2007-03-09 08:40:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Cuz from what I can see here and out in the street, just about anything goes
2007-03-09 09:01:05 · update #1
What are the actual rules, or what should the rules be?
I don't think there are any rules right now, and if there are, they're not being followed from what I can see.
Marriage rules should be pretty basic - honesty, fidelity, respect and commitment. If both partners follow those basics, there's very few problems. Most problems in a marriage fall under failing to follow one of those basics.
2007-03-09 12:43:55 · answer #1 · answered by ~StepfordWife~ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every couple determines the rules for their own marriage. We have 4 simple rules and 2 rules of thumb in our marriage. These work for us, but these are by no means what other couples use.
1. NO HITTING. (this includes all forms of abuse)
2. NO LYING. (small white lies are acceptable. example: "No, I don't know what your best friend is getting you for your birthday." When in fact you helped his best friend pick it out.)
3. NO CHEATING. (Physical and/or emotional. Discuss what both forms entail, do not assume that he/she will know what you consider cheating)
4. NO STEALING.
Rules of Thumb. (for behavior)
1. Would you do what you are doing if your BF/GF/Spouse was standing right behind you and looking over your shoulder? No? Stop doing it, it is wrong. Yes? Continue on and have a good time.
2. Pick your fights. Is this issue truly worth fighting over? No? Stop arguing, let it go. Yes? Stick to your guns until they agree or a compromise can be reached.
2007-03-09 16:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by Poppet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People and women are not to be trusted to follow the rules. You should know about this since your a cop and pulling over the wemen in their SUV's all the time.
The thing about women is they use all the rules to their advantage and will bend and break the rules no problem. But if a man were to try any of that, oh boy its the end of the world and the lady takes half his stuff. BS
2007-03-09 20:13:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rule #1 - Listen to wife
Rule #2 - Do what wife says
Rule #3 - Don't leave shoes in living room
Rule #4 - Don't eat until the wife sits down at the table
Rule #5 - Don't run off with the guys unless you get permission
Rule #7 - Lift up the toilet seat when peeing, then lower it when done.
2007-03-09 16:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
the rules of marriage in america is you make them as you go along. as far as what we vow to do, stick it out through thick and thin, good and bad, sickness and in health, and to not fool around.
2007-03-09 16:45:31 · answer #5 · answered by Carol D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must have a marriage license & be married by someone
authorized to perform the ceremony...
You may only have one wife at a time...
2007-03-09 16:46:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
throw away the rule book
2007-03-09 16:45:01 · answer #7 · answered by Hi its me again 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Rules? I have no idea what you are asking.
2007-03-09 16:43:57 · answer #8 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
#1 keep the wife happy.
#2 if the wife isn't happy, find out why.
#3 if the wife is happy, then everyone is happy!
so freakin make her happy!!!
2007-03-09 16:46:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Rules?!....
Love, respect, trust, compassion, support, encouragement
2007-03-09 16:45:00 · answer #10 · answered by missourim43 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