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Why do married women look so sad?
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I went to the mall this weekend and as I was walking around, window shopping, trying things on, etc, I spoke to a few women and I later realized that a couple of them (the separated/divorced or single ones) looked way happier or at least more content than the others. As I tried a pair of boots on, the woman that sat beside me looked so miserable. I just wanted to give her a hug. Later in line to pay for something else I saw this one woman talking to her husband as she was trying to decide what items to buy. She looked displeased and annoyed. What gives? As I think back I want to remember a happy couple that made me smile, but I can't think of one.
By the way (since I know people are going to ask), I know the women were single (the ones that were) because they said things like "since the divorce" or "my ex husband...") |
Anonymous
| LOL. Troll? If you're for real, then I suspect you just aren't very observant and/or you were only seeing what you wanted to see. |
Anonymous
| The title of this post just made me laugh. Okay, I'll play your game: I imagine they look sad because deep down inside, they wish they could be JUST LIKE YOU. There - do you feel better now? |
Anonymous
No, not a troll. And why in the world would I want to see a bunch of unhappy women? If this doesn't apply to you, please share your success story, but that's not what I saw this weekend. |
Anonymous
| I am married, and the mall makes me sad. |
Anonymous
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Then again...it's the mall. I'm usually annoyed at the mall, and my husband has nothing to do with it.
That post can't be serious. Or if anything, it's seriously stupid. |
Anonymous
No, not really. You say it like I'm on this high horse looking down on people. I'm not. I actually WANTED to see a happy couple so I could be inspired and hope to one day be just like them. If you knew me, you would know that my life is nothing to be jealous of and I'm quite aware of it. No need to get defensive. I was hoping more for answers like "maybe they were tired, not unhappy". That would make me feel better. |
Anonymous
So you came in looking for one specific answer that you pretty much already know. Just so we're all on the same page. |
Anonymous
It's THE MALL. I already mentioned that the mall makes me annoyed under the best of circumstances, so you should be feeling better. My husband is extremely handsome, a great father, educated, and lots of fun to be with. And we're happily married. I don't usually walk around looking like someone kicked me in the shins....unless I'm being tortured at THE MALL. OK? |
Anonymous
No, I came looking for an honest answer, not a defensive "she is a troll/stupid" answer. I came looking for real answers from people who don't necessarily look happy at the mall, telling me, like a PP did, that it has nothing to do with her DH. Just so I don't get discouraged. |
Anonymous
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Maybe the married women were sad because they wish they were home with their husbands instead of at the mall! OK, probably not, but shopping is no fun for me anymore, it's just another chore. I used to LOVE to shop when I was younger and single. Perhaps it was because even though I had a much lower income, much more of it was disposable (and back in the days, looking good was more important than having savings). Even though we are comfortable financially now, buying, say those new pair of boots, doesn't mean as much to me as it once did. I just don't get the "thrill" of new purchases anymore. I'd rather save the money for college tuition, an addition or our house, a vacation, etc. Anyway, I probably don't look super-happy while shopping even though I am a happy person. There's just other things I'd rather be doing. And I must say, with the exception of one who is in a horrible marriage, my married friends seem a lot happier generally than my single friends.
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Anonymous
... and you went looking at the mall. I am married and happy. I love clothes but hate to shop. My husband is the opposite. He will spend a whole day walking from store to store and stopping to look at every item. We are not mall people but I guarantee you that if you ever see us together in one and we have been out for more than 30 minutes I will look very unhappy and will likely look downright homicidal if I also happen to be hungry. |
Anonymous
Did the married women have kids? I have to say, while I love my kid to death, going to the mall with her is hell. She gets annoyed quickly, and wants to wander around. I never have time to try anything on, much less spent some time deciding what to get. So if we all go to the mall as a family, I'm usually kind of unhappy knowing I won't have as much time to do what I please. When I go by myself, I bet I look ridiculously happy 
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Anonymous
A little snappy at the end, but thanks, I do feel better now.
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Anonymous
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How on earth can you determine marital status at the mall?
If I'm there with my husband, it is agony for us both. We both hate shopping and if we're there together, it means we're involved in some unpleasant task that must get done. This isn't because we don't like to be together, but rather we hate wasting time in the mall. |