How long should a marriage last?

Answer 1

it depends on a lot, personally that word makes me want to throw up!!!

Answer 2

If you are the kind of person who keeps going regardless of the hard times (and there will be many of those). and will stay faithfull regardless of the temptations (and there will be many of those too, some in forms you would least expect) and if you can give up everything for the sake of another) there may be a few times when you need to do this too) swallow your pride (on a regular basis) and TRUST that the other person will do the same for you, you stand a good chance of making it to forever. It's not easy,.......At all... don't be fooled it is the hardest job will ever have!!

but when you look into the persons eyes and your heart still feels like it could just bubble over, every minute of grief and argueing and just wanting to wrap your fingers around their neck and squeeze...........suddenly melts away and you know the two of you have succeded only because you decided you would not give up!

That kind of marriage should last forever.

Answer 3

OK marriage has to be worked at that's true but what if the devoted husband/wife lies to you.Trust gone and what is a relationship/marriage with out trust....yeah u could just think "well I'm married and its a life long promise to each other...Nah not if you are so unhappy that you could cry every day and question every minute as to why you are married to that person."Whats the point in that you will only end up rejecting the other person and making them unhappy for the duration of your unhappy marriage.So you stay married as long as it last and until you stop loving that person the way you would like to be loved.

Answer 4

Ideally, till death do us part. IN reality, only as long as both members work to keep it alive. Seems many are getting lazy today. WE have been spoon fed fairytales and Hollywood so long that we think this is what marriage is supposed to be.....hogwash! Marriage is day to day work to keep the relationship going. Running away from problems usually gets new problems. I have no qualms about divorce in an abusive relationship, but by and large, if people were to slow down on the getting married, open their eyes and realize that no one is going to change after the "I Do," perhaps fewer divorces would be going on. Good luck

Answer 5

A marriage should last for as long as both partners are happy; I knew a couple who were married for 67 years, and fought like hell- both were really miserable for all of their very long lives, but divorce was "just not the done thing- what would people say"......well, to hell with what people say! If your'e happy, I'm really chuffed for you, if not, get out and start again. This is life, folks, not a rehersal, so if your not happy, go and find someone who can make you feel that way.

Answer 6

for as long as you live marriage has good and bad times thats what life is about working together to resolve problems there is lots you can keep learning about each other . if you love each other enough you will find a way to be together forever . people nowadays marry for the wrong reasons or to young then regret it give time to be sure and it will last

Answer 7

As the marriage vow said, "Until death do us part". Couples may undergo trials (sometimes painful ones) but that does not give them the freedom to be released from their marriage vow. What God has put together, let no man put asunder.

Answer 8

perhaps Mr Right has it right. (He certainly wants the best answer, if not the best marriage!!!)

All those who say forever are probably single and looking to get married. (Hollywoods dream and love until death do you part)

I have my 26th wedding anniversary nextmonth, will it be forever, well at the moment it certainly feels like it has been!!

People change and people grow and people differ, work as hard as you can, make allowances, ´keep your independence, have separate interests and hobbies, work hard, but when and if it does not do it for you or work anymore, let it go gracefully and move on!!!

Answer 9

If you are considering putting a time limit on a marriage, then you should not think about it at all. Marriage should be for life and not entered into lightly.

Answer 10

It's supposed to last forever. However, it rarely does these days. I think it was best put by the pastor in my 2nd wedding....
"And may this marriage last as long as you both shall love"....

Answer 11

I belive you should stay married, as long as both of you are happy. If you promise until death do you part then you should stay in matrimany for ever.