On the MSN home page there was an article advertised on snappy answers to the question "why aren't you married yet?" Being single and having gotten this question in the past I clicked on it. Found myself laughing out loud at some of them, and thought I'd share. Click on the link below to see the whole article, but here are a few suggestions.

Make your point with an extreme example
"Tell them, ’I look at marriage as an old-fashioned, patrician, indentured-slave practice that imprisons people in a backbreaking, emotionally bereft sinkhole.’”
-Mike O’Malley, star of the CBS series Yes, Dear

Make them wish they hadn’t asked
“Try, ‘Because the doctor tells me that I get enough nagging from my mom.’ ‘Because a couple of years ago I got a great deal on a 50 pound box of condoms, and I want to get my money’s worth.’ ‘One thing at a time. Let me get the sex change first.’ ‘Have you seen me naked?’”
-Brian McCann, writer for Late Night with Conan O’Brien

Shrug it off with a snappy comeback
‘I guess it just goes to prove that you can’t trust those voodoo-doll rituals.’”-Linda Sunshine, author of Women Who Date Too Much…And Those Who Should Be So Lucky

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~~bythesea

P.S. Last week in liturgy class we were practicing the marriage rite, so I got to get "married" to another classmate while a 3rd classmate practiced officiating. However we ran out of time just as we got to the rings and had to leave for our next class.

So next time I get asked this question, maybe I can just tell people I was left at the altar. :D ...:eyebrow: ...;)

They might think twice about asking someone that question again. :foot:

Heheheh! :)

~~bythesea

is to just say I'm far too bitter to be with anyone.

Or make some comment like, "Why do I want to suffer like you?"

Or, how about : "Because I am far too happy to be bitter with anyone..."

Not everyone wants, or needs, to be married. I don't understand why people are so caught up in thinking that you need to be married to be happy.

ME :D

Or, how about : "Because I am far too happy to be bitter with anyone..."

Not everyone wants, or needs, to be married. I don't understand why people are so caught up in thinking that you need to be married to be happy.

ME :DNot everyone wants or needs to be married, or even coupled off for that matter.

A better answer to this kind of question might be to say I'm far more interesting and a much better lay than anyone I could ever possibly meet, so I'll just marry myself! :D:p;)

I usually tell them I am a scientist whom has spent the last 8 years in the field studying the species known as Domesticated Homo-Sapien and I was more impressed with their house pets than their marriage.

In reality, though, deep down, that level of committment and caring and longevity is something I aim for eventually.

RC

A good answer may be:

"I have the rest of my life to be married....why rush into it?"

you can't club them over the head anymore.


I'm not a musician just a computer dork should've kept with the accordian would've had the chicks :)

I'm waiting for my dark-haired prince from Ireland who can teach me Gaelic. (I'm proud of my Irish heritage and I love the Irish brogue, gotta find me a man with one! ;) ) :D

I'm waiting for my dark-haired prince from Ireland who can teach me Gaelic. (I'm proud of my Irish heritage and I love the Irish brogue, gotta find me a man with one! ;) ) :D

only i was from ireland another reason i'm not damn

To my annoying Tammy Faye Baker looking aunt- Because this country doesn't recognize that I can love a goat just as much as you love your husband.....or something like that.

To my annoying Tammy Faye Baker looking aunt- Because this country doesn't recognize that I can love a goat just as much as you love your husband.....or something like that.
it's shame you and your goat heart goes out to ya

The only people that ask that question are:

busy bodies who have no life of their own

someone you just started dating (to evaluate if you relate to their perspective on marriage)

your family (again- look at the first listing on here)


My answer is 'Why do you ask ?' and not offer an answer (0:

Shuts 'em the helll up every time.

Nova

The only people that ask that question are:

busy bodies who have no life of their own

someone you just started dating (to evaluate if you relate to their perspective on marriage)

your family (again- look at the first listing on here)


My answer is 'Why do you ask ?' and not offer an answer (0:

Shuts 'em the helll up every time.

Nova
nice answer

Yes, I like the "Why do you ask?"

Or,
Because I have inattentive ADD, and ... hey, look at that beautiful mountain! ... Uh, what were you saying again?"

I can't think of one time I've been asked that question, lol men don't care , and women hope you are'nt- LOL

or how about "I am in love with myself."

Will make them think or give you an awkward look!

Or just say you have a horrible veneriale desease that just won't go away and thanks for asking and then put your hand out to shake -lol bet they don't

That line will infinitely work, CamNoah.

I wouldn't use it, anywhere within earshot, if you ever plan on getting a date, again though.

Just my 'girl' thoughts on how some Chicks equate that line with 'self-centered/egotists' - and how they're not even close to being sexy.

But again..just my 2ADD bucks..nothing more.

That line will definitely repel anyone from further asking you probing questions about marriage. (0:

you are definitely right Nova...reserved for those times in you r life when your mouth shoots out an answer before your mind has time to think----I always do that

true that

This has worked for me. "There are two kinds of people who don't get married. Those who don't believe in it, and those who believe in it too much. I believe in it too much."

Awwwwwww...that's so romantic and leaves you lookin' like the peach that you are !!

And still gets those off yer back when you need 'em to.

Good one, Madd !


Nova

CamN,
But your not a 'sef-centered egotist'..otherwise that line would be your signature 'line'.

And 'shootin' your mouth off before you think is ok, LOL!
We ALL do it !!

Just practice covering up the 'Oh Crapolas', when they pop outta yo mouth, by saying 'I have more than one thought running throughout my mind at the moment...please excuse me..Einstein used to do that...sometimes they run together, and I say some of them outloud'

And have a charming grin when you say that.

Absolution is gah-run-teed !


Nova