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Prenuptials ruin the romance
That's why it's a near-impossible topic to discuss.
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It puts a trust issue out there on the couple. However, if both parties are mature and if one or both come in with significant assets, it is necessary to protect yourself and your kids (if it is a second marriage) should things go awry.

I've seen many issues with later-in-life marriages where couples didn't protect their heirs. I would never, ever, considering marrying without a prenup at my age. If the new potential spouse doesn't want it, well, that's a huge red flag.
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"AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH; so they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." - Mark 10:8-9
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"AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH; so they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." - Mark 10:8-9
 Quoting: Weyoun


Uh. Religion's got nothing to do with marriage.

Marriage is a legal contract between two people. Previously it used to bond the families, too, and was more about the families than individuals. We should get back to that again.
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"AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH; so they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." - Mark 10:8-9
 Quoting: Weyoun


Uh. Religion's got nothing to do with marriage.

Marriage is a legal contract between two people. Previously it used to bond the families, too, and was more about the families than individuals. We should get back to that again.
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Wrong. "What therefore God has joined together..."
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get the prenup, if it falls through it wasnt worth it anyway
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That's why it's a near-impossible topic to discuss.
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Biblical marriage doesnt really allow for a divorce and if two people are following the 10 commandments, then there will be no adultery to taint the marriage bed.

The contract between the state and two people have nothing to do with biblical marriage. The state marriage is the love and protection of mammon above all. Biblical high ideals of marriage cannot play in the same sandbox as satan's corruption of it.

No-one has a true biblical marriage nowadays. Women are not to work outside the home (for all the obvious reasons), for one. Men protect and provide. The women keep the family nest and take care of the children. Todays family is a corruption of the high ideals of the family unit.
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That's why it's a near-impossible topic to discuss.
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No-one has a true biblical marriage nowadays...
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While not perfect, I know plenty of families that strive to adhereing to Biblical marriage as closely as possible, including my own.

You really have to put a lot of effort and self-sacrifice into it. That's what love really is.

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Not banging my golden one without one.rockon
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"AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH; so they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." - Mark 10:8-9
 Quoting: Weyoun


It's one thing if it is your first marriage and you don't mind giving 1/2 your stuff to a spouse if there is a split. It's quite another thing to come in with a decent asset base, and end up giving everything to your new spouse and her kids should you die, and your kids get left out in the cold. I've seen this way too many times.

You know, there are many Bible verses about the evils/foolishness of not planning financially (for your family), such as 1 Timothy 5-8.

"But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."

Yes, you have a responsibility in a prenup to take care of the spouse, but also your own family (and future generation). Without a prenup, much of that responsibility falls to an ex (widow/widower) who benefits from your earlier planning. Like they are going to take care of your kids from a previous marriage, or your parents? Heck, many won't even take care of their own kids and parents. If you don't want a prenup, it screams you are trying to screw over a future spouse for his/her money. Just that simple.
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Just hide your assets.

If you’re dating in this world the last thing you want some whore to know is how much cash you have. Unless you’re an idiot.

I never talked money with all the girls I dated. Never told them how much I made. And I always drove a well used car even though I had multiple businesses.

If you want to test a woman make her think you work hard but you’re broke. Then if she marries you (which she won’t) then you got a good one.

I’ve been married 20 years. Have 4 kids. And only my lawyer knows where the loot is buried. But at this point she doesn’t care. She was never a gold digger. I let her have access to a fraction of my income which is about $400k.
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"AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH; so they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." - Mark 10:8-9
 Quoting: Weyoun


It's one thing if it is your first marriage and you don't mind giving 1/2 your stuff to a spouse if there is a split. It's quite another thing to come in with a decent asset base, and end up giving everything to your new spouse and her kids should you die, and your kids get left out in the cold. I've seen this way too many times.

You know, there are many Bible verses about the evils/foolishness of not planning financially (for your family), such as 1 Timothy 5-8.

"But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."

Yes, you have a responsibility in a prenup to take care of the spouse, but also your own family (and future generation). Without a prenup, much of that responsibility falls to an ex (widow/widower) who benefits from your earlier planning. Like they are going to take care of your kids from a previous marriage, or your parents? Heck, many won't even take care of their own kids and parents. If you don't want a prenup, it screams you are trying to screw over a future spouse for his/her money. Just that simple.
 Quoting: GA Girl


That's like saying it's ok to rob a bank to provide for your family. God says divorce is wrong/bad, then it's wrong/bad. It doesn't become justified or become good by applying some kind of utilitarian mental gymnastics. I will go by whst the Bible says, "...let no man separate."

There are other ways to provide for your family without having to defy God. Trust God, not human machinations.

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5

If Bible says don't divorce, I trust that.
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"AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH; so they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." - Mark 10:8-9
 Quoting: Weyoun


It's one thing if it is your first marriage and you don't mind giving 1/2 your stuff to a spouse if there is a split. It's quite another thing to come in with a decent asset base, and end up giving everything to your new spouse and her kids should you die, and your kids get left out in the cold. I've seen this way too many times.

