Deuce 1 #26 October 28, 2002 39, been with the same chiquita since I was 21. We've both been several different people over the course of that much time. I think the trick is to survive the uncomfortable times knowing that better times will come. After a few good/bad cycles you calm down about the low points, cause you have experienced that the up times are coming. If you have kids, one partner being a whuffo is a good thing. That partner can take the kids to birthday parties on Saturdays while you go to the DZ. Saturday nights, the skydiving partner always takes the family out to dinner to celebrate what a good thing they've got. I started skydiving right before my 17th wedding anniversary, and we're better off for it. It's a positive outlet for all my boy-energy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #27 October 28, 2002 Quote My question to you is are you divorced and if so did you start Skydiving after your marriage ended or before? Divorced & before. And believe it or not, mine really had nothing to do with skydiving. So mine wasn't a skydiving casualty. Actually, it was her hobby that killed it. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #28 October 28, 2002 I'm 23 and do not see marriage in the near future. Have been single for 6 months now, and really am enjoying the time to myself. Might chage my mind in the future7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #29 October 28, 2002 Quote Quote My question to you is are you divorced and if so did you start Skydiving after your marriage ended or before? Divorced & before. And believe it or not, mine really had nothing to do with skydiving. So mine wasn't a skydiving casualty. Actually, it was her hobby that killed it. What was her hobby?????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #30 October 28, 2002 Quote Quote Happily married for 16 years now. ok, now what about her? HAHAH! j/k LOL My wife IS a lawyer. If she wasn't happy I am sure I would know about it my now. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #31 October 28, 2002 Quote What was her hobby?????? Having an affair with her dance partner. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #32 October 28, 2002 Sure.....still married...21 yrs. now, to a real sweetie, too. Started skydivin' in '72 at age 19... had like 1200 jumps when I met,,Nancy,, in 1980.... she has No, zero, none, not a single, skydive..hahaha.... she's not interested,,But she likes my jumpin' friends, goes to the occassional DZ party and most importantly,, she doesn't mind if I jump...and has always been great about it.....Our daughter who just turned 19 made a skydive 3 weeks ago with a longtime friend and TM buddy of mine.... another TM and I flew with them and MIKE X videoed.... While Nancy did not come out to the DZ ... she very much enjoyed the video and hearing how excited our daughter. was........ Divorce???????? unlikely... We each have to much love and respect for one another.....and who know's,,, maybe someday we WILL skydive together.....(for us anyway).. be happy with yourself,,first...then,, if you can share your happiness, with a partner,,,,why not????? jt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #33 October 28, 2002 Quote What was her hobby?????? -- Having an affair with her dance partner. I knew the answer, but the way you said it actually made me laugh outloud!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #34 October 28, 2002 Quote pammi and merrick are the first couple Ive met in a LONG time that actually seem infatuated with each other. there are more here But i havent MET them! Wow. Thank you. I am blessed to be totally infatuated with my hubby I have, however, been divorced. Merrick hasn't. I'm kinda glad in a way that I have gone through that, because it has helped me to appreciate a good thing even more! I'm anxiously awaiting to see YOU twitter-pated JT. You'll be like Merrick, and be smart enough to wait for the right time and person, then throw yourself into it with the effort it deserves! Pam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #35 October 28, 2002 Quote cause life is a two-way..(and If ya' have kids,,,it's a BIG-WAY.)..... not a solo.... That's very sweet. Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbain 0 #36 October 28, 2002 Let's see, 24, seperated from husband Aug. '01, started skydiving May '02 and divorce was final June '02. Probably wouldn't be a skydiver if I wasn't divorced, but didn't start skydiving because of the divorce. Both were the best descions I've ever made. I would never have found my true self if I hadn't done both. Christina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #37 October 28, 2002 Quote I knew the answer, but the way you said it actually made me laugh outloud! Hey man, I still got my sarcasm. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #38 October 28, 2002 Quote Quote What was her hobby?????? Having an affair with her dance partner. The next Oprah show: "I just needed a hobby to express myself and my ex-husband wouldn't support me at all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGSkyFlyer 0 #39 October 28, 2002 23, flying and dancing solo in the sky...never married, enjoying the flying gypsies I meet in the sky, regardless of if I marry them or not...sharing air and life is enough to live forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #40 October 28, 2002 Divorced many years before I started jumping.My main question during aff was,"what level do I have to pass to get laid"?I passed aff,got laid,then married to a whuffo.She is supportive though,that is til my last jump,broke my leg and she isnt quite so supportive.She doesnt have the same standards as me as far as the "acceptable risk" thing.(did I phrase that right?) dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #41 October 28, 2002 Quote Quote What was her hobby?????? Having an affair with her dance partner. Ouch! Your hobby is better.... AND safer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #42 October 28, 2002 QuoteI have, however, been divorced. Merrick hasn't. I'm kinda glad in a way that I have gone through that, because it has helped me to appreciate a good thing even more! I totally agree with that Pammi. If for some reason i ever do decide to marry again, i'll be so much better prepared. I view everything as a learning experience. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallnAngel 0 #43 October 28, 2002 Steve (landmissle) and I are still happily married after 18 years. We both started jumping together 2-1/2 years ago, and plan on continuing for a long time to come. I don't think it can get much better than sharing your life, with all it's ups & downs, with your best friend.I love the quote from the other poster, btw, that life is a 2-way...how true!! Blue skies, Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirTime 0 #44 October 28, 2002 Been married a little over two years and getting hotter for each other every day. Best of all, she now wants to try jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. The Paranoids are after me! The Paranoids are after me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #45 October 28, 2002 Next anniversairy will be #19 ... I took up skydiving after being married 14 years! It's all good!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #46 October 28, 2002 I am 39, terribly attractive, and about to be twice-divorced (in under 30 days) from the same woman. I taught her to skydive many years ago, before we married the first time. She stopped fun-jumping and I had no desire to do anything else, so that was that. There were other circumstances, but the bottom line is that I will certainly be better off on my own. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #47 October 28, 2002 I am getting married in about a month, so ask me the same question again in a couple of years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #48 October 28, 2002 Well hello Chuckie!! How you doin?? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #49 October 28, 2002 Heya Chuck, I'm there with ya bro... just about 30 days ahead. Drop me a PM if you ever need to blow off steam. And yeah, I'm better off on my own right now as well. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #50 October 28, 2002 Quote about to be twice-divorced (in under 30 days) I sense a great deal of impending nig-noggery! Sorry about the news, but I'm sure it will work out well in the end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
