The subject is marriage. My man and I have been together for 7 years. We have 2 children together and have a great relationship. In the beginning we were both in agreement on the fact that marriage was somewhat of a dumb thing to do. Now, my thoughts have changed on the subject. I want it. I want the vows in front of friends and family and I want the celebration. Our daughter keeps asking about it, she wants her parents to be married. This is more than just a useless ritual to me now, it's very important to me. He stands firm, hates the idea of marriage, but is committed to me as if we were. I don't know why it has become so important to me, but it has. I wouldn't feel right trying to pressure him into it. What are your thoughts? Is it the standard story of why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free? What makes you (not all of you, of course) fear or reject the idea of marriage when you are with someone you plan on growing old with?
2007-03-11
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Trish
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Marriage & Divorce