Post: #26

(12-24-2013 12:24 PM)Nascimento Wrote:  Why does he have to rush into marriage like this?

Play through your career, retire, continue something in the NBA field, 'settle down' with a woman younger than you when you approach 50's.

I don't understand these things.

If he likes the girl as he says he does, there is no need to marry her. Anything you can get from a woman whether that is emotional or sexual companionship can be done without marriage.

I think there are a lot of gold diggers in that business..and some guys get tired of fielding off those lizards..I know a Latin lizard in Toronto that I'm sure Dwayne Wade fcuked and there are a few in Miami that I know off that he fcuked...his count might be in the hundreds close to a thousands..plus getting head etc. Plus Dwayne has 3 boys and a few nephews living with him..so maybe he thought it's time to settle down.

I think we all go through a player stage..some of us have yet to hit the 500 mark..so after we fcuk 1000 lizards..we tend to see patterns..*shrugs*

Maybe Giovonny can chime in on this, he rolls with ballers..

Post: #27

(12-24-2013 12:28 PM)worldwidetraveler Wrote:  

(12-24-2013 12:26 PM)Kingsley Davis Wrote:  

I noticed most of your contributions are worthless memes.

Sod off. Davis is a solid poster.

As for Union, she's an actress, not any random 41-year-old woman. I've heard girls talking about her for years for looking much younger than her age, mainly through Bring It On, when she was playing a teenager whilst in her late 20's. The guy probably has probably been fantasising over her for years.

Post: #28

(12-24-2013 11:31 AM)Roosh Wrote:  She looks aight for her age:

In that photo, her looks dwarf many 25-year olds. That said, I wonder a) how close the wall is, and b) how much photoshop and favorable lighting/makeup is involved in that picture.

Post: #29

(12-24-2013 02:28 PM)Handsome Creepy Eel Wrote:  

(12-24-2013 11:31 AM)Roosh Wrote:  She looks aight for her age:

In that photo, her looks dwarf many 25-year olds. That said, I wonder a) how close the wall is, and b) how much photoshop and favorable lighting/makeup is involved in that picture.

You can see her and judge on her looks.

Post: #30

(12-24-2013 02:23 PM)AnonymousBosch Wrote:  Sod off. Davis is a solid poster.

Sorry man, I didn't know you two were dating.

Post: #31

The logic behind Enigma's post makes sense, but it doesn't account for the fact that many guys do wind up in love. I know that's a foreign and controversial concept to some people on the forum, but it is reality for many guys, for better or worse. Thus, what worldwidetraveler is speaking to has merit. No need to bump heads. Whatever the case, even some guys on this forum will probably arrive at the same place as Dwade - or even a worse scenario - at some point in your lives (controlling for $ and fame).

Post: #32

3 day warning for Kingsley. Don't use emoticons to belittle other members.

Post: #33

But we have other examples of other handsome/rich/famous guys and marriage, or lack thereof. Look at George Clooney. The vast majority of men lack the discipline and relentless introspection to live the lifestyle we espouse. Most men buy into the conventional paradigm of man being so happy that she said yes (hence his tweet), the diamond ring, and all that sappy stuff.

This is analogous to marines who are absolute killers in the field, but they come home and let their frumpy wife run their shit. His mind is his prison, and no one can break him out of it but himself. Think of that picture of the elephant tied to a stake since it was small; it can break free at any time now but it's been conditioned so it doesn't even think twice about it.

At another level, we really need to be cautious about hating on others for doing things we believe are fundamentally wrong, or living life in a way that we disagree with. It's like if someone isn't happy in the way we think they should be happy, they're losers. Maybe this shit will work out, and maybe not. I'm skeptical, but I haven't ever been in his shoes, so maybe it makes perfect sense.

Post: #34

(12-24-2013 03:07 PM)Hencredible Casanova Wrote:  The logic behind Enigma's post makes sense, but it doesn't account for the fact that many guys do wind up in love. I know that's a foreign and controversial concept to some people on the forum, but it is reality for many guys, for better or worse. Thus, what worldwidetraveler is speaking to has merit. No need to bump heads. Whatever the case, even some guys on this forum will probably arrive at the same place as Dwade - or even a worse scenario - at some point in your lives (controlling for $ and fame).

