What's your opinion on marriage, period?

Someday, if I ever meet somebody that I feel that strongly about, then maybe... but not til I'm out of the Army. Probably not til after college as well, or at least not til after a few years of chasing tail. It's really not on the table til I'm in my late 20's to 30's and am in a stable situation, or with someone who I objectively think can handle not having a stable situation. Like, I've got a lot of shit on my plate and a lot of growing up to do. Getting married young is fucking retarded.

I know how when marriages disintegrate, shit can hit the fan and fuck your entire life up. I'm not going to take that risk until I'm pretty confident that the entire thing won't blow up in my face and that it's something I really want to do.

Hell, as it stands right now, I have trouble even committing to even casual relationships. I hate the lack of individual freedom and the added obligation of maintaining the relationship. It's an added hassle. Booty is nice, but frankly, I prefer not having to answer to anybody on my free time. I doubly prefer not having to pretend like I'm a really well put together person with insightful thoughts, feelings, humor, serious goals, is really caring, and all that up-to-standard shit that most my exes expected of me. It's enough to behave in a squared away fashion while on duty, but off duty...? Nah, man. It's sooooo nice just being able to drive away with no explanation to anybody and disappear for a weekend. I can jack off at my leisure. I can spend hours on end watching Netflix and playing video games with nobody on my case. I don't have to worry about my schedule upsetting anybody's feelings. I don't have to care about people's feelings. My wallet is doing pretty good. Marriage ruins all of this.

Being single is fucking awesome, man.

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