Is marriage that important in our life? Or is it just a piece of paper?

Answer 1

its a waste of money and a stupid piece of paper

Answer 2

It's not just a piece of paper. It's a bond and a commitment. It's about two people making one life together. If you just live with someone, there is always that, well we love each other and while it's working I'll stay kind of attitude. People always seem to be looking for a way to NOT commit themselves to anything. Saying a marriage is just a piece of paper is just an excuse not to dig in and tough it through a lifetime with another person.

Answer 3

We've been happily married for almost 37 years, and I can truthfully tell you that what's most important is that you develop a RELATIONSHIP before even thinking about marriage.

In other words, take the time to get to know each other - try to discover each other's good points and bad points. Try to decide if either person is carrying any heavy emotional baggage/neuroses.

Discuss all the issues important to you; sex, children, money, careers, religion, politics, philosophies, etc.

IF you do this beforehand - instead of just jumping into things - you'll have a much better chance at success.

Once you've developed the relationship, then...the marriage part is but a minor detail.

It's not the "piece of paper" that keeps you together, but your love and committment to each other.

I think that people who dance around the issue of marriage or committment - as if they have to have one foot in the back door, ready to bail - are people I wouldn't trust, anyway.

Anyone with integrity would get married.

Answer 4

It really depends on the person or people. For me marriage was very important. Not just because we now have a piece of paper that connects us but its so much more than that! But to decide for everyone else on how important it is would be immoral! Its whats in your hearts that matters!

Answer 5

is marriage important to you? I know i am not the best person in the world to answer this question... this is my fourth marriage. All i know is i feel complete, a sense of feeling whole. I seem to attract a similar type of person but somehow different. Marriage is not just a piece of paper to me, it means a joining of two people who love each other and hope that that love will last for ever. Some of us just keep looking for the right partner for a lifetime commitment

Answer 6

Yes marriage is THAT important in our life and it is way more then just a piece of paper. It is a lifetime commitment to each other to love honor and to only be with each other through sickness and in health for richer for poorer forsaking ALL others til death do you part. Marriage is a sacred bond and should not be entered into lightly . People should not even think of marrying if they cannot live by the vows no matter what and make the marriage work. marriage is not a joke people and we need to realize that and not marry if we cannot live up to it. If marriage means so little to you then DO NOT marry! Marriage is a sacred covenant you enter into together for a lifetime.
Think of it this way when you have a child is that just a piece of paper as well or does it actually mean something to you? You dont just up and abandoned your child do you so why in the world is marriage just a piece of paper then and soemthing people want to leave and abandoned and walk away from? Wake Up people and smell the coffee for goodness sakes. Marriage was created by God so when we marry we promise our vows to each other in front of God and family do we not? God will not smile on vows taken lightly and you do not keep what you promise in front of him for a lifetime to each other. You may get away with some of this on earth BUT in the ligtht of eternity God will judge us for taking things so lightly. God HATES divorce.

Answer 7

Marriage is just a peice of legal paper, Marriage is more than that, you can be just as married with out it. Read the Bible, and think about it, has there always been a legal system in place to sign that paper to say yes these 2 are now married? I think you are going to upset a lot of women today with this question. Good luck;

Answer 8

Its very important to me, its the ultimate commitment. However, it doesnt change a relationship, its not like some mircale worker like some people use it to be.

I understand people who say marriage is just a peice of paper and I respect that because in their heart they are just as committed to that person I am sure. I mean there is nothing keeping them from leaving no divorce or lawyers, they are just staying for their love for the person which is really the way it should be.

However, I think if kids are involved then the peice of paper is very important. If you plan to spend the rest of your life together. My girlfriend in school always got alot of crap from people because her parents werent married, and she always thought every fight they had they were going to break up. So its has different meanings depending on whose involved or what your views on marriage are.

Answer 9

It ought to be one of the most important and fun times in an adults life. It IS more than just a piece of paper.

Answer 10

marriage itself is not as important as the bond you have as a couple. before anyone plunges into marriage,he/she must think beyond convenience & love. It has to be solid to give marriage more significance and writing it into a contract (the paper)(duly signed) seals it & therefore becomes the most important paper you'll ever have for this will be your binding contract in the eyes of the people & the law. How you love & treat each other is your binding contract in the eyes of God & yourselves. (to make it work & last a lifetime)

Answer 11

the paper is a mark of the ceremony and vows and a civil document of the marriage. marriage itself is not a piece of paper and doubt many people even look at it unless they need it for proof. just lock it away someplace safe. the marriage is and should be the combination of two people starting a life together, combining energies and love and building from the love, from the vows. peace