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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I read this when it first started but not the next 15 pages or so.  Just a funny story.  I have a very stable job and would be considered very well off in most of the country.  [b]Around here though, pretty average, just over 150K.  I keep myself in relatively good shape and am an active parent to our children, do the coaching thing, help with chores, etc.[/b]

My wife and I were out at lunch one day and were seated next to two younger women who were talking loud enough to be overheard.  Couldn't really be avoided, the seating was very close quarters.  One had just broken up with a boyfriend I think, but the other did more of the talking.  A lot of it revolved around wanting her boyfriend to get more serious with his life, stable job, etc.  If I heard right, she and her parents had even found him a job but he wouldn't take it because they found it for him.

This woman was objectively good looking, nice features, the dress she was wearing was semi-modest and could have gotten her plenty of attention in any bar or club.  I could not believe she had settled the way she sounded like she had.

[b]I told my wife afterwards "Holy shit, I had no idea how much of a catch I am!"  Simply by being an active, stable, okay looking guy.  In fairness, my wife also has a very good job and is a very good parent, she is also very much a catch, but it was just shocking listening to these two talk.  This thread reminded me of that lunch[/b].[/quote]

You married in your 20s?  If you stayed single longer you would have seen the dating market flip dramatically in your 30s.  Being a gentlemen, in decent shape and with a good job makes you stand out because almost all of those are married.  My wife and I separated for a brief period of time and I was drowning in women during the break.[/quote]

I think this video describes your situation: (Holderness family)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5uMMsIYRKA[/quote]

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