I'm not here to be fixed Lizard of Oz. This post isn't even about me. I'm simply telling my stories to the original poster so he can learn from them.
Shall we move on now?
Shall we move on now?
Quote: (10-24-2015 06:54 PM)wi30 Wrote:
Onto, +1. Love your ideas. I've been dreaming of real estate since I was 15 years old. The problem is that I'm still working a job that pays me an extra ten bucks an hour in tips and banks hate it. Hence, why I'm going to try to use my sister to co-sign. I can't get a conventional loan until I get a new job. I've been looking into the mortgage department at local banks but I want to do it, not underwrite it. My career is basically in flux until I can be a full time landlord. Hell, at least I know what I want.
Anyone who says my gf is going to take her share and bail has never been in realistic LTR. It's easy to say I told you so when you're single. Get real, she has no knowledge or interest in real estate. She likes the safety net of me providing for her through real estate. Huge difference.
Quote: (10-25-2015 07:01 AM)Onto Wrote:
^ I hear what you're saying Black Knight, but it's often not practical or even desirable to exclude your wife from your personal business interests. My parents, who divorced, would buy multi-family properties together, and fix them up together. I remember them painting, wall-papering, etc. while my sister would play hide-and-seek. Those were good times.
I've had two latina ltr's help me get my apartments ready to rent and I enjoyed us working together, plus they taught me how to clean better. You really want your wife to be busy working for you. Whether it's as a home-maker, mother of your children, or helping with your business.
I can understand your position though, but I think divorce laws these days will just take 50% or more of whatever you have regardless of who contributed. May as well have her really contributing and feel like she's part of something.
When my Father later remarried, 30 yrs now, his new wife became the secretary for his business. It worked well and they are still happily married, so far as I can see.
The real purpose of marriage is for each person to let go of their individual lives and interests to become One. One goal, One vision, and everything done in their lives is for the good of that Union. The man always sets the direction, but a smart woman knows how to turn his head in the direction she wants it to lead.
That said, wi30's comment that you bolded above does seem like he has blinders on because if things go south, she will take every penny possible. I missed that statement and it's good you caught it.
wi30,
She likes the safety net of Real Estate? A marriage is like walking a tightrope, and a safety net is what's used when things go south isn't it? I'm sure she likes it being there, and I wouldn't fault her for that. If I were a woman I would prefer a man with money and a safety net vs one without, but realize that she sees it there as a benefit for her. She is a self-interested person after all, like the rest of us.
No one thinks their love can be capable of selfish things when things are going great. It's probably like sailing for the first time on the ocean for two years and never encountering bad weather. You just don't think it's possible a hurricane can come and leave you shipwrecked on a deserted island with nothing left.
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Another aspect of the relationship is that our personalities simply click. I've had plenty of girls in the past where I was actively thinking of when to say 'x' and do 'y'. I was interacting on a pick up level instead of simply being myself. While the advice of 'being yourself' is usually terrible, after gaining the basics it is exactly what you need to do. I had matured into the man I wanted to be because of this forum and Roosh's works. I picked my girlfriend up by talking to her at a friend's house, getting her number, texting her to go to parties (she didn't go out much), switched it up and took her on a hike, and a week later got her into bed. I even sent her a "last night was fun" text to protect from a false rape claim. She laughed when I told her about it because a non-damaged girl doesn't have those thoughts.
We also have the same sense of humor which matters more than you would think. When it's 90 degrees out and the A/C is broken, humor is really all you have left. She's been a ride or die sidekick the last 2 years. I've been bouncing through a couple jobs trying to catch my stride after college and she's taken the support role like a boss. I've been stuck working 65 hours a week and she keeps up the house, takes care of my dog like it's her own child, and makes sure I'm happy when I'm home. I really can't complain about anything.
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Bottom line: YOUR career ALWAYS comes first and NEVER forget that the game never ends; it MUST evolve with the circumstances.
Quote: (10-25-2015 05:01 PM)wi30 Wrote:
So much of the manosphere thinks women trick men into marriage solely to divorce rape them. Like they sit around the table at brunch drinking mimosas with their girlfriends and plot how to cuck and rob their husbands. My girlfriend comes from a working class family in a town of 1700 in northern Wisconsin. She's far from materialistic and even said if we got married she didn't want a wedding or diamond ring. She thinks both are superficial.
