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Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS
Eventhough you missed the point and went on a rant, you accidentally supported what we're saying: We're making choices based on what we find attractive and what we find fits our life expectations and goals. That pertains to dating and marrying military men and any other type of man. |
Couple of thoughts:
First, I believe we are fairly close to agreement here. As I said, I do not have, and should not have, any problem with anyone's decision on such a matter as marriage to a military person when that decision is based on reflection and consideration that the military path either as a soldier or as a spouse is just not for them. In my own experience, I did not choose to be a Jesuit Priest. I thought about it and decided that it was not the path for me. I want to love a woman as a husband. If this proves your point, fine with me. My comment was about my reaction with regard to those who rejected the possibility of marriage to a soldier for frivolous reasons without reflection and consideration.
Second, I don't think I was "accidentally" supporting your position, I was answering a question by stating what has always been my position, that I personally don't like life affecting decisions based on superficial and frivolous criteria. I don't think its appropriate for me to comment on anyone's decision made after reflection and consideration. If this supports your position, then great! I would rather find agreement.
As an OBTW, regarding missing the point, my attitudinal comments are directed to "would you MARRY someone in the military?", and not directed as to who anyone might want to date on a social basis. I think there is a vast difference between the two, and I'm really not anywhere near that uptight.