Married Life vs. Single Life | Lewis Black's Rantcast clips

Lewis reads some back to back rants from fans who both discuss what life is like about being married and what it's like being single.
____________________
Full Episode - • Lewis Black's Rantcast...
___________________
For advertising opportunities email: [e-mail]
___________________
TOUR DATES: www.lewisblack....
GET MERCH: www.lewisblack....
____________________
SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS
Have something you want to get off your chest?
www.livelewis.com
_____________________
SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST
APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple...
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.c...
www.lewisblacks...
___________________
🙋🏼‍♂️Lewis Black
Instagram | / thelewisblack
Twitter | / thelewisblack
Facebook | / thelewisblack
KZbin | / officiallewisblack
Website | www.lewisblack...
🎥 Produced by The Syndicate
/ thesyndotcom
#lewisblack #rantcast #apples

[@c.j.deyoungiii2704]

My parents were married for 61 years (Dad passed on Sunday suddenly). When you asked him about his marriage and my Mom- he’d have told you that he was on his 61st year of his honeymoon. Relationships are hard and most people these days have no sense of commitment.

[@lillianbarker4292]

Also people lie about their marriages. I would never say anything to hurt my husband’s feelings and I’m certainly not going to tell my son anything negative about our marriage. I save that for therapy. 😂

[@lillianbarker4292]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Your parents sound wonderful. ❤

[@c.j.deyoungiii2704]

@@lillianbarker4292 so, what your suggesting is my Dad was lying?

[@c.j.deyoungiii2704]

@@lillianbarker4292 thank you! They’re marriage wasn’t perfect in the 61 years they were together, but they worked at it and were happier way more than not. You can’t fake 61 years

[@connywolfram8305]

​@@c.j.deyoungiii2704 1. Its "Their" (marriage), not they're. 2. My father would have told u the same (honeymoon). He died just after they had their 56th anniversary. BUT my mom made him suffer through so many things (unnecessarily) that I often thought, he should have divorced her. According to research supposedly husbands only walk away if they have another partner already lined up. And my dad never would have been unfaithful to her. So he suffered through several decades, something I would not have done. 3. You don't know what ur mom was feeling (and women are often very good at hiding their "private/marital issues").

[@FrancisDrake-q3j]

I lost my wife to breast cancer 5 years ago. She was 43 and I was 51 at the time. We were a professional sailing and mountaineering team. She was my best fried and the love of my life. I'll miss her til I draw my last breath. That being said, I have a different life now and though I loved being married...I'm content with doing my own thing. The last thing I want, is to be in a romantic relationship for the time being. I'm really enjoying my solitude. I guess my superpower is that I can endlessly entertain myself 'cause life is so damn interesting!

[@istdochallesegal3427]

I've had the blues The reds and the pinks One thing for sure: Love stinks - J. Geils Band

[@kes2523]

Sometimes happiness is a choice

[@o.b.v.i.u.s]

I've only been to one wedding in my life; my own. So I've been to exactly one wedding too many.

[@ericheine2414]

I was married. But we ended up living alone together. Love is expensive. You have to be able to afford to be together. Then you can come up with other reasons to dislike each other. It has to be good for both of you.

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

I've noticed that single life is much more quiet.

[@rchydrozz751]

Yep, waaaay less drama.

[@MaureenBolton-xj4pu]

Always always makes laugh. We saw him once i laughed so much i couldn't breath.

[@georginagrant2894]

I was widowed after 17 years of bliss. 4 years later, I start dating a guy everyone and their brother said was SO cute and SO nice, that I should marry him. I did. Now, my daughter (who will be 8 next month) tells me that as often as her dad and I fight, it's ok with her if we separate because she knows I'll let her visit her dad as much as she wants. What does that tell you?

[@siyabulelatshali1012]

Your daughter is a grown ass person.

[@jerryrenault]

My husband and I were blissfully, happily together 13 years before we decided to get married (a pandemic move to ensure each was taken care of in the event…). Now we hate each other. Does anyone remember the Goldie Hawn Burt Reynolds movie “Best Friends?” I feel like if we got divorced, we’d go back to being happily and blissfully in love. Marriage and its expectations (that were not there prior to getting legally married) seems to have destroyed us. If you’re together and you’re happy, why f*** it up by involving the government and society?

[@MafGeek]

I do, good movie.

[@tabularasa]

I don't mean to pry, but can you more clearly describe what you mean by "marriage and its expectations" and "involving the government and society"? What changed in your actual relationship? And why? I've been divorced once, and widowed once, and now peaceably solo, and to me, that wedding certificate was never anything more than a piece of legal security, for medical purposes, for financial/tax purposes. It didn't change how we viewed each other, or how we interrelated. So, I'm curious what happened with yours

[@tabularasa]

"wowie wow f*** wow" 🤣🤣🤣 I keep coming back to this clip because that line makes me laugh every time

[@lillianbarker4292]

I think it’s great that we have divorce. People can do whatever they want if it doesn’t hurt anyone. Marriage has lots of different stages. For me, as an old woman married to a man I love, all the effort has been worth it. But at different times I felt different. I am grateful that we have something rare-being totally honest with each other and being best friends.

[@ericheine2414]

There's nothing like the thrill of your first marriage.

[@Mindy0628]

20 years of marriage, now happily divorced. Single life is peaceful and awesome!

[@beverleyreid563]

I have to agree with you.

