married men are almost 20% MORE likely than their other halves to 'let themselves go'

[El Presidente]

I was reading this article in the local rag on the weekend and had a laugh at this:

There was no explanation as to why this trend occurred but commentators were quick to offer suggestions.

'Very simple reason: Marriage makes a guy depressed,' one man wrote.

Before you ask...there was no explanation for Ken.

[superconductor71]

~hides this from the wife~

Not sure if it's depressed, or just resigned.....lol

[ramon_cojones]

LOL @ the jab at ken hahahaa

[Duxnutz]

The "freshman 20" is quite an accepted fact. When your in a healthy, loving relationship you both gain some weight. I talked to a guy who is literally terrified of his wife and barely eats!

[Ryan]

I'm surprised it's only 20% more likely.

[Squarehead]

I don't know what those guys are doing but my wife and I are married for almost 48 years without regrets.

[anacostiakat]

I'm surprised it's only 20% more likely.

Seems low to me as well. . .

[madandana]

Oh good. That exsplains my fattness.

[orangedog]

Where was the quote... Edinburgh comedy festival...?

"I only have to look better than single parentdom."

[mash]

The "freshman 20" is quite an accepted fact. When your in a healthy, loving relationship you both gain some weight. I talked to a guy who is literally terrified of his wife and barely eats!

Yeah, been a tough few years for Bill Clinton.

[stillinger]

Not sure what my issue is, not married and I'm still a fatass

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[srbbones]

It fits with the trend toward larger ring guages

[SCgarman]

Rob, did marriage make you depressed? If too personal feel free not to answer. I have been married for almost 13 years. Does it have it's ups and downs? Hell yes! But I would rather have a life partner to be by my side than single. And my 7 year old daughter will be better off for having a married mother and father in her life. Heck, I'm the stay home parent and my wife goes and makes the money. I couldn't ask for better!

[Duxnutz]

It fits with the trend toward larger ring guages

Lol. Gonna use this!

[Orion21]

Its because so many married men sit on their rears to provide for their families. Those who exercise won't gain or gain as much. Those that don't will pack on the pounds.

[Mr.T]

I'm also surprised it's only 20%. I would agree with their basic assumptions. I've seen it happen with friends over time. Any chance I get to go out and exercise even in the frigid Minnesota winters I take it, but between work and family it's hard......Too bad stress can't cause weight loss....

[KoreanCowboy]

I wouldn't categorize it as depressed, but rather no longer having the thrill of the hunt. I've gained 50 lbs. in 5 years of marriage and I'm pretty certain it's because I really no longer have that motivation to impress. When I was single I worked out like crazy but always had a woman in mind that I wanted to impress. Guess maybe I'm just looking at marriage in the wrong way...?

[Zigatoh]

And yet married men still live longer, what gives?

[TheCoach]

At 6'5 350, i can't afford to get married...

[JHands]

Pack on the lbs boys. A wise man once told me when you get older you learn how to f_ck with your face and fight with your feet - makes things simpler.

[Bolismoker]

At 6'5 350, i can't afford to get married...

Hilarious!