Exactly.

It isn't like I am a proponent of marriage. I don't feel marriage offers me anything of value. I do, however, enjoy relationships or what I guess some guys call mini-relationships. I find them more satisfying than one night stands.

If a guy is going to wife up, he needs to base it off of other things than just age and looks. That stuff will fade away so if you don't have anything else in common it just won't work.

Hell, there is a big change it won't work anyway. It won't matter, his lifestyle even after a divorce will be far better than most guys here.

Post: #35

(12-24-2013 03:10 PM)Menace Wrote:  But we have other examples of other handsome/rich/famous guys and marriage, or lack thereof. Look at George Clooney. The vast majority of men lack the discipline and relentless introspection to live the lifestyle we espouse. Most men buy into the conventional paradigm of man being so happy that she said yes (hence his tweet), the diamond ring, and all that sappy stuff.

This is analogous to marines who are absolute killers in the field, but they come home and let their frumpy wife run their shit. His mind is his prison, and no one can break him out of it but himself. Think of that picture of the elephant tied to a stake since it was small; it can break free at any time now but it's been conditioned so it doesn't even think twice about it.

At another level, we really need to be cautious about hating on others for doing things we believe are fundamentally wrong, or living life in a way that we disagree with. It's like if someone isn't happy in the way we think they should be happy, they're losers. Maybe this shit will work out, and maybe not. I'm skeptical, but I haven't ever been in his shoes, so maybe it makes perfect sense.

To speak for myself but I imagine it may be true for many guys even if they don't want to admit it. haha

I think having thoughts of settling down is normal.

The idea tends to not live up to reality in most cases. I had some long term relationships and it ends up being really boring in reality.

That doesn't mean I don't go through stages but I tend to knock myself out of the notion that it would be any less boring. I guess that is why I like the min-relationships. When it gets boring, and it will, you move on.

I am to the point where I am very guarded of my time. When someone starts demanding more of it I will end up letting them go.

Post: #36

(12-24-2013 12:24 PM)Nascimento Wrote:  Why does he have to rush into marriage like this?

Play through your career, retire, continue something in the NBA field, 'settle down' with a woman younger than you when you approach 50's.

I don't understand these things.

If he likes the girl as he says he does, there is no need to marry her. Anything you can get from a woman whether that is emotional or sexual companionship can be done without marriage.

Actually, he isn't rushing. They've been together for years. Both have already been married previously. Wade went through a well-publicized divorce and custody battle with his ex for his sons. He was never the kind of guy to bang tons of groupies. I also don't remember reading that she rode tons of cocks in Hollywood either. I get how the age difference may raise eyebrows, but she looks incredible for ANY age. An actor doesn't make what a pro ball player does, but she can do what she does for much longer than him. I'm sure they'll work out the financial aspects. Remember, he's got kids to take care of, but she's somehow managed to remain childless to this point, so I'm guessing she doesn't want any of her own. I don't have a problem with this one. Both LeBron and Chris Bosh, the other two stars on the team (if you're counting Bosh as a star!) are family men too. So is Ray Allen, going WAY back. Those guys do exist.

Post: #37

I think it is harsh to call him beta, I bet he is more alpha than most keyboard jockeys here. He had a pretty fucked up life growing up, his first marriage ended in a crazy way and now he wants something normal. The ten year difference is a bit much, but she looks pretty good for her age and when you think about it where is she going to go.
Gretzky married an "actress" who had been around the block, he is still married to her.
Sampras also married an "actress" and I believe they are still together.

Post: #38

Wonder if Mr. Wade bothered to look at his life 10 years from now. He'll be 41 and still rich with an entire world of options. She'll be 51 with some C level movie parts.

This kills me. Didn't these cats learn anything from Jordan?

Post: #39

(12-24-2013 03:24 PM)CaP7 Wrote:  Wonder if Mr. Wade bothered to look at his life 10 years from now. He'll be 41 and still rich with an entire world of options. She'll be 51 with some C level movie parts.

This kills me. Didn't these cats learn anything from Jordan?

Marriage is more of a long term relationship now. It isn't a death do us part. It is merely romantic notions that still drive it.

