Comments on: M.B.A. (Married But Available): The New Degree in Dating

By: SO TRUE!

SO TRUE! — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:57:13 +0000

LOL – I know too many guys like this. This mess is real.

By: TT

TT — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:33:47 +0000

This article is right on time for a conversation that my girlfriends and I were having. My personal philosophy is SMO single men only. And I prefer to keep it that way.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:14:00 +0000

Sounds like a twisted version of a swingers party to me.

By: Ms. Beans

Ms. Beans — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:59:17 +0000

No one is being discredited for living alternative lifestyle. The person who wrote this article is stating her/his opinion on “open door” marriages. i agree with the person. I do not believe in marriages just for financial reasons. It is only my opinion. I believe marriage is a sacred thing.Just between two people who love each other and YES not everyone follows mankind view on marriage and live their life the way the world lives it.

Seek the truth for yourself

By: Rashana

Rashana — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:45:38 +0000

I’m glad I got everyone thinking, agreeing, disagreeing and laughing! This is real life for many….

Oh and thanks for catching that error B

By: Skinny Black Girl

Skinny Black Girl — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:20:04 +0000

Allow me to be a bit unorthodox.

There are two tenets of marriage. There is the legal side and the spiritual side. So the broadly held view that marriage can only be defined on spiritual terms is to me, inaccurate. The legal aspect of marriage is a contract. And just like any contract, the terms are negotiated by and at the discretion of the two parties entering said contract. More than likely, the terms are going to be a compromise of what is most advantageous for the two parties.

In that sense, people can get married for whatever reasons they choose. I understand the widely accepted Christian view of marriage, however everyone who seeks to marry is not Christian, or even religious for that matter. Now, for those who have chosen a lifestyle governed by religious principles, then yes, their marriages should fall in line with those values. But it is unfair to discredit those who have chosen alternative paths and lifestyles based upon their own beliefs/needs.

By: Nicole Foxx

Nicole Foxx — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:32:31 +0000

Far too many people feel this way about marriage. Society and Hollywood has encouraged this way of thinking and unfortunately, the church hasn’t promoted much teaching on marriage and its purpose. Often times people marry for reason’s that are not scriptural and find themselves in similar situations. Marriage has to be a mindset of oneness with the husband/wife. Essentially, people need to be knowledgeable about the commitment of marriage, before making that commitment. There is a requirement for genuineness and long- suffering. Our answers to how to be a married women or man are in the Word.

By: Get Togetha

Get Togetha — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:30:18 +0000

Pam.

I love your comment. That is all.

By: Clutch

Clutch — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:26:52 +0000

Thanks B! We have fixed the error. Thanks again:)

By: b-

b- — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:13:37 +0000

As an English teacher I feel the need to point out that the word “then” is used incorrectly in your article (which I think was interesting and very accurate). The proper term would be than; th-a-n. For example, “…proven to cause more setbacks ‘than’ advancements…”
I truly enjoyed your article, as I do most on clutchmag. In the society we live, it is almost illogical to leave a stable and secure marriage in search of some ‘pie-in-the-sky’ emotional quick-fix. Emotions are so shallow and they change constantly. The stability of a marriage is smart. Quick fixes are sometimes necessary. Yes, it’s sad.