Why Get Married?

Cajungator26 · #1 03-12-2007, 10:47 AM

Good question...

That's one that I should have asked myself before I got married. It would have saved me a ton of grief... divorces stink.

Antitrust32 · #2 03-12-2007, 11:05 AM

Cajun and I had this exact conversation this weekend.

I believe marriage is the most overrated "thing" out there. Why not just be a "couple" and when you break up... (which is bound to always happen IMO), you can keep your whole.. not just half.

Marriage doesnt mean much anymore is this day of divorce. People get married and divorced so often they should just stay "bf/gf" and just break up!

I dont even think it is neccessary for reproduction. Mommy can just get her last name changed.. so the whole family has the same name.

marriage is meaningless anymore cause people just break up anyway. also, it just gives the government more power to get into your business!

Seattleallstar · #3 03-12-2007, 11:31 AM

a marriage is meaningless to the people that make it meaningless. Marriage is an affirmation and commitment you make to another to share a life

Antitrust32 · #4 03-12-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

a marriage is meaningless to the people that make it meaningless. Marriage is an affirmation and commitment you make to another to share a life

you are right, it just bewilders me how many people make the commitment meaningless. but than again, according to law I will never be allowed to get married so I guess i should just have no opinion.

Cajungator26 · #5 03-12-2007, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

you are right, it just bewilders me how many people make the commitment meaningless. but than again, according to law I will never be allowed to get married so I guess i should just have no opinion.

That will change, eventually.

I honestly believe that a couple can be just as committed to one another without saying "I do." I can't promise that I'll never get married again, but in today's society, a marriage does seem to be destined for failure. It's always nice to hear of those who DO make it through, but the reality is that most people can't seem to accept change in their partner. Changing is something we all do and if we're supposed to be committed to one another, then we need to stay that way even during the rough times. We're just too lazy of a society as a whole to do that... sad.

Seattleallstar · #6 03-12-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

That will change, eventually.

I honestly believe that a couple can be just as committed to one another without saying "I do." I can't promise that I'll never get married again, but in today's society, a marriage does seem to be destined for failure. It's always nice to hear of those who DO make it through, but the reality is that most people can't seem to accept change in their partner. Changing is something we all do and if we're supposed to be committed to one another, then we need to stay that way even during the rough times. We're just too lazy of a society as a whole to do that... sad.

i'll marry you baby

Cajungator26 · #7 03-12-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

i'll marry you baby

I have one child already...

Antitrust32 · #8 03-12-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

That will change, eventually.

I honestly believe that a couple can be just as committed to one another without saying "I do." I can't promise that I'll never get married again, but in today's society, a marriage does seem to be destined for failure. It's always nice to hear of those who DO make it through, but the reality is that most people can't seem to accept change in their partner. Changing is something we all do and if we're supposed to be committed to one another, then we need to stay that way even during the rough times. We're just too lazy of a society as a whole to do that... sad.

agreed

paisjpq · #9 03-12-2007, 11:57 AM

my boss and his wife have been married for 62 years...and they still love each other desperately. unless I can have that then i don't want any of it...

Seattleallstar · #10 03-12-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

you are right, it just bewilders me how many people make the commitment meaningless. but than again, according to law I will never be allowed to get married so I guess i should just have no opinion.

the law will eventually change