The Polls Don’t Lie
It’s time once again for us all to purge our most inner secrets by taking the Marriage Confessions Polls! Truly, these are some of my favorite posts because I get to learn more about you all. The rules are that in order to peek at the answers, you need to answer yourself. No peeping Tom’s today! So, put on your truthful panties and let’s get real…
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51 Comments
Keri
Oh man Chik-Fil-A. I loved it when I lived in Florida. Now that I’m up in NYC there’s like 2 places you can get it and they’re both an hour from me. IT IS TORTURE WITHOUT MY CHICKEN NUGGETS AND WAFFLE FRIES.
Sara @ embrylovescookies
I got hooked on Chik-Fil-A when I lived in Alabama for 5 years. Now we live in St. Louis and there is like 1 in the whole freakin’ city. Grrr!
Shannon
There’s no choice for cats AND dogs! I went with dogs because I have 3 and only 1 cat. 🙂
Katie
I changed it!! Thanks! 🙂
jescady.com
Here’s a question for you. Why are you so cool?
Stephanie
That was fun but I think the question about infidelity is a hard one. Mostly because everyone defines infidelity differently. Do you draw the line in the sand at a relationship or at the point where it gets physical?
Oh – and when do we get to see your answers Katie?
Katie
For this poll, I left infidelity loosely defined for just that reason – everyone has a different definition. So, answer according to what you would do if there was infidelity according to your standards. It’ll be different for everyone.
I’m hiding behind anonymity here! 🙂
Sarah H.
Another awesome poll! Thanks 🙂
Katy @MonsterProof
Agreed, I’m a cat AND dog person. Said dog (sorry Monster!).
Kendra
That was fun!
PJ
I like learning about your other readers too!
As for some of the questions…I live in DC and am not sure what part of the country that counts as. Also, I don’t eat fast food, so don’t have a favorite and am single, so the relationship questions were left blank. And I would have a dog if I could, but my apartment company only allows cats and I’m allergic. 🙁
jocelyn
PJ- I am in MD and chose NE… I think we are in no mans land… the north considers us the south and the south considers us the north… :o)
Sara
Doesn’t that make y’all Mid-Atlantic?
vava
I love the randomness of your questions….hahahah.
Life of a Doctor's Wife
Love the poll! I picked Subway for fave fast food, but I’d REALLY choose Chipotle/Moe’s or Arby’s. Not that you can list ALL fast food chains! 😉
Jenny J.
There’s not an option if you don’t eat fast food! That’s the only question I didn’t answer.
Rachel P.
I love your polls. Interesting to see the results.
melissa
dear katie,
polls are fun. i like to see if i’m “different” from the other readers. ever since your last poll i’ve been using the term “dirt bag” to describe myself every change i can get. i really like that term.
love, melissa
jackie
Please fedex overnight a nugget tray from Chick-fil-a. There is one in NY. Somewhere on NYU’s campus…. HELP ME!!!!! What do you consider an arguement ?
Megan (Best of Fates)
So I shared my answers – I think it’s only fair for you to share yours!
You know what we all wanna know…
Are you a Coke or Pepsi girl?
I just can’t rest ’til I know the truth.
Nicole
I love polls! Although now I’m convinced I have to see what chik-fil-a is really all about. There are a few in Denver, but I’ve never really indulged… but my husband loves that place to death and I guess he’s not alone!
What part of the country is Colorado? Never could quite figure that out. I said Southwest…
Carrie T
I’m in Kansas and I put Midwest. Although some don’t consider KS part of the Midwest. So who the heck knows. I once subscribed to a Midwest Living magazine only to be disappointed that it talked about Minnesota, Illinois and Kentucky.
Lori @ I Can Grow People
Keep doing these quizzes–they are so fun! I found out I am in the 4% of the voters who fights with their spouse less than once a year.
Candice
Me too! I’m wondering what everyone argues about.
Kelly B(elly)
Oh, so by argument, do you mean a knock down drag out shouting match, or are you including minor tiffs and diasgreements. Because I think those count too. Yay for you if it’s only once a year for even a minor, but golly, call me a sceptic. I would wonder what you’re NOT arguing about, why it’ so “quiet.”
Lori @ I Can Grow People
I can only speak for my situation. My husband and I worked for two years together before we started dating. We both work in theatre–which is an incredibly collaborative field where proper communication is crucial. We already had very good communication skills in place way, way, WAY before any romance came into the picture. We’ve been together for 7 years and married for almost 4. We disagree, but we don’t fight about it. We talk through things. We compromise. We keep things in perspective. And above all else we appreciate each other and work together. Always. We are in the middle of selling our house, moving 1000 miles with a toddler and two cats, switching jobs and my husband just broke his foot. Even with all that stress in our lives, we aren’t fighting.
Lisa
I’m in that 4% too! I’m not sure what a Chick-fil-a is since there is definitely not one in Dubai, but we do have Wendy’s and McDonald’s and a Taco Bell so I went with Wendy’s. I’ll be visiting Fort Lauderdale in August so we will have to make a point to visit a Chick-fil-a if there’s one out there and see what all the hype is about!
