fixed before they closed her up with my youngest sister. SHE was done with kids and made sure of it! :lol:

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
4:14 pm

Since we are on the subject all you men folk approaching the age of 40 need to schedule and follow thru on a prostate exam. Seriously.

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
4:14 pm

Great posts Foots!…

Raqi – Saw this, and automatically Little Miss Lizzie came to mind. Here goes:

I’m sorry I can’t be with you, But I”m very busy you see
Painting my eyes, my cheeks, my hair,
So mommy and daddy will be proud of me.

I’m sending this little message, To convey to you this thought,
God will soon have left me, To use the gifts you brought.

Be sure to come and see me, As soon as I get here,
Just give mother time, to dress me ever so dear.

And so I Thank You from my heart, For each lovely gift for me,
For when God leaves me with mommy and daddy, I’ll not be deressed you see.

I thought this was too cute….and thought about you folks. Although, I’m sure you’re already in the “nesting mode” …I saw this on a baby shower invite.

And why does something tell me that you’re not finished poppin’ em out yet. Lmao (….now dodging Raqi’s house slippers, she wears around the office)

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
4:15 pm

Du- You need your tail WHOOPED for that last comment!!

The Bruhs are wild men. DuShawn, careful what you wish for. Remember, death parts ya! :lol:

DuShawn

April 22nd, 2009
4:15 pm

3 There stair steps 7,6 and 5

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
4:16 pm

Truth – I have no problem flying over there and GETTIN MY MONEY!! Ya know I have a LOT of it!!!LOL!!! Don’t play that blind, deaf & dumb routine with me, buster!!

The Truth-Wearing a towel on my head and nothingelse while doing dishes

April 22nd, 2009
4:16 pm

Ok folks, its 1115 here and I gotta get some sleep. 3 oclock is only 15 minutes away.

I hope you all have a great thursday.

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
4:17 pm

“Naw, I’m more of an armpit girl, like Slim.” – For Real now rubbing tussy on his wang.

“M’foo foo” – That’s was funny as hell Ared. Hey you kinda tall right? Do you like it in the back of the knee?

Dan: Didn’t you graduate from college in 1970? Dayum that’s one helluva payment plan.

Raqi: It’s something strange even for me to talk about sex with someone that’s preggo not by me. Don’t get me wrong, the baby still ain’t mines. I just think preggo women are the cutiest thangs. If I see one out at a resturant I usually offer to pay for their meal and ask them if they want dessert. They usually say yes I can pay, then I excuse myself to the restroom to climb out of the window so I don’t have to face them.

Foots

April 22nd, 2009
4:18 pm

Hey Jamoca, how are you today? That’s a cute little poem.

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
4:19 pm

Jamoca yeah that is cute. And this is it. Girl do you know how old I am? Too old to be having more babies.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
4:20 pm

There stair steps 7,6 and 5

Bless you and your wife. That was me and my sisters at one point. I’m surprise your wife doesn’t take bc pills like vitamins. She must kinda want another one too.

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
4:20 pm

Du – Just wait until your little ones reach those teenage years…especially those little girls. You’ll get a workout keepin’ up with them and knockin’ out the little knuckleheads that will attempt to follow.

And where’s the LOL disclaimer on that last statement, mayne? Yeen playin, huh? lol

kimmie

April 22nd, 2009
4:20 pm

If I see one out at a resturant I usually offer to pay for their meal and ask them if they want dessert. They usually say yes I can pay, then I excuse myself to the restroom to climb out of the window so I don’t have to face them.

LOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
4:22 pm

“M’foo foo” – That’s was funny as hell Ared. Hey you kinda tall right? Do you like it in the back of the knee?

Lawd!!! :lol:

Yeah, I’m 5′11″ Only like it back there if it misses the target. :lol:

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
4:24 pm

Raqi – yes, actually I do. Remember, I have a pretty good memory. And yeen nowhere near Sarah (& Abraham)…so stop it! We’ve already had this discussion, remember? LOL

Hey Foots…two days in a row? Just like old times…lol

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
4:25 pm

For Real- Whoever you are married to or dating must have a six pack from laughing @ your crazy tail ALL THE TIME!! Goodness :)

Raqi

April 22nd, 2009
4:27 pm

ForReal WTH you mean this baby ain’t yours? Oh so it’s like that now? See Randy insanity by way of erection. Now he wants to play crazy. I got yo crazy.

Speaking of dessert, this little bean is jumping. Where’s my late afternoon apple? I’ll be back…

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
4:27 pm

“Yeah, I’m 5′11″ Only like it back there if it misses the target.” – For Real now rubbing tussy on his wang.

Jamoca

April 22nd, 2009
4:27 pm

LOL @ Lioness to ForReal…and the inquiry on the sly of his marital/dating status…lol…I’m messin’ around, but N/R…hahahaaa

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
4:31 pm

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
4:32 pm

Cougar Hunter ( My, My, My)

April 22nd, 2009
4:33 pm

Moe get out of Deklab County while you can…

See Lioness why you playin you know I am going to be scouting Gwinnett County in search of the inspector this week! Now send me the info! :wink:

@Red 5′11″ Tall and leggy hmmmmmmmmmm! :smile:

Dan

April 22nd, 2009
4:35 pm

@For Real

2001, but us po folk’s do what we can, when we can.

AmazonRed™

April 22nd, 2009
4:36 pm

@Red 5′11″ Tall and leggy hmmmmmmmmmm!

I’m not a cougar tho, Cougar Hunter!!!

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
4:37 pm

too many “lurkers” posting under that monikers…ya getting ya “lurkers” mixed up

cming from a lurker,thats so funny.Pple smoke cush in here! :lol:

Ared Hunter ( My, My, My)

April 22nd, 2009
4:39 pm

O.K. @Red has this for a change! 5′11″ long long legs with a touch of attitude, practicality, baller and sports lover! Nicccceeee :laugh:

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
4:39 pm

Melo- I asked you earlier where it at

Ared- LOL!

MELO

April 22nd, 2009
4:41 pm

Where it at??

My wang is still in same spot Cuttie! :lol:

LIONESS- I Just State The FACTS!!

April 22nd, 2009
4:49 pm

Melo- I don’t inspect married/involved wangs AT ALL!

Foots

April 22nd, 2009
4:50 pm

Beautiful Are you still on? I was reading the earlier comments where you said that you’d sign a pre-nup, then as the conversation went on, you seemed to change your mind. What are your thoughts about it now?

Foots

April 22nd, 2009
4:51 pm

For Real Tussy stings! Here, use this Secret instead…

Foots

April 22nd, 2009
4:52 pm

Jamoca I know right!! I’m almost back full-time. Until they start hazing me again….

DuShawn

April 22nd, 2009
4:55 pm

I’m bout to the park and Wind down my wednesday.

lurker

April 22nd, 2009
4:56 pm

Melo…is that why you didn’t get it….smoking cush…seemed simple enough to me

For Real

April 22nd, 2009
4:57 pm

Foots: Tussy the new his and hers! You ain’t know???