Your thoughts about Marriage?

Question

So here is the deal. I'm writing a paper on marriage and I need your help for this informal survey. Please try to answer this questions and feel free to add more but stay on topic and no hateful comments. thank you!

1.- What is the first thing that comes to you when you hear the word "marriage"?

2.- What do you think is the key to a successful marriage?

3.- Do you think marriage is "sacred"?

4.- Should marriage be limited to a man and a woman? or should same-sex couples be allowed to marry?

5.- What is your view of marriage? will it be for you?

6.- What do you think of "prenups"?

Thank you all before hand for taking time and answering this questions!

Answer 1

1. partnership
2. communication, honesty, compassion, wanting to do the hard work, and ability to compromise
3. I think taking vows makes it sacred, because only a dishonorable person would break a vow
4. No. The right of marriage should be open to anyone. We should not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. Civil unions are not the answer. We should not go backwards to a time when we had separate but equal things for different people. It didn't work between the blacks and whites and it won't work for homo and heterosexuals.
5. I am on my 2nd marriage. The first one lasted 5 years, and I will be celebrating 9 years of marriage this year with my 2nd husband.
6. I think prenups are great if you have something that you need to protect in case things don't work out.

Answer 2

1.- What is the first thing that comes to you when you hear the word "marriage"?
Being devoted to someone, forever

2.- What do you think is the key to a successful marriage?
Overlooking many of the things you don't like about your spouse and being the best you can be. (We all are different and want to do things differently.)

3.- Do you think marriage is "sacred"?
No I don't, but you should care enough to give your spouse the best of your self.

4.- Should marriage be limited to a man and a woman? or should same-sex couples be allowed to marry?
I prefer having marriage limited to a man and a woman, but..... other people are different and should be able to do what they want, as long as all involved are in agreement with the arrangement.

5.- What is your view of marriage?
Marriage allows two people to give their best to each other, helps us learn to accept other people's ways, can teach us to love ourselves more and can give us a friend when we need one. People shouldn't think about marriage untill they've lived together and found what the other person is like when all the shine and sparkle of a romance has worn off and everyone is back to who they really are deep inside.

6.- What do you think of "prenups"?
I don't think they are a good idea because too many people use them to get what they want during the rough times before, during and after a marriage(you said this..., you promised that...... you said we could.... , etc.).

Answer 3

1. Joy, joining together as one, pledging faithfulness. Weddings, elopement, honeymoon, .
2.The key is this: you must remember to give 80% and only expect to receive 20%. If you remember this guide, you will always be happy.
3. Yes, marriage is "sacred", even when performed in civil ceremonies.
4.Marriage is between a man and woman. However, I have no problem with civil unions between same-sex couples, as long as it is not called marriage, but they can reap some of the same legal rewards.
5.I have a very positive view of marriage, this is my second, and we've been married 31 years. We've both been faithful.
6. "Prenups" ...seem wrong if people are in love...seem like you're looking forward to the day when the marriage ends in divorce. But I also understand why they're necessary.

Answer 4

1.- What is the first thing that comes to you when you hear the word "marriage"? HUSBAND AND WIFE.

2.- What do you think is the key to a successful marriage? HARD WORK AND NEVER GOING TO BED ANGRY

3.- Do you think marriage is "sacred"? ABSOLUTELY!

4.- Should marriage be limited to a man and a woman? or should same-sex couples be allowed to marry? I THINK MARRIAGE SHOULD BE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE WHO LOVE, TRUST AND WANT TO SHARE THEIR LIVES TOGETHER.

5.- What is your view of marriage? will it be for you? I'VE BEEN MARRIED 20 YEARS AND WOULDN'T CHANGE ONE SECOND OF THE TIME I HAVE HAD WITH MY HUSBAND. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO MANY MORE YEARS WITH HIM.

6.- What do you think of "prenups"? NOT REQUIRED. I WOULDN'T HAVE ONE.

