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MrBurns said:
We could do with a thread on how to choose a partner, as another way to preserve wealth - Here's a start -

1) must be kind hearted...any evidence of harshness or cruelty, forget it
2) similar intellectual capacity
3) matched sex drives
4) similar assets
5) know the person for long enough for initial chemistry to wear off
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I reckon this is a great idea of Mr B's for a thread.

I didn't have a checklist as such, but before proposing, I asked myself - "Can I see myself with this woman in 20, 30, 50 years time?"
 
4) similar assets

That way at least you wont go broke..lose everything.
 
I'll be interested to read the formulae for success here, having got it awfully wrong twice.
 
Interesting thread.

I started to post a response, but will await more wise posters than I.

A difficult decision, choosing a partner.

Obviously one does not want one poor, riven by HIV or Tuberculosis, then again I am sure Paris Hilton's physicians would certify her fit for marriage.

Are we talking universal or Australian here?

Disclaimer: I do not watch soapies.

gg
 
Got to be a friend, very hard to nail that when your hormones are focussed on the initial chemistry.

I watch "How I met your Mother" -

I know it's a sit com but the relationship between the people in that show is how I think it should be.

I got it wrong every time but once again, NEVER get sexual attraction confused with the right stuff.

Watch very carefully for signs of love or otherwise from them, you can tell if you really look out for it.
If you marry someone who really loves you you cant go too far wrong.
 
(5) Fun
(6) For me---independence and inner strength.
(7) Worldly
(8) Someone I respect for who she is.
(9) Best friend
(10) Spontaneuos.
(11) Tough.
(12) Strong and Wide circle of friends.
(13) Thoughtful
(14) Easy on the eye.
(15) Vaunerable

Took a while but I eventually found her.
 
tech/a said:
(5) Fun
(6) For me---independence and inner strength.
(7) Worldly
(8) Someone I respect for who she is.
(9) Best friend
(10) Spontaneuos.
(11) Tough.
(12) Strong and Wide circle of friends.
(13) Thoughtful
(14) Easy on the eye.
(15) Vaunerable

Took a while but I eventually found her.
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She got any sisters ? ;)
 
I am happily married as are all my brothers and sisters.

I think the secret is nothing to do with assets.

It is enjoying each others company, knowing what a good marriage should be (parents staying married is a good example), not thinking it is all about sex, being able to communicate and show caring, not being too precious, having kids.

I have been to marriages where you can see the couple won't last 2 years.
Its about mutual respect. It's also about kids. I think if you don't have kids then biologically your brain will tell you that the other partner is infertile and you will stray.
Also helps you with aims for life. Fun and makes friends easy is good also.

Mr Burns is right with 1 and 2. Not the others.
 
Knobby22 said:
Mr Burns is right with 1 and 2. Not the others.
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I got that list from somewhere else and the assets part I dont really agree with.

Signs of kindness are very important.

Mate of mines marriage broke up after 30+ years, they were always the perfect couple in everyones eyes.

I was at their wedding and I remember to this day saying to his wife to be , "it's not too late you've stil got time" as a joke, instead of laughing she had a very thoughtful look on her face and turned away.

The sign was there even then.
 
MrBurns said:
She got any sisters ? ;)
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Only child.
She is however English.
She has taken me back to her homeland quite a few times.
I have to say there is something about English Girls.
Just ask Warne!

Oh and when we married 13 yrs ago I've heard the longest we were given together was 12 mths and the shortest 3 mths.
For me it will never be long enough.
We are both very similar yet very different.
 
Julia said:
I'll be interested to read the formulae for success here, having got it awfully wrong twice.
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You're not the only one, I dont think anything will change , sad as it is, I dont trust myself any more to choose wisely.

There's probably a difference between the one you're attracted to and the one who is right for you.
 
Tech is a chartist and buys on short or long ranges, volume and breakouts and always has a stop loss so any galactose feelings should be discounted.

He is biased.

Are we talking about our past experiences such as tech's, dribbled by subjective bias, or the choice, and how to choose, as we go forward of a perfect partner.

Or is this thread a justification of having found the perfect partner.

gg
 
Garpal Gumnut said:
Tech is a chartist and buys on short or long ranges, volume and breakouts and always has a stop loss so any galactose feelings should be discounted.

He is biased.

Are we talking about our past experiences such as tech's, dribbled by subjective bias, or the choice, and how to choose, as we go forward of a perfect partner.

Or is this thread a justification of having found the perfect partner.

gg
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Good point
I remember the positive expectancy.
I had completed a good deal of back testing with
Some considerable drawdowns.
I'd had quite a string of losses and was looking
Forward to some forward testing.

After the initial breakout and the usual boost in volume
There was an expected pull back.
From an obvious peak. A solid trend developed in the coming months

Still holding with nice dividends.
 
tech/a said:
Good point
I remember the positive expectancy.
I had completed a good deal of back testing with
Some considerable drawdowns.
I'd had quite a string of losses and was looking
Forward to some forward testing.

After the initial breakout and the usual boost in volume
There was an expected pull back.
From an obvious peak. A solid trend developed in the coming months

Still holding with nice dividends.
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lol +1

gg
 
Knobby22 said:
It is enjoying each others company, knowing what a good marriage should be (parents staying married is a good example), not thinking it is all about sex, being able to communicate and show caring, not being too precious, having kids.
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This is going to be an intriguing thread for me to keep up with. Difficult as the initial choice of partner is (and we'll all admit to somewhat clouded judgments because of the old biological urge), I'm keen to get away from 'fair weather' sailing and hear how you work your way through difficulties without baggage (yours, your partner's or your collective) getting in the way...
 
Similar to above, I have heard that (for girls) if you marry a handsome man you have to keep them poor:)
 
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