Are there any good reasons for a man to get married?

Question

I understand being so in love that you get you swept away in emotion and propose, but beyond that are there any upsides for a man in being married?

Answer 1

Not if you have to ask, sweetheart.

Answer 2

On the cynical side, my ex-husband was awarded close to a million dollars when we divorced, money that I had earned while he sat at home and watched TV. How I wish that we'd merely lived together!!

On the non-cynical side, I've asked my current husband the same question many times, and although he claims it's a no brainer, sometimes I wonder if he's merely being polite.

Newspaper and magazine articles often cite greater health and perhaps a longer lifespan. Whether this applies to men who are in a long-term relationship but not actually married, I don't know.

There are certain legal things built into being married, things like your spouse being allowed to make decisions for you if you're incapacitated, automatically inheriting your property if you die, and so forth. Whether this is beneficial to the man or not depends on the situation, I suppose.

Answer 3

Marriage is not totally about love. The emotional rollercoaster of love will go up and down during the duration of a marriage so no marriage should bank on emotions. Marriage is about security and commitment. It about knowing that you and your partner promise to stand beside each other no matter what, that you share legal say in one anothers lives, and that you truly believe and value in your relationship. So many long term relationships say they might as well be married and that it must be the same as their own, but situation are different once married... you share one anothers lives legally, finacially, emotionally, and physically in ways that can only happen with an "I Do". Think about it... if marriage wasnt a big deal why is it being fought for so hard with homesexual couples?

Answer 4

Being married is a partnership. Just make sure you share the same goals, make sure you respect each other as individuals, yet hopefully you share much in common. Make sure that the two of you are best friends, homeboys, family, lovers and partners 4 life.

If all of the above is a part of the equation the it can be quite prosperous and ultimately divine.

You make 50K she makes 50K together you make 100k. She has a 1/4 mil $ home u have a 1/4 mil $ home together u have a mansion as such with the simpler more rewarding things in life.

People divorce too quick. If you and your partner owned a multi-million dollar company together would you just quit?

Answer 5

Marriage tends to be a bonding thing, a bit better than simply living together. And of course to legitimize your children so that they have right to your estate when you kick off. Most people marry at least once. In older people, there may be few reasons to marry again -- a couple can be fiercely loyal, and live in their own houses. I have friends in their 40's 50's and 60's, all were at one time married, who each has their own house, but each stays with the other several days or nights per week, they travel together, and help each other financially. yet they are not planning marriage....

Answer 6

Ha.

I'd say live longer, too.
Provided that it's a healthy marriage.

Living a fulfilling life, in a happy home and marriage, will increase your happiness. That of course, increases your chances of survival with almost anything. That much has at least been scientifically documented.

Happiness is related to all things good and healthy.

And yes, it'll also make you less tired of "spanking the monkey" (so delicately phrased), but that's obvious.

Answer 7

Ok, you can see by my avatar that I am not a man, but I have been married almost 15 years. There are certainly upsides, but I think they all lie with you and your character. My husband and I have been willing to struggle together. We said that no "noun" would come between us. He is a great listener, friend and provider. He has never lied to me even when it was easiest to do. Has it all been smooth? No, of course not, but we are committed to keeping our vows. In return our children absolutely adore him. He is our hero. We value him, trust him and respect him. I think those are all the things that men need deep down.

Answer 8

I guess it's personal preferance...if a man feels that he needs this companion in his life...then so be it... i think too many people get caught up in the momen(as u say) and jump into marriage without considering the responsibility......and Why is the divorce rate so high.....people r not using thier head when it comes to key indicators that signal..hey this person might not be right me.....p.s i am engaged...i'v dated this fella for eight years...and it just works....we are viewing our wedding as another time we can get together and enjoy our family and each other...not tieing the knot or taking a leap of faith

Answer 9

it's like this,you can go out with a thousand women and have fun,sex and togetherness and still have nothing.but when the right women comes around you will know it. you will get a feeling inside you will never forget. you will never want to be away from her and you will do anything you have to to make her happy and she will do the same for you.love is never having to say your sorry.and theres no better feeling in this world than the feeling you get when you know you have made the women you love happy.you will want to share every thing possible with her.if you have found someone like that don't waste time because if you do you might come up empty handed.think with you heart.it never lies.then charish your time with her.good luck. pete

Answer 10

Absolutely not! Don't do it! Not even Maybe!

Just take an hour and read some of the comments made on this website by some of the psycho women.
No sex,no sense, most are emotionally unstable seeking stability from men.

Not all but unfortunately a vast majority!

Answer 11

To build a life with the woman you love. To feel that you are caring for someone in ways that are beyond emotional. To know that there will be someone there for you no matter what happens.