Answer 5

1. A happily married elderly couple aging together.
2. Communication.
3. Yes.
4. Same-sex couples should be allowed into 'unions' to be able to have all the benefits of a married couple (healthcare, finance, etc). I'm against this 'union' being called a marriage, though. We should find a different term for it and reserve the word 'marriage' for the union of a man and a woman.
5. I think marriage is when you start a family of your own. It's two families uniting into one through one of their members each. Also, it's the best way for companionship between two people who are in love. It is definitely for me. I am currently engaged and can't wait to get married.
6. What are 'prenups'?
Good luck with your paper!

Answer 6

1.) My parents and grandparents. Basically, any couple who is committed to one another, who shares economic resources and are romantically involved.
2.) Trusting the other person, being patient, and knowing when to shut your mouth.
3.) Not as an institution. It may be sacred to individuals, though.
4.) There is no reason why two people of the same sex cannot marry. Marriage is first and foremost a legal contract binding two people's assets to one another; the government cannot bar two people of the same sex from entering into a contract. The "love" and "religion" aspect of marriage has no place being regulated by the government.
5.) I think that marriage isn't for everyone, but that for those people who are interested in it and truly committed to the relationship it is a positive thing. I hope to marry someday.
6.) I think they are a wise decision if one or both parties has property or other assets that they do not wish to split 50/50 in case of a divorce.

Answer 7

1. I have been married many years. So it has different meanings as you go through it.
2. Patience
3. No it is not sacred, but it is a long term committment
4. Same sex couples should be allowed a civil union for tax and legal purposes, but marriage is a religious and cultural union.
5. Obviously
6. Pre nupitual agreements are good, however they are not iron clad and can be challenged in court if they are weak.

Answer 8

when I think about marriage, I think that the woman better be sure that she has an out....."sorry" I mean her own full time job, a way to support herself and plenty of money just in case she needs to leave this "marriage."
the key to a successful marriage is to treat each other like cherished friends
marriage should be sacred...a contract so to speak....not necessarily in writing...between two loving individuals.
the same sex couple thing...is hard in a way... yes! they should be allowed to marry...........I am always worried about any children that may be brought into such a marriage...just because of what the world can and cannot tolerate....not the couples or the childrens fault.
I have been married twice before...and made mistakes myself...I think that I would live with someone again...as long as I had all of my own things and a way to get out if I needed to... guys/as well as woman I am sure, can be cruel, if they have no more use for you...sorry but true
I, myself would never sign a pre-nup...........sounds like.."you are good enough to love me, bare my children, do whatever I want you to....but when I want to get rid or you, or you need to go for some reason.........I don't care enough about you to even care if you are provided for.......at all..........
on the other hand......because of the divorce rate.....the reality is....some people come in to a marriage with alot more than the other..........the other reality is.......if you don't want to share with me in the beginning.........I will be moving on.......and you will never get a chance with me anyway.............

Answer 9

1. My husband's face
2. Respect
3. Definitely, Yes
4. Yes. Same sex couple shouldn't be allowed to get marry. The purpose of marriage are kids, what example you gonna give them, then.
5. Marriage is a very important step that we take in life. People should get marry once they are mature enough to handle such a big commitment, and once we are economically stable to take care of all the responsibilities that comes.It is for me, yes.It is part of my personal goals.
6. Prenups is like buying a home insurance.You won't like nothing to happens but if it does, you're saved.So its optional.

Answer 10

1)Old fashioned ideas stated by my Grandparents thinking a woman needs to be married to be happy. The whole expantation of it and how angry I get about it b/c I'm never getting married.
2)Just love and being able to have seprate places to de stress from eachtother.
3)Not really just a piece of paper I think gay people have the right to get married too.
4)No, like I said before Gays should be able to get married I mean technically if a Judge marries them it has nothing to do with religion.
5)Never getting married. Ever.
6) Just don't think they sound romantic also leads to divorce faster.