2007-01-31 01:47:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Faith, Hope and Love provide the foundation for a good marriage. Love being the greatest of these. It doesn't matter if the love is considered "romantic"
Love is patient, kind, doesn't envy, boast and isn't proud,
it's not rude, or selfseeking, it's not esily angered and keeps no records of wrongs, it doesn't delight in evil but rejoices with the truth
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes and always preserves.
2007-01-31 01:59:19 · answer #1 · answered by swtlilblonde31 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basing my answer on American unions, which are generally built on romantic love or ideas of romantic love and the divorce statistics thereof...no. Because life gets in the way of romance and life doesn't naturally flow with this particular kind of love. In my opinon.
Basing this next opinon is on pre-arranged marriages in several cultures that still practice it, from Norway to Isreal; pre-arranged marriages have more to base their marriage on, with much less expectation. Often the people are from similar backrounds, so family traditions mesh quite nicely, and children are raised as both parents were raised so that is also not a point of discontention. As the years roll on, the two grow love for each other by working together as a unit and do not expect a fairytale of a marriage.
I'm not saying marriage can't be romantic from time to time, but it's a weak cornerstone because "feelings" are fleeting and marriage is the longest committment you'll ever engage.
2007-01-31 10:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, Romantic love is Fickle.
Respect
Love
Selflessness
are good foundations for a marriage
2007-01-31 10:03:04 · answer #3 · answered by Been There Done That 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not always... Romantic love can make you ignore lots of details and rush the marriage , which could lead to a disaster.. trust me
2007-01-31 10:00:52 · answer #4 · answered by shdtt 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it does however this is not the only factor that does... Honesty trust, loyalty and commmitment.... Communication and having God as the center of the relationship and marriage is key. Praying with each other and working through hard times together . You need to respect each other and treat each other the way that you would want to be treated.... Unslefishness is key and forgiving of each others faults is important and asking for forgiveness when you are wrong. We cannot get married with the dilusion that someday we can change them to make them be what we want them to be... The only person we have power to change is us to be the best spouse we can be to and for them.
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2007-01-31 09:58:21 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its one of the factors for a good foundation for happy marriage, yes!
2007-01-31 09:56:04 · answer #6 · answered by wantstoknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me yes.B'cos love can mean so much in our life.Everyone need it.This the point that everyone can start their new life.
2007-01-31 18:43:06 · answer #7 · answered by gen2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
similar values, respect, similar sense of humor, similar sex drives are all very important too.
Here's one...
One day my housework-challenged husband decided to wash his sweatshirt. Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to me, "What setting do I use on the washing machine?"
"It depends," I replied. "What does it say on your shirt?"
He yelled back, "University of Oklahoma."
And they say blondes are dumb...
2007-01-31 12:53:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It certainly does not hurt........but not considered THE foundation, in my opinion.
2007-01-31 10:06:47 · answer #9 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
for sure i dont think there would be a marriage without it well it wouldent be a happy one i dont think,
2007-01-31 10:00:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