[@Hathur]

45 years old, never married. I am the happiest person in my family and circle of friends who are married. Not ONE of my family / friends who are married are in a happy marriage (at least not after 5 years of marriage anyway.. they all love it for the first few years). They're all stressed and miserable... Me? Sufficiently happy and content. I date when I feel like it and move on, making it clear I'm not interested in long term relationships. Has worked for me for my 25 years as an adult. Marriage looks like nothing but a burden and misery... I suppose it helps I also never want children.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Never, ever, ever, ever, EVER get married. Never. As in never. Don't do it. Never ever. Did I stutter? In case I did, then to be crystal clear... NEVER MARRY ANYONE.

[@RaymondSingh-um4dw]

Wished you told me that sooner😂

[@_Jolie]

I tell my daughters that ALL THE TIME! Love whoever you want, just don't EVER marry them!

[@charlenemack7040]

I have one rule… No cake no wedding

[@jerryrenault]

I went to a wedding once where the “cake” was some dulce de leche inedible mess. I almost took my gift back. (Same goes with birthday parties)

[@rpannier]

No cake? I'm leaving, and that gift I bought is now mine

[@NykeESS]

My rule is: cake; no wedding

[@RickFruckberry]

I don't go to weddings. No gifts, no fake congrats, no paying off the Priest.

[@Jables4you]

Lewis, hire a social media firm. You should have at least a million subs.

[@eprofessio]

Seems like a lot more divorces are way more common in presidential election years.

[@codzy3532]

been in a 5 yr relationship im woman 61 my bf 68 cracks are starting to show their all over u at the start but reality hits 5yrs down the track i was single for 28yrs before i met him i get silence no more talks together its work work work and he talks nice to everyone were he works but behind closed doors he growls i told him i feel like im single again ugh so folks if your single dont get upset if u do ive worked at this relationship for 5yrs im done just waiting for him to fix my car registar it my name im out its over and single ppl grass aint greener on other side i can assure stay single til your dead saves all arguments time money your emotional well being it aint worth it if it aint gonna work an your partner isnt investing time energy into you so we both work together nope out

[@KohalaLover]

True……..but I miss being kissed and such.

[@codzy3532]

@@KohalaLover well sweetie when your with someone that doesn't give u that u feel single an lonely being with someone who doesn't show love an affection sucks big time

[@tabularasa]

It definitely does take two. Both must be into nurturing the relationship. I've been divorced once, and widowed once, and I certainly see what you are saying here. Commitment is work, good work, happy work. But it takes two.

[@KohalaLover]

@@codzy3532 Yes, I see. You’re right.

[@JerryNeusbaum]

@@KohalaLover I kiss you...problem solved...I just don't choose to be married...you're welcome...

[@realhorrorshow8547]

If I loved myself, why would I want anyone else to love me? Aren't I enough for myself? To me, it sounds like I'm looking for an excuse to cheat on me. That's a red flag for sure.

[@garryferrington811]

Thought I was gonna hear some Henny Youngman jokes!

[@sarahjeannepeterson5536]

We often get cupcakes! 😮

[@tapedeccard]

Shortcut for those who don’t want to watch; being married sucks ass.

[@johnransom1146]

Some couples are asking for a cover charge to get into the wedding. Like thousands. wtf

[@randalbuhler9042]

Some of us Ain't meant to Be 😳🤔⁉️

[@XAirForcedotcom]

I was married 31 years and it was a complete waste of time. Don’t bother for most of you because it’s not worth it and the only one that gained from you getting married or the lawyers.

[@thedavecorp]

*EJECT! EJECT! EJECT!*

[@AllanAdamson]

I'm trying out candies I write this wearing my Grateful Dead socks with the deadhead but yeah I mean I really do enjoy smoking cannabis rolled in hemp or even hemp cannabis rolled in hemp but I just need to cut back and I need to also cut back on the sugar so that's the goal here random thought while listening to this I'm going to again quit Red Bull I just really hope I cut it down to a few a month would even be good and then basically all but quit the smoking maybe special occasions because I've just smoked too much and if I can get these candies to work and they would work if the Republicans in Minnesota weren't so stingy all the time and the FED it legalizes hemp and then Minnesota Outlaws it and they restrict dosage to 5 mg which is absurd so the cheapest deal in Minnesota for 50 mg is probably $10 and let me tell you it's way more than one gummy like it is elsewhere that's all I'm saying okay so those are the goals

[@_Jolie]

Just read this while wearing my grateful dead socks, having just eaten a gummy about 10 minutes ago! Cheers! ❤⚡️💙

[@cynthiar6426]

My niece's wedding cake was served, but it was inedible. I've seen cakes with the flat, rolled "icing," but this was the only time I tried one. I've searched for what this nasty stuff is called. Fonant, yuck. I think it is supposed to look pretty. To me, it looks stupid and pretentious, but I think that's the point. 🤷‍♀️ Oh, and expensive. But it tastes really gross. A cardboard picture of a pretty cake would taste better.

[@kes2523]

Fondant and it’s supposed to be super super super thin if the baker is a good one.

[@satyasyasatyasya5746]

you can be single and happy, or miserable you can be married and happy, or miserable but can people stop being single or married and far too interested in the opposite side of the fence with all their uninvited phony wisdom, cliches, platitudes, cope and resentments. Mind your business.

[@jameskirchner2655]

Modern Maraige👎💯

[@johnulmer6715]

I was married once. Once!!! Never again, there's just no upside to it nowadays with all the feminist bullshit laws. Do it if you want, but don't cry when shit goes south.