You know, there are many Bible verses about the evils/foolishness of not planning financially (for your family), such as 1 Timothy 5-8.

"But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."

Yes, you have a responsibility in a prenup to take care of the spouse, but also your own family (and future generation). Without a prenup, much of that responsibility falls to an ex (widow/widower) who benefits from your earlier planning. Like they are going to take care of your kids from a previous marriage, or your parents? Heck, many won't even take care of their own kids and parents. If you don't want a prenup, it screams you are trying to screw over a future spouse for his/her money. Just that simple.
 Quoting: GA Girl


That's like saying it's ok to rob a bank to provide for your family. God says divorce is wrong/bad, then it's wrong/bad. It doesn't become justified or become good by applying some kind of utilitarian mental gymnastics. I will go by whst the Bible says, "...let no man separate."

There are other ways to provide for your family without having to defy God. Trust God, not human machinations.

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5

If Bible says don't divorce, I trust that.
 Quoting: Weyoun


You seem to be under the impression that a prenup means there will be a divorce. A prenup protects you in case there is reason for a divorce.

You have a very naive view of life. One might love another, but if that person plays them false, steals from them, uses them, is unfaithful, has lied about important matters, then they are the sinners and deserve to be shunned. Does God want an innocent person shackled to a devil? The Bible is OK with divorce in case of unfaithfulness. It's also tells people not to play others falsely or steal.

You have a duty to take care of your family, in my opinion. That would come through multiple means, with a prenup being one of them, but also a will. But both parties should talk these things over and agree to it all prior to the marriage.







You seem to be under the impression that a prenup means there will be a divorce. A prenup protects you in case there is reason for a divorce.
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That's why it's a near-impossible topic to discuss.
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When you're truly in love, you don't need a prenup.
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"AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH; so they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." - Mark 10:8-9
 Quoting: Weyoun


It's one thing if it is your first marriage and you don't mind giving 1/2 your stuff to a spouse if there is a split. It's quite another thing to come in with a decent asset base, and end up giving everything to your new spouse and her kids should you die, and your kids get left out in the cold. I've seen this way too many times.

You know, there are many Bible verses about the evils/foolishness of not planning financially (for your family), such as 1 Timothy 5-8.

"But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."

Yes, you have a responsibility in a prenup to take care of the spouse, but also your own family (and future generation). Without a prenup, much of that responsibility falls to an ex (widow/widower) who benefits from your earlier planning. Like they are going to take care of your kids from a previous marriage, or your parents? Heck, many won't even take care of their own kids and parents. If you don't want a prenup, it screams you are trying to screw over a future spouse for his/her money. Just that simple.
 Quoting: GA Girl


That's like saying it's ok to rob a bank to provide for your family. God says divorce is wrong/bad, then it's wrong/bad. It doesn't become justified or become good by applying some kind of utilitarian mental gymnastics. I will go by whst the Bible says, "...let no man separate."

There are other ways to provide for your family without having to defy God. Trust God, not human machinations.

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5

If Bible says don't divorce, I trust that.
 Quoting: Weyoun


You seem to be under the impression that a prenup means there will be a divorce. A prenup protects you in case there is reason for a divorce.

You have a very naive view of life. One might love another, but if that person plays them false, steals from them, uses them, is unfaithful, has lied about important matters, then they are the sinners and deserve to be shunned. Does God want an innocent person shackled to a devil? The Bible is OK with divorce in case of unfaithfulness. It's also tells people not to play others falsely or steal.

You have a duty to take care of your family, in my opinion. That would come through multiple means, with a prenup being one of them, but also a will. But both parties should talk these things over and agree to it all prior to the marriage.







You seem to be under the impression that a prenup means there will be a divorce. A prenup protects you in case there is reason for a divorce.
 Quoting: GA Girl



There has never been a marriage with a pre-nup which lasted till death.
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That's why it's a near-impossible topic to discuss.
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When you're truly in love, you don't need a prenup.
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Or it just means you don’t agree with the laws surrounding marriage that the government imposes.
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That's why it's a near-impossible topic to discuss.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76055553


When you're truly in love, you don't need a prenup.
 Quoting: iseeyourmind


Or it just means you don’t agree with the laws surrounding marriage that the government imposes.
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Good point. They just got married back in the day. Promised each to the other for life.

There are also situations where a legal contract is just not a possibility. God honors the heart. In many countries there is no legal involvement with courthouse etc. Yet they choose a wife or husband.
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Lol.
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That's why it's a near-impossible topic to discuss.
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When you're truly in love, you don't need a prenup.
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Famous last words lol.

Plenty of people are "in love and don't need no prenup"... and a few years later she cheats on you, divorces you, takes the kids and the house, and damn, that prenup sure would've came in useful right about now.
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Not getting pre nuptials ruin the post game.
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That's why it's a near-impossible topic to discuss.
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When you're truly in love, you don't need a prenup.
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Famous last words lol.

