in todays society its becoming more acceptable to have a 'life partner' with no strings attached... so are people beginning to think that marriage is a drag? isn't the goal of dating ultimately marriage? is marriage a priority in today's relationships...or not?
2006-12-12 13:47:54 · 14 answers · asked by risa 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Marriage is primarily a framework for raising a family.
2006-12-12 13:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by Proto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is the foundation of a healthy family and society as a whole. If the the institution of marriage is undermined or lost completely, the society will inevitably follow. The idea of partners without strings is a foundation for failed relationships and is devastating to the children that would still result from such arrangements. Marriage is what the people involved are willing to give to it. Along with the boundaries some complain about are opportunities for personal growth and priceless relationships. So called life partner arrangements with their lack of strings are disposable relationships that inevitably result in children with broken hearts and lonely individuals with many regrets when they look back upon their lives. If marriage is not a priority in today's relationships, it should be.
2006-12-12 22:15:50 · answer #2 · answered by pointman 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I was younger I was against marriage. I saw everyone in my family get divorced and how miserable my parents were. I didn't see marriage as a good thing. I was in a long term relationship and was still against marriage (he never asked anyway). Towards the end I considered marriage as an option, but not with him. Thank goodness we didn't get married seeing how it turned out. But I am not against it. I think it is great with the right person, that it is not something to take lightly and it shouldn't be thought of as the first marriage.
2006-12-12 21:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by True 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is morally acceptable and socially acceptable and today the choice is wide open. I think marriage is wonderful.
the priority in any relationship is unabashed love- loyalty to one another, mutual respect and making a life commitment with words before anything is placed in writing.
If marriage was the answer divorce would not be so easy to complete. Trust this there is no such thing as "no strings attached" married or other wise.
2006-12-12 23:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by FLH67 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe I'm jaded since my parents divorced when I was pretty young, but I'm not caught up in the idea of marriage. I don't think you need to be married to someone to commit to them or to raise a child in a healthy environment (because I think we've proven that married parents and well adjusted kids sure don't always go hand in hand).
Also, I don't think marriage is the goal of dating, I think finding someone you love as more than just a friend is the goal of dating.
To me, marriage is primarily a tax break.
2006-12-12 21:58:02 · answer #5 · answered by Jes 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is. At one point marriage was an unbreakable bond, meaning you had committed your life to that one person, and could not and would not leave them. Divorce is to easy now a days. People are married for a year, decide the grass wasn't as green as they thought and boom divorce. Hardly any couples try to work through their problems now a days, one side usually just opts out. For better or worse seems to have forgotten. To me it just seems like a big waste of money, when there is no guarantees.
2006-12-12 22:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by krissy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people are only in it for the sex. (Like me. I'd rather have a FwB than a boyfriend — no strings at all!) Others do want to fall in love, but aren't interested in being labeled as somebody's spouse. I, personally, never want to get married. A single life is far more fulfilling. Why not focus on your own needs completely? If you can't, who will?
2006-12-13 00:18:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Marriage its not just something you should put urself into if ur not ready to committ.It is easy as it is hard.its got its bad,and good.its sacrifizing.I dont think its a drag.and the goal of dating is not always leading to marriage.Marriage is most time the priority in Today's relationships because now days ppl are jumping to fast into marriage for the fear of losing one or the other.
2006-12-12 22:37:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really dont care about todays society. lets just say i am an old fashion kind of gal. marriage is a wonderfull thing.if people think marriage is a drag then whats the point? all i know is marriage is supposed to be about love and today its all about sex. marriage is all about love and being with someone that loves you back and sharing a life together and growing old.
2006-12-12 22:00:43 · answer #9 · answered by sexy gurl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Me personally? I think marriage is vital and sacred, despite the way a lot of folks abuse it. I wish people would actually stick to their marriage vows if they're going to get married at all - else why not just be life partners?
2006-12-12 21:54:23 · answer #10 · answered by Dilettante 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