Pilot divorce horror stories
12-08-2006, 09:25 PM
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Pilot divorce horror stories
In my domicile a lot of pilots have been divorcing as of late. I talk to my friends at other airlines and they've noticed the same.
The most remarkable story was that of the wife who barricaded herself in a room, put a cord around her neck and choked herself, and called 911 claiming spousal battery. The poor pilot was arrested.
What stories have you heard that top that? This could prove to be a quite educational thread
The most remarkable story was that of the wife who barricaded herself in a room, put a cord around her neck and choked herself, and called 911 claiming spousal battery. The poor pilot was arrested.
What stories have you heard that top that? This could prove to be a quite educational thread
12-09-2006, 12:00 AM
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In my domicile a lot of pilots have been divorcing as of late. I talk to my friends at other airlines and they've noticed the same.
The most remarkable story was that of the wife who barricaded herself in a room, put a cord around her neck and choked herself, and called 911 claiming spousal battery. The poor pilot was arrested.
What stories have you heard that top that? This could prove to be a quite educational thread
The most remarkable story was that of the wife who barricaded herself in a room, put a cord around her neck and choked herself, and called 911 claiming spousal battery. The poor pilot was arrested.
What stories have you heard that top that? This could prove to be a quite educational thread
Fortunately my life hasn't come close to that sort of drama. Marriage is not on my agenda, so I can breathe easier.
I can't speak for the personal judgments and choices of spouses that one makes...time for some shut eye...see ya
12-09-2006, 05:25 AM
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That particular story sounds like there were other issues involved. I'm not a expert on marriage or even women. I have plenty of my own horror stories and bad judgement calls. 
Anyway, it appears a fair number of people jump into marriage too soon before really getting to know the other person. I read somewhere it's called marriage at the "plateau" of a dating relationship.
Undoubtedly, the airline pilot lifestyle is rough on marriages/relationships. From my male perspective, women (for the most part) want stability and structure with low risk which is diametrically opposite from the pilot lifestyle, at least in today's economy. If the married couple have kids, that adds more stress into the situation. Some women just cannot deal with being a single parent when the dad is gone on a trip. Some can.
It's sad and unfortunate people go through divorces - the emotional upheaval takes a toll on all involved. The repercussions on the kids, if any, can be lifelong.
As for me, I'm going to use a rather shrewd and sage piece of advice I heard from an older guy. Don't marry a woman who takes medication to be "happy".
Anyway, it appears a fair number of people jump into marriage too soon before really getting to know the other person. I read somewhere it's called marriage at the "plateau" of a dating relationship.
Undoubtedly, the airline pilot lifestyle is rough on marriages/relationships. From my male perspective, women (for the most part) want stability and structure with low risk which is diametrically opposite from the pilot lifestyle, at least in today's economy. If the married couple have kids, that adds more stress into the situation. Some women just cannot deal with being a single parent when the dad is gone on a trip. Some can.
It's sad and unfortunate people go through divorces - the emotional upheaval takes a toll on all involved. The repercussions on the kids, if any, can be lifelong.
As for me, I'm going to use a rather shrewd and sage piece of advice I heard from an older guy. Don't marry a woman who takes medication to be "happy".
12-09-2006, 07:15 AM
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www.nomarriage.com was posted on another thread. It is the total truth! I too have seen most marriages in my family and among friends disintegrate.
The life long, happy marriage is for about 5% of the couples. The rest are either unhappy, in denial, or divorced.
The life long, happy marriage is for about 5% of the couples. The rest are either unhappy, in denial, or divorced.
12-09-2006, 07:48 AM
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www.nomarriage.com was posted on another thread. It is the total truth! I too have seen most marriages in my family and among friends disintegrate.
The life long, happy marriage is for about 5% of the couples. The rest are either unhappy, in denial, or divorced.
The life long, happy marriage is for about 5% of the couples. The rest are either unhappy, in denial, or divorced.
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12-09-2006, 07:57 AM
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www.nomarriage.com was posted on another thread. It is the total truth! I too have seen most marriages in my family and among friends disintegrate.
The life long, happy marriage is for about 5% of the couples. The rest are either unhappy, in denial, or divorced.
The life long, happy marriage is for about 5% of the couples. The rest are either unhappy, in denial, or divorced.
12-09-2006, 08:01 AM
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Now Skyhigh, there you go with your negativity again. Being single does NOT mean that you are lonely! There is nothing more lonely than being in a bad marriage! I am enjoying being single again! I can surround myself with friends or family, do what I want when I want, hop on a plane and take off anytime I want. That's not to say that I won't marry again someday. I might further on down the road. Never say never, but it's not a goal of mine.
12-09-2006, 08:04 AM
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Now Skyhigh, there you go with your negativity again. Being single does NOT mean that you are lonely! There is nothing more lonely than being in a bad marriage! I am enjoying being single again! I can surround myself with friends or family, do what I want when I want, hop on a plane and take off anytime I want. That's not to say that I won't marry again someday. I might further on down the road. Never say never, but it's not a goal of mine.
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