For purposes of dating, if the goal of your dating relationships is just to have sex, then I'll accept your premise.
In defense of marriage:
Your calculations would be correct if I only got married for sex. Which I didn't.
Put a value on the lady bearing my children, who I love very much, return my love, and are a source of ongoing joy for me. That's priceless.
Just sitting down and holding your hand, maybe offering support, and talking with you? Priceless.
Putting up with my shit on a daily basis? Priceless.
Yeah, the years, the mileage, and an injury here and there have killed her libido, but the rest of her is still there.
And, so, is it really worth bitching about this one little thing?
Not while you ladies are around. As long as you're professional and discreet, you ladies provide a tremendous service. You see, I get to maintain that relationship I've built up over the years. I get to keep friends and family and home. And even though it makes me sad we no longer have a sex life, I can still get THAT need met as well.
Value: priceless. Originally Posted by hgritstoo
Think I will use this explanation to why I haven't divorced from now on. All my friends have heard it, they haven't heard the side of what keeps the deadly sperm build up from happening!