Sort of like playing the lottery. hah

Post: #40

I also don't get the attacks on her career. She is, and has been pretty successful. She doesn't get a lot of the mainstream Hollywood parts (the kind you guys regularly trash), but she's by no means C-level. In fact, she's held in pretty high regard. She doesn't get a lot of parts in bigger films because she's a woman of color. You can attack me for supposedly race-trolling, but that's the reality. She'll continue to get work through her 40's and into her 50's, even if the parts don't carry A-list pay checks.

Post: #41

(12-24-2013 02:43 PM)worldwidetraveler Wrote:  

(12-24-2013 02:23 PM)AnonymousBosch Wrote:  Sod off. Davis is a solid poster.

Sorry man, I didn't know you two were dating.

Honestly, I'm more insulted by the fact you didn't try harder than that.

Shit to do. Merry Christmas, all.

Post: #42

(12-24-2013 03:33 PM)AnonymousBosch Wrote:  Honestly, I'm more insulted by the fact you didn't try harder than that.

Yeah, that should tell you something.

Look, if you want to add something to the conversation, cool, but no need to jump into a thread to tell someone to fuck off and getting all emotional.

I think for the most part this thread has been pretty good and would like to keep it that way.

Quote:Merry Christmas, all.

Back at ya.

Post: #43

Guys, haven't you heard of a thing called...

Love?

Post: #44

A lot of swallowed stress during the holidays, I see it all around me.

Guys should cut each other a little slack right now.

Post: #45

I don't understand what makes this beta. Dude is in love and satified with her. Probably band 500-1000 lizards. Slowing down may be a natural progression for men of his stature. Clooney, Jeter, and Leo are exceptions and not the rule.

Do I agree with him marrying a 41 yo? Fuck no. Do I think it's better than marrying a 21 yo 9.5 bopper with no money? Yes.

In the end he knows what he is doing and what he is getting into. As long as he stop hittin the Miami lizards and stay away from pictures he ahould be fine.

Post: #46

I have a new theory.

As an unusually hot 41-year old woman, she might have successfully demonstrated 1) good genetics for looks, 2) good genetics for aging, and 3) a good lifestyle to preserve a thin body. A 20-year old woman, is able to provide proof of only #1. Will she become a landwhale in the next 10 years? Who knows? She is still a gamble in other regards, whereas with this one the guy knows both that she is of high value and will remain of high value for at least some more time. This mechanism of assigning value to a woman is similar to the one Samseau described in his "A Woman's Sexual Experience Means Nothing" post.

What do you think?

Post: #47

The point of my original post has been completely evaded or avoided. The fact that he's marrying an old hoe (look at that dry, old woman's skin on her hand) is secondary to the way he's going about it. Marry who you want, but don't go out of your way to make a fool out of yourself in the process. That pic where that man child is in front of the almighty her on one knee supplicating to her goddess powers and she's holding him like a baby is sickening. His eyes "sparkle" with love!??? Awwww, gosh how cute Dwyane.

Dwade is doing exact opposite of how game should be played. As counter-intuitive as that sounds since he's otherwise a great player

This isn't just random nothing, these things carry actual weight in real life because Dwyane Wade is pretty big role model to certain demographic of young men. They are now receiving the message that it's perfectly fine to do these kinds of things in their own relationships. Which only perpetuates the problem further.

If you are ok with Dwade being a feminist tool of the highest order that's your prerogative, but in real men's circles this guy shouldn't get an automatic pass just because he's a minority professional athlete.

Post: #48

(12-24-2013 03:57 PM)rhino Wrote:  If you are ok with Dwade being a feminist tool of the highest order that's your prerogative, but in real men's circles this guy shouldn't get an automatic pass just because he's a minority professional athlete.

Is this why you think everyone isn't bashing him? What does his race and profession have to do with it?

Post: #49

(12-24-2013 03:37 PM)kerouac Wrote:  Guys, haven't you heard of a thing called...

Love?

You mean chemicals that the body releases for bonding. I.e. Oxytocins

Or the marketing to get you to spend $$$ buying crap you don't need.

Post: #50

(12-24-2013 03:57 PM)rhino Wrote:  but in real men's circles this guy shouldn't get an automatic pass just because he's a minority professional athlete.

Uh, hate to break it to you, but in his sport, he's not a minority.

You lost me here...