4th Ex-Wife

 

I have a friend that has been married three times. Whenever he talks about a wife, he refers to them as “my 1^st ex-wife” or “my 3^rd soon-to-be ex-wife.” He is very sarcastic and funny, and I truly do not think he means what he calls his current wife, but I cannot imagine being married three times.

We had beers recently and he introduced me to a person at the bar as his 4^th Ex-Wife. It was delightfully wicked. It was funny because I truly believe he loves wife #3, and she’s a keeper.

The reason for this story is that recently I heard of two different couples close to me that are getting divorced. It’s so damn sad when relationships don’t work out, but I’m constantly flabbergasted with how easy it is to get split nowadays. My own divorce took a couple of weeks and a court decision that took all of 5 minutes. I’m sorry, but that’s just scandalous. I felt that the four years of my marriage didn’t mean a thing, because I was so suddenly single. It was disappointing, to say the least.

Nothing that involves two people, especially when children are involved, should be this easy (legally).

I had a pastor one time who really disliked performing marriages. This pastor firmly believed that a marriage is a civil contract, not a religious one, and that marriages should be performed by a judge or the like. I honestly agree. I think it would be much harder to break a contract than to break a vow to God.

God is used to broken vows. Contracts are iron-clad.

I should clarify one thing - I AM NOT ANTI-DIVORCE - but it’s just heartbreaking when people don’t try. When couples don’t exhaust all options before making life-changing decisions (especially when these decisions involve children).  It’s especially crushing when a divorce is one-sided. I’m not judging anyone for their decision, especially when there are truly irreconcilable differences, and both parties are living miserable, loveless lives. In all honesty I’m an ADVOCATE for some divorces! All I’m saying is that it’s sad. I’m sad for my friends who are ending their marriage.

I’ve been married once, and I don’t intend to ever get married again. I haven’t even been on a date for over 6 years. If I ever find another person to love, I’m going full Kurt Russell & Goldie Hawn all the way. Unless of course the man is very old and very rich, cause I’m not gonna give up that payday.

#goals