Do you think it is important for people to get married ?

Question

i have often wondered if it is wrong thing to be single. i also wonder if its important for people to get married.

why do people get married in the first place ? is it to increase the population ? is it for physical pleasure ? Is it for spiritual pleasure ?

pop in your thoughts when you hit this question.

answers from both single and married people is very much solicited . thank you

Answer 1

It was important to ME personally. I very much wanted a traditional family - a husband & kids. And when I met my husband and we fell in love, we decided we wanted those same things. So we got married.
I don't think everyone feels as though marriage is important - and those people should not get married if they aren't going to honor the committment. There is nothing wrong with that.
I think people have different motivations for getting married. I did not get married to populate the Earth! I got married because I found a man that I enjoyed being with - physically, emotionally, spiritually, finalcially, socially and intellectually he pleased me (among many other things). It's very complex - but we really enjoy being with eachother - and that is why we got married.

Answer 2

No there is nothing wrong with being single, as a matter of fact its important to be comfortable with that stage of your life so you can be ready and know yourself before marriage. Marriage is a awesome thing, but its importance has been diminished by the" I don't need a piece of paper thing" so lets play house. Marriage is a covenant between two people that are accountable to each other. Outside of that it just getting the benefits, no commitment and taking care of the flesh. When things get rough most don't feel obligated to work on the key word"relationship" they all take work, a committed person is better partner. Personally speaking being single and not "running around" has been the best thing for me , im free from wondering why, waiting around for a call, i can do what i want. Being single is different for people of different ages, im older so to me this is the best time of my life and friends are everything!! I had my fun when i was younger and now i enjoy the confidence and comfortableness i have just taking it moment by moment.

Answer 3

There are probably as many different reasons why people stay "single" or get "married" as there are people.

I see nothing wrong with remaining "single" if that is what makes you happy. Plenty of single people are leading happy and successful lives. On the other hand (in spite of the divorce rate), there are also a lot of happily married people.

I think age plays a part in marriage. When two young people fall in love they often see the next step as marriage. They marry, have children and usually purchase a home. In spite of the "trend" for people to bring children into their lives without the benefit of "marriage", I still believe marriage provides the best and most stable home for a child.

For people who are older and have often lost a spouse, companionship may play a bigger part in their desire to get married again.

Personally, having been happily married for 34 years and having raised three children, I think the benefits of marriage far outweigh any disadvantages.

When marriage is based on love and respect, it's beneficial in many ways. A well-balanced life, shared with your partner can benefit you spiritually, physically and emotionally. Life can be difficult at times. Having someone to share life's sorrows with makes them easier to bear. I also feel that life's joys are that much greater when shared with your life partner.

This is just my personal opinion, I'm sure everyone has their own ideas. I wish you well with whatever you decide is right for you.

Answer 4

No, it is not wrong to be single. Each person has to decide what is right for them. I believe the importance of marriage is the direct result of the high divorce rate. People think they are supposed to be married, and then realize they don't want to be.

This goes along the same lines as people thinking that they are supposed to have kids, when they really do not want to. If you don't want children, that is your right. It doesn't make you less of a person to say you don't want children. At least you are honest, and not bringing kids into the world you really don't want to care for.

I fell into the marriage trap. Now, I am single, and will be from now on. I have two wonderful kids, and love them more than anything in the world. But, I will not cross the marriage bridge again.

Answer 5

It is not wrong to stay single however the Bible does say that it is not good for man to be alone.. Remember that even Adam felt in complete and like there was a void and an emptiness as there was nothing to complete him so God put him into a deep sleep and took a rib from Adam and created woman and when Adam awoke he was astonished and fell in love with what he saw... He called her eve and said she is flesh of my flesh and bone of my bones.... God also said to be fruitful and multiply but at the same time i feel that being single is a choice and okay as well as it is not meant for everyone to marry. I can see both sides to this .... There is nothing like having a spouse for the intimate and alone times to be there by your side through it all and to have wonderful children together....

Answer 6

Depending on if you are trying to live right. What I mean when I say this is fornication. If you believe in god and his works those thoughts will soon change. People get married to show their level of commitment to each other and to show the commitment god has made to sacifice himself for us. I wouldn't say spiritual pleasure. God made us to be with one man not many and vise versa. That is why so much disease is out in the world because everybody is sleeping with each other in steady of committing themselves to a specific partner. It was designed to be this way. Read your bible.

Answer 7

I think that actually getting married vs just living together has kept my marriage together, I probably would hve left him during one of our many dissagreements over the last 20 years. But am still here. If I was to start again I dont think i would get married again, but having a partner definately makes life easier.

Answer 8

No .....not at all. I believe in committment. I believe children deserve two dedicated, responsible , loving parents. Marriage just means the comming together of two willing spirits, wanting to share their lives. You can acheive this with or with out a piece of paper. Being successful in marriage is a whole other story. It takes, patience, dicipline, sense of humor, tact, forgiveness, acceptance, indurance, committment, hard work, self esteem, and loving eachother with all of your heart and soul. You had better be ready for a fun, fast and furious roller coaster ride.

Answer 9

1.People get married so that there are two parents to raise the children,
2. to form a life-time committment with each other,
3. to team up and do better financially,
4. because their religion expects it,
5 so they are not lonely,
6. so they can have sex regularly and not contract a disease,
7. to divide up life's responsibilities instead of bearing the burden all on their own,
8. because of social norms expecting them to,
9. because life is easier when the burden is shared,
10. and because they want to prove their love.

I imagine there are more reason's than these, but off the top of my head, I'd say these are my top ten.

Answer 10

That's an easy one.. People get married because they commit themselves to each other in front of God, Family and friends. That means when times get ruff they will work it out.
Single people can simply walk away.