jamesum Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 If you are have a good career and a high income, but not into a commitment with one person, why dont you just do like George Clooney? I mean a lot of men get married and cheat and get taken to the cleaners for it and complain about it. George Clooney knows better and he is a very smart man for that unlike Tiger Woods.
Distant78 Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 If you are have a good career and a high income, but not into a commitment with one person, why dont you just do like George Clooney? I mean a lot of men get married and cheat and get taken to the cleaners for it and complain about it. George Clooney knows better and he is a very smart man for that unlike Tiger Woods. Off topic- But Tiger got more cake than Clooney will ever make in his life. But yea, you're right. If you aren't ready for commitment then back the hell down.
Author jamesum Posted September 1, 2010 Author Posted September 1, 2010 Off topic- But Tiger got more cake than Clooney will ever make in his life. Yeah but Tiger is losing millions of dollars and his career while George loses nothing.
Pyro Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 Tiger was also the moron who chose to get married and try to sneak around behind his wifes back. Had he taken his vows seriously then he wouldn't lose anything or like you said, be like George and not get married.
Distant78 Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 Yeah but Tiger is losing millions of dollars and his career while George loses nothing. No he's not. The only money he's losing is the money his wife is taking from him. People can regain their careers and George hasn't really did a movie worth watching since Out of Sight and Ocean's Eleven. Hopefully the American will be good.
LucreziaBorgia Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 I don't know that many men would truly follow George. Depending on who you ask discreetly, George bats for the other team so to speak, and provides for his beards very well. They get fame, he gets a discreet beard.
luvstarved Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 Assuming he is not gay (I have no idea whether he is, of course, but I mean for the sake of my argument), I have a lot more respect for a commitphobe type like George Clooney than someone who projects a "family man" image then cavorts about like Tiger Woods... But, who knows how this machinery is really constructed? Woods got a BUTTLOAD of money off endorsements, based on a particular image which was no doubt enhanced by his marriage and parenthood. He might have been persuaded into it for financial reasons, you never know. To answer the question, though, I think most guys do not follow George Clooney when they are younger because they are not gorgeous and rich. They can't actually screw who they WANT to screw, and can't really do all that much high-lifing on their limited budgets. So, they get lonely and frustrated and date women who want a commitment, already. They give in and then resent the woman for precluding a life that they weren't living anyway. I think when guys get older and they've effed everyone they are ever going to ef, or at least a reasonable facsimile of, they start to dwell on their own mortality and get tired and bored and actually want the emotional connection of family, no matter how rich and handsome they might be (e.g., Warren Beatty). In short, most guys don't take that path because it is not actually available to them.
taiko Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 Assuming he is not gay (I have no idea whether he is, of course, but I mean for the sake of my argument), I have a lot more respect for a commitphobe type like George Clooney than someone who projects a "family man" image then cavorts about like Tiger Woods... But, who knows how this machinery is really constructed? Woods got a BUTTLOAD of money off endorsements, based on a particular image which was no doubt enhanced by his marriage and parenthood. He might have been persuaded into it for financial reasons, you never know. To answer the question, though, I think most guys do not follow George Clooney when they are younger because they are not gorgeous and rich. They can't actually screw who they WANT to screw, and can't really do all that much high-lifing on their limited budgets. So, they get lonely and frustrated and date women who want a commitment, already. They give in and then resent the woman for precluding a life that they weren't living anyway. I think when guys get older and they've effed everyone they are ever going to ef, or at least a reasonable facsimile of, they start to dwell on their own mortality and get tired and bored and actually want the emotional connection of family, no matter how rich and handsome they might be (e.g., Warren Beatty). In short, most guys don't take that path because it is not actually available to them. George Clooney did not become GEORGE CLOONEY until 1994. He divorced his wife just before ER started and his popularity peaked. I figure its in our popular myth that many men do their heavy lifting and grinding with a wife and then when they hit their peak years in earning and power they trade the wives in for women young enough to be their daughters. If Tiger's golf game recovers the same could be said of him. He was just special in that he matured in his sport at a younger age then most superstars of his game.