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Have you guys ever had a girl truly in love with you? Full blown head over heels? You can see it in their eyes when you walk into the room. They almost have a child-like sparkle in their eyes. I've been with my share of sluts and even decent girls. Most won't look at you that way even when in a relationship. But when you find one who simply just loves you for you, it's hard to explain. While your comments have been extremely helpful, it just seems you are speaking very generally
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It's great to be cautious, but I'm betting it's near impossible not to mix any sort of financials when in a marriage. A prenup is a given in every situation, but if one takes the plunge into marriage they cannot negate 100% of the risk
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Getting my rich sister to co-sign would greatly increase the amount I could borrow. Why limit myself to such a small pool when I could possibly find a better deal by having a co-signer. Like Onto said, we need to do everything we can to max out our one and only FHA loan.
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Regarding mixing finances, I don't have any blinders on and I also don't plan on mixing anything with her. I provided an example to further take advantage of an FHA loan. If I were planning on marriage, I would use her to get an FHA loan on a property to take advantage of the deal before getting married
Quote: (10-24-2015 09:30 PM)LINUX Wrote:
Believe it or not, I was like you at one time. I'm going to share something about myself because I've had a few glasses of whiskey and I need to catch a plane in a few hours to some town between 'nowhere and goodbye.'
I was married for three or four years. I had a great marriage, best friends, workout partners, never fought. etc.. Then one day I got really sick and I needed someone to take care of me and she split.
This past year I put up about 100 notches. The other night I was laying in bed with this girl from the club and I was wishing she would just disappear. I started asking myself why I do this.. Why do I live this lifestyle. And it hit me, I have nothing to prove, I'm good looking, I'm educated, I have plenty of money...but I do it because I don't believe love last forever. So every opportunity I have that I can feel love, I take it.
You don't want to end up like that man. Keep living this dream if it makes you happy because most of us on this side of the pond are broken. And, as hopeful and optimistic as I can be, there is a good chance you'll become me in 10 years, giving this advice to another young buck coming up, but I wish it wasn't so.
Quote: (10-25-2015 09:47 PM)wi30 Wrote:
Stable two family household. Her dad is very introverted and outdoorsy but clearly has the final say in all decisions. Her mom is a sweetheart. Knits and quilts at a level where she could make it a full time career. They don't watch TV and spend evenings playing cards. Rarely eat out, always make healthy home cooked meals. They are very nice people, albeit a bit boring for my tastes.
Earlier in the relationship after I took her to my parents the first couple times, she asked if I thought it was weird that she'd rather spend time with my family on an off weekend instead of hers. My family's big, boisterous, and extremely outgoing. They love her. Every time we go back she texts my sister so she can bring the kids over. My two year old niece asks when my girlfriend is coming home next, not her uncle. My 5 year old nephew grabbed her tit last Thanksgiving dinner. I high fived my brother in law while my sister freaked out.
She has basically integrated into my family and plans her family's holidays around mine and my family's. My mom texts her to see which weekends we will be visiting without consulting me. My dad says fucked up jokes at her expense while he's brewing beer and smoking ribs on the deck. She takes it like a champ and dishes it right back at him.
She's very close to her mother. They text back and forth all the time. I wouldn't say her dad is distant, but I've noticed he never says much in any situation. He was clearly there for her, but I've always thought he was socially awkward compared to my crazy family. Just a quiet, well spoken dude who only speaks when he has something meaningful to say.
Quote: (10-26-2015 03:20 AM)Laner Wrote:
Its been a while since I have read such solid advice, while still carrying an obvious level of respect and care. This type of thread is why I still come back and think this is all worth it.
Quote: (10-17-2018 05:35 PM)Northern Wastes Wrote:
Bump because there has been too much negativity in the game section ...
Quote: (10-17-2018 07:05 PM)quaker13 Wrote:
Am I the only one troubled by a man, particularly a man in his 20s, moving in with a woman. Dude you haven't seen nor have you experienced jack shit. I hate to start reciting the old trope about Alpha males vs Beta males, but your lack of cynicism is a bit disturbing. ...