What is a good marriage?

Question

And where have you seen one? If you have never seen an example of one, tell about that?

Answer 1

First of all the secret to a good marriage is alot of work, sacrifice and trust. Most people rush into marriage without thinking it through and really knowing the person they are going to spend the rest of their life with. That's why most marriages are unsuccessful and don't survive past the 2-5 year limit. I say that because if you can get past that time frame,most likely you will end up having a pretty solid marriage. Those are the first couple of years that tell you alot about your mate and if you can handle what you know, then you'll have a good marriage. No one has a perfect marriage, but I know people that have been married for 40-50 years and I ask them what is their secret, and I pretty much get the same answer alot of work and sacrifice.So unless your willing to do that your marriage doesn't stand a chance of long term success.I never seen to many marriages last when people get married to soon or to young, they are suppose to be so in love and have no idea what marriage is all about, they just want to be together,what they don't realize is they could be together without jumping into marriage, live together for awhile get to know the good and bad about someone and if you can handle that then off to the church you go. Personally I knew my boyfriend 13 yrs before I married him, I didn't regret it. Hope that helps

Answer 2

A mirage. Isn't it funny/sad how close that word looks and sounds like "marriage"? Anyway, men and women want and think so very differently that a good marriage is something that's almost impossible to have. We come into the world as individuals and die as such, so why do we think we have to be legally bound to another person while we're here? I've been in a bad marriage since 1975. I'm now living in a separate state from her and have never been happier in my entire life. I've never seen or known of a real happy marriage.

Answer 3

I think that I have a good marriage. I have been married for 15 years. We love each other more today than yesterday. We are open and communicate easily. We understand each others needs and desires. We do not hurt each other carelessly. I don't know, it's just a wonderful feeling to have such a caring spouse. We have our problems but work them out immediately. We stand as a united front. We have one child who is our main focus. We are involved in everything she does. I guess you can say that as a couple, we have learned from our parents mistakes. We refuse to make the same mistakes they did. His Parents divorced early and mine are so dysfunctional. He helps around the house, does any kind of housework. He is just my rock. He loves me for me. Whether I am moody or nice, fat or thin. I could not have found a more perfect man for me. I have seen a lot of marriages where they just don't talk to each other. It is sad. Trust and communication are the very foundations of a good marriage. I hope this helped.

Answer 4

A "good" marriage is one in which two people can live harmoniously together and work out whatever problems they encounter without a lot of emotional trauma.

Ideally, the two people have some common interests; things they enjoy doing together. One would expect a happily married couple to have enjoyable sex, but that alone is not enough to sustain a relationship in the long run.

A "good" marriage is one in which two people have enough compromise; there should be some "give and take."

A "good" marriage should include a sense of sympathy and forgiveness, because you're going to make some mistakes, and it's important to be able to forgive and move on.

Answer 5

A good marriage is when there is a mutual union of 2 souls in thinking and in tase. A mutual friendship in heart, mind and soul. Sex is but the signature of the inward union of the couple. A soul mate no less, very good firend at the least. There is love at its deepest level not fettered by the surface tempest of common irritations. Like the songs say : Although sometimes love needs a little holiday....but everytime you go away you take a piece of me with you. This type of love has no insecurities and jealousies. There is deep understanding between the two.

Answer 6

In my situations, a good marriage is just that.
A marriage that you really dont have to work too hard at.
You must be on the same page most of the time.
Of course lots of fun together too. sometimes you could just be home watching a movie and it will be the most fun!
Its a natural thing a good marriage.

Answer 7

there is no such definition of marriage. It depends on how each couple individually determines there happiness. there is no set criteria. each couple is different and considers different things good.

I guess the only way to determine if a marriage is good is if the people are HAPPY. thats it

Answer 8

Someone that you can talk to and know what they are going to say before they end their sentence. A very good friend that likes to touch and be touched, not only by your hands, but your heart. It does not hurt if they are horny a lot also.

Answer 9

This is just my opinion ----------Honesty, trust, loyalty, respect.