I wonder why are we always thinking of marriage as if this is the be-all and end-all of life. Cant we have a successful, complete and happy life without marriage. Isnt there anything that might make us very happy and fulfilled apart from marriage?
2007-01-28 18:48:44 · 5 answers · asked by Sarah S 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Happiness depends on the person not their status.
Life is what you make it.
It's your life no one else, live it like such.
2007-01-28 19:11:42 · answer #1 · answered by LC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you are only kidding???
Of course there is life - a fulfilling, happy, complete life - without marriage, and in many ways.
One could decide to live with a man, but not care about marriage. As an institution it is quite useless - does not protect against divorce, does not provide care and support anymore, and after a divorce you find yourself not only with your bills (and the kids') to pay, but lawyers as well.
One could decide to have relationships, but not live together. even staying with the same man, it can be lovely to keep one's space, and help each other.
One could simply not to have a long term relationship, but have some other goals. Work, career, or personal passions can be a lot more fulfilling than a half-assed marriage.
Marriage is in fact never a "be-all". If you think it will be, you are bound to be very disappointed!!! Marriage is only happy if both man and woman bring a whole and fulfilled person into the bargain, and then each can gain from the relationship. If one of the two expects fullfillment from the other, it will not work.
2007-01-29 03:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by OneLilithHidesAnother 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can definitely be happy and fulfilled without marriage. It all depends on the person. Some people thrive on work, others on friends, maybe travel and others on marriage. I think marriage is a blessing and has been a wonderful experience for me, but I think everyone has to live their life for themselves and not worry about what the norm is or what society expects...be happily married, or be happily single...just be happy!
2007-01-29 03:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by Happily married 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! YOU have to be happy YOURSELF before you can share your life with someone!!! =)
2007-01-29 03:08:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. will you marry me?
2007-01-29 02:53:17 · answer #5 · answered by Butch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