Jess
Only 10% non US!! I`m surprised!!
Anna in Ohio
I say you need an “It Depends” choice for the infidelity question, because there’s no way I could answer a definite yes or no without knowing the circumstances beforehand!
Otherwise, very fun questions indeed! 🙂
Mindee@ourfrontdoor
No, I do not lie about my age. Yes, I really really want to.
Candice
HURRAH for everyone not lying about their age! WHAT is the point? There’s nothing wrong with aging. 🙂
But… the highest percentage of you guys argue once a MONTH with your partner? Holy crap. What is there to argue about that frequently?? I wonder if there’s a question about what an argument is (like is two snippy comments an argument or is it yelling or what?).
This was fun. I hope you post your thoughts on the responses.
Carrie T
I really didn’t know what to put on that either. Cause TNT and I never argue we just get a little mad at each other sometimes. We’ve been together for 5 years and I do not belive we’ve ever yelled at each other.
Jenn
I could little tiffs in my argument count, anything where you may raise your voice to each other. even if it only lasts 5 mins 🙂
Jordy
I’d like to meet the couples who only argue once a year! Ha.
And now I want Chick-fil-A….
Carrie T
FUN!!! I’m finally caught up with the archives so I can vote in these polls!!!
Robin
Arg! 2 problems with the poll. First, you should have included Sonic in the fast food question because it is clearly the best fast food EVER!!! My other issue is that you need an “it depends” option on the leaving your spouse after an infidelity. I think that it isn’t so black and white as yes or no. Many different factors go in to it.
Dana
Fun poll!!!
Niki
I enjoyed your poll. For the pet question, I chose the cat and dog option, but I actually have 3 cats and a dog. 🙂
And I’m one of those who chose the “less than once a year” option for arguing with my spouse. We’ve never yelled at each other and rarely do we disagree to the point of being angry. I don’t consider it an argument unless there’s anger and/or yelling.
mm
Is the Northwest not part of the US?? Although I live in Alaska, so that’s WAY Northwest… 🙂
Megan
So is Diet Dr Pepper a Pepsi or Coke product? I don’t remember. I can’t stand Pepsi although I LOVE Diet DP. If I can’t have it I go with Diet Coke. And if I can’t have it I go into mourning but go with tea.
AND…as far as the infidelity thing…his butt would definitely be kicked out. At least until after a LONG, EXTENSIVE number of therapy sessions. I’ve ALWAYS said we would totally be done but now that I have kids I can’t really say for sure what I would do. Aside from therapy that is. I pray to the good Lord I’m never faced with that. I might just shoot him and call it good. lol…
AND…is saying I’m 25 + 5 really lying? Or just stretching the truth a little?
🙂
Megan
http://reddirtandcrazy.blogspot.com/
Adrianna
How about a ‘I don’t eat fast food’ or a write in option?
If I do eat fast food, it’s generally In-N-Out. We don’t really have many Chick-fil-A’s in my part of CA, or Sonics either. I’ve only ever been to either of those when I was visiting FL.
Alaina
I’m so sad! My stupid computer wouldn’t open the poll! My vote doesn’t count….
Nate's Mom
I love how many people participated. You have a huge readership, Katie! So exciting!!! 🙂
Heather M
I’m living in Oregon but a UK citizen. I kept looking for North-West in the location part — then realised that I fit into ‘West’. Its strange for me – I grew up and lived in the North-West of Britain and then I moved to the NW of the US 🙂
I enjoyed the poll 🙂 Good questions.
Whitney
This is funny – I just made a list a few weeks ago of questions I wanted to poll my readers about! 🙂 This kind of post is just FUN. Love it!
A Long Far View
Yay polls! I’m always curious about who the people are who read various blogs – this is a great way to find out a little slice about ’em.
Sarah Smith
This is my first comment ever, and I had to comment because whats with not having the northwest as an option?! Just west? I am from Washington and let me tell you that is vastly different from being from California! I am just giving you a hard time. I love your blog (don’t tell the other blogs but it is my favorite!). But seriously, don’t forget the good ole pacific northwest 🙂
Kristen
I love the poll posts! Subway is my fast food addiction of choice. It doesn’t help that one is located just two blocks away from my house. I have it at least once a week.
Amy
I’m amazed to be in such minority with my first kiss…didn’t realise that by being 18, I was late onto the train! 😛
Laura
I really love these!
Kelly B(elly)
Pets: we have a turtle. 😀 He’s cute. Really.
We don’t have Chick-fil-a. Sad, I know. And there’s only one Sonic in the whole state. (MN)
haha, I’m surprised there wasn’t a “once a day” option on the arguing one. But then I read comments. People clearly define arguing differently.
So many more people should really go to counseling. It’s not just for the “verge of divorce” kind of situations. My hubs would only actually go to counseling a couple times, though I went more, but we went to a marriage seminar that was great (his words, not just mine). I consider that kind of like counseling. You’re learning about marriage. Why not.
Infidelity question – people are way overthinking that. “One-time” should be enough of a definition. It was once. You couldn’t work thru that?