Plenty of people are "in love and don't need no prenup"... and a few years later she cheats on you, divorces you, takes the kids and the house, and damn, that prenup sure would've came in useful right about now.
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Lol fingers crossed
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That's why it's a near-impossible topic to discuss.
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When you're truly in love, you don't need a prenup.
 Quoting: iseeyourmind


Or it just means you don’t agree with the laws surrounding marriage that the government imposes.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79983023


Good point. They just got married back in the day. Promised each to the other for life.

There are also situations where a legal contract is just not a possibility. God honors the heart. In many countries there is no legal involvement with courthouse etc. Yet they choose a wife or husband.
 Quoting: iseeyourmind


If you're a guy in the US or Europe and you get married you're basically playing Russian roulette. There is so much incentive for a woman to screw you over, you're such an easy target. The government badically paints a big target on your back saying "divorce me".
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There has never been a marriage with a pre-nup which lasted till death.
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Considering half marriages end in divorce and only 5% of marriages even have prenups, I'm not sure that they are a big cause of divorce. LOL!

A good prenup protects both parties, and both parties have an opportunity to read the agreement and have their lawyers sign off on it. I can't imagine anyone NOT wanting one unless they marry somebody with a lot of assets, when they don't have much, and then somehow think they are entitled to their spouses assets. And THAT makes them poor marriage material and the reason why prenups are even a thing.
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"AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH; so they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." - Mark 10:8-9
 Quoting: Weyoun


It's one thing if it is your first marriage and you don't mind giving 1/2 your stuff to a spouse if there is a split. It's quite another thing to come in with a decent asset base, and end up giving everything to your new spouse and her kids should you die, and your kids get left out in the cold. I've seen this way too many times.

You know, there are many Bible verses about the evils/foolishness of not planning financially (for your family), such as 1 Timothy 5-8.

"But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."

Yes, you have a responsibility in a prenup to take care of the spouse, but also your own family (and future generation). Without a prenup, much of that responsibility falls to an ex (widow/widower) who benefits from your earlier planning. Like they are going to take care of your kids from a previous marriage, or your parents? Heck, many won't even take care of their own kids and parents. If you don't want a prenup, it screams you are trying to screw over a future spouse for his/her money. Just that simple.
 Quoting: GA Girl


That's like saying it's ok to rob a bank to provide for your family. God says divorce is wrong/bad, then it's wrong/bad. It doesn't become justified or become good by applying some kind of utilitarian mental gymnastics. I will go by whst the Bible says, "...let no man separate."

There are other ways to provide for your family without having to defy God. Trust God, not human machinations.

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5

If Bible says don't divorce, I trust that.
 Quoting: Weyoun


You seem to be under the impression that a prenup means there will be a divorce. A prenup protects you in case there is reason for a divorce.

 Quoting: GA Girl


And since i don't believe in divorce, i don't believe in prenup.

Love means you volunteer to be tortured to death for someone else's crimes.

"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her" - Ephesians 5:25

Also read Hosea.
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That's why it's a near-impossible topic to discuss.
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When you're truly in love, you don't need a prenup.
 Quoting: iseeyourmind


Indeed!
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When you're truly in love, you don't need a prenup.
 Quoting: iseeyourmind


Or it just means you don’t agree with the laws surrounding marriage that the government imposes.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79983023


Good point. They just got married back in the day. Promised each to the other for life.

There are also situations where a legal contract is just not a possibility. God honors the heart. In many countries there is no legal involvement with courthouse etc. Yet they choose a wife or husband.
 Quoting: iseeyourmind


Marriage is an institution of God and has nothing to do with humon govt. Govt regulation of marriage is just more big govt overreach and people replacing God with govt.

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Sorry Melinda, you get none of Bills money!
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There has never been a marriage with a pre-nup which lasted till death.
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Considering half marriages end in divorce and only 5% of marriages even have prenups, I'm not sure that they are a big cause of divorce. LOL!

A good prenup protects both parties, and both parties have an opportunity to read the agreement and have their lawyers sign off on it. I can't imagine anyone NOT wanting one unless they marry somebody with a lot of assets, when they don't have much, and then somehow think they are entitled to their spouses assets. And THAT makes them poor marriage material and the reason why prenups are even a thing.
 Quoting: GA Girl


Prenup is humanist response to a sin problem and therefore bad. There's no such thing as a good prenup. The only good response is God. A Godly marriage based on Jesus and the Bible.
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When you're truly in love, you don't need a prenup.
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Indeed!
 Quoting: Weyoun


You think all the men who were robbed and ran through the cleaners didnt think they were truly in love?

Prenuptials are essential.


If youre not plotting on the man to rob him you don't need to worry about prenuptials.

Stop being whores.
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She's a keeper ;)
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That's why it's a near-impossible topic to discuss.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76055553


When you're truly in love, you don't need a prenup.
 Quoting: iseeyourmind


Indeed!
 Quoting: Weyoun


You think all the men who were robbed and ran through the cleaners didnt think they were truly in love?

Prenuptials are essential.


If youre not plotting on the man to rob him you don't need to worry about prenuptials.

Stop being whores.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76857890


You don't understand what love means. Jesus died for people who robbed Him and murdered Him. That's love.





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