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Marital bliss… every girl dreams of it, right? Being in love, celebrating your commitment, creating a home and having a family… HA. I mean, sure, some people stay married for 50 years, claiming their wedding day was the happiest day of their life. But for the rest of us sane people in the world, here are a few reasons you should avoid those wedding bells like the plague.

5. You’ll let yourself go

Sure, you’ll occasionally see those creepy, protein powder-eating couples, whose monthly dates consist of exercising on neighboring stairclimbers. This is not the norm, though, and it’s been proven through many studies that marriage breeds laziness. Imagine yourself in 5 years, sitting on the couch watching Grey’s Anatomy, and realizing that you somehow put on 35 pounds without even realizing.

4. You’ll probably get divorced

Sometime in the last ten years, the divorce rate clicked over from 50 to 51%. Which means, divorced couples are in the majority these days. And divorce will take a toll on your emotions, psyche, and and wallet. Not to mention when people ask you if you’re seeing anyone, you’ll have to say, “actually, I’m divorced.” This isn’t the biggest turn on.

3. It’s expensive

Last year, the average wedding cost almost $30 grand. Imagine the things you could buy with dough like that. A new car, a house addition, a whole buncha strippers… The possibilities are endless. And considering the above point, you’ll end up shelling out more money once your divorce papers go through.

2. It’s the end of  spontaneity

Remember that time you and your significant other just decided to get in the car, drive out to Vegas, and party your faces off for 48 hours? That was some epic sex, wasn’t it? Marriage puts an end to this ever happening. Not only will a dry-erase calendar magically find its way to your fridge, but there will actually be things written on it, like “Dentist appointment, 2:30,” and “Grey’s Anatomy night.” Why would you go on a fancy trip when you could watch court room dramas for 6 straight hours?

1. No more options

Bringing crazy chicks home from bars, getting it on with a neighbor, calling up an ex to have some reminiscence sex in an elevator… Say goodbye to that.

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Despite rumors that she and 300 star Gerard Butler are dating, it looks as though Jennifer Aniston has no plans to settle down in the near future. She has shared some of the details of the renovation of her home in Beverly Hills, from replacing the men’s side of her bathroom with a spa-bath and soaking tub, to purchasing a 24-seat dining table for entertaining friends. She added a 1960s Sauter piano and a large Chinese gong for summoning guests for dinner. She described the house in an interview as like “a big hug.”

We appreciate Miss Aniston’s sweet intentions with her guy-free home, but if we at BCU we’re gearing up our digs for the single life, we’d probably install a fully-stocked bar, stripper pole, and a 24 person jacuzzi instead of that gong… Just sayin’…

Check out the full story @ CNN

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This creative ad from Durex Condoms adds another point to our List of Reasons You Should Stay Single: It saves you money! A package of condoms costs you as little as $2.50, but imagine what having a kid will set you back!

See more funny condom ads at Oddee.com

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Joining the Mile High Club is one thing but, this is a bit much. Hopeful singles who have given up on finding a date on land or sea will now be able to look for love thousands of miles in the air. Can you imagine taking a flight all the way for New Zealand just got get a date?

Air New Zealand announced its “Matchmaking Flight“. For a hefty $750 roundtrip ticket, singles are given the opportunity to fly to New Zealand on a plane full of singles. If you thought a packed club was awkward to navigate, try a Boeing 747.

If you weren’t able to seal the deal on the 13 hour flight, the flight puts on a Singles’ Ball once the weary travelers reach New Zealand. The whole idea sounds like a lot of work just to get a date. I think we’ll stick to the Red-eye flight to Las Vegas.

October 31st is just around the corner. Where did 2009 go? Halloween is one of the sexiest holidays for singles and OBC has got a list of the hottest costumes this year.

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Hottest Halloween Costumes Of 2009

8. Max from “Where The Wild Things Are”
If you attend a Halloween gathering as this adorable protagonist from the popular children’s book and upcoming feature film, be ready to be hugged by everyone in attendance.

7. Go Retro
A disco queen, flapper dress from the roaring twenties or a rockabilly pin-up. You can never go wrong with a blast from the past.

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6. Kanye West
This guy has been all over the place this year. All you need are those shutter shades and that cocky swagger. Be sure to interrupt people throughout the night as well.

5. We Are Heroes!
Superhero movies killed it at the box office this summer. From the ruggedly handsome Wolverine to the sultry curves of Miss Jupiter, super-tight spandex is always hot.

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4. Vampires
Whether it’s the sparkly vampires of Twilight or the hot and steamy, southern vampires of True Blood, hoards of screaming teenagers are making it known. The lustful bloodsuckers are in this year.

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3. Michael Jackson
Too soon? Maybe, a Zombie-fied version of Michael Jackson in his ghoul make-up from “Thriller” is a bit in poor taste. But, if you have a bad, red leather jacket or a suit that makes you look like a smooth criminal, your Halloween night will definitely be dangerous.

2. Lady Gaga
This girl has got a ton of crazy outfits to choose from. You can choose from the funky-colored leotards, dress full of metallic rings or a bikini covered in plastic bubbles. Just watch out for the paparazzi.

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1. Sexy, Sexy, Sexy
These are everybody’s favorite costumes, year in and year out. Just take any normal occupation, character or object and add “sexy” to the front of it. Sexy nurse, sexy schoolgirl, sexy pumpkin, etc. Just remember, less is definitely more.

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