Don't eat out! Being smart about that can save tons. Dec and Jan my gf and I were on the road a ton, vacation back to Michigan, I had some work travel, we were just gone a lot. So we were eating out on the road, and when home didn't really bother to go grocery shopping because we knew myself or both of us would be gone again by the end of the week. We each spent over $300/month on meals out those 2 months. That's insane! I know people at work that eat lunch out everyday at decent resturants, they probably drop $15-$20 each day on just lunch. I pack mine whenever possible, or eat at the cafeteria.
As for marriage stuff, it's not for everyone, but it works great for some. I know couples that have been together 50+ years, I know others that didn't make it 6 months. You also have to realize that 50% of marriages fail, but that doesn't mean 50% of people that have been married get divorced. Some people try it multiple times. I know one guy at work says his dad is on wife #7!
I not sold on the whole marriage thing for myself though. Used to think I'd get married, have kids, all that jazz. I'd vent, but I shouldn't.....
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