So here's the story of my life...

shadoquad · 01-03-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Adulthood does not = the desire to add to the over-population of the planet with your own spawn just because you have some deluded idea that someday they will be president/fix everything/make it better.

I didn't insinuate that becoming an adult meant popping out a fresh unit. I meant to insinuate that adults make decisions such as, "I'm having a child, perhaps I should drive transportation that is more practical and suitable to the task of parenthood."

I'm not saying that he has to trade in his sports car or his balls or whatever. I'm just saying that mature individuals often make such decisions when presented with such situations.

Jeffblue · 01-03-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I didn't insinuate that becoming an adult meant popping out a fresh unit. I meant to insinuate that adults make decisions such as, "I'm having a child, perhaps I should drive transportation that is more practical and suitable to the task of parenthood."

I'm not saying that he has to trade in his sports car or his balls or whatever. I'm just saying that mature individuals often make such decisions when presented with such situations.

the Z has a car seat attachment tho so its kid friendly.

ImportConvert · 01-03-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I didn't insinuate that becoming an adult meant popping out a fresh unit. I meant to insinuate that adults make decisions such as, "I'm having a child, perhaps I should drive transportation that is more practical and suitable to the task of parenthood."

I'm not saying that he has to trade in his sports car or his balls or whatever. I'm just saying that mature individuals often make such decisions when presented with such situations.

Gotcha. I understand what you mean and agree, now. I thought you were insinuating that once you "reach adulthood" you "must" have a child, or that to "be an adult" you must desire/have a child. I misunderstood.

ProfessorDave · 01-04-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm not saying that he has to trade in his sports car or his balls or whatever. I'm just saying that mature individuals often make such decisions when presented with such situations.

What are balls fetching these days on a trade-in?

ImportConvert · 01-03-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

WTF is it with people who have a kid? All of a sudden everything they enjoy has to go, that is a pathetic attitude. Is the Mrs driving this behaviour/thoughts? For goodness sake men in today's society are not men, they have lost their way and they really got in touch with their female side!!

Kids are expensive, and when they happen, society frowns on making them take a back seat to things that were around before them. Like your car, etc.

"something's gotta give", so to speak.

fullmonty · 01-04-2011, 07:25 AM

OP- For all the time and money you have already invested into the Z I think it would be foolish to sell it. You'll recoup the money from the sale. I'd keep the Z, drive it on the weekends and hold onto it. I would find a DD, which will cost you just about as much as you will lose if you sell the Z anyway.

kenchan · 01-04-2011, 10:21 AM

frost · 01-04-2011, 08:25 PM

Sound advice for sure

mick · 01-05-2011, 12:15 AM

maybe that's they say marriage is like a romance where the hero dies in the first chapter -- and you are still alive

Jeffblue · 01-05-2011, 09:47 AM

the notion that your life ends when you get married or have kids or w/e is propagated by pussy-whipped husbands and dads who throw out everything and every activity they enjoy because they get married or have a kid and are at the mercy of their wife and kids. It doesn't have to be like that if you just grow a pair of balls. Obviously there is a balance between a healthy relationship with ones family and their own independence, but the idea that that you have to ditch your car or whatever hobbies you have is ridiculous.

jakoye · 01-05-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

the notion that your life ends when you get married or have kids or w/e is propagated by pussy-whipped husbands and dads who throw out everything and every activity they enjoy because they get married or have a kid and are at the mercy of their wife and kids. It doesn't have to be like that if you just grow a pair of balls. Obviously there is a balance between a healthy relationship with ones family and their own independence, but the idea that that you have to ditch your car or whatever hobbies you have is ridiculous.

This.

98intrigue · 01-05-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

the notion that your life ends when you get married or have kids or w/e is propagated by pussy-whipped husbands and dads who throw out everything and every activity they enjoy because they get married or have a kid and are at the mercy of their wife and kids. It doesn't have to be like that if you just grow a pair of balls. Obviously there is a balance between a healthy relationship with ones family and their own independence, but the idea that that you have to ditch your car or whatever hobbies you have is ridiculous.

Smart man...

Jeffblue · 01-05-2011, 01:42 PM

I take the money that i save by sharing needles with my friends and spend it on condoms.

jakoye · 01-05-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

I take the money that i save by sharing needles with my friends and spend it on condoms.

Well if you were previously spending money on your needles then youredoingitwrong!

Needle exchanges, bi**hes!

Jeffblue · 01-05-2011, 03:04 PM

the guy that owns the shop that did the alarm install on my 370z has a bunch of corvettes and races and all that.. He was probably in his late 50's. he said that he and his wife chose cars over having children, and as much as he loves cars, he thinks deep down he made the wrong decision.

just some perspective...

I think that liking cars and wanting to buy a lot of 'toys' is no reason not to get married and have kids. I mean, if deep down its someting you really don't want (marriage/children) then thats one thing, but if its because you are scarred that you wont be able to buy yourself as much stuff or have 'freedom' then i think thats silly. you just need to take charge of your relationship from the begining and not become complacent and always say 'OK whatever you want honey.' if you're not confident in your ability to do that then i guess its your loss. Theres such a thing as balance.

Theres plenty of guys on here with wives/kids. Yea, there some that come on to complain about the mod their wife wont let them buy or that they have to sell their car or whatever. But then there are guys like Kenchan and some others who have wives/kids and you don't hear them complaining. I think because they are strong willed people that know what they want and make that a reality. too many guys are too lazy to balance out their lives so they just settle for whatever happens. they know they aren't capable of having a woman/family AND their hobbies so they say either 'alright forget cars/hobbies/sports/etc i have a family.... or they say 'alright forget women and family, i want cars/hobbies/sports etc.

01-04-2011, 07:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	OP- For all the time and money you have already invested into the Z I think it would be foolish to sell it. You'll recoup the money from the sale. I'd keep the Z, drive it on the weekends and hold onto it. I would find a DD, which will cost you just about as much as you will lose if you sell the Z anyway. __________________

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	the notion that your life ends when you get married or have kids or w/e is propagated by pussy-whipped husbands and dads who throw out everything and every activity they enjoy because they get married or have a kid and are at the mercy of their wife and kids. It doesn't have to be like that if you just grow a pair of balls. Obviously there is a balance between a healthy relationship with ones family and their own independence, but the idea that that you have to ditch your car or whatever hobbies you have is ridiculous.

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	the guy that owns the shop that did the alarm install on my 370z has a bunch of corvettes and races and all that.. He was probably in his late 50's. he said that he and his wife chose cars over having children, and as much as he loves cars, he thinks deep down he made the wrong decision. just some perspective... I think that liking cars and wanting to buy a lot of 'toys' is no reason not to get married and have kids. I mean, if deep down its someting you really don't want (marriage/children) then thats one thing, but if its because you are scarred that you wont be able to buy yourself as much stuff or have 'freedom' then i think thats silly. you just need to take charge of your relationship from the begining and not become complacent and always say 'OK whatever you want honey.' if you're not confident in your ability to do that then i guess its your loss. Theres such a thing as balance. Theres plenty of guys on here with wives/kids. Yea, there some that come on to complain about the mod their wife wont let them buy or that they have to sell their car or whatever. But then there are guys like Kenchan and some others who have wives/kids and you don't hear them complaining. I think because they are strong willed people that know what they want and make that a reality. too many guys are too lazy to balance out their lives so they just settle for whatever happens. they know they aren't capable of having a woman/family AND their hobbies so they say either 'alright forget cars/hobbies/sports/etc i have a family.... or they say 'alright forget women and family, i want cars/hobbies/sports etc.