Seriously.
Do you really need a special day to show your spouse how much you love him/her? Shouldn't that be an everyday thing?
2007-03-18 13:13:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
And just a little side note here to quell any potential assumptions that might be made, no I am not a guy who just got nailed for forgetting his anniversary. In fact, I'm not even married at the moment.
2007-03-18 13:17:14 · update #1
Yes, it should be an everyday thing and no, they don't NEED a special day. My husband of 9 years decided to voice your opinion and though it may be true, I felt really sad after he said it. I felt like he was saying if he couldn't just take me for granted then what good was the marriage.
Exchanging gifts may be unnecessary but it's nice to go somewhere together and say "happy anniversary, I still like doing things with you". Exchanging gifts is awkward since I'm a stay at home mom and would have to use his money to buy him something he might not even want
2007-03-18 19:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think people use anniversaries to show love to each other anymore than any other day. I think it's just a celebration of yet another year. We celebrate the passage of time as humans. It's just something we do.
I think most couples still show each other love year round. This is just a great day to go extra special. It's difficult to buy gifts for each other every day, or share a special dinner out. It's a reason to splurge a little.
2007-03-18 20:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not the "only" special day to show your spouse how much you love them. Like your birthday, a wedding anniversary is the celebration of life.
2007-03-18 20:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the opinion of my fiancee too - in fact he does show me love everyday anyway but an anniversary is a special remembrance and celebration of the day that you and your partner got together.
I guess with guys they don't see this as so imporatn sometimes becasue they think "hey, I'm with her isn't that enough, doesn't that show me how much I love her". But it is always nice to celebrate these things in a special way.
2007-03-18 21:28:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you are right it should be an everyday appreciation and admiration but especially in these times when more marriages soon end in divorce, every year that you love eachother and stay true to eachother deserves to be celebrated. Really though, I'd guess that at least 25-30% of marriages end in the first year. Every year you are married is an accomplishment, and is is a symbol of the longevity and strength of the relationship. If you have one coming up, congratulations!
2007-03-18 20:18:57 · answer #5 · answered by Elle 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Getting married is easy. Staying married is a huge accomplishment. Couples who make it through year after year should celebrate and be recognized by there loved ones and peers. Notice how they are signified 10yr, 20 yr etc. Imagine having your 50th wedding anniversary.
2007-03-18 20:22:55 · answer #6 · answered by tammy lou 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, why not? You're celebrating the marriage. Marriage is a huge step for people and the fact that two people can make it last for longer than a few months, definitely deserves celebration.
2007-03-18 20:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it should be an every day thing. But on the other hand to celebrate the day you were married is not a bad idea.
2007-03-18 20:17:19 · answer #8 · answered by Jerry G 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That's a personal decision between you and your spouse.
But consider this for all it's worth- most other people aren't going to remember when you married and how long you've been together.
It also helps you both remember how long and how strong it's grown over a certain period of time- like birthdays for you marriage!
2007-03-18 20:19:53 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i've been married less than three years and we've already given up on celebrating anniversaries. it's so pointless, we go on romantic dates whenever we feel like it... and it was impossible to find gifts for each other (it's hard enough to do so on xmas, and soon we'll be phasing out valentines day too). if i know my husband wants something, i'll just get it for him, special occasion or not.
2007-03-18 20:25:04 · answer #10 · answered by Karen H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