Don't you think the concept of marriage is becoming a little bit outdated these days?
2006-12-28 23:36:55 · 13 answers · asked by OC 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It is hard for me to pick the best answer because all the answers are very solid and strong. Thank you all.
2006-12-29 17:46:03 · update #1
What marriage is at its simplest is an oath of fidelity to one person. How can that ever get outdated?
if you love someone, but don't think you'll be with them all your life, or you think you would like to see other people as well as them, then by all means don't get married. But don't belittle those who choose to say their vows AND keep them. It's not their fault you are unsettled in your life.
2006-12-28 23:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by stn1225 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is definately not outdated. Marriage is a covenant between two people that pledge their lives together. They make a choice to be with that person for the rest of their lives. It is not something entered into lightly and not something that should be broken hastily.
Marriage allows each person to be who they truly are with the other person. Marriage gives safety and stability to a relationship that is not found in relationships who will not take that step.
Marriage is knowing that even if you are unlovable, ill, or broke, you have someone there for you. Marriage is always having someone safe to rely on. When the outside world beats you up, your partner will encourage you.
I know that some people think you can have all this without marriage and that many marriages are not like this, but this is what God intended when He designed the institution. A two becoming one in heart and goals.
And marriage is the best and safest place for sex.
2006-12-29 07:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by momofkings 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People usually marry to legally protect the woman and children
as well as formalizing the mutual commitment to the relationship.
It is not outdated..
Many women discover the value of legal marriage, much to their
chagrin & disappointment , after the break up with a boyfriend
after many years and find themselves, and their kids, on the street
without support or future prospects.
2006-12-29 07:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to enter a legal love making way.not an outdated concept
2006-12-29 07:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by anis118030 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont do it,enjoy the current relation,when marriages comes thats when problems start,and most end up with nasty divrces stuff u deal with the rest of your life,its not outdated ,but to find the right one and the one forever is hard ,more like mission impossible now
2006-12-29 07:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by reifguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For stability of primary needs and mate kids,and the society as a whole.
2006-12-29 08:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by aquarian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So they can cook food together, Wash clothes & keep the house clean. Unless & untill you don't legally marry. You are not entiltled to transfer his property.
2006-12-29 08:20:13 · answer #7 · answered by rockylike007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To answer you initial question either because they're extremely stupid or they believe the shotgun is loaded. Marraige, even though civil ceremonies exist, is still tied into religion. As religion is going out of fashion, so is marraige.
2006-12-29 07:42:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO .... it is the process that a man and a woman would be able to have sex and ultimately to have kids ...... the only other option is illegitimacy
2006-12-29 07:41:32 · answer #9 · answered by Eamon35 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all. People don't have to marry but they do it to show commitment to each other. It is solely their choice, no-one forces anyone to get married.
2006-12-29 07:42:59 · answer #10 · answered by kazzadanni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