If you think marriage is overrated...
WHY?
2007-11-07 12:29:38 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Only if you're married to someone other than my husband.
2007-11-07 12:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by sunybuni 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's not that it's overrated but more misunderstood. Marriage is a formality nothing more, nothing less but what REALLY matters is the RELATIONSHIP. The divorce rate proves my point..We have been led to believe( esp. women), that marriage secures the relationship thru committment which should instead come from the heart (real love). It shouldnt depend on a ring on a finger or an expensive wedding day. It's just the opposite. What we really need to understand is what it takes to have a healthy and longlasting relationship and why so many couples break up. There is a definite need for much more education early in life before people move into developing serious relationships and having children. The price children pay from divorce is a whole other related subject. Too bad this huge problem is getting so little attention.
2007-11-07 12:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by kindablue99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I notice that the majority of answers come from women. If only we could revisit them 10 years down the road to see if the man of their dreams still has the same name. Sometimes the dream is what turns the marriage to a nightmare. Marriage is not overrated. It simply cannot live up to the childish fantasies so many people try to live out. And so many dreamers quit so easily. Just to try and get back in bed with the next spouse of their dreams and begin again.
2007-11-07 13:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by noshaymatall 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey I have been married for over 30 year`s to the same woman . It is not only love, it is all so work and commitment
to each other . It is compromise when it comes to your children
You come dead last , when you are the PARENT, no kidding .
Is it over rated not if you truly love the one you plan on spending the rest of your life with .
It does take a lot of work on both partners , but I wouldn't change a thing , Well maybe a few . You must Love each other from the get go , and trust , the big one there .
Listen to your partner is all so a very big one if not the biggest .
Peace Love and Happiness . Live each day as though it was your last !!!
2007-11-07 12:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by bigfred1954 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so... you are committing yourself to someone for the rest of your life. THAT'S BIG DEAL!
And a lot of people will see you change and it's also a special event for your relatives such as your parents because you will never live/contact with them like before. And your life is going to change forever too.
I think those two who are getting married deserve the extra attention so they can start they lives with a good memory. Obviously, a lot of people wont have successful marriages. And some people are forced to get married.
Anyhow, I think the makeup for the bride is overrated.
2007-11-07 12:37:10 · answer #5 · answered by The One 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think marriage is overrated. ppl today think that when you are married life is over. that's not true at all. some ppl say marriage is overrated because every one is doing it just to do it. now that is jack up. expecially these stupid celebrities like "BRITNEY SPEARS ETC. marriage is a wonderfully thing, depends on who ya marry. it's 50/50. it will last a long time. 4 ever is really important. lol
2007-11-07 12:37:00 · answer #6 · answered by dimples (loves llcoolj) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is.. at least the wedding itself... it takes a year to organize a wedding and for only one day. Inviteing everyone your parents know.. And all they want is free food and drinks.. And it is over at 12pm... And after all of that you have to parade around smiling and your parents spending their money ($10,000) for something that last one day.. A marriage is between only two people and that is something that should last forever, which is a coin toss... if it will last..
So yes marriage is overrated,,,
I am a male,, Divorced,
2007-11-07 12:39:00 · answer #7 · answered by sgsail 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,marriage is defiantly overrated.I am in agreeing with the thought of sharing a monogamous relationship with a partner of ones choosing,however,I do not feel that marriage plays a role in this union.A very large number of married people cheat.I know I large number of non-married people who remain faithful to their partners.Marriage is more of the state of mind of the two people involved in the union.The piece of paper that was signed seems to these days have more financial worth ,than be a signifier of the loved shared between to people.The ceremonies are definitely overpriced.Being an educated ,financially secure woman,walking down an isle ,to give myself to a man,has never been my dream.Picture me obeying a man .lol:)
2007-11-07 12:45:20 · answer #8 · answered by RhondaJo 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes cos at the end of the day all a marriage is just a legal document and a lot of people don't care about it like those dirty prostitute types that sleep with married men just to for fun or the married people that play away and it's just not worth it. I would never sleep with anyone else's fella.
2007-11-07 12:39:00 · answer #9 · answered by Amy H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It is only overrated if you get with the wrong person. Both you and him need to have the same goals and outlooks on life. If you are going in one direction and he is going in another, then things will not work out.
2007-11-07 13:04:02 · answer #10 · answered by Hoping he will bless me with #1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Marriage why would you ask suh a question, marriage is the most wonderful thing in the world as long as you are with the person of your dreams, i am so in love with my husband that other things seem meaningless..I married the man of my dreams.
2007-11-07 12:35:20 · answer #11 · answered by Mary O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