Cee Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 George Clooney stated that he's done with marriage. Did it once and never again. I'm totally with him on that. I like to think I'm the female version of him- without the fortune and the stunning looks. And hot eye candy on my arm. Ok, I'm not like George Clooney at all.
taiko Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 Opps make that divorced just as his run on ER ended and he was heading for a career as a movie star and not a TV ensemble member
Art_Critic Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 I think GC is a poor example of a man who has it all and people want to be like him.. I never wanted to be like him..I did however love him in his role on ER I think he is a man with baggage.. like most of us men. The difference is that he chose to not get over his baggage and created a lifestyle that many men see as something to desire.. I suspect if you could get inside his head he probably isn't all that happy with his social life. The man owned a 280-pound pot-bellied pig which lived with him for eighteen years until recently.. Baggage.. hahahahahaha I have always thought he looked lonely.. he has nothing but guys around him most of the time and between his failed marriage and a few failed relationships he still doesn't seem to be able to find someone to cuddle up with each night except maybe his pig..
She's_NotInLove_w/Me Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 Ask any mature male, and they will advise there is not very much long term or deep satisfaction in serial dating... Even common sense tells me I won't be satisfied during the latter part of my life if I choose to never get married and attempt to love another individual with all I've got... sure there's a lot of exposure in doing that, but that's what marriage is all about. Loving someone so much that you can put all your eggs in their basket and trust that the eggs will remain (at least mostly) intact... Cheating is an unfortunate part of the “it’s all about me” culture we live in. It is a free choice to be faithful to your spouse or not. But there are consequences of not being faithful of course. Part of the problem for me (married 17 years, currently in my late 30's) is that I take forgranted that my wife would be there for me no matter what...
Feelin Frisky Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 Following anyone is against my constitution. That's part of why I'm single. I AM George Clooney.
Author jamesum Posted September 2, 2010 Author Posted September 2, 2010 Ill probably get married when Im 60.
D-Lish Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 If you are have a good career and a high income, but not into a commitment with one person, why dont you just do like George Clooney? Do ya look like George Clooney? George at 50 is leagues above most men at 30.
xxoo Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 They give in and then resent the woman for precluding a life that they weren't living anyway. Ha! So true The plentiful "sexless marriage" threads here would seem to evidence otherwise, but research shows that married people have more sex than single people, on average. The single life isn't George Clooney's (media projected) life for the average guy!
Jilly Bean Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 I like to think I'm the female version of him- without the fortune and the stunning looks. And hot eye candy on my arm. Ok, I'm not like George Clooney at all. ha ha! Very cute. Why don't more men act like him? Because they CAN'T. Because he's George Friggin Clooney, dammit! Most guys are lucky if they can find ONE woman willing to tolerate their average asses. Clooney can have the pick o the litter. Though, I understand he's very close with his pot belly pig.
torranceshipman Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 Yeah but Tiger is losing millions of dollars and his career while George loses nothing. Yea, because George never chose to M, then bang anything wirh a pulse - I think the dude is a bit to clever/honest/etc for that. Tiger was beyond dumb in the choices he made. Hell, he can bang who he likes if he is single, but NOT if he is M with kids. He bought it completely on himself, and he knew what he'd lose with a D bought on by the banging of multiple skanky females, and hey, he chose to take that risk. Maybe one A might not have been discovered but hey, you are fighting the odds and operating in the realm of 'stupid' when you hit, like, 958 A's, or however many it was Clooney, meanwhile, just does his low key thing and enjoys it and kudos to him: he isn't stupid.
Woggle Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 If I were still single I could probably live that life but most of the women got on my nerves.
Author jamesum Posted September 3, 2010 Author Posted September 3, 2010 Do ya look like George Clooney? George at 50 is leagues above most men at 30. Its not about looks. Its about money and power. A man with money and power can buy nearly any women (not all) he wants. It is a fact that no one can deny.
finding_serenity Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 married once,still married,once it's split,never again!
threebyfate Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 Cheating is a choice. If people can't remain monogamous, then they shouldn't get into monogamous relationships. As far as net worth or income are concerned, what the hell has that got anything to do with monogamy? There are cheaters and enablers throughout the entire socio-economic spectrum.
emily d Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 (edited) If you are have a good career and a high income, but not into a commitment with one person, why dont you just do like George Clooney? I mean a lot of men get married and cheat and get taken to the cleaners for it and complain about it. George Clooney knows better and he is a very smart man for that unlike Tiger Woods. Why? Because there are not so many George Cloony out there! Have a career and money won't make a man George Cloony! As for Tiger Wood and George Cloony, you are comparing an apple to a banana. Other than they are famous and rich, they don't have many things in common. Furthermore...let's face it! What's the most oblivious difference between Tiger and George? Yeah, that is! There's a hole in Tiger Wood's heart and pricess snow white fulfilled it at that time! I will leave the rest to you! It's just too controversial to touch in your society! Edited September 5, 2010 by emily d
Recommended Posts