In some cases… yes.
I went to my cousin Jordan’s wedding last Thursday, apparently the time is right for family for him, even though he is 4 months younger than me. Going to the wedding brought many smiles, and many good talks with family I hadn’t seen in over two years. My cousin Shelby even put me on a guilt trip “Maybe we should hang out and actually be cousins, rather than mere acquaintances.” I think I also promised to cook for about 5 different families… so my weekends are pretty booked for the next few weeks. I almost even cried, almost. Tears of joy, not tears of saddness. My cousin Jordan is freaking married, and I couldn’t be happier for him. I’ll always have memories of driving up to Utah to spend time with him and his family… time spent mainly playing video games and trying to figure out what trouble we could get into. Now he is married… it’s just crazy thinking about.
I could just as well be getting married right now… although I have no real prospects at the moment. Mainly due to the fact that the girls I’ve dated out here are 19 and can’t decide what to pick for dinner that night on a menu, let alone decide what the really want from me… Besides making out on a couch, a given. Obviously.
Ahem.
Anyways, do I really want to get married? Maybe it was just the whole wedding atmosphere that made me fell all warm and fuzzy inside… Or maybe it was just gas I had from the Cream of Broccli soup they served at lunch? Although the idea of having sex every night! WITH A GIRL! Is very tempting… I think I can hold out for a few more years. At least.
I’m just having too good of a time going out to eat with my roommates between football games on Saturdays, staying up til 3am everynight and in turn sleeping til 1pm the next day, having XBOX tournaments, getting in arguments with Andrew about sports, watching South Park with my roommates when I get home from work, dancing til 5am on the weekends, walking in on Andrew and his ugly “girlfriend” making out on his bed, and just being an overall jackass 90% of the time.
Right now*, it just really isn’t time for a family for me.
*We’ll see what I’m saying 2 months from now when I have a serious girlfriend…
19 responses so far ↓
deb deb // Oct 17, 2006 at 12:10 am
ah, george. you’re great. i’m not 19 and i CAN decide what i want for dinner. let’s get hitched.
(kidding.)
oh, and could you email me those 3 pics i sent you the other time because i saved them back onto my camera and then absent mindedly deleted them…but they were cool and i want them on my computer, so send them!
Drew // Oct 17, 2006 at 2:04 am
No real prospects? Silly Georgie, imaginary girlfriends are people, too.
minxlj // Oct 17, 2006 at 5:18 am
“Although the idea of having sex every night! WITH A GIRL! Is very tempting…”
Every night, George?? LOL you’re optimistic…although maybe for the first few months of marriage it’s true, then you’re lucky if you get it once a year…
(just kidding!)
Christina // Oct 17, 2006 at 9:17 am
Hey George-
Don’t hurry! I’m 29 and I just got engaged and we aren’t even planning a wedding yet (moving to Alaska first - don’t ask). I love your site and you seem like the sweetest guy ever! Trust me when I tell you there is NO HURRY.
There is a big difference between GETTING married (the wedding) and BEING married (the life!). Weddings make people want to get married because they are fun, but once you are married you don’t get to have any more weddings
Although I know LDS and company tend to pair and reproduce early, enjoy your twenties. Make out with lots of girls! Dance at lots of other weddings before you dance at your own.
The dude // Oct 17, 2006 at 1:00 pm
“Although the idea of having sex every night! WITH A GIRL! Is very tempting…”
Ummm.
Does this imply you are having sex every night… but not with a girl?
Just wondering…
michael // Oct 17, 2006 at 4:15 pm
“Although the idea of having sex every night! WITH A GIRL! Is very tempting…â€
Yeah, like that’ll last. Someday you’ll learn…
MrsDoF // Oct 17, 2006 at 9:04 pm
I was a bridesmaid (the gowns were gold, deep purple velvet, light purple double knit with a poncho like cover–extremely not flattering, and a peach chiffon) four times before I walked down the aisle with my dad and not a groomsman.
I met the guy who is my husband when I was age 22, and we had the ceremony two years later, with a 5 month old baby boy in most of our wedding pictures.
There’s plenty of time for you to find the right mate. Especially if you’re thinking about sex every night. You know you’ve probably been misinformed, right?
Coral // Oct 18, 2006 at 1:55 am
I think you should wait until you are 30 before even thinking about it!! Who wants to get married, by choice any younger?
Jen // Oct 18, 2006 at 10:45 am
George, being married is great, but only if you really WANT to be married. And you have that one girl who is THE ONE in your sights.
If you’re at all on the fence about the institution of marriage, you should date like CRAZY. Play the field. And sleep with lots of girls. ‘Cause once that’s over, it’s OVER, my friend. You can’t be 22 again!
‘Course, being married is great. Having kids is great. Mortgage payments, orthodontist payments, getting the dog neutered…not so great…but if you’re gung-ho to do the whole family thing, you can come to accept all the other ‘gifts’ of the lifestyle.
Ummm, I won’t be held responsible for turning you into a Man Whore, will I? ‘Cause if JesusChristYourLordAndSavior is gonna strike me down right now, lemme get to the sofa so it cushions my fall. Thanks. Peace out.
Maiken // Oct 18, 2006 at 1:05 pm
There are women out there that would have sex every night with you. However, I don’t know that you would want to marry them…right?
Melessa // Oct 18, 2006 at 3:27 pm
Yep, you’ve got plenty of time. And sex every night? You might wanna ask my husband about that one…LOL!
Piglet // Oct 18, 2006 at 6:46 pm
Aw shucks George, that’s just cute. You’re a keeper whenever you meet the one deserving of you.
mindy // Oct 18, 2006 at 11:10 pm
No real prospects?! Does this mean those 3 am phone calls proposing to me are just a joke? Say it isn’t so!
haha.
Ali // Nov 10, 2006 at 6:35 am
Well, you could marry me. I’d totally hit that a few times a day every day.
Ooooh yeeeaaaa.
(Kinda creepy coming from an internet stranger, right?)
Kelly // Nov 24, 2006 at 4:19 am
George, I think dating sex is much better and more frequent than married sex. I am looking forwarding to having dating sex again. I’m 29, but I’m so excited I feel like I’m 17 again. Have fun being single - it’s … how to put it …. maybe the words of Tony the Tiger (the cartoon - not one of my ex’s) … gggggrrreeeat!
PS - I really enjoy your blog - just stumbled upon it tonight!
andrew // Dec 1, 2006 at 3:01 pm
i miss you guys walking in on me and katie too
Kath // Dec 2, 2006 at 3:28 am
Hey George!
Do what makes you happiest, but I can attest that the longer you date, the more fun you’ll have, the more sex you’ll have (assuming you are into pre-marital sex- some are, some aren’t) and the more you’ll know what your type is.
I do agree with the commenter that said wait until you are 30. Marriage is great but only when you’re ready for it.
And having sex every single night? It happens. Even with the good girls. Trust me on that one
Marnie // Dec 5, 2006 at 12:01 am
Minus the Andrew parts - I do that everyday AND I’m married. AND I’m a girl!! Marriage Rocks on both sides of the gender line!!!
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I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…
